Because of Qian Du's connection, Anning learned some of the history of the dynasty she was currently in and some things happening in the Capital now.
It is now the 23rd year of Shengping. Emperor Shengping has been on the throne for over twenty years without significant achievement or fault, and peace prevails throughout all the world.
To be fair, Emperor Shengping can't be considered an incompetent ruler, but his involvement in romantic affairs is somewhat questionable.
Emperor Shengping favored Imperial Concubine Tian, it is said, because they met before he ascended the throne, and Imperial Concubine Tian once saved his life. However, since Imperial Concubine Tian was a concubine of her family, she could not become Empress. After Emperor Shengping took the throne, she was brought into the palace and granted the title of a concubine.
The current Empress is the legitimate daughter of the noble Chu Family.
