The Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice entered the main hall, as if still feeling the lingering heat of the Emperor's previous anger.
The Palace Attendant and eunuchs stood by with their heads bowed, even their breathing cautious, for fear of inciting disaster.
Others could avoid it, but only the two of them could not hide.
Yuan Shaoqing was contemplating how to speak when the Emperor's somber voice reached them: "How is the investigation with Xiao Xingzong going?"
The Emperor looked up towards the main hall, seeing the unusual expressions on the faces of the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice and the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, his brow furrowed even more deeply. Could another mistake have occurred?
