At the place where the guard's body was found, people from the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Punishment searched carefully back and forth several times, but found no other clues.
In such a situation, no news is good news.
If the body is not found, there is still a possibility that the Eldest Prince is alive.
Moreover, if the intention was simply to kill the Eldest Prince, they wouldn't bury the guard's body. This clearly shows they fear being discovered; when the city gates are sealed, they couldn't take the Eldest Prince away.
To capture the Eldest Prince and not kill him means they want to take him as a hostage.
The Minister of the Ministry of Justice and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment almost simultaneously thought of this possibility.
A flash of panic crossed their minds, and the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment hurriedly entered the palace to report to the Emperor.
The Emperor was so angry that he pounded the Dragon Desk.
