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"Oh?" Chu Yihan's eyebrows slightly raised, "What if he committed a capital crime?"
"If one violates the national laws, no matter who they are, they must confess and be subjected to punishment. With the emperor's wise judgement, the commoner holds no grievances." Xiao Muyan respectfully kowtowed, his words forceful and clear, without any intention of covering up for Xiao Hui.
Chu Yihan waved his hand, "Stand up. Xiao Hui is already dead."
His seemingly light words were in fact assessing Xiao Muyan. Xiao Muyan was stunned for a moment, his mouth agape as if wanting to ask something, but then he restrained all his questions.
In the end, he remained silent in front of Chu Yihan.