C105 Love not deep (1/2)

Of course, Lin Zi was able to find him because he rushed back from the capital. His speed was also good, as expected of the emperor's loyal errand eunuch.

But he didn't see Nangong Yu.

Under the coerced confession of a certain demoness, the young eunuch was frank and lenient, resisting and being strict. Only then did he say that the emperor was not actually here.

”Empress, this servant really doesn't know where the emperor went. This servant swears to the heavens!”

It wasn't that she couldn't see such enthusiasm.

”Whatever, if he really wants to hide it from you, you won't know no matter what.” Shangguan Wan felt a sense of loss in her heart. He didn't even tell her that she had left, what big deal was she going to accomplish? She didn't bring anyone with him. Wasn't she afraid of encountering danger? Don't you know that the life of the emperor is precious?

Little Lin nodded her head like she was pounding garlic. It was still the Queen who was wise.

”Then esteemed Empress, should we go find the Emperor now, or first return to the palace?” She raised a question.

There were two paths laid out in front of him. Whichever path he chose, would be decided by his master.

Shangguan Wan thought for a moment before replying, ”Return to the palace.”

After making this decision, it was not easy for her.

It seemed that she had already guessed long ago that the Empress would make this choice, and it seemed like she didn't love him very much. If she loved him to the bone, then the Empress would have rushed to find him the moment she heard that the Emperor had disappeared, rather than returning first.

Just like this, the three of them galloped back to the imperial capital. The first thing they did when they returned to the palace was not to dress up or wear phoenix coronet, but to summon the head of the imperial guards.

”Remember, this matter cannot be disclosed.” On the surface, the emperor had left by himself, but there was no news of him after so long. It was no different from his disappearance. If the officials or citizens were to find out about this, it would definitely lead to chaos.

That was why she couldn't wait to rush back and stabilize the imperial court.

”This subordinate understands.” Commander Fang cupped his fists in reply. With such a big matter at hand, he was unlikely to cause such a commotion.

”Alright, you may leave.” Shangguan Wan waved her hands lazily. She had been worn out from the journey, so she didn't need to rest properly. Her body might not be able to take it.

Originally, just casting a spell was enough to solve the problem, but it just couldn't expose itself in front of them.

She brought a cup of tea to him. ”The Empress has worked hard.”

”I'm fine.” Shangguan Wan took a sip of her tea, then remembered something and asked, ”Is there any news from Wu Xiaobao?”

”He should still be on his way.” What kind of person was Wu Xiaofei? Even though he was a lot more down and out than before, his background remained the same. Along the way, he was so slow that he could not even stand up to his reputation.

Shangguan Wan had left only a little later than him, and now that she was already in the palace, that fellow was still on her way. How ironic.

”Find a time to bring him into the palace, after he goes to the Du Residence.” After all, some people really wanted to see someone's surprised expression. For example, when he found out that the beauty that he had always admired was the empress, his eyeballs would probably fall out of their sockets.

There was a saying that 'using a bamboo basket to get water is all in vain'. It could not be more suitable to be used on Wu Xiaofei.

Feng Yao nodded. ”Yes.”

When the empress dowager heard that Shangguan Wan had returned, but didn't see the emperor, she rushed over eagerly to find out more about the situation. After all, the emperor was concerned with the lives of all under the heavens.

Back in the palace, Shangguan Wan tried her best to raise her spirits and serve the empress dowager a seat.

”Actually, the empress dowager doesn't need to worry. The emperor just went to relax. Because chenqie isn't feeling well, I came back first.” Sometimes lies are good medicine.