Hearing Han Yao had arrived, Ye Heng knew it was trouble. He was still trying to figure out how to send the man away when, to his surprise, Han Yao knelt down in front of everyone.
He frowned and immediately ordered the steward to help him up. "Han Yao, what are you doing? If you have something to say, just say it. There's no need for such a grand gesture."
But Han Yao pushed the man away and, still kneeling, stubbornly refused to rise.
"Uncle Ye, you're the only one who can save my father now! You're also at the Ministry of Justice. As long as you're willing to help, I know you can clear my father's name!"
Ye Heng looked troubled. "I haven't been on duty these past few days. Your father's case was personally assigned by the Holy Emperor to Lord Su Wei for a thorough investigation. I have no authority to get involved, so how could I possibly help?"
'At a time like this, I'm actually a little grateful I've been ostracized by the others at the Ministry of Justice lately.'
