"This Empress Dowager Xiao is indeed a woman of great hidden talent!"
She seemed detached from worldly affairs, like a transparent person, far removed from the turmoil of the harem.
They remained silent about all the arrangements made by Helian Jue and Xie Yuan.
It seemed as if she was cooperating perfectly!
It's also incredibly worry-free.
But such people are often more terrifying.
To put it bluntly, "A dog that bites doesn't bark!"
Empress Dowager Ashina was a paper tiger with bared teeth and claws, while Empress Dowager Xiao was—
Of course, since they haven't done anything yet, Xie Yuan's judgment is inevitably unfair.
Xie Yuan could only keep these things in mind for now and remain vigilant against Empress Dowager Xiao.
As for Empress Dowager Ashina, with Luo Peiyu's double agent, she seems to be easier to deal with.
Suddenly, Xie Yuan thought of something, took out paper and pen, and quickly wrote a line of words.
The next day, Luo Peiyu sneaked into Yong'an Palace.
"Oh? They've made a move so quickly? This Luo Peiyu does have some skill!"
Empress Dowager Ashina became increasingly pleased with herself.
She beckoned, and a palace maid led Luo Peiyu in.
"Your Majesty, there is something I feel I should report to you."
Luo Peiyu prostrated himself respectfully on the ground, speaking with a hint of seeking credit.
"What's up?"
"The Empress suggested to the Emperor that the capital be moved to Chang'an."
"Tch! I thought it was something important. The late emperor also considered moving the capital back then."
"Does the Empress Dowager know why the Empress wanted to move the capital? She suspects there might be a secret passage within the palace leading outside—"
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