Wang Shouxin furrowed his brow, pacing by the door with an air of grave concern. He knew the protocol of the imperial court. When the monarch chose his consorts, be it the queen or a low-ranking consort, their backgrounds and character were always assessed secretly. He surmised that the scar-faced man had spotted a court spy posing as a merchant. If this surveillance were reported to their superiors, not only would Wang Roumin's chance of becoming queen be endangered, but the lives of his entire family would likely be at risk.