He exchanged a glance with Liang Chen, who picked up the cue skillfully and mentioned two paintings recently done by King Yan, thus leaving the Imperial Guard Office.
Outside, Liang Chen couldn't help but ask, "What on earth are you up to? Why the sudden visit to King Yan?"
Pei Zhan, placing his hands on his hips, looked at the layers of palace buildings, furrowing his brow, and said: "A few days ago, when I went to the Heavenly Prison to inquire about some of my grandfather's past matters from Prince Rong and his son, I heard something from Yang Zhan.
"He said that the palace had sent out two groups to search for the Emperor's eldest son. One was sent by the Emperor, and the other by the Empress. However, the group sent by the Emperor was unaware that the Empress had also sent people out."
Liang Chen paused: "Why would the Empress do this?"
