Wen Zan's investigations had progressed even faster; within a few moments, he had already clarified the truth. This person indeed belonged to Prince Duan. Prince Duan had happened to save Qu Xiang, leaving him at the inn, yet had not expected Qu Xiang to disappear without saying goodbye after falling ill.
Whether his departure without goodbye was real or feigned, there were enough people in the inn whose statements could prove this point.
Yet, yesterday, Princess Chao Ren seemed to show no emotion upon seeing Qu Xiang.
Wen Zan was somewhat puzzled; logically, leaving such a person at the inn would make ignoring him difficult. Yet, the person was lost, and Princess Chao Ren did not send anyone to look for him, and even to him, she appeared as a stranger.
However, Wen Zan soon found the answer. Princess Chao Ren had truly not noticed Qu Xiang. According to Qu Xiang's own account, Princess Chao Ren had seen him destitute and dying on the streets and had taken him to the inn.
