Chu Heng brought up the matter.
Xiao Tianhaoâs eyes lit up slightly: "Are you suggesting we start investigating from Consort Yun?"
"Yes, Minister Xiao, you should be able to find the identity information of Consort Yun in the archives. Go now, and Iâll interrogate that maid."
"I understand." Xiao Tianhao hurried off.
Chu Heng returned to the other side of the prison cell, where the maid lay covered in blood, motionless.
Upon hearing the sound, she raised her head and saw it was Chu Heng, let out a cold laugh, and ignored him while lying down.
Chu Heng did not interrogate her; he just stood silently in place, observing her, lost in thought.
Perhaps from being watched impatiently, the maid lifted her head and mocked, "Why? Has Lord Chu found himself helpless with a servant girl?"
Chu Heng still said nothing, only looked at her face repeatedly, unclear about what he was searching for.
Maybe his gaze was too direct, giving a sense of penetrating insight, the maidâs heart pounded with unease, she glared at him, "What exactly are you looking at? I heard Lord Chu doesnât like brothels, hailed as the most virtuous man in the capital, and yet turns out to be nothing special."
"You donât need to use these words to provoke me." Chu Heng said calmly and naturally: "I was just wondering, with your outstanding appearance, why would you deliberately wear a Human Skin Mask, live in the back courtyard of Prince Huainanâs Mansion, and willingly remain a maid."
"Whatâs there not to be willing?" The middle-aged maid flickered her eyes and then glared at him fiercely: "I like staying by the Princeâs side, is that wrong?"
"King Huainan has resided long in the Northern Region for many years. As a servant to Consort Yun, your chances of seeing King Huainan should be rare." Chu Heng analyzed with a tone of utmost calm, devoid of any emotional factor.
The middle-aged maidâs expression flashed a moment of hatred before rushing angrily, saying: "Kill or flay, do as you please. If I die and the Prince learns of my existence, I would be satisfied."
"As a maid, what reason is there for King Huainan to remember you?" Chu Heng pierced through her statement with one sentence, ignoring the middle-aged maidâs fury, he leaned in abruptly: "Speaking of which, youâre from the Southern Border, so what is your purpose for staying in Prince Huainanâs Mansion? Hmm?"
The middle-aged maidâs heart skipped a beat, biting her lip: "I... Though I was from the Southern Border in the past, I havenât done anything bad, staying in the mansion just for a peaceful life, you have no evidence to arrest me."
"However, the Sacred Girl of Southern Border claims youâre here to buy Lover Gu. This item, once in your hands, marks you as a dangerous individual capable of suggesting to Consort Yun, and your life would be at risk. Remember, you are merely a servant." Chu Heng advised in a cold tone.
Perhaps his words were too ruthless, causing the middle-aged maidâs emotions to crumble, she yelled angrily: "Nonsense, I never intended to buy any Gu, I only met the Sacred Girl from the Southern Border to inquire about my parentsâ situation there."
"Oh? Is that so?"
"Then why did you meet at the Princessâ Mansion rather than somewhere else?"
"It was the Sacred Girl of Southern Borderâs request, I am just a servant, naturally following her arrangement." The middle-aged maid struggled to calm her emotion, suppressing anger and turned away, no longer wanting to look at Chu Heng.
However, Chu Heng deciphered something from her answer.
"I understand now, thank you for your cooperation."