Chương 142: Hidden Words

Zhang Yueheng was in a dilemma.

However, he was, after all, the Grand Secretary. He was far more meticulous than ordinary people. After thinking for a moment, he replied in a low voice, "Your Majesty, Lin Ran was once the winner of the martial arts examination. Later, His Majesty promoted him to the commander of the imperial guards. He is far more strong-willed than ordinary people. I believe Your Majesty thinks highly of him because of that, right?"

Without waiting for the empress to speak, Zhang Yueheng continued, "Therefore, it will indeed take a lot of effort to interrogate him, but don't worry, Your Majesty. I order the Five Elements Imperial Guards to speed up the interrogation. I believe there will be a result soon!"

Hearing that Zhang Yueheng had ordered the interrogation to be intensified, the empress's heart tightened.

Just as the empress was about to say something, a eunuch suddenly shouted outside, "Your Majesty! Someone requests an audience!"