Emperor was assassinated by Regent Locke and Empress Gemma. First Prince Alaric York pretended useless to avenge his father. Alaric York slew enemy, became new emperor, exposed conspiracy, and executed Locke. Caelan Locke and his mother attempted usurpation with a fake Tiger Tally. Alaric York turned their plot, forced Caelan's abdication, captured them, avenged Emperor, and defended Grand Xia.