Chapter 109: Suspected Person from the Palace

Shao He understood his good intentions and explained, "I have evidence to prove my innocence, but I'm worried that by saving me, news of it might spread and implicate you."

"That won't happen. Imperial Doctor Lu would definitely not speak of your imprisonment; otherwise, it would be a confession of his own crimes." Pei Huaian was never worried about this, confident that even if Imperial Doctor Lu dared to speak out, he would have ways to settle the matter.

Yan Ze, watching the two of them going back and forth, worriedly said, "Can the two of you ever finish? If it's not you worrying about him, it's him worrying about you. Just tell me a solution already!"

"What's the rush?" Shao He asked in surprise.

"My parents' hands are still swollen. Now, my mother dares not go out, and my father has to avoid others even when attending court." Yan Ze spoke with great distress.