Chapter 323 Right here, okay?

Even so, Jiang Zhi didn't like being seen by others.

She tried to break free from his embrace, but Lu Yuan clearly wouldn't give her the chance.

He held her waist and hips captive, leaning down to press his lips to her neck, his hot breath carrying the scent of his cool soap, invading her body.

Jiang Zhi was extremely anxious, but Lu Yuan's body moved further and further downwards, his lips and teeth biting open her clothes, leaving a wet mark on her skin with his rough tongue.

From the chin to the neck and then to the collarbone, not a single spot was missed.

"Enough, Lu Yuan!" Jiang Zhi was almost driven crazy by his unbridled behavior, gritting her teeth and lowering her voice.

What is he thinking? What if his subordinates see this? Will he lose all his authority?

The footsteps were already close enough; one more step and I would be able to see what they were doing here.

Lu Yuan smiled, his sharp eyes reflecting her flustered and ashamed face.

He raised his eyebrows and finally spoke, "How could I bear to let others see my Azhi?"

After saying that, Jiang Zhi felt dizzy.

The moment the two stepped into the passageway, Lu Yuan led her into a signing room next door.

The door closed silently, and two people passed by outside.

"Wait, did I just make a noise?"

"No way, this room has been empty for a long time."

"I must have misheard."

The two walked further and further away, and their voices gradually became inaudible.

No one noticed that in the quiet, deserted dark room, Jiang Zhi was pinned against the door by Lu Yuan, his lips and tongue once again being eagerly taken over by him.

Without the disturbance of outsiders, he seemed to want to fiercely embed himself into her body, inseparable from her, and the surging heat from his body seeped in through the thin clothes.

Unable to see in the darkness, a sense of unease welled up within her, and she let out a few helpless sobs.

Lu Yuan's blood was boiling from her, and he felt an uncontrollable heat rising within him, which he could only release by kissing and rubbing her fiercely.

It's like they've gone mad.

"How about right here?" he asked breathlessly, his voice cold and deep, his eyes fixed on her like a wolf.

He simply couldn't wait to go back to his own place.

He wants to sleep with her right now.

Jiang Zhi shook her head, sobbing and her voice broken and incoherent, "I...I'll talk to my late master later..."

Once Lu Yuan goes on a rampage, it's never-ending and won't end easily for several hours.

She had to get back to the East Palace before dark, so she simply didn't have that much time.

Lu Yuan immediately understood what she meant.

She couldn't let go of Shen Ci'an and insisted on checking on his safety first.

Even though the die was cast, she was still thinking about other people.

This realization felt like a punch to Lu Yuan's chest.

He remained silent for a long time, then took a deep breath, temporarily suppressing the passion coursing through his body.

He bit her lips hard again before releasing his grip on her waist.

Jiang Zhi felt weak and powerless, and couldn't help but punch him in the chest. "Lu Yuan, you were just trying to scare me outside!"

Lu Yuan clutched his chest and frowned. "You hit so hard, were you trying to murder your husband?"

“I didn’t use any force at all,” Jiang Zhi said, furious. “I don’t have a husband like you.”

She had genuinely thought she was going to be discovered, which had terrified her so much that she broke out in a cold sweat.

Lu Yuan felt relieved when she called him "husband". He grabbed her hand and said, "It's alright. It was my fault for teasing you like that. If you're angry, then keep hitting me."

Jiang Zhi struggled but couldn't break free, and couldn't bring herself to hit him, so she could only glare at him and say, "I want to go see the teacher."

Lu Yuan rubbed his temples. "I know you're thinking about him. Let's go."

He straightened both Jiang Zhi's and his own clothes before taking her hand and walking towards the imperial prison.

"Did Lord Lu just finish torturing the prisoner?" Jiang Zhi asked him.

She has a keen sense of smell, and from the moment she entered, she could smell a lingering stench of blood on Lu Yuan.

That's why she was so worried about her husband.

Lu Yuan gave a calm "hmm," and said, "What, are you afraid I'll hurt your husband?"

Jiang Zhi naturally wouldn't admit it, she just wrinkled her nose and said, "How could that be? I was just worried that Lord Lu would get hurt."

“Lying,” Lu Yuan raised his hand and pinched her cheek, “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking.”

The imperial prison was soon reached, and inside it was still dark and gloomy, with a mixture of musty and bloody smells.

Jiang Zhi followed Lu Yuan almost to the deepest part of the imperial prison, and finally saw a familiar figure from behind.

He was still wearing that blue robe, his back as straight and upright as a bamboo cliff, seemingly untouched by the foul stench of the prison.

“Master…” Jiang Zhi glanced at Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan gestured with his chin toward the jailer beside him.

The jailer immediately understood, opened the cell door, and withdrew.

Shen Ci'an turned around when he heard Jiang Zhi's voice. He was puzzled for a moment when he saw her unfamiliar face, but he quickly recognized her. "Why is Miss here?"

Lu Yuan scoffed.

He was able to recognize A-Zhi so quickly.

Jiang Zhi didn't care about such trivial matters. She hurried inside, pulled Shen Ci'an up, and carefully checked him from head to toe.

Shen Ci'an wore a helpless smile as she let her mother squeeze her hands and body with concern. After finding that she was indeed not injured, she breathed a sigh of relief.

“Miss, there’s no need to worry. Even if I am guilty, Lord Lu will not touch me before His Majesty’s approval.”

Jiang Zhi was finally completely relieved.

Lu Yuan interjected, "Lord Shen, it's too early to say that. If there is solid evidence, you will still suffer physical pain."

The Emperor was furious about Yan Wenhong's case and ordered him to arrest Yan within a specified period and find out who was behind it.

Although they knew the case was related to Shen Ci'an and Xiao Yunheng, they had not yet obtained any evidence.

The emperor only allowed him to bring Shen Ci'an into the imperial prison for interrogation, but not to torture him.

Moreover, he really didn't dare to lay a hand on Shen Ci'an.

Otherwise, A-Zhi would definitely not forgive herself.

Just thinking about it makes me feel frustrated.

"Why would Miss come all the way to the prison to see me?" Shen Ci'an asked her.

Jiang Zhi then told him about the note.

"It must have been Steward Lin who sent it to the East Palace. He must be extremely worried about me being taken away by the Embroidered Uniform Guard."

"Could you please trouble Lord Lu to send someone to the Shen residence to let them know that everything is alright?" He turned to Lu Yuan and cupped his hands in greeting.

Lu Yuan merely chuckled, "The Northern Garrison Command has no such obligation."

The Northern Garrison Commander only ever reports deaths; when has he ever reported that someone is safe and sound?

"Master, there's no need to beg him. I'll have someone send a message back to the manor shortly," Jiang Zhi said coldly.

Enraged, Lu Yuan immediately closed his eyes.

"When can the Master leave the Imperial Prison?" she asked again.

Shen Ci'an thought for a moment, "If Lord Lu finds nothing in a few more days, I can return to my residence."

“Shen Ci’an, you’re really confident,” Lu Yuan sneered. “What makes you think I can’t find anything out?”

Shen Ci'an smiled and said, "Yan Wenhong's strange illness was contracted in your imperial prison, and he was abducted on the way. It has nothing to do with me. His Majesty's agreement to let you arrest me and interrogate me is already an exception. He will not let you keep me locked up indefinitely."

Even if the emperor agrees, the officials in the court will not stand idly by.

Lu Yuan knew he was right.

The crux of the matter still lies with the Crown Prince of Xiang.

The abduction of Yan Wenhong on the way must have been Xiao Yunheng's doing, but as long as the Emperor does not allow him to investigate Xiao Yunheng, he will be powerless to deal with Shen Ci'an.

"Miss, please go back as soon as possible. I will send you a message after I return to the Shen residence," Shen Ci'an said.

This place is filthy and unclean; it is not suitable for the young lady to set foot here.

Jiang Zhi nodded and said to Lu Yuan, "Please come with me to the garrison, Lord Lu. I have something to tell you."

Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and followed Jiang Zhi away without making a sound.