Jiang Ziyi was completely confused.
Nangong Shuyan explained, "His Highness the Third Prince suspects that Governor Jiang's crime was framed by someone with ulterior motives."
Although Jiang Ziyi had not seen her short-lived family since she came to this world, they were the original owner's biological parents after all, so she pricked up her ears at this moment.
"What do you mean?" Jiang Ziyi asked.
"Do you know why your father was questioned by His Majesty?" said the third prince.
Jiang Ziyi searched her memory carefully and it seemed that someone had reported that the Jiang family had an affair with a neighboring country.
The current emperor's health was already failing, and the neighboring countries that were eyeing him covetously were a major source of worry for him. Leaks of secrets occurred frequently in the palace, so when he heard someone say that the family of Governor Jiang was suspected of collaborating with the enemy, he immediately sent people to the Governor's Mansion and threw the Jiang family into jail without any explanation.
Afterwards, she did find evidence from the Jiang residence, but she didn't know what the evidence was...
The original owner's father wanted to meet His Majesty, but was directly rejected.
After Jiang Ziyi told what she knew.
The third prince frowned.
"really."
Jiang Ziyi: "Really?"
"Do you have a glass Buddha statue at home?" asked the third prince.
Jiang Ziyi's eyes suddenly widened.
The original owner did have such a Buddha statue in his memory, and he had the impression that it was sent by the Marquis' Mansion.
The original owner's mother liked the Buddha statue very much, so she placed it in a prominent place in the house.
"Is this proof?" she asked.
"Yes." The third prince nodded.
Jiang Ziyi had planned everything, but she had never expected that her family's misfortune was actually related to the Marquis' Mansion!
The original owner didn’t know about this in his previous life, even before he died!
He foolishly regarded the old lady of the Marquis' Mansion as his savior.
"Then why did you mention your engagement with me and let me survive?"
Jiang Ziyi was a little puzzled. Since they had already framed the prefectural government, why did they deliberately leave her alive?
Nangong Shuyan sighed, "Nangong Muyun's mother is a Buddhist and doesn't want to kill everyone. She thinks that as long as she keeps someone alive, the sins won't be attributed to her. It was her idea that I was imprisoned in the abandoned courtyard all these years..."
Jiang Ziyi: ...
This Buddha's belief is really very subjective and proactive...
Nangong Shuyan saw that Jiang Ziyi's face was not very good, and wanted to go forward and hold her in his arms, but after all, he was still in front of His Royal Highness the Third Prince, so he had to put his hand on Jiang Ziyi's shoulder and patted her, saying: "I will help you get revenge."
Jiang Ziyi looked back and saw Nangong Shuyan's determined eyes.
The third prince also let down his guard a little at this time.
He originally thought that Jiang Ziyi was just an ordinary female member of the Marquis's Mansion.
But now that they know that Jiang Ziyi is the legitimate daughter of Governor Jiang, they now have a common enemy.
At this moment, we are like grasshoppers on a rope.
He said to Nangong Shuyan and Jiang Ziyi, "Shuyan, don't go back to the Marquis' Mansion. Take her back to the alley. You can live there for the time being. If anything happens, I will send someone to inform you."
"But my maid is still in the Marquis' Mansion..." Although Jiang Ziyi did not object to the Third Prince's proposal, she also felt that it was not appropriate to return to the Marquis' Mansion. But when she thought of Chunqin, Jiang Ziyi felt a little reluctant. She was afraid that if she suddenly disappeared, the Marquis' Mansion would make things difficult for Chunqin.
Nangong Shuyan understood her concerns.
He said to Jiang Ziyi, "I'll have my servants bring her out when the time comes. You don't have to worry about her safety."
With Nangong Shuyan's promise, Jiang Ziyi felt much more at ease.
She nodded. "Okay."
"It's getting late. I'll have my people take you out through the side door."
The Third Prince walked out of the house and gave a few instructions to the people outside. Immediately, a secret guard came forward and bowed to Nangong Shuyan and Jiang Ziyi, saying, "Please follow me, both of you."
The secret guard led them through a small path and soon they arrived at the side door.
"Then I will send you here."
After the secret guards escorted them out of the palace, they bowed to them and disappeared into the night.
"How did you get into the palace just now?" Jiang Ziyi asked.
"Those who are coming through the side door are the Third Prince's men. I have a token."
Nangong Shuyan took her hand and led her towards the woods.
There was a horse tied there.
Suddenly, Jiang Ziyi felt herself floating in the air.
Nangong Shuyan carried her onto the horse, then turned over and sat on it himself.
"drive!"
The horse began to run slowly. The night wind was a little cold, and Jiang Ziyi curled up in Nangong Shuyan's arms.
The journey was very quiet, and neither of them spoke. The only sound they could hear was the crisp sound of galloping horses.
However, Jiang Ziyi looked at the direction the horse was heading and felt something was not right. Wasn't this the direction heading towards the Marquis' Mansion?
“Ouch~”
When the horse stopped, Jiang Ziyi was stunned.
Aren't they back at the back door of the mansion again...
Suddenly, an old man appeared in the hidden alley.
"Young Master."
Nangong Muyun saw her dazed look and curled up the corners of his mouth.
He carried Jiang Ziyi off the horse and said to the old man, "Fang Bo, the Third Prince asked us to stay in the alley for the time being and wait for his message."
The old man called Fang Bo listened to Nangong Shuyan's words and nodded, "Okay, you can leave the horse to me. Let's go in first. The innermost room is uninhabited."
"good."
After saying that, Nangong Shuyan took Jiang Ziyi's hand and walked deeper into the alley.
It was night, and the alley was so dark that you couldn't see your hand in front of you.
Nangong Shuyan found a door with ease, and after opening it, Jiang Ziyi discovered that there was another world inside.
The room was surprisingly spacious and fully equipped with everything.
Jiang Ziyi looked around the room. It was indeed a very good choice for them to hide here.
After all, the most dangerous place is the safest place.
If Nangong Muyun wanted to find her at that time, he would never have thought that she was right next to the Marquis' Mansion.
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