When these words fell, everyone’s expression shifted.
Old Marquis Xiao, in particular, looked grave. Leaning on his cane, he walked straight up to Xiao Ling, his gaze deep and complex. "This pulse reading must not be wrong; the implications are grave! Xue Ming, although you are not a member of the Tally Army, you and the Tally Army have long been one. Every move you make carries far-reaching consequences."
In her previous life, Old Marquis Xiao had not known that the medicine bestowed by the palace was tainted. It was only after Xiao Nian'an had consumed it for half a year that the abnormalities in his body began to manifest. Fortunately, Shen Feiwan had summoned a renowned physician from the mountains to save him, and it was then that Old Marquis Xiao had completely severed ties with those in the palace. He possessed something that could shake the very foundations of Emperor Qi: not only the Tally, but also the late Emperor’s secret decree. For years, this had been one of the reasons why Emperor Qi remained wary of the Yongan Marquis Manor.
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