Now she truly regrets it.
If she had stood up back then, would everything have turned out differently?
As Wei Ran cried, she felt as if ants were gnawing at every bone in her body.
The tears on her face were covered by sweat.
After the banquet ended.
Emperor Yuanwu was slightly tipsy.
Wu Jixiang supported him as they swayed and walked unsteadily toward Qingfeng Garden.
As I walked, I noticed a dark figure in front of me.
Emperor Yuanwu's eyes narrowed into slits as he pointed a finger at the dark figure: "Who is that person?"
Wu Jixiang hurriedly looked in the direction he was pointing, his eyes trembling slightly: "It seems to be the First Prince."
The eldest prince?
Mu Jun Yao?
Emperor Yuanwu's swaying body suddenly stopped.
He stared intently in the direction the dark figure had disappeared for a moment, then raised his hand as if to follow.
Wu Jixiang instantly understood and gave a wink to the person behind him.
Because the banquet had just ended.
Everyone in the palace returned to their respective chambers.
The palace maids and eunuchs who are usually idle at this time are now busy cleaning.
The ladies of the palaces must be exhausted after a whole night of fussing.
Some were riding in sleighs, while others were walking towards the palace in small groups.
Mu Junyao had always wanted to find an opportunity to meet Lai Shanzi.
Besides worrying that he might not be able to withstand the torture and might say something detrimental to him.
And there's more...
Mu Junyao had never been to the Heavenly Prison before.
This is the first time.
As soon as he stepped through the gates of the prison, he could no longer stand.
A strong stench mixed with the smell of blood filled the air.
Mu Junyao instinctively reached out and covered his nose.
He frowned deeply and glanced into the prison.
It stretched as far as the eye could see, pitch black.
The rustling wind reached his ears, and Mu Junyao couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.
His heart tightened, and he inexplicably felt that many wronged spirits were haunting him.
Mu Junyao couldn't help but shiver.
He stood at the door, hesitating whether or not to come in.
The jailer in the imperial prison seemed to have noticed the commotion and helped them escape from the prison.
Upon seeing Mu Junyao, he visibly trembled: "Your Highness, what brings you here?"
Mu Junyao frowned slightly and reluctantly removed his hand from his nose.
He moved his lips, but before he could speak, he felt a churning in his stomach and almost vomited.
"Oh dear, Your Highness, you are too precious to be sick. This place is filthy. If you need anything, please take me with you. I will do it for you." The jailer bowed and scraped as he spoke to Mu Junyao.
Mu Junyao frowned, suppressing the nausea in his heart: "The most crucial person in the prison is a man named Lai Shanzi."
"Yes, yes, yes, Your Highness, what are your orders?" the jailer fawned.
"Take me to see him," Mu Junyao said solemnly.
The jailer was clearly taken aback.
Lai Shanzi?
This is a wanted criminal of the imperial court.
After such a long investigation, all we know is that he is the owner of a jade shop in Beijing.
I've sold some things that aren't available in Beijing, but rather things that were brought over from other places and weren't very clean.
It seems like there's nothing to it.
Actually, he didn't understand it either.
Why would a businessman be imprisoned?
Moreover, the higher-ups gave specific instructions.
He had to report to his superiors no matter who he contacted.
this……
"What?" Mu Junyao's eyes darted around. "Can't I even enter this prison? Which official are you under? Do I need to summon him personally?"
The jailer's expression suddenly froze: "I wouldn't dare, I'll lead the way for you right away."
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