This wealthy businessman has too many things that make people greedy. Aside from the family members fighting over the inheritance, the other reasons are thought-provoking.

Chi Yuan glanced at the memorial and recounted the discovery made by the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review this morning.

"You mean you suspect that the remnants of Sheng'an Kingdom are behind this?"

Shen Yulou carefully pondered the words of the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, trying to discover something else.

Chi Yuan shook his head.

Shen Yulou looked at him, wanting to know his thoughts.

“I’m afraid it’s more than that.” Chi Yuan’s gaze shifted to the memorial.

"It would be very difficult for the remnants of a nation to overthrow the Qi Dynasty."

"This murder is the first, but it will definitely not be the last."

Chi Yuan speculated that the late emperor's handling of the aftermath was inadequate.

"Or perhaps, many things we don't know about happened before this wealthy businessman died."

Shen Yulou added.

"My young master Shen is truly intelligent." Chi Yuan gave Shen Yulou an admiring look.

This time, it was a chance discovery by the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review that exposed their deception.

This indicates that the Qi dynasty's fate was not yet over.

So, this time, their fate is sealed.

Chi Yuan took care of the mess that the late emperor hadn't resolved.

"I have already sent An Youping and Shen Bijue to assist the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review in investigating the case. I believe that with their abilities, they will soon have new leads."

Chi Yuan was very confident in the abilities of the top scholar he had personally selected.

He felt that it was necessary to inject some fresh talent, or rather, fresh vitality, into the court.

Those old foxes are too cunning and shrewd to be fooled anymore.

Chi Yuan urgently needs to cultivate a few proactive workers who can be deployed wherever needed.

Shen Yulou nodded, giving his full approval to Chi Yuan's decision.

It would be such a waste if those chosen by heaven didn't use their talents to serve the country.

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The next day, Empress Dowager An returned to the palace.

Chi Yuan took Shen Yulou with him to pay their respects.

Shen Yulou thought that Empress Dowager An would make things difficult for her, but Empress Dowager An seemed to be a sucker for good looks, praising Shen Yulou's face endlessly.

He also bestowed many gifts upon Shen Yulou.

Empress Dowager An was not a fool; she was very clever.

Her two biological children had no interest in the throne and chose to go out and guard the border.

The future of these two children still depends on Chi Yuan. Judging from how much Chi Yuan cherishes Shen Yulou, you can tell that Shen Yulou is very important to him now.

She wouldn't be foolish enough to go against Chi Yuan and make him angry.

So what if she likes men? It doesn't matter. As long as Chi Yuan is happy.

"Empress Dowager An... she's not a bad person!" Shen Yulou, who came out of the Empress Dowager's palace, felt a little unreal holding a large pile of rewards.

“She is indeed remarkable, very intelligent.” Chi Yuan walked alongside Shen Yulou, introducing the deeds of Empress Dowager An.

"She was very innocent and loved all things beautiful. My father was very fond of such innocent and guileless women, which is why she remained his favorite for many years."

“My mother passed away, and I was raised by her. She treated me even better than she treated her two children.”

“I know she was just unsure who would eventually become emperor, so she spread her favor widely so that whoever came to power would remember her kindness and ensure that she and her child would enjoy a life of wealth and honor.”

"As it turns out, she made the right bet." Chi Yuan stopped and stared at the endless red palace walls in front of him.

"As long as they don't cause trouble, I can guarantee them a lifetime of wealth and honor."

Shen Yulou sighed as she looked at Chi Yuan's somewhat worried expression, then pulled Chi Yuan's hand into her own and held it tightly in her own.

"It's okay, it's all in the past. I'll be there for you from now on."

Shen Yulou scratched Chi Yuan's palm.

“Okay.” Chi Yuan withdrew his aimless gaze from ahead and put his arm around Shen Yulou’s shoulder.