Upon obtaining Xu Ning’s confession, Han Qiu did not hesitate for a moment. In the dead of night, he mounted his horse and galloped straight toward the imperial palace. He knew that this confession might concern the safety of the entire imperial court and had to be reported to the Emperor as soon as possible. By the time he reached the palace, the moon was already high in the sky.
Han Qiu urgently requested an audience with the Emperor, and Chu Ying soon received him in the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, I have an urgent matter to report." Han Qiu knelt, presenting Xu Ning’s confession with both hands.
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