Chapter 312 A Secret Passage Discovered at Dali Temple!

She thought she could find out the truth on her own, but it seems she overestimated herself.

Fortunately, the wrathful white aura is also part of her strength.

Shen Lanxi looked at the old prison cell, her heart filled with irony.

To protect the witnesses, she had cleared out the surrounding cells.

Shen Lanxi brushed the dry grass at the base of the wall aside; the large stones on the ground looked normal. If Nu Bai hadn't told her, she would never have been able to tell that there was a secret passage underneath with the naked eye.

The news that Shen Lanxi had discovered a secret passage in the Dali Temple prison spread like wildfire. In less than a quarter of an hour, everyone in the Dali Temple, from Wei Jie down to the cleaning ladies, knew about it.

Zhou Ruyuan was the first to arrive at that cell. Looking at the secret passage underground that led to who-knows-where, he was shocked.

"Che Mingyuan, immediately submit a memorial to His Majesty."

This matter must be brought to the attention of Emperor Renxiao immediately.

Che Mingyuan hurriedly went to handle it.

Zhou Ruyuan: "I'll send a few people down to take a look."

Shen Lanxi gave up her seat to answer instead.

Zhou Ruyuan never imagined that the case involving the Wei family army's provisions and pay would have such a wide-ranging impact. He felt that things were far more complex than they appeared at first glance, and he began to regret taking on this assignment.

Emperor Renxiao was furious again after receiving the memorial.

Right under the noses of the Emperor, the city has been riddled with holes by thieves.

It's laughable that this emperor thought the world was at peace and the seas were calm, but he never imagined that beneath the surface of this prosperous era lay rotten soil and decaying rocks.

"Men, search the palace immediately and thoroughly investigate all the palaces, large and small, for any secret passages or hidden doors."

"yes!"

After giving these instructions, Emperor Renxiao made arrangements for the Dali Temple.

"Investigate! Tell them that no matter how late the investigation goes, and no matter what method they use, they must give me an explanation regarding the secret passage!"

"yes."

Emperor Renxiao did not trust the guards to carry out the task, so he sent Wang Bao to deliver the decree himself.

Wang Bao was punished with a beating yesterday because of Bai Qingling's matter. Now that Emperor Renxiao has spoken, he will crawl to Dali Temple, even if he has to crawl.

When Wei Dongzhu arrived at Dali Temple, it was already surrounded by the Imperial Guards.

He recognized that these people were neither Zhou Ruyuan's men nor those from the Dali Temple. They were pulled outside by the guards and made to wait outside.

There was also a carriage and several guards nearby, and those people were dressed like palace eunuchs.

Wei Dongzhu didn't have to wait long before Wang Bao was escorted to the door by Shen Lanxi and Zhou Ruyuan.

Zhou Ruyuan: "Your Excellency, please return to the palace to report first. If there is any further news, I will immediately send someone to the palace to deliver it!"

Wang Bao, supporting his leg and pale-faced, said, "This old servant will return to the palace to report immediately. You already know His Majesty's intentions; you must act quickly!"

"yes!"

Shen Lanxi glanced at Wang Bao's lap twice, and several eunuchs rushed over to support Wang Bao.

Wang Bao turned to look at Wei Dongzhu, and before leaving, he reminded him again: "This matter must not be spread."

After Wang Bao left, Zhou Ruyuan looked at Wei Dongzhu beside him and said, "When the Dali Temple is handling a case, those who are not involved should not approach."

Wei Dongzhu looked at Shen Lanxi and smiled, "I didn't go in, nor did I ask anyone to inform anyone. I've been waiting here the whole time. That's not a problem, is it?"

Shen Lanxi: "That doesn't count!"

Wei Dongzhu smiled provocatively at Zhou Ruyuan. Although the smile wasn't overly enthusiastic, it was still extremely irritating to Zhou Ruyuan.

"Lord Shen, the matters inside are not yet finished, and His Majesty is still waiting. Let's hurry inside and get to work!"

Shen Lanxi looked at Wei Dongzhu and said, "Come in with me!"

Zhou Ruyuan's face instantly turned ugly. He had already made his statement, and now Shen Lanxi was saying this on purpose to go against him, right?

What happened back then can't be forgotten, right?

Wei Dongzhu looked at Zhou Ruyuan: "Your Highness, does Lord Shen want me to go in?"

Zhou Ruyuan, his face dark, said in a businesslike tone, "His Majesty has ordered that if General Wei wishes to enter, he should think carefully."

This statement is already a blatant threat.

Wei Dongzhu: "His Majesty entrusted this case to Lord Shen, who will handle it with full authority. I believe that Lord Shen called me in because I can be of assistance."

He walked and talked, and in a few steps he reached Shen Lanxi.

Just a step away, the imperial guards stopped them.

"His Majesty has decreed that no unauthorized persons are allowed to enter or leave!"

Shen Lanxi looked coldly at the imperial guards: "Do you want me to bring out the imperial edict?"

A flicker of hesitation crossed Jingwei's eyes.

Shen Lanxi said coldly, "Get out of the way!"

The guards were intimidated by the aura emanating from Shen Lanxi and instinctively withdrew their hands.

Che Mingyuan explained from the side, "This is the young general of the Northwest Wei Family Army, the victim in this case, and also the direct contact person. According to the regulations, it is reasonable for him to participate."

Upon hearing the words "Wei Family Army," the Imperial Guards already knew Wei Dongzhu's identity. Since Lord Shen said nothing, and the Prince of Zhennan didn't stop them, they wouldn't either. However, they would report the truth to His Majesty.

Wei Dongzhu had gotten used to walking behind Shen Lanxi, and even though Shen Lanxi had taken up a post in the Dali Temple, she still couldn't break this habit.

This scene was even more jarring to Zhou Ruyuan's eyes.

Shen Lanxi should be his wife, but now she's laughing and talking with another man, always seen with him. Does she really have no regard for their past relationship?

Wei Dongzhu glanced back discreetly, and seeing that Zhou Ruyuan hadn't caught up yet, asked in a low voice, "Is he always like this?"

Shen Lanxi asked, puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Zhou Ruyuan found it laughable when he thought about how he had looked like his wife had been stolen earlier.

"The Great Zhou War God is somewhat undeserving of his title!"

Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "Be careful what you say, just keep it to yourself."

Wei Dongzhu smiled and said, "Let's talk about it privately next time."

Two groups of people have been sent into the secret passage, and so far, one group has not yet returned.

"Should we go down and take a look?" Shen Lanxi suggested.

Wei Dongzhu: "Yes."

Zhou Ruyuan was standing nearby. When he heard the two of them about to go down, a hint of hesitation flashed in his eyes.

We don't know what's going on down there. None of the twenty guards we sent out have returned. We don't know if something happened to them.

"Let's wait a bit longer. If they still haven't returned in a quarter of an hour, send two more groups of people down!" The commander-in-chief cannot take risks. Even if Wei Dongzhu wants to curry favor with Shen Lanxi, there is no need to take this risk.

Shen Lanxi: "Your Highness, please wait here. We'll go down."

Zhou Ruyuan said with a grim expression, "Lanxi, you don't need to make this decision just to spite me."

Shen Lanxi looked at Zhou Ruyuan with a strange expression: "Your Highness, we are colleagues now, and I don't want anything else to ruin our cooperation."

Zhou Ruyuan frowned when he heard the word "colleague".

Shen Lanxi continued, "Ever since you returned to the capital this time, every time you see me, you say some inexplicable things that I can't understand. It really bothers me."

"I want you to remember that whatever happened between us in the past is in the past. Your Highness doesn't need to dwell on it. If you feel guilty and sorry for me because of that woman who made you cry for water three times in one night, let me tell you this now: I've already forgotten about it. Your Highness is free to be with that woman and live happily ever after!"