Bab 273: Completely Exposed

These words confused Emperor Jing Xuan.

Emperor Jing Xuan thought for a moment and asked, "Has the Duke… left the capital? If he's back, so be it. Is it worth you mobilizing so many people? It's just leaving the capital. If you didn't report it, I wouldn't be angry over such a small matter."

Generally speaking, such ministers with noble titles were not allowed to leave the capital on their own.

However, it was not worth coming to apologize in the middle of the night, right?

Qin Canglan said seriously, "What I mean is… my real son with Huayin has returned. The current Protector Duke is not the real Qin Che!"

As he spoke, he cupped his hands and apologized. "I'm guilty of confusing the direct bloodline of the Protectorate and causing Your Majesty to be deceived. Please punish me, Your Majesty!"

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