Chapter 259 Something Happened

Chen Shiyi stayed at the palace gate all night and did not leave.

Fu Feng also accompanied her.

However, Fu Feng didn't think so much and always felt that Chen Shiyi took things for granted.

After all, it was Pei Luoshu who helped the fifth prince ascend to the throne.

Chen Shiyi, with misty eyes, looked at the cloud in the sky, which was gradually dyed with golden light.

"Fufeng, it would be great if it's really as you think."

Chen Shiyi asked the eunuch to pass the message, and soon the eunuch came back with a happy look on his face.

"Reporting to the county master, the emperor has sent a sedan chair to take Master Pei back to the palace. If you go back now, you will definitely be able to see him."

Chen Shiyi rewarded the eunuch with a smile on his face.

She immediately took Fufeng back to Pei Mansion.

"Lark, Lark..."

Bailing immediately rushed out from the yard.

"Sister, what's wrong?"

"Your brother-in-law is back? Where is he?"

"My brother-in-law hasn't come back yet!"

Looking at Bailing's puzzled face, Chen Shiyi suddenly felt like the sky was falling.

The fifth prince was deceiving her.

Why did he do this?

What does it mean to trick her into leaving the palace?

He must have detained Pei Luoshu. The throne had been given to him, so why did he still detain Pei Luoshu? What was he planning?

Fu Feng's face was very solemn.

"I'll go to the palace gate again."

Chen Shiyi quickly stopped Fu Feng.

"Don't go. Go find Doctor Yu Shi and ask his people in the palace to find out about Pei Luoshu. Go quickly."

Fu Feng took the order and went out.

Chen Shiyi ignored his tiredness and immediately got on the carriage and headed straight for Cui's house.

"Why so early? Lao Cui has just gone to the court."

Mo Xunyan was very confused, and was also worried when he saw Chen Shiyi's haggard look.

"What happened?"

"Sister-in-law, my husband is missing."

"Gone? How could a living person disappear?"

Chen Shiyi told Mo Xunyan everything.

Mo Xunyan pondered for a moment.

"Pei Luoshuding is still in the palace. I'm afraid the emperor who ascended the throne this time is not a good person."

Chen Shiyi's thoughts were a little confused.

Mo Xunyan comforted her.

"Eleven, don't worry. When Lao Cui comes back from court, let him go find someone."

Chen Shiyi returned to his house and sat quietly in a chair in a daze.

Bailing was very worried, but she didn't dare to make any noise to disturb her thoughts.

It was almost noon when Fu Feng came back.

Chen Shiyi quickly stood up.

"What do you say when you see the old man?"

Fu Feng was also very anxious.

"The old man said that he has sent people to investigate and asked us to wait patiently for news."

After a while, Cui Yongan entered the mansion.

"Brother Cui..."

Cui Yongan comforted Chen Shiyi.

"As soon as I got out of the court, your sister-in-law sent someone to tell me about this. I just arrived in Kyoto and don't have many connections yet. However, you can ask Wen Zhiheng for help. He has many students and former officials, and he has a lot of connections."

"Yes, yes, I'll go find him..."

Suddenly, someone came in from outside.

"Ma'am, someone outside has handed you a letter."

Chen Shiyi opened the letter hurriedly.

"Pei Luoshu was detained in the Imperial City Prison and tortured."

Chen Shiyi suddenly felt dizzy and confused. Why were they about to leave? Why did he treat them like this?

Chen Shiyi grabbed the servant who had just delivered the message.

"Is the messenger still here?"

The boy shook his head.

"The messenger said, if you want to know the news, go to Pingyuan to find him."

Chen Shiyi nodded and waved.

"You go out first."

Cui Yongan asked from the side.

"What happened?"

"Pei Luoshu is being held in the Imperial City Prison."

Cui Yongan frowned.

"What's going on? How can His Majesty detain officials from Daye privately?"

Chen Shiyi took a deep breath.

"He has already resigned."

Cui Yongan was stunned for a while.

"That might be a little difficult."

Chen Shiyi suppressed his panic.

"Brother Cui, you go back first. We can discuss anything later. I'll go to Pingyuan first to find Wen Zhirou."

In Pingyuan, not only Wen Zhirou was there, but Wen Zhiheng was also there.

Before Chen Shiyi could speak, Wen Zhirou hurried forward and held her hand tightly.

"Don't worry, Big Brother is thinking of a solution."

Chen Shiyi looked over at Wen Zhiheng, only to see that he had a calm expression and steady eyes.

He spoke quietly.

"If Madam Pei wants to meet him, I can arrange it."

Chen Shiyi nodded while choking up.

"Thank you, Prime Minister, for your help."

Wen Zhiheng nodded slightly.

"This happened too suddenly. I haven't figured out what happened yet. Go to the palace and wait for news. Don't act rashly before I give you accurate information."

Chen Shiyi said softly.

"Thank you."

Wen Zhiheng seemed not to have heard it. After he finished what he had to say, he waved his black sleeves and walked straight out of Pingyuan.

Late at night the next day, Qingsong, who was beside Wen Zhiheng, found Chen Shiyi.

"Mrs. Pei, my master asked me to take you to see Master Pei."

Chen Shiyi, who looked haggard, was immediately awakened when he heard Qingsong's news.

"Okay, let's go."

Qingsong said with a smile.

"Mrs. Pei, you need to change your clothes, otherwise it will be too eye-catching."

After saying that, he handed the black clothes that he had prepared long ago to Chen Shiyi.

Chen Shiyi was deeply touched.

"Thank you, Qingsong, you are so thoughtful. Look at me, I get confused when something happens."

Qingsong hurriedly explained.

"My master has given me these instructions in detail. I am a rough man and I cannot think in such detail."

Chen Shiyi smiled and nodded.

"You are very good."

Inside the Imperial City Prison, Qingsong took her around, through several quiet alleys, in and out of several small doors, and arrived at a dark and extremely narrow room. After a moment, a bearded man came in from another door and nodded slightly at Qingsong.

Along the way, I didn't see anyone walking around, as if I was in a deserted place, except for this man with a full beard.

Chen Shiyi was dressed in black and had a black hat on. He was hidden in the darkness and quietly followed Qingsong forward.

Slowly, a chill rolled over, wrapping my whole body in ice-coldness. The strong smell of blood, mixed with other smells, made me nauseous.

Qingsong secretly glanced back at the Yongyi County Lord behind him. His face turned pale, but his eyes were calm, stubborn, and cold...

He smiled to himself.

She is different from others and has a strong character. Her master has never forgotten her for so many years, which shows that she has a certain character.

After passing one dark cell after another, Qingsong stopped at the corner.

"Madam, this opportunity is rare. I only have half a cup of tea. Let's make it short."

After saying this, he pointed to the dark and damp cell at the back.

She walked over quickly, her fingers gripping the iron fence of the cell until her knuckles turned white, her eyes full of anxiety and anticipation.

In the dim light, the cell was as dark as night. The walls were covered with blood stains and the ground was covered with yellow wheat grass.

Chen Shiyi cried out softly with sobs.

"Ah Luo, are you there?"

In the dark corner of the cell, there was a sound of locks.