"Consort Ming went to the Emperor's place, then the Empress's. She didn't see either of them but left the suit at the Empress's place." The guard knelt and reported.

It was tranquil in the study. Apart from Chu Liuyue and his personal eunuch Xiao Qizi, only Mr. Liu, the assistant, was there.

"You can leave now!" Chu Liuyue waved his hand, and the guard left with respect.

"Mr. Liu, what do you think?" Chu Liuyue said with a frown. This matter was ...