What does Empress Feng mean by this?
The examiners were perplexed by the few sheets of paper, but they dared not ask further questions; they could only memorize the handwriting on the papers and continue grading.
In the palace, Empress Feng leaned on the noble concubine's couch, resting with her eyes closed.
Before long, Eunuch Li returned to report.
"Reporting to the Empress, all papers have been reviewed, and none with handwriting resembling that of the Seventh Prince have been found."
Upon hearing this, Empress Feng's beautiful eyes widened in shock, and she sat up abruptly.
"Not found? Impossible!"
Empress Feng had been unable to locate Noble Lady Shi and her son; she decided to retreat as a way to advance, lying in wait for the fish to bite, especially since her spies reported that someone had met with General Zuo in secret a few days ago.
That person must be one of Noble Lady Shi's.
