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The group of people rode the carriage back to Bishui Alley.

"There's something I don't understand." Gu Changqing suddenly spoke up as he was about to get off the carriage.

"What is it?" The old priest asked.

Gu Changqing pondered, "The late emperor's Dragon Shadow Guard was loyal to his Majesty, so they should know his Majesty attaches great importance to Jiaojiao. Why did they still harm Jiaojiao?"

The old priest replied, "This is where the Dragon Shadow Guard differs from ordinary dead. They are murder tools, devoid of their thoughts, only following orders. If his Majesty lets them pledge loyalty to Empress Jing, then Empress Jing's words are their edicts, unless his Majesty personally takes them back."

"So that's what it is..." Gu Changqing suddenly realized. He had been in the military camp for so long and thought he was familiar with the master domain of Zhan Country. However, he only knew the tip of the iceberg; such terrifying powers were lurking beneath the surface.