“Disappeared?” Zu An raised an eyebrow. Actually, this was within his expectations as well. Someone that important couldn’t possibly remain behind to be investigated. Though as for whether she had gone missing or if she had been silenced, he was leaning toward the latter.

But he was currently behind bars and had a billion things to worry about. He couldn’t even have someone else investigate this matter.

“By the way, do you know what’s going on with the Hundred Flower Palace’s Concubine Bai?” Zu An asked.

Chu Chuyan was apologetic, her eyes misty. “I was too pressed for time, and this is an investigation on the palace’s matters, so I didn’t have time to look into it yet.” 

Zu An held her hands and said, “I was being too impatient. You don’t need to bother with this matter anymore. Let’s wait for news from the empress’ side first.”

“What kind of relationship do you have with the empress, exactly? Why…” Chu Chuyan’s eyes were full of puzzlement....