So she cleared her throat and began to recount what had happened during this time: "Back then, there were rumors that the demon race had plotted against our clan's army that was heading north to support us, and even that you... had perished. These rumors were rampant."

"I'm sorry to have worried you." Zu'an was in a hurry to find the Divine Dragon Elixir of Immortality to save Qiu Honglei, but he didn't expect such a change to happen in the capital.

"I was indeed a bit flustered at the time, but Dandan knows you well and was certain that you would be alright." Sang Qian said somewhat embarrassedly.

Zu An subconsciously looked at Zheng Dan, only to see her raise her chin and say, "They say good people don't live long, but evil people live for a thousand years. How could someone like you die so easily?"

In that instant, it felt like he was back in Brightmoon City, arguing with her. Zuan couldn't help but feel a warmth in his heart: "You really understand me."

Seeing the tacit understanding between the two, Sang Qian smiled faintly. In the past, she would feel sorry for herself when she saw this situation, but now that Dan Dan is so good to her, how could she feel jealous? On the contrary, she wished that the relationship between the two would become closer.

After all, the two of them are now one entity. All the other fish that Brother Zu raises in his pond are shark-level, so the two little shrimps can only join forces.

Then Sang Qian began to explain the changes that had taken place in the capital during this period, and her understanding was much more detailed than Pei You's.

The Liu family was completely eradicated, and the masterminds were the Bi family, the Prince of Wu, the lineage of Grand Tutor Zhao Chen, and the lineage of Prince Yi Zhao Huang.

Zuan was somewhat surprised: "You even know who the mastermind is?"

Sang Qian smiled and said, "Although the Bi family is very secretive in their actions and uses the King of Wu as a shield, it is easy to judge who will benefit the most after this matter is over."

"After the Liu family fell, these families almost filled most of the power vacuum left by the Liu family, with the Bi family benefiting the most; while Zhao Chen's lineage probably deeply resented that you killed Zhao Chen back then, so they followed suit and caused trouble; the Prince of Yi's side probably has always been at odds with the Liu family and is worried about the imperial power falling into other hands."

"Of course, Jiang Boyang, the Minister of Justice, was also promoted to a high position afterward, but he had no motive to participate. It was mostly because the Bi family wanted to stabilize the court and used his prestige."

...

Sang Qian's analysis was thorough and well-organized, clearly explaining the changes in the entire capital city.

Zuan felt that many of his previous doubts had been resolved. He thought to himself that Sang Qian was truly an excellent strategist and secretary, capable of doing a lot for him, and even when she had nothing else to do...

He quickly regained his composure, no longer thinking about that classic quote from his past life, and focused on the important matter: "By the way, where is the Empress Dowager now?"

Sang Qian and Zheng Dan exchanged a glance, both of them suppressing a strange smile.

Just as Zu An was feeling confused, Zheng Dan said irritably, "I thought you were going to keep it to yourself for a long time, but you couldn't help but care about her."

"Well, the Empress Dowager comes from the Liu family and holds a high position in the palace, so it's normal for me to be concerned about her whereabouts now, right?" Zu An thought to himself, "Why does this tone sound a bit ominous?"

"Keep pretending," Zheng Dan sneered. "Isn't your worry all because she's your woman?"

Zuan: "..."

He chuckled awkwardly, "So you all knew all along."

He had been suspicious from the beginning, and now, judging from his tone, he no longer made any nonchalant denials.

After all, if they really didn't know, who would associate him with the Empress Dowager in that way?

"You're really something, daring to mess with even the Empress Dowager." Zheng Dan's expression was strange, incredibly complex, a mixture of contempt and admiration that was hard to describe.

Just as Zu An was about to say something, Sang Qian's quiet voice rang out: "He dares to mess with not only the Empress Dowager, but even the Empress."

Zuan: "???"

I've only been gone a short time, how come the capital city has become so unfamiliar!