Zu An froze. Upon closer observation, he saw that it was a group of Embroidered Envoys who were hiding nearby, and the one in the lead was actually Zhuxie Chixin.

His heart thumped. Had he ended up giving something away along the way? He subconsciously wanted to turn tail and run. After all, he had been carrying the crown princess naked in his arms. Even if he had been framed, that was a crime severe enough to warrant his execution.

However, he quickly calmed himself down. Even if they were here waiting in ambush, that didn’t necessarily mean they had proof. If he ran away, it would instead prove his guilt. The most important part was that the imperial palace’s guards had already been transferred, and the gates had been shut. He might not even be able to get away.

He took a deep breath, and then calmly walked over. As soon as he showed himself, a group of Embroidered Envoys surrounded him.

“May I ask what is happening?” Zu An asked gloomily.

Zhuxie Chixin walked over, his expression...