Chapter 238
Sheng Yixuan's deep eyes sank slightly, he pursed his lips tightly, and said in a low and firm voice: "Although I cannot openly disobey the imperial decree, I must go there secretly! Every time I think of Zijin suffering in the dire straits, I toss and turn and find it difficult to fall asleep."
At this point, he could not help but tremble slightly, his hands unconsciously clenched into fists, and continued: "The Imperial Prison, that is a gloomy and terrifying place where people are eaten without leaving any bones!
If I don't go to see Shang Zijin to make sure he is okay, how can I feel at peace? I have endured it for long enough, and I don’t want to endure it anymore…”
Afterwards, the two of them traveled lightly in their night clothes and quietly slipped out. As soon as there was any movement in the East Palace, the news came out in the Imperial Study. Feng Sanxiang came up with a cup of hot tea and reported: "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince has left the palace."
The emperor picked up the teacup, took a sip of hot tea and said, "Oh? Really? He must have been sent to the imperial prison. Let him go. I want to see what the prince can do for Miss Yin Liu..."
Sheng Yixuan and Boss Ye each sat astride a strong horse, and the sound of horse hooves echoed through the night sky like a storm. They took advantage of the watery moonlight and the thick night and galloped away.
The wind whistled past their ears, making their clothes rustle. Finally, when the two arrived at the imperial prison, it was already late at night. There was silence all around, with only the occasional chirping of insects, which made the place seem even more eerie and scary. The tall and solid walls of the imperial prison stood before his eyes, like an insurmountable fortress.
Sheng Yixuan quickly dismounted and walked quickly into the imperial prison. He took out the crown prince's token and ordered, "Take me to Miss Yin Liu."
Everyone was afraid to be vague and quickly led Sheng Yixuan in. The Jinyiwei on the side hurriedly said: "Your Highness, please come in. Lord Liu has ordered that if your Highness comes, please come in immediately."
When Liu Jun heard someone coming this way, he woke up immediately and said, "Greetings to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. May His Royal Highness live a thousand years and a thousand thousand years."
Sheng Yixuan raised his hand to signal Liu Jun to stand up, and asked: "How is the sixth lady?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Jun responded anxiously, "Your Highness, the marks on Miss Yin Liu's back have not yet been medicated! If they are not treated in time, scars will definitely remain in seven days! The selection period is approaching, and if you go to the selection with scars on your body, you will definitely be rejected!"
Sheng Yixuan, who was standing aside, said in a deep voice: "You guys wait outside. No one is allowed to enter this house without my permission." After that, he flicked his sleeves lightly and walked into the house with firm and steady steps.
With every step he took towards Yin Zijin, Sheng Yixuan's heart, which had been as calm as water, began to tighten and become more painful. It seemed that the closer I got, the more pain Yin Zijin was enduring...
Looking at Yin Zijin's slightly messy hair that fell on the pillow like a waterfall, his pale and haggard face, and his slightly furrowed brows that seemed to be filled with a myriad of worries, Sheng Yixuan's heart suddenly felt like it was being tightly grasped by an invisible big hand. The pain was unbearable and he could hardly breathe.
Sheng Yixuan slowly sat down on the bed, his movements as gentle as if he was treating the most precious treasure in the world. He carefully stretched out his arms and gently held Yin Zijin into his warm and broad arms.
Every move he made was so cautious, as if he was afraid of accidentally hurting this fragile and pitiful person.
At this time, Yin Zijin's consciousness was still a little fuzzy, and he only vaguely felt that there seemed to be a figure beside him. So he tried hard to open his heavy eyelids, and when he saw clearly that the person in front of him was Sheng Yixuan, an indescribable feeling of grievance suddenly surged in his heart.
All the things he experienced and came into contact with throughout the day, one by one, were like huge waves that hit his originally strong heart hard.
Tears flowed uncontrollably from Yin Zijin's eyes and slid down her thin cheeks. He sobbed and said in a low voice: "Ah Xuan... you are finally here... I thought... you would not come..."
Sheng Yixuan hugged Yin Zijin tightly, as if he wanted to rub her to her bones, and said in a muffled voice, "Zijin, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't protect you well. I'm a waste, I can't even protect the person I like.
Zijin, Zijin, don't worry, Du Lin won't survive. Even if no one else takes his life, I will still take his life.
As for Yuanyang's child, I have already used the method of faking death to get the child out, and the child has been raised in a villa in the capital.
Also, as for the cotton seeds, I have sent people to find the best seeds, and we will be able to plant them on a large scale next year..."
Yin Zijin knew very well that Sheng Yixuan was full of self-blame because he felt that he had failed to protect him. So he quickly said to comfort her: "Ah Xuan, thank you very much for always being with me. As long as you are by my side, I feel extremely satisfied and happy.
In fact, this time I have set an unprecedented precedent, and naturally I will encounter the corresponding punishment and various obstructions. But I had foreseen these situations a long time ago, so you don’t have to blame yourself too much for them! After all, you are just a prince, and above you is the emperor, not to mention the heavy feudal shackles that have been accumulated over thousands of years.
Faced with such a powerful force, we must never choose to act recklessly or head-on. Instead, you should calm down, slowly accumulate strength, and plan carefully in secret. This is the best strategy!
Xuan, all the decisions you made before were correct. It is indeed much better to accumulate strength and plan for the long term than to act impulsively. You are my solid support. If even you fall, what should I do?
Zijin has already confronted him head-on, so Axuan can't confront him head-on anymore. ”
Sheng Yixuan kissed Yin Zijin's forehead, and somehow tears fell on Yin Zijin's face: "I'm sorry, it's my fault for not protecting you, it's my fault for not protecting you, I will work hard and try to stand at a higher position so that others won't dare to bully you.
Zijin, you haven't applied medicine on your back yet! I'll apply the medicine on myself..."
Yin Zijin blushed, nodded, raised her slender hands, took off her clothes, leaving only a red mandarin duck bellyband, and slowly lay down on her bed.
Sheng Yixuan sat on the bed with medicine in his hand, looking at Yin Zijin's smooth back and slender waist, which were all covered with red marks.
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