"Missing?" Zuan raised an eyebrow. Actually, this was expected. How could such a crucial person be left there to be investigated?
As to whether he was truly missing or silenced, he was more inclined to believe the latter.
Unfortunately, I am currently imprisoned and unable to spare the time to investigate this matter, so I cannot entrust it to someone else.
"By the way, do you know anything about Consort Bai of the Hundred Flowers Palace?" Zu An asked hurriedly.
Chu Chuyan's eyes, as clear as autumn water, revealed a hint of guilt: "The time was too short, and it was something that happened deep in the palace, so I didn't have time to investigate."
Zu'an took her hand and said, "I was too hasty. You don't need to worry about this. Let's wait for news from the Empress."
"What exactly is your relationship with the Empress? Why..." Chu Chuyan's cold eyes were full of confusion. "Why did her expression turn so strange after she found out I came for you? Especially after hearing what you said, she not only wasn't angry, but she became even kinder to me."
Zuan smiled slightly: "It must be that the Empress owes me a favor before, so she will try to save me this time. Don't worry too much."
Chu Chuyan breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good."
After the two talked for a while, Chu Chuyan hurriedly took her leave. She knew what was important and that there was no point in staying. She had to go out and use her connections to find a way to save people. She couldn't put all her hopes on the Empress.
Moved, Zu'an reminded her not to rush into treatment and be deceived by unscrupulous people.
At the same time, I told her that I had a trump card and that I would most likely be able to get through this difficult time.
After all, he had watched too many melodramatic TV dramas in his previous life, and he didn't want Chu Yan to do anything foolish to save him.
Chu Chuyan was also an extremely intelligent person. She immediately understood what he meant, blushed, and spat, "What kind of nonsense are you thinking?"
Then a smile, as soft as melting snow, appeared on her face: "I know you care about me. Don't worry, I was in charge of the Chu family a few years ago. What kind of schemes and tricks haven't I seen?"
Zuan was relieved: "I forgot that my dear wife is a capable and outstanding woman, haha."
After all, there were still some jailers nearby. Chu Chu was too young and couldn't bear being called "dear wife" or anything like that, so she fled as if she were running away.
A group of jailers ran over to him with envious looks, asking him about the art of controlling a wife. Zu'an boasted to them while inquiring about things in the palace.
"Consort Bai? Consort Bai has always lived a secluded life, and not many people know about her current situation."
"I heard that her personal maid has been missing for several days."
"Not necessarily. With such a big incident at the Eastern Palace, it's natural for the Hundred Flowers Palace to keep a low profile, and it's normal for their personal maids not to show up."
"Speaking of which, if something really happened to the Crown Princess, Consort Bai would be the most likely candidate to become the Crown Princess."
...
Hearing the jailers' chatter, Zu An seemed to be deep in thought.
After a while, he asked again, "What is the Crown Princess's current situation? Hehe, this question is a bit sensitive, after all, she and I are both involved in the case. If it's inconvenient for you to answer, you don't have to say."
The jailers exchanged glances, and then one of them laughed and said, "Lord Zu, you're too kind. We all know that you and the Crown Princess are innocent. It's no big deal to tell you this."
"That's right, that's right. Yesterday, the palace had a matron examine the Crown Princess's body, and there were no signs that she had been violated by a man."
"That's not all. I heard that the Crown Princess is still a virgin."
"That's impossible! The Crown Prince and Crown Princess have been married for so long, how could she still be a virgin?"
"Our crown prince..."
...
If it were just because he had rescued the assassin who had escaped from the prison, they might not have dared to say so much. The main reason they felt comfortable discussing these things with him was because they had received information that the Crown Princess was innocent.
Zu An coughed and said, "Gentlemen, please be careful with your words. This is probably just some gossipy rumors spreading to smear the Crown Prince. You must not fall for their tricks."
The jailers suddenly realized, "So that's how it is. Lord Zu has saved us again."
The group thanked him profusely, still shaken, while Zu'an responded with a few perfunctory words before falling into deep thought.
I didn't expect the Crown Princess to be telling me. She really is a virgin after all these years of marriage. But if this news is revealed now, she'll probably face a lot of trouble later.
The emperor wouldn't be so unwise as to expose that she is still a virgin, would he?
Could it be that she is from the Qi King's lineage? But wouldn't that clear her of suspicion in this matter?
He thought about it for a while, and the more he thought about it, the more confused he became. He had a feeling that there was more to it than met the eye.
Time passed unnoticed, and the chattering jailers had long since dispersed. Zuan sat alone in his cell, pondering the whole affair.
"Dinner's ready! Dinner's ready!" A jailer came over, put down a food box, and turned to leave.
Zuan looked at the large bowl in front of him, surprised to find himself eating prison food so soon. Since the prison was not for ordinary prisoners, the food was quite good.
At least there's plenty of white rice, along with some vegetables and a little bit of meat.
After a long night of running around, Zu'an was quite hungry. He picked up his bowl, ready to wolf down his food.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind, and he looked up at the departing jailer: "Wait a minute!"
"What's wrong?" The jailer turned around, his tone somewhat impatient.
Zuan sized him up and said, "Why do you look unfamiliar? I've never seen you before."
The jailer said, "Oh, I was just transferred here."
Zu An smiled slightly: "Then could you please call General Guo for me? I've remembered some important information that I need to report to him."
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