The Case of the Wang Family Ten Years Ago

Pei Yan!

Zhao Changge immediately put down her chopsticks.

"Young Miss, is something wrong?" Chunhua asked quickly, seeing her movement.

"Nothing, I just suddenly remembered something," she replied casually, then picked up her chopsticks again and calmly continued eating.

After finishing her meal, she rested her chin in her hand, lost in thought, her mind constantly recalling her past life's memories of the imperial palace.

If it was truly Pei Yan who went to such trouble to send books to her teacher, then the relationship between her teacher and Pei Yan was definitely not simple.

With this question in mind, a moment later, Zhao Changge went to Teacher Ning's study. Looking at the pile of books before her, she asked with feigned indifference:

"With so many books, where did Teacher get them?"

Hearing her question, Teacher Ning glanced at her and replied slowly:

"An old student of mine in Pingcheng happened to find them and brought them over today on his way."

A student?

Could it be that her teacher had taught Pei Yan before? If so, everything made sense.

"Teacher, were your students in the capital before?" Zhao Changge continued to ask.

Hearing this, Teacher Ning immediately glanced at her, a trace of contemplation flashing in her eyes, as if she were weighing something.

"Changge, you..."

"What about me?"

"Nothing, we will talk about this later." Teacher Ning pondered for a moment, and in the end did not ask further, only changing the subject: "Let us begin our lesson. Today, I will lecture on the history of the dynasties of the Yao Kingdom."

"Mm." Zhao Changge nodded, her eyes showing a hint of interest. She hadn't expected to hear Teacher Ning lecture on this personally today.

Before long, she was captivated by the historical tale, completely immersed in every word.

But when she heard about the period when four great grand marshals assisted the late emperor in fighting for the realm, Zhao Changge couldn't help but ask in confusion:

"But aren't there only four Duke Manors left now?"

Hearing her question, a deep look flashed in Teacher Ning's eyes, and she said softly:

"Do you know about the major case from ten years ago?"

Saying this, she looked at her again and shook her head:

"You were just born that year, how could you know what happened."

Hearing this, a flash of realization crossed Zhao Changge's mind, and she immediately asked:

"Could it be... that marshal was surnamed Wang?"

Teacher Ning was momentarily stunned, looking at her in surprise:

"You actually know?"

The Wang family had been erased from history for so many years, and no one dared to mention them anymore.

Zhao Changge did not answer, but in her heart, she was certain—the Wang family was the maternal clan of Prince Xian, Pei Yan.

In her past life, after Prince Xian ascended the throne, besides seeking vengeance, he exerted great effort to exonerate the Wang family. It was said that the Wang family had not been completely wiped out back then; they had merely hidden their identities. Later, the Wang family rose again, becoming a prominent and powerful clan in the new dynasty.

She replied indifferently:

"I only have a slight impression. I don't remember where I heard it."

Teacher Ning looked at her for a moment, thinking that perhaps someone in the Zhao family had mentioned it.

Among the four great Duke Manors, only the Zhao family had dared to speak up for the Wang family back then. The Xu family, due to their marriage alliance with the Zhao family, had also spoken out in their defense.

Since Zhao Changge was connected to both families, it was not surprising that her master paid special attention to her.

Teacher Ning could only convince herself of this. Immediately after, she cautioned:

"Just remember, do not mention the Wang family outside in the future."

"Mm." Zhao Changge nodded. The Wang family was currently a taboo for the imperial family.

Wasn't Pei Yan also "exiled" to the Western Border because his maternal clan was the Wang family? But no one expected that those years spent there would allow him to build a solid foundation of power.