He Dequan was attending to Deng Jieyu in the side hall when he heard the voice. Startled, he quickly hurried over, seeing Xiao Tianhao collapsed on the ground with blood streaming from his head and unsure if he was dead or alive. He dared not face the furious Emperor Xuanming and shivered as he knelt down.
Deng Jieyu also hurried over at this sight and let out an astonished cry.
"Emperor, please don't get angry. Anger affects your health."
Emperor Xuanming, with a cold face, said, "He Dequan, find a seat for my beloved consort."
"Have this audacious traitor who dares to slander me taken away and held in custody."
How could He Dequan dare to say anything against it? He quickly arranged for people to come.
The guards took Xiao Tianhao away, while the Palace Attendants hurriedly brought a chair for Deng Jieyu.
He Dequan personally used his sleeve to wipe the chair for Deng Jieyu.
