C153 He Came to Atone for His Crimes

The Emperor nodded, observing Cui Zuoyu's composed demeanor, sensing there was more left unsaid. He decided to ask directly.

Cui Zuoyu, who had been carefully choosing his words, heard the Emperor's straightforward question and decided not to hesitate any longer. "Your Majesty, your intuition is correct. My visit today is not solely to pay respects. During our last encounter at the stables