C617 Killing Without Mercy

"Is there any minister entering the palace at this hour?" Liu Xin was about to ask when he saw someone hurrying towards him. The figure was backlit, making it hard for Liu Xin to see his face, but he instantly recognized the man's gait and posture. It was Deng Hai. What was he doing here?

"Did you catch her?" the Emperor demanded without preamble.

"She was rescued," Deng Hai replied.

"Useless