Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 709 Confessing to Guilt (First Update)
Emperor Mu Wu raised his eyes, seemingly surprised.

"Fan Chengzhuo? Wasn't he said to be seriously ill recently and had even taken leave from court assemblies for quite some time? Why is he here now?"

Xie Anjun felt as if a thunderbolt had struck from a clear sky!

Fan Chengzhuo!?

The events of the previous day kept replaying in his mind, making him increasingly uneasy.

Why did they have to come at this crucial moment of all times?!
It's easy to guess Fan Chengzhuo's purpose in suddenly entering the palace to pay homage—it's clearly for Zheng Baosu!

Has he gone mad? He's actually going to abandon himself to protect Zheng Baosu?
But Zheng Baosu has already exposed himself!
Fan Chengzhuo's arrival will not only fail to save lives, but will also make it easier to solidify his crimes!

Xie Anjun desperately wanted to rush out and stop Fan Chengzhuo outside, but he couldn't.

At this moment, all he could do was continue kneeling there, watching helplessly as things slid into an abyss beyond his control!

Zheng Baosu was stunned when he heard the name and it took him a while to process it.

He subconsciously looked at Emperor Mu Wu, and the next moment, he heard Emperor Mu Wu raise his hand.

"Show him in."

"Yes."

Seeing this scene, Zheng Baosu felt a renewed sense of hope.

—He's saved!
He had hardly ever been to the capital before, so he didn't have any connections here, and even if he wanted to ask for help, he wouldn't know which door to kowtow to.

But now, Fan Chengzhuo has arrived!
Everyone says that Fan Chengzhuo has enjoyed the Emperor's deep trust over the years and has risen through the ranks rapidly. If he were willing to speak up, things might change...

Thinking of this, Zheng Baosu felt a surge of excitement in his heart. He turned back eagerly, waiting anxiously and expectantly for Fan Chengzhuo's arrival.

He had thought it through. Things had escalated to this point, and he knew he was definitely out of a job. However, if Fan Chengzhuo could turn the tide, he might be able to save his life!
As long as we can get out of here alive today, there is still hope!

Only Xie Anbai seemed not to have heard these words, his expression calm and indifferent.

Soon, the sound of light, hurried footsteps came from outside. Fan Chengzhuo was extremely anxious. Despite his physical discomfort, he rushed over, fearing that if he was even a moment late, something irreversible would happen.

As soon as he stepped into the hall, he saw Zheng Baosu's disheveled figure. He felt a sense of relief followed by a tightening in his chest.

Ever since he learned that Zheng Baosu had been escorted back to the capital, Fan Chengzhuo had been on tenterhooks.

Seeing him now, and seeing his appearance, it's not hard to imagine how much torment he went through during those days.

I'm afraid there's not a single good spot left on his body...

Zheng Baosu also saw him, and instantly broke down in tears, unable to help but cry out, "Uncle—"

Fan Chengzhuo suppressed the turbulent thoughts in his heart, forcibly withdrew his gaze, and knelt down to kowtow.

"Your humble servant Fan Chengzhuo greets Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"

Emperor Mu Wu frowned as he listened to the man's hoarse and weak voice.

"How did you suddenly become so seriously ill?"

Anyone with eyes could see how bad Fan Chengzhuo's situation was.

Fan Chengzhuo suppressed the metallic taste of blood rising in his throat, his voice remaining humble.

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I have caught a cold and should not have come to see you in such a sick state. However... Zheng Baosu is my cousin, and I cannot stand idly by. Therefore, I have come to pay my respects to Your Majesty today to apologize!"

Others may not know about his relationship with Zheng Baosu, but he is not stupid and does not think that those methods can be hidden from Emperor Muwu.

So... let's get straight to the point!
Upon hearing this, Zheng Baosu was instantly terrified!
He stared at Fan Chengzhuo in horror.

—Apologize!?

Please tell me... what crime?