Eunuch Wen greeted Zu An with a big smile as soon as he walked out. “Sir Zu, I’ve already prepared all of the relevant personnel by the palace entrance. I wonder when you plan to investigate the case of King Qi’s concubine?”

“I’m going right now, of course.” Zu An cursed inwardly. Can you stop with the act already? You even prepared all of the relevant people already, and yet you’re putting on this pretense and asking me when I’m going?

“Then I wish Sir Zu the best of luck.” There was a kind smile on Eunuch Wen’s chubby face.

Zu An cupped his hands, then headed toward the Eastern Palace to tell Bi Linglong about his new mission. After all, she was probably worried, feeling that something might have happened to him.

Bi Linglong was also confused when she heard Zu An’s explanation. “You’re going to investigate the case of King Qi’s concubine?”

She couldn't be bothered with arousing suspicion at that point, even chasing out her personal maid. Then, she said worriedly, “King Qi’s greatest plan was destroyed by your very hands. The first thing on his mind right now will probably be to kill you....