When the defense deployment of the Prime Minister's Mansion was completely finalized, the sun was already rising.

The secret guards of the Prince Regent's Palace were silently present inside and outside the Prime Minister's Palace. There were people guarding the walls, at the end of alleys, and in secluded places at the back door. Their auras were calm and no traces were revealed.Ordinary servants only feel that the mansion is more solemn and stable than before. No one knows that a tight protective net has been completely rolled out to protect only one person in Tinglan Courtyard.

Shen Qingyuan put the black jade pendant securely into the brocade bag close to his body, and gently stroked the skirt of his clothes with his fingertips, feeling clear and clear in his heart.

An Pavilion has been dormant for decades and has been forbearing step by step. It is absolutely impossible for him to emerge rashly just for a jade pendant.

The jade pendant is a guide, and what is hidden behind it may involve secrets from the old dynasty decades ago.

Xiao Yuci stood beside her, his eyes were dull, and he whispered: "The capital will not be peaceful in the next few days. You can stay in the house with peace of mind and do not go out easily. All people and letters from unknown sources will not be seen, accepted, or ignored."

His tone was gentle, but with an undeniable certainty.

Shen Qingyuan nodded slightly: "I know. As soon as Mrs. Liu died, Ange completely cut off the traces of its past. Next, it's time to take the initiative to find us."

As soon as he finished speaking, the secret guard in the outer courtyard looked anxious, strode into the hospital, knelt down and reported, his voice a bit solemn.

"Your Majesty, Miss! An urgent report from the Panshan Post Road! The exile team was attacked late last night. The man in black was very agile and focused on the Liu family. He immediately retreated after a successful attack. He did not hurt the officials or rob the prisoners throughout the whole process, just to silence them!"

"Liu...is dead."

As soon as he finished speaking, the courtyard became silent for a moment.

There was no surprise in Shen Qingyuan's eyes.

Ange is best at abandoning children and silencing them.

Liu's decades-long career as a chess piece has now exhausted its usefulness and exposed her traces. Keeping her will only cause trouble and leak secrets. The secret cabinet will never let her live.

"Did you leave a few words before you died?" Shen Qingyuan asked in a deep voice.

The secret guard bowed his head and replied: "The guard sent a message back. When Mrs. Liu was dying, she just clenched her palms and recited half a sentence repeatedly - 'Jade is not a treasure, blood is the root... I have been missing for half my life.' Then she died."

Jade is not a treasure, blood is its root.

In just six words, all the corners of the fog are blown away.

Shen Qingyuan's heart was shocked and suddenly clear.

It turns out that what Ange was after was never the jade pendant itself!