On the journey back from the Protect-the-Country Temple to the palace, Xiao Tong’s heart was entirely occupied by Jiang Wumei; the mere thought of her made him ache to the marrow of his bones.
Galloping back to the palace at full speed, Xiao Tong immediately ordered his men to throw the charred corpse into the mass grave to be fed to the dogs. He then began to ponder how to track her down. He did not know if Jiang Wumei had been abducted or if she had chosen to flee on her own, but since he now knew she was still alive, he was determined to find her regardless of the circumstances.
"Zhao Qi, starting tomorrow, put the entire city under martial law. You and the Qilin Guards are to search for the whereabouts of the Imperial Noble Consort with everything you have. Anyone who acts suspiciously is to be dragged straight to the dungeons for interrogation."
Chapter 110