He gently stroked Xi Xizhi's forehead and looked into her clear eyes. An Honghan said, "Apart from this map, this matter is also recorded in the genealogy that has been passed down through generations in the An royal family."
No one but the emperor of a country was allowed to touch the royal genealogy. There were too many secrets recorded in it. If they were all made public, it would create an irreparable situation.
"This matter dates back to the day I obtained the genealogy." There was no panic, just the sound of two people's breath in the quiet imperial study.
Xi Xizhi probably knew that what An Honghan was going to tell her next was very important, so she held her breath involuntarily.
An Honghan stood up from the throne and, holding Xi Xizhi's hand, led her behind the inner hall.