The investigation into the assassination of Prince Chen was concluded swiftly. As Zhao Yao and He Lianfang had anticipated, the final result pointed to the rebels as the culprits, without implicating Southern Wei.
The Eighth Prince and his associates were meticulous in their actions, leaving no trace that could lead back to Southern Wei. Even if the Eighth Prince and his group had carelessly exposed any flaws pointing to Southern Wei, the Emperor would not publicly declare it to be the work of the Southern Wei people.
The term "Southern Wei" was a taboo not only in the previous dynasty but also in the Great Zhou. However, few officials and citizens of the Great Zhou were aware of Southern Wei's existence, given that Southern Wei was exterminated in the previous dynasty, and their existence was nearly erased henceforth.
Currently, the only people aware of Southern Wei's existence in court are the officials from noble lineages.
