Hua Yan found it hard to imagine that the person behind the scenes had deeper roots than the Hua Family. The only loophole was the Hua Family's generations-long tradition of not getting involved in royal politics. So now, the calamity tied to royal power was difficult to investigate under the surging dark currents of the state.
Decades ago, the Heilong River had breached its banks. Five years ago, the Chuanhe Valley was flooded. Six months ago, chaos erupted in the Southwest Territory. Now, with the Heilong River breached once more and the plague in Beian City, these events formed a layered net.
Suddenly, Xia Ze said, "Sister Yan, there might be secret passages in Beian City."
"Hmm?" Hua Yan turned around sharply to look at Xia Ze.
