Hao Bailian's lips were so dry that they were about to crack. Su Ying instructed Zhou Qing to get some warm water to rub on her lips and moisten her throat so that she would feel more comfortable. Otherwise, she wouldn't be able to speak clearly.
Hao Bailian gulped nervously. "Thank you, thank you, Your Imperial Highness…"
"Hao Bailian, you were shot at outside the government office. If it wasn't for the Empress, you would have died by now. I advise you to tell the truth, or else you will suffer the consequences!" The Minister of Justice berated icily.
Hao Bailian looked at the Minister of Justice whose forehead was so badly swollen and was stumped for a moment. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly said, "They… they used the lives of those children to threaten me, so I didn't dare to tell the truth."
"Children?"
