At her words, Zhen Mi looked at Fa Zheng and pursed her lips. "The Zhen Clan is my family. Why do you dare come to me for help, Censor Fa? Aren't you afraid I might shield my family, or that I was the one who planned the burning of the post station?"
Fa Zheng replied solemnly, "His Majesty often says that you are understanding and reasonable, a rare and worthy helpmate. In his early years, it was only with your help that he could secretly develop and build up his strength."
"With your virtue, my lady, you could never do something like assassinate an imperial envoy."
"As for shielding your family... having spent so long at His Majesty's side, you should know very well that whether I live or die, His Majesty will pursue this matter to the end."
"But if I can survive with your help, that would be far better than my dying."
The reason Fa Zheng dared seek Zhen Mi's help.
His confidence lay in the Son of Heaven.
Noble Lady Zhen could not possibly be unaware of the Son of Heaven's character, so she would never attempt to assassinate Fa Zheng. Moreover, she was now carrying an imperial heir, which made her even less likely to act recklessly. Otherwise, she would directly destroy any chance the imperial heir in her womb had of inheriting the throne.
Conversely, if Zhen Mi took the initiative to help him return to Ye City alive, she could extricate herself completely from this affair.
After hearing Fa Zheng out, Zhen Mi wore a complicated expression and sighed softly. "You are right, Censor Fa. I truly knew nothing about this. Otherwise, I would have stopped them from doing such a thing, no matter what."
"Rest assured, Censor Fa. I will not shield