Qi Yun's eyes reflected a deeper unusual color. This couple was even more complicated than he had imagined; one showed weakness to pledge allegiance to him, while the other showed strength as if wanting to use him as a shield or even kill using borrowed hands?
Hmph, would I let you kill using borrowed hands so easily?
"Chen Zhong!"
"At your service, Your Majesty!"
"Investigate!"
The Chief Eunuch Chen Zhong was taken aback, then immediately responded.
"Seal off the Imperial Garden and conduct a thorough search!"
"Your Majesty, I'm afraid it's inappropriate. If it's just the palace concubines, that would be one thing, but there are quite a few ministers' female family members here. Maybe... I should handle it?"
Consort Xue smiled gracefully as she stepped forward, curtsying with a very appropriate gesture, indicating her willingness to take on the task.
