Chapter 1290: Chapter 1290: The Emperor's Right-hand Man

"In response to His Majesty, neither of us saw Wu'er," said Prince Yi.

He looked up and glanced at the Emperor.

"When the two of us arrived, the National Teacher had just returned to his residence and sent us away, saying that since Wu'er was bestowed upon him by the Emperor, there was no need for the two of us to worry any longer."

The Emperor: "..."

How could he continue to question after such a response?

How should he instruct Prince Yi and his wife to retrieve the person from the National Teacher's Mansion?

Keep in mind that Yin Baiqing was someone he decreed to Suyang. He had thought that Suyang's loyalty was unwavering.

Given that he had lost his own son, and to his own kin no less, he thought it fitting to console him with Yin Baiqing, serving two purposes at once—it would have been a consolation and a way for Suyang to keep a watchful eye on Yin Baiqing for him.

Who would have thought...