Northern Yan's Imperial Capital.
"How have things been with King Yan lately? Has any news come?"
Inside Qianyuan Hall, Emperor Jingyuan dismissed his attendants, lowered his gaze to the floor below the dais, and slowly asked.
Soon, a figure dressed in plain robes appeared in the otherwise empty hall.
The figure was a tall woman-Su Nü, Emperor Jingyuan's greatest hidden trump card.
"Your Majesty, I have already ordered our people to keep a close watch on the military camp in the Northern Lands. No news has come yet. His Highness King Yan has remained in seclusion ever since receiving the Demon Blood. His current situation remains unclear."
Su Nü answered calmly.
"More than a month has passed, and there still isn't the slightest news?"
Having failed to receive the answer he wanted, Emperor Jingyuan frowned slightly. However, he did not dwell on the matter and instead continued asking about the war at the front.
"How are things in Southern Qi now?"
"Although Southern Qi still has heavy forces stationed at the front, as far as I know, Tang Chong, the Military Department, and some of Southern Qi's Grandmasters have temporarily returned inland to recuperate. In particular, Tang Chong has yet to recover from his injuries, so they are unlikely to launch an offensive anytime soon."
Su Nü answered slowly. Halfway through, she seemed to remember something, and a trace of gravity entered her impassive expression as she continued.
"However, because the Black Disaster within the Silo Kingdom has been worsening, its royal family and many nobles have now mostly relocated to Southern Qi. They have also formed an official alliance with Southern Qi. We must guard against this."
"Furthermore, the Silo Kingdom's Holy Knight has already met with Tang Chong. We cannot rule out the possibility that they intend to