Zhao Junyao, a thousand miles away, naturally had no idea about any of this.
But Li Shengan knew!
When the Emperor left, Li Shengan had remained in the palace, and not merely as a decoration. He knew full well when the Empress Dowager and the Noble Consort rushed to Qingya Residence, clamoring to search the palace.
But… no matter how dignified he was, he was just a eunuch. He could manage the various Palace Attendants, but he couldn't control the Empress Dowager and the Noble Consort. If he had intervened, it would only have drawn their resentment toward Consort Xian and added fuel to the fire.
So, Li Shengan didn't show his face throughout the ordeal. He only dispatched a few Little Eunuchs to keep a close watch on every movement at Qingya Residence. They were to note every detail, down to every single word uttered by any of the masters; nothing could be missed.
