This would cause the Imperial Family to splinter further, eventually falling into complete disarray.
Clearly, the Demon Sect and the Buddhist Sect had secretly gained a thorough understanding of the Li Yang Imperial Family's internal situation before dispatching their troops.
Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to strike so precisely where it hurt her most.
Now that it had come to this, Su Ying wearily closed her eyes.
She could feel it now—the carriage of Li Yang, which had trudged along for a thousand years, was now hurtling toward an abyss with irreversible momentum.
The only hope now was for the Third Elder to emerge from his seclusion.
Otherwise, no matter what she tried, it would be nearly impossible to turn the current situation around.
...
「Liyang Imperial Palace, the Library Pavilion.」
Li Chang'an was dozing in his chair.
CLOMP, CLOMP, CLOMP...
The sound of heavy footsteps drew near, finally stopping in front of him.
