“Shaking the roots of the empire?” Zu An replied indifferently. “Then what about when they committed a coup d'état in the capital and slaughtered countless high officials? Even the empress dowager’s survival is unclear right now. Why didn’t any of you step forward to uphold public justice then?”1

The Minister of Education Du Jian explained, “Everything that night happened too suddenly. Before we even figured out what was going on, everything had already settled. We thought it was just a political scuffle inside the court, and we normally do not interfere in such matters.”0

Zu An replied with a sneer, “Oh? Then why are you interfering in this matter?”0

The five dukes exchanged a look. They were all a bit stumped.0

Zu An said calmly, “I know why, even if you don’t speak. Previously, you all saw it as a conflict between the empress dowager and the empress’ factions. Regardless of who won, the meat would still fall into the same pot. But I'm different. I'm just an outsider without any foundation. If I kill your royal family disciples, that might make the royal family...0