Although Spring Orchid said nothing, Emperor Xia already knew the answer.
She gazed at where the War Flying Ship had vanished and let out a soft sigh.
"What is the status of the investigation I ordered? I need a clear account of every palace maid and eunuch who left the Imperial Capital to return to their hometown thirty years ago."
"If I don't get to the bottom of the matter from the Half-Immortal Zhenren's pouch, I fear I'll truly be unable to eat or sleep, having done all the work only for someone else to reap the rewards."
Her hand clenched around the White Jade Pavilion Rails, leaving a deep imprint in the stone.
"I have already investigated, Your Majesty. There are rosters for all the palace maids and eunuchs who left the palace that year. Aside from a few who died young from illness, the rest all registered with their local Chief Clerk. Nothing seems out of the ordinary," Spring Orchid replied.
