It seems he was right not to go to the Hall of Light tonight. Isn't the show right outside his own door more interesting than those other opera troupes?

"I confess to the murder, it has nothing to do with Your Highness. I'll accept whatever punishment you may give me, please, Master Xiao, spare Your Highness..."

Seeing that her scheme had been exposed, and that she was facing the ruthless and decisive Master Xiao, Liu Wan knew that this matter would surely have dire consequences. Her legs went weak, and she knelt on the ground, repeatedly kowtowing and confessing her guilt.

She didn't want her master to get involved, so she hardened her heart and tried to take all the blame upon herself.

Anyway, she was just a palace maid. Saving her master's life with her own was worth it no matter how you looked at it.

“He is indeed a loyal servant…” Xiao Heye glanced indifferently at the person kneeling on the ground.

"Liu Wan, why are you taking the blame for me?" Su Tiyue took a deep breath, her brows furrowed, and looked directly into his eyes, saying, "Master Xiao, this matter has nothing to do with her."

Xiao Heye seemed unconvinced. He slowly walked to her side, leaned down, and whispered in her ear, "Until the truth is cleared up, neither of you can escape punishment. Your Majesty, please don't blame me for being impartial; this is a matter of life and death..."

He emphasized the words "human life is of paramount importance," which showed that Xiao Heye wanted to make a big deal out of it.

Su Tiyue froze, her heart turning completely cold. She lowered her head, trying to wipe the blood-stained hands from under her cloak, but no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't get them clean because... there was just too much blood. She sniffed, tears streaming down her face.

She knew Xiao Heye wasn't wrong. Human life was at stake, especially since that person was…

Su Tiyue pursed her lips tightly, her eyes filled with grievance and helplessness, but she couldn't utter a single word.