"Witch Doctor."
"Great Shaman!"
"The Witch Doctor has returned! Quickly, inform the Emperor..."
Along the way, Gu Youyou learned that Yu Jizi was a revered Witch Doctor in Nanzhao, with a status seemingly no lower than the State Preceptor in Zhuzhao Country.
That was disastrous—was she now in enemy territory?
...
Gu Youyou's disappearance was concealed; the official explanation declared she had traveled to Nanzhao Country to expand her business and earn money.
Meanwhile, her son, Jin Xuyao, was left at home. Both the Emperor and the Imperial Consort grew uneasy and decided to bring Jin Xuyao into the palace to look after him. Although this explanation seemed absurd, it carried some merit in people's eyes.
As a Prince's Consort, especially one entrusted with caring for the child, it didn't seem proper for her to venture out frequently.
