"My dear king ..." He gently promised while bowing.

"My Queen, here you are." His response was just cold.

"Yes ma'am, w-what happened to Lady Xiao?"

"Haven't you heard about what happened last night?"

"No majesty, all I know is that something bad happened to Lady Xiao."

"Then I'll tell you. Lady Xiao was recently found dead due to poison."

"My dear king, a horrible incident happened to Lady Xiao! S-do you think she poisoned herself?"

"Two guards went missing here last night so there isn't enough information about it yet but don't worry, I'm currently investigating." Just cold again the king's promise.

"N-investigating? S-who, s-where?"

"I'm sorry but you...