Echoes of My Heart Throughout the Court

Xu Yanmiao’s pupils trembled.

[Why did he call me?!]

[I didn’t do anything! I absolutely follow the law!]

[Is someone framing me? Or did I do something without realizing it?!]

[They’re not going to behead me, right?!]

Xu Yanmiao nervously played out a dramatic scene in his mind. In it, a stick figure with the large character “Xu” written on its head was being pinned down by a group of people. A small figure representing the Jinyiwei (Imperial Secret Police) loudly announced his crimes. Then, with a dramatic flourish, they pulled out a large blade from behind their back.

And then—splat! A tomato burst open, spraying juice everywhere!

[No! I have to save myself!]

Xu Lang’s gaze gradually became resolute. [After all these years in the bureaucracy, I haven’t been idling around!]