"Chu Xiao, the Duke of Huainan?" asked Qiu Yelan in surprise. "Why him?" Long ago, when she was commanded to the palace, Ruan Qingyan coached her about the loyal members. The Duke of Huainan was the one among his introduction. He was the half-brother of the Emperor, but he was adopted by the former emperor's brother, Prince Gonghuai when he was a baby.

At that time, Gaozong emperor established the eldest son as Crown Prince. But unfortunately for the prince, he died before ...