When did you know?

"Actually, it's like this!"

There was a reason why Si Nan's cultivation level wasn't high.

All his time was spent on gathering information and gossiping. Where would he find the time to cultivate peacefully?

Following Si Nan's explanation, Ye Liuyun gained a general understanding.

In their Great Qian Dynasty, the only Great Grandmaster martial artist on the surface was the current Prime Minister.

But in reality, the previous old emperor, who was Yan Shuzhu's father, was also a Great Grandmaster martial artist.

A few years ago, this old emperor suddenly went into seclusion. It was said that he was attempting to break through to the legendary Land Immortal realm, so he needed to temporarily select an emperor to manage the dynasty on his behalf.

However, everyone knew that once the old emperor emerged from seclusion, the throne would still be returned to him.

The current emperor was destined to be a mere puppet.

Therefore, they naturally couldn't choose a capable prince. The old emperor choosing Yan Shuzhu was also a clear message to everyone that he would be returning, and anyone with covetous intentions should behave themselves and stay put.

Otherwise, they would face a complete reckoning on the day he emerged from seclusion.

This was also why Yan Shuzhu held the title of emperor but lacked the actual power of one.

Everyone knew that Yan Shuzhu was just a puppet. On normal days, they only maintained superficial respect, all waiting for the day the old emperor emerged from seclusion.

"But I heard all these things from others. I'm not entirely sure if they are true."

Si Nan couldn't guarantee that everything he said was true.

In response, Ye Liuyun simply waved his hand, not paying much attention. Even if it wasn't entirely true, it was likely close to the mark.

After all, if she were truly an emperor with real power.

This Guan Bao wouldn't dare to spout so much nonsense right now.

"Your Majesty, this person is someone Lord Eunuch ordered me to apprehend."

Guan Bao was still a bit unwilling to let Ye Liuyun go just like that. He wanted to bring up the Lord Eunuch behind him, hoping to make Yan Shuzhu hesitant.

Unfortunately, it was in vain.

"What if I say I must protect him!"

Yan Shuzhu spoke very seriously.

Guan Bao hesitated for a long time and could only leave with this one sentence.

"I will definitely report this matter truthfully to Lord Eunuch!"

Knowing that the situation was irreversible, Guan Bao said no more, turned around directly, and left with everyone.

However, before leaving, he still glared fiercely at Ye Liuyun, looking as if he had memorized his face.

But Ye Liuyun dared to kill even Lu Quan, so he was even less likely to be threatened by Guan Bao's glare.

Seeing Guan Bao leave, Yan Shuzhu felt a little relieved. She looked sideways at the calm-faced Ye Liuyun and couldn't help but say.

"I knew you were bold, but I didn't expect you to dare offend even Lord Eunuch!"

Leaving aside the deep roots of the Lord Eunuch's influence within the Imperial Palace, the Lord Eunuch himself is a Grandmaster realm existence. With the old emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty in seclusion,

besides the current Prime Minister, no one can suppress this Lord Eunuch.

"If I have to meekly bow down just because the other party is some Lord Eunuch, then what's the point of me being a Brocade Guard!"

Ye Liuyun said it as a matter of course.

In reality, it was also confidence. Even if he wasn't a match for that Lord Eunuch now, the future was uncertain.

This kind of upright and unyielding answer, however, made Yan Shuzhu unable to help but laugh.

"You don't need to worry. I think the Lord Eunuch will still give me this face."

Even if she was just a puppet emperor, she was still the emperor in the end. As long as Ye Liuyun didn't offend the Lord Eunuch too severely, the other party wouldn't continue to target Ye Liuyun.

Thinking of something, Yan Shuzhu said with a bit of embarrassment.

"The reason I hid my identity from you wasn't intentional. I was just worried that if you knew my identity, you wouldn't dare to speak like you used to."

Ye Liuyun actually didn't dwell on this matter too much.

Instead, he was thinking that since he even knew the emperor now, could he just walk sideways in the Imperial City from now on?

A puppet emperor is still an emperor.

Now that Yan Shuzhu said this, he suddenly thought of something and said with a laugh, teasingly.

"Are you talking about the time I pointed at your head and said you were stupid?"

This made Yan Shuzhu recall that just now in the Imperial Brothel, she had been chasing Ye Liuyun and asking questions. Ye Liuyun, who was truly annoyed by the questions, directly pointed at Yan Shuzhu's head.

He said, are you stupid? Why do you have so many questions to ask?

"Don't worry, I'll still dare in the future!"

"Get lost!"

She rolled her eyes at Ye Liuyun in annoyance.

However, after saying that, Yan Shuzhu couldn't help but laugh again.

But after the laughter, Yan Shuzhu's expression also began to turn serious. Since her identity had been exposed, there was no need to hide it anymore.

"I hope you can help me. In this dynasty, there are not many people I can trust."

It was laughable to say. The Brocade Guard was a violent organization directly under the emperor.

But Yan Shuzhu, this emperor, didn't have much power to mobilize the Brocade Guard. Even the orders she gave were mostly followed in appearance but not in spirit.

Although Yan Shuzhu's eyes were very sincere.

However, Ye Liuyun thought about it and still prepared to refuse.

So many stories in history had told Ye Liuyun that those who became friends with the emperor never had a good ending.

"I..."

Before Ye Liuyun could finish speaking, Yan Shuzhu continued.

"I can also help you establish yourself firmly within the Brocade Guard."

It was still the same point: a puppet emperor was still an emperor.

"In the identity of Ye Liuyun!"

Hearing his own name spoken by Yan Shuzhu caused Ye Liuyun to pause in what he was about to say.

A flicker of surprise crossed his eyes as he looked at Yan Shuzhu, but it was quickly followed by understanding.

Thinking about it, she was the emperor after all; she would have this level of intelligence gathering capability.

Upon hearing the name Ye Liuyun, Shi Sheng was somewhat confused, but Si Nan, who was beside him, quickly accepted it after his initial shock.

No wonder he felt that his lord had changed so much recently. It wasn't that he had changed; it was that he had been replaced.

However, wasn't the previous Ye Liuyun a hooligan?

Si Nan couldn't figure it out, but now was clearly not the time to ask such questions.

"When did you know?"

Ye Liuyun wasn't flustered; instead, he asked out of curiosity.

"Before, it was just a guess, but now I'm certain."

Yan Shuzhu couldn't help but smile. When she said this, she was also taking a gamble.

Because in Yan Shuzhu's view, no matter how much a person changed, even if they truly turned over a new leaf, it was impossible for them to seem like a completely different person in such a short time.

Unless.

They really were a different person.

Thus, Yan Shuzhu had people gather more information about Ye Liuyun.

"The reports only said that Ye Liufeng's twin brother, Ye Liuyun, was idle and ignorant every day, often harassing respectable women, but no one ever confirmed that this Ye Liuyun was truly an incompetent good-for-nothing."