Qian Xingzhi shrank behind Lu Yu.
Entering the Hall of Mental Cultivation once more, Qian Xingzhi was afraid that Jun Anche would recognize her figure, making her especially uneasy. Fortunately, Jun Anche's attention was entirely on Lu Yu.
"Please forgive your subject's incompetence, Your Majesty. The culprit left no trace in the prison, and Minister Xing has found no new leads," Lu Yu said, using the investigation as an excuse for an audience, yet his tone carried no trace of fear or self-reproach.
Qian Xingzhi had never seen Jun Anche and Lu Yu interact privately before and wondered what kind of tense scene it would be.
"Forgive your incompetence?" Jun Anche gave a faint, dismissive laugh. "Lord Lu, that modesty is a bit excessive."
Lu Yu smiled along. "Having made no progress, I am indeed incompetent."
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