'Was this a test?'
'Or did he have some other motive?'
Chen Yi had no way of knowing.
But seeing the Old Marquis's serious expression, he knew he had to respond with proper decorum.
'It's just... Shu State's current situation is a mess.'
'To call it a tangled mess would be an understatement.'
On the surface, the Xiao Family reigned supreme. They held significant military power, and the other Noble Families and Clans, along with all of Shu State's officials, major and minor, followed their lead.
'But behind the scenes?'
'With the deaths of Xiao Fengchun and the others, the core strength of the Xiao Family has been fractured. This has led some of Shu State's Noble Families and officials to constantly obstruct and test them.'
'Furthermore, some who fancy themselves powerful and influential have either developed rebellious notions or are simply looking to gain more benefits for themselves.'
'Some even harbor the idea of "taking their place."'
