The Emperor would fall all the harder when his secret was revealed.
The emperor later fell in love with Rachel, the office worker.
"But the last Emperor fell, and the kings came again."
The Emperor fell to the ground with a moan and lay still.
After some time had passed, the Emperor suddenly and mysteriously fell ill.
The emperor fell at Tulsidas' feet, released him and apologized.
Then, in dead silence, the Emperor fell forward on his face, his head at an impossible angle.
The emperor falls in love with Cheong and makes her his empress.
Both expressions were probably prompted by the same thought-how far the Emperor has fallen!
Over the centuries, according to Chinese teachings, an earthquake came as a dynasty changed or an emperor fell.