Chapter 1884: 1872: Taken Away

Chapter 1884: Chapter 1872: Taken Away

Bi Zhu pondered for a moment then asked, “What should we do now? Just wait like this?”

Before Batu could respond, she immediately rejected the idea: “No! We can’t just wait! Also, the news of the Queen’s disappearance absolutely must not get out! Especially over at Wang City, the message must be sealed!”

Batu nodded, sharing Bi Zhu’s view: “Princess Consort rest assured, the news is already sealed, absolutely no word will leak out!”

“There’s just one problem now, how do we deal with those two from the Great Chu?”

Bi Zhu’s heart skipped a beat, “Are you suspecting their involvement in the Queen’s disappearance?”

Batu hesitated: “From what we can tell, the two of them returned to their tent last night and didn’t come out. However, the Queen’s disappearance is indeed strange; there are no outsiders in our camp, the only ones worth suspecting are the couple.”

Bi Zhu appeared to be pondering, then said: “If that’s what you’re thinking, I’ll probe their intentions. After all, they’re part of the Great Chu Diplomatic Mission. Without solid evidence, we can’t act. Moreover, they were invited by the Queen herself to the guesthouse, and though we don’t know her purpose, she treated them as honored guests, surely for a reason.”

“If the Queen returns safely and finds we’ve neglected her guests, I’m afraid—”

Though the sentence remained unfinished, its meaning was clear to everyone.

Qi Le is not a benevolent ruler; true kindness and weakness wouldn’t have climbed to this position.

She treats her subordinates with a mix of grace and power, along with her Soul Capturing Technique, ensuring their loyalty is unwavering and wholehearted.

Even if sent to their deaths, they wouldn’t blink an eye.

They fear nothing except Qi Le’s distrust, suspicion, or abandonment. Thus, hearing Bi Zhu’s words stirred some apprehension.

Moreover, Batu had some guesses about Qi Le wanting to meet Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu, so he dared not act rashly, silently acquiescing after pondering.

Only then did Bi Zhu rise and instruct everyone to continue their investigations.

After returning to her tent for some grooming, she headed toward Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu’s tent.

Early that morning, their tent was surrounded upon discovering Qi Le’s disappearance.

The soldiers, seeing Bi Zhu, bowed and stepped aside, allowing her to enter.

Inside the tent, Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu appeared calm, eating breakfast. Upon Bi Zhu’s entry, they offered her a seat.

Bi Zhu didn’t stand on ceremony, sat down, and while eating, scrutinized Wang Yongzhu with curiosity, trying to fathom how they managed it.

After breakfast, Bi Zhu feigned casual conversation for the ears outside.

In the meantime, she quietly asked, “Did you really hide the Queen?”

Wang Yongzhu placed his finger on his lips, answered softly, “Princess Consort needn’t worry about this, just quickly relay the news to Wang City and muddy the waters—it’ll be easier to operate!”

Bi Zhu hesitated, “But, but the Queen—”

“She won’t reappear, Princess Consort don’t worry!” Wang Yongzhu spoke nonchalantly, while Bi Zhu felt as if struck by thunder.

Her gaze toward Wang Yongzhu changed, and it took her a while to take a deep breath, “I understand!” Then she left without looking back.

Let’s set aside how Bi Zhu frets over Wang Yongzhu and devises ways to send the message back to Wang City.

Originally, Wang City was simmering due to the rift from the banquet between Qi Le and the King of the Grasslands, with different factions stirring restlessly like hot oil.

The news of Qi Le’s disappearance was like a ladle of cold water splashing into this boiling oil, causing it to explode immediately.

The King of the Grasslands reportedly fainted on the spot, spitting blood, while a few queens beneath him, along with their factions, instantly declared which prince they support as the next King of the Grasslands.

Others with different agendas also began stirring up chaos.

Some even extended their reach to Qi Le’s subordinates at the guesthouse.

At this moment, Batu’s status was insufficient, only Bi Zhu stepping forward could withstand the pressure.

For now, Qi Le’s close aides and elite forces are temporarily under Bi Zhu’s command.

Song Chongjin and Wang Yongzhu, although confined in the guesthouse, are remarkably relaxed.

Not a hint of urgency, instead leisurely soaking in hot springs, wandering the camp as if guests.

Inside the camp, though Bi Zhu temporarily manages, people harbor selfish thoughts. Despite Qi Le’s absence, subordinates remain loyal to her, yet everyone harbors individual agendas, not readily submitting to Bi Zhu.

This naturally led to plenty of chaos, forming various factions, pointing fingers and hindering each other.

Initially, some kept watch over the couple; seeing them behave calmly and confined to the camp—

Over time, assigning so many to monitor the couple seemed wasteful.

After all, the internal power struggle demanded manpower, so they retrieved those keeping watch, just ensuring not letting them leave the camp.

Only then did Song Chongjin find a chance to ask Wang Yongzhu where Qi Le really went and what happened?

That night, he only felt especially well-rested. Upon waking, he heard of Qi Le’s disappearance, and his first instinct was to glance at Wang Yongzhu.

From her expression, he guessed she was involved, though he was unaware of the means employed—it was undoubtedly her doing.

After the incident, people constantly surrounded him, making it risky to pry.

Finally finding an opportunity, he naturally sought clear answers.

Wang Yongzhu knew Song Chongjin must be itching with curiosity, so she didn’t hide the truth.

Simply put, she had long contacted Chen Xing, and the Federation had prepared thoroughly. That day during lunch when Qi Le summoned them, she left an important tool in Qi Le’s tent—quietly and unknowingly.

As night fell, without needing to act, Chen Xing intervened, silently taking Qi Le away.

Thus, Batu and his team found no trace.

However, since Song Chongjin couldn’t grasp this, Wang Yongzhu replaced the explanation.

Saying Qi Le was reincarnated and taken by a mysterious mountain master now attempting to expel an otherworldly soul from Qi Le’s body.

If successful, the mountain master would return Qi Le’s body, though possibly leaving Qi Le a living corpse at that time.

Song Chongjin suspected deeper secrets but knew he couldn’t understand them.

Yet, without complaints, already content with Wang Yongzhu’s disclosure.

His concern now lay with the situation in Wang City; they remain safe in the guesthouse, but what of the Great Chu Diplomatic Mission? Are they in danger?

The Great Chu Diplomatic Mission, which Song Chongjin worried about, was indeed facing challenges.

With the Grassland King comatose, Qi Le missing, Wang City plunged into chaos, unsavory characters emerged.

Their visit authorized by Qi Le, harboring resentment toward her abounded. Some seized this chance, plotting against the Great Chu Diplomatic Mission, intending to blame treacherous officials for an accidental death amid Wang City’s turmoil.