Six months later, the Imperial Palace of Northern Wei
The first six months of Emperor Ming's rule were filled with bloodshed. Under the pretence of seeking Justice for Emperor Zhong, six days after he took the throne, Emperor Zhong killed the fifth Prince's entire household and Minister Sheng. Many of the royal princes were arrested for various reasons crimes both real and fabricated. Each received a death sentence and after six months a majority of the high ranking member of the royal family were either dead or demoted.
