There were always guards protecting the Emperor and Empress, but in times of national collapse, how many of those guards were truly loyal?
The Emperor could hardly hold onto his own power. How could he ensure that these guards were loyal?
It would be all too easy to bribe them with some money, or perhaps even the guards themselves had thoughts of killing and looting.
After Shen Tang returned to her senses, she stepped forward, pulled Shen Xu up, and said in a low voice, "Come with me alone."
Shen Xu looked at her with surprise, as if a bit flattered, "Tangtang, sister..."
Xue Yinzhou and the others looked at Shen Tang disapprovingly, not understanding why she suddenly called this fool over.
Shen Tang glanced at the scene, at the crowd of mixed people, and reassured Beast Husband, "I have some questions to ask the Eldest Prince alone. Don't worry, we'll be nearby and back soon."
