Imperial Palace, Yangxin Hall.
Lou Hongtao stood before the Emperor, maintaining a bowing posture.
As a high-ranking court official, he did not need to perform a grand salute in front of the Emperor, especially in a private setting like Yangxin Hall.
Back when Qin Ziheng was still the Crown Prince, he and Lou Hongtao had once shared jolly moments in this very hall.
Now Lou Hongtao adopted such a cautious stance because today's affair allowed no room for laxness.
Qin Ziheng held in his hand the thick booklet that Lou Hongtao had presented, remaining silent for a long time.
After a moment of silence in the hall, the Emperor slowly spoke:
"Mr. Lou, have you read the contents of this booklet?"
Lou Hongtao kept his head lowered: "Your Majesty, I have not read it!"
Qin Ziheng pursed his lips: "So, you want Me to investigate this case for you?"
Lou Hongtao's body trembled, and he abruptly looked up.
The Emperor's words had already revealed a certain attitude.
But...
