When Qin Liuxi asked about the events of the past three years, Nian Youwei could not dwell on whether her story about ghosts was true or false. He quickly summarized the recent circumstances.
Just as Qin Liuxi had speculated, the court of Da Feng was somewhat corrupt now. Three years ago, Lin Xiang mourned his father's death, and his position was temporarily left vacant by the Saint without appointing anyone new. The only dominant figure in the court was Chen Xiang, who had been heavily relied upon during the previous Emperor's reign. Though an old-school scholar, he was nearly seventy years old and ready for retirement.
