A Trusted Aide's Betrayal, Life Hanging by a Thread

Xu Tianran lowered his head and glanced at him. "Any news from Mingde Hall?"

Zhao Heng walked to the desk and dropped to one knee. Expressionless, he said, "Reporting to Your Highness, the Royal Guard has reached the outskirts of Mingde Hall, but the fighting inside has yet to end."

"According to the intelligence sent back, the invaders are extremely powerful, and Mingde Hall's underground area has suffered devastating losses."

Xu Tianran frowned at this. "Where is Hall Master Hongchen?"

"Hall Master Hongchen has not returned yet. He should still be pursuing the thieves."

"What? He still hasn't returned?" Xu Tianran set down his teacup, obvious anger appearing in his eyes.

"At a time like this, he's still out there chasing people! Does he even care about Mingde Hall?"

Seeing Xu Tianran lose his temper, Ju Zi immediately said, "Your Highness, Hall Master Hongchen's grandson and granddaughter were captured. In his desperation, he lost his composure. That is understandable."

"However, this attack was clearly premeditated. Since they dared to break into Mingde Hall, they must have prepared an escape route. Now, it depends on whether the Royal Guard can keep them here. If they can, it may not necessarily be a bad thing for us."

Xu Tianran glanced at Ju Zi and understood what she meant. He had known nothing about the attack on Mingde Hall, which meant it had not been carried out by his own people. It was either the Three Douluo Kingdoms or one of his political enemies.

Whichever it was, he could make use of it. Mingde Hall being attacked truly was not necessarily a bad thing for him.

Xu Tianran nodded and was about to ask something else when his gaze suddenly fell on Zhao Heng's right hand.

Zhao Heng remained kneeling, his right hand