Chapter 283 Colluding with the Enemy and Betraying the Country

As they cautiously stood up to leave, they heard Pei Huaian speak again, "The matter of Princess Ninghe has been addressed, but what about General Qi's business?"

The men immediately wore expressions of anguish, "Fifth Prince, all that we have just said was fabricated nonsense, please forgive us our minor transgressions."

"This matter is no trivial issue, take these men to the back courtyard of Anji Hall first, this Prince will interrogate them thoroughly," Pei Huaian waved his hand, and two guards by his side immediately stepped forward to drag the men away.

"Fifth Prince spare our lives... Fifth Prince spare our lives... We admit our mistakes, we truly do," the men wailed, begging for mercy.

Unfortunately, Pei Huaian had no time to deal with them, instead, he turned his attention to Shao He, walking over to explain, "I suspect these men are spies from another country."

"How so?"