His wrinkled forehead was pressed tightly against the cold floor tiles, but his heart was as clear as a mirror—
If the truth were spoken at this moment, not only would his own life be in jeopardy, but the emperor would also lose face.
"It was this old slave who was confused!"
Cao Quan suddenly kowtowed heavily, his graying hair disheveled.
"This old slave failed to clearly convey His Majesty's oral instructions, causing the delay of the Taifu Lord's court attendance!"
"This old slave deserves to die ten thousand times!"
The words were spoken with tears and regret.
It provided the emperor a way to save face, while subtly suggesting that it was his own fault for the poor communication, resulting in the Taifu Lord's late arrival at court.
Some court officials in the hall heard this and their tense shoulders visibly relaxed somewhat—
This old eunuch, Cao Quan, was using his old life to preserve everyone's dignity.
"Roll over to the Prison Department for punishment!"
