章 429: Chapter 123: Mrs. Xue, Going Home (Please Subscribe)_4

Zhao Jin's body was taut as he listened to Emperor Zhou's words laced with a hint of a smile, but his heart did not feel any trace of relief; instead, it was full of heaviness.

Beads of sweat the size of soybeans inevitably appeared on his forehead, trickling down along his face.

Even though Zhao Jin felt considerable pressure, his expression remained respectful, and he quickly responded.

Emperor Zhou glanced at Zhao Jin, aware of the immense pressure he was under but without further thought, waved his hand, signaling Zhao Jin to leave.

Zhao Jin hastily complied, bowed once again, and with a flicker, vanished from the spot as if fleeing.

After Zhao Jin had disappeared,

Wu Ling, who was sitting in the pavilion, seemed to finally react, staring blankly at her father the Emperor.

"Father, what did you just say to Zhao Jin? What does it mean that 'the Princely Heir has already been dealt with'?"