The Dragon's Tear, a Royal Betrayal

Protected by a revered imperial decree and betrothed to the emperor's daughter, an idealistic young nobleman steps forward to protect defenseless citizens from a violent aristocrat. His courage ends in tragedy when he is struck down in plain daylight before his own uncle's gaze.

When royal guards carry the slain youth's remains into the throne room, the sovereign's grief and fury threaten to dismantle the court. While corrupt officials attempt to blame regional disputes, an investigation reveals that a scheming imperial prince orchestrated the execution to seize supreme authority.