Hua Yihen glanced at the group of guards without changing his expression. They were all ordinary people without any martial arts background. It would be easy for him to escape. However, if he escaped, he was afraid that this group of people would cause trouble for the Chen family. It would not be too late for him to deal with this so-called rich man first before leaving. It could be considered as repaying a favor.

Moreover, he also wanted to see why they arrested him.

So Hua Yihen did not resist at all and let the guards tie him up, take him into the yard, and lock him up in a pretty good room.

Hua Yihen was locked in this room for two consecutive days. Someone delivered food to him and the meal was pretty good. So, Hua Yihen stayed here as if nothing had happened, without saying a word and without any anxiety or impatience.

However, in the Lizhou Palace, Ji Xingzhi was so worried about Hua Yihen that she was frowning all day long and had a headache.

"Your Majesty, Xiao Nian has sent word that she and Zhou You have successfully infiltrated the Shuizhou Palace. I have already, as you instructed, informed them of Shui Lianqing's identity and told them to avoid her to prevent her being exposed." Wu Fang paused before continuing, "Also, Zhou Zheng and Xiao Tong have sent word that there's a woman named Xia Chan with Prince Luo. Prince Luo seems to trust her very much and consults with her on everything. Zhou Zheng once tried to follow Xia Chan, but she discovered him."

Ji Xingzhi nodded gloomily and asked listlessly, "Any news about Hua Yihen?"

"No." Wu Fang replied.

This is the question Ji Xingzhi has been asking every day since he ordered the investigation into Hua Yihen's whereabouts, but every time, Wu Fang's answer is these two words.

Ji Xingzhi waved his hand and said, "Oh, go down if you're fine."

Wu Fang pursed his lips and said, "Something's going on."

Ji Xingzhi glanced at Wu Fang and said, "Speak."

"Empress Yuan, Lady Liu, and Lady Wang are requesting an audience outside the palace," Wu Fang said.

When Ji Xingzhi heard this, her face froze slightly. She had actually forgotten about Zhang Yuan and the others. She hadn't seen them since she brought them into the palace.

After thinking about it, Ji Xingzhi really didn't feel like seeing those women. He rubbed his swollen and aching temples and said, "Just say I'm not feeling well and I won't see anyone."

After hearing this, Wu Fang nodded in understanding and said, "Yes."

Wu Fang knew that Ji Xingzhi would not meet him, but since the ladies asked him to help pass on the message, he had to tell them anyway.

At that time, the Regent's Palace.

The study was so quiet that the only sound could be heard of Xiao Moyan flipping pages from time to time. Xiao Moyan was wearing his usual green brocade robe and sitting on a low couch with a yellowed ancient book in his hand. His eyes fell on the book, his face as calm as water and his expression tranquil.

Yu Xi knelt in front of Xiao Moyan, his face pale. The bright red blood from his right shoulder soaked his blue clothes. The blood slid down his arm and onto the ground. The smell of blood filled the entire room, and even the incense in the incense burner could not cover it up.

After a long while, Xiao Moyan said calmly: "Go heal your wounds first."

Yu Xi remained unmoved, still kneeling in the same spot, but lowering his head even more. A low, hoarse voice uttered, "Yu Xi failed in his duty and failed to protect Hua Yihen. Please punish me, Palace Master."

Hearing this, Xiao Moyan finally turned his gaze from the book to Yuxi, and said calmly: "Hongsu is Yueli's right-hand man. It's not easy for you to escape from her."

Upon hearing this, Yu Xi's expression suddenly changed: "The right-hand man of Demon Lord Yue Li? Then isn't she the legendary Red-robed Rakshasa?!"