ceremonial objects. This was the Nine Chapters Robe, the highest rank of attire in the Qin Empire besides the Twelve Chapters worn by the emperor. He fastened a jade sceptre nine and a half inches lo....Immediately, he was surrounded by Imperial guards wielding swords and forced to kneel on the ground.Before the palace maid was hacked to death by the Imperial Guards, Li Chen said coldly: "Spare her...