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Zhou Meng said quietly, "What else can we do? We must never reveal His Majesty's identity! Just go ask Commandant Cheng for instructions with the utmost respect. Tell him the Grand General sent you to ask how Han Zhen's case should be handled. Everything is entirely up to him!"

Han Qi understood immediately. Any thoughts of transferring to the Northern Army or being promoted to Assistant General were flung beyond the ninth heaven.

He straightened his clothes and armor, took a deep breath, and struggled to compose his expression. Only then, filled with profound awe, did he cautiously approach Li Chen, who was handling military affairs.

He stopped well short of Li Chen and bowed respectfully. Only after receiving permission did he hurry forward, lower his head, and bow again, speaking in an exceedingly humble tone. "Commandant Cheng, your subordinate Han Qi has come on the orders of Grand General Han Wu, commander of the Northern Army.

"The Grand General said that his unfilial son Han Zhen violated the military regulations and deserved his punishment. He leaves everything to you to handle according to the law and has no objections whatsoever! The Grand General specifically ordered me to seek your instructions. What do you consider the most appropriate punishment for that unfilial son?"

He deliberately dispensed with all pleasantries and his original intentions, adopting the humblest possible stance.

Li Chen did not even look up. Still reading the military register in his hands, he replied indifferently, "Follow military regulations."

Han Qi understood at once. He bowed again, his voice utterly respectful. "Understood! I shall faithfully obey your instructions, Commandant!"

He dared not say another word. He slowly backed away several steps before turning to leave.

The moment he was out of Li Chen's sight, Han Qi sent the news back