Chapter 137: Petty Grand Secretary

Hearing Lin Ran's name, the empress's expression instantly changed. This was different from the plan.

In Lin Ran's original plan, after the Sacred Abyss Sword was stolen, the three of them would disappear into thin air. After dealing with Liu Hongshan or Xiao Huai, they would return with the fake Sacred Abyss Sword.

At that time, the Sacred Abyss Sword would be lost and found. Although the thief who stole the sword had yet to be caught, the empress could legitimately slow down the investigation. In a few years or so, this matter would be forgotten.

But now, not only was Lin Ran arrested, but he was also charged with "stealing Sacred Abyss Sword". Even if the empress wanted to help him, she couldn't. Otherwise, she would definitely be accused of "protecting" the thief!

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed across the empress's mind, but in the end, she denied them all.