“If it really is the King of Chu, then your father will definitely not let your second uncle and Su Wanshi go! Luo’er, don’t worry, your father will definitely find a way to get you out of here, don’t be afraid.”
Su Zhen clenched his fist and said.
Although he was just a general, and it was somewhat risky for him to face a royal noble like the King of Chu, Luo'er was Jiang Ruan's flesh and blood. He had failed to protect Jiang Ruan back then, and now he absolutely could not let her daughter be harmed again.
“Father, it’s not the King of Chu. The King of Chu was only demoted to a county prince not long ago. He has to be very careful now. He wouldn’t take such a big risk to harm me.”
This pharmacy incident resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent civilians, making it one of the biggest cases in the capital in recent years. If it is ultimately found that they were responsible, they will be forever barred from the throne.
I think even if they wanted to harm me, they wouldn't use such a dangerous method.
Su Liluo then analyzed it for Su Zhen.
After all, both King Chu and King Xiao were vying for the throne, so they naturally cared about their reputation.
The battle for the throne has not yet reached its final moment, and they will not use such a risky method.
Even if we were to use it, it would be only when we could guarantee a decisive victory, and now is clearly not the time.
"If it wasn't them, then who could it be? I believe in you. Someone must have framed you for what happened at the pharmacy. If the Emperor decides to... I will save you even if it means losing my official position."
Su Zhen said excitedly.
The fact that he can't find the person behind him makes him uneasy.
"Father, don't worry, things aren't that serious yet. I've already made some progress. His Highness the Crown Prince is on his way to arrest the person. Once he catches that person, this matter will surely be resolved. I'll be fine, don't worry."
Su Liluo comforted Su Zhen.
"Do you know who it is now? Who exactly is it—"
When Su Zhen heard Su Liluo say that there was a clue, his eyes lit up instantly. But before he could finish speaking, a long beam of light shone in from outside the alleyway in the prison corridor, followed by a familiar yet cold and sarcastic voice.
"The Crown Princess has quite the composure. The people outside are already calling for your death, yet you're still hoping to catch a small fry and clear your name?"
They turned their heads to look in the direction of the sound, and saw a tall and aloof figure walking into the cell. He was wearing a dark blue brocade robe embroidered with gold python patterns, exuding an air of nobility. Who else could it be but the Regent Prince Gao Changhong?
Why is he here?
The moment Su Zhen saw Gao Changhong, his pupils widened, and a complex emotion flickered in his eyes.
Gao Changhong also saw Su Zhen, but he didn't have any particular feelings towards Su Zhen. He just glanced at him with disgust and then looked away.
Because he doesn't even think highly of Su Zhen.
"Your Highness, has your presence also come to visit me?"
Su Liluo looked at Gao Changhong and asked with a smile.
He is Gao Yufei's father, and without a doubt, his appearance is not for anything good.
But he came alone today, without Gao Yufei and the others, which made me a little curious.
"Naturally, I've come to visit the Crown Princess. Otherwise, who else in this prison could possibly win my favor?"
Gao Changhong raised his chin and smiled.
Then he moved a little closer and looked around the prison.
After a moment, he said, "It seems that the Crown Prince is quite fond of the Crown Princess. However, given her current situation, she has already aroused considerable public resentment. As the heir apparent, he probably cannot simply protect her."
"What does the Regent want to say?"
Su Liluo didn't intend to beat around the bush and looked directly at Gao Changhong.
Gao Changhong raised an eyebrow. "If that's the case, then I won't waste any more words. I've come today to persuade the Crown Princess to submit to me. Given your current situation, the Emperor of Liang will most likely kill you to appease the people's anger."
"Instead of waiting here to die, you might as well agree to my request. If you're willing to return to the Northern Desert with me, I will certainly not mistreat you."
"You're dreaming!"
Suddenly, before Su Lilu could answer, Su Zhen, who was standing to the side, angrily glared at Gao Changhong and roared.
Su Zhen's eyes seemed to be blazing with fury as he glared at Gao Changhong.
This man, who once betrayed Jiang Ruan, now wants to use her daughter as a substitute?
How old is he? How old is Luo'er?
Even putting all that aside, he is her...
How could he have such terrible and filthy thoughts!
At this moment, Su Zhen was convinced that Gao Changhong wanted to take Su Liluo back to be his woman because she looked like Jiang Ruan.
Upon hearing this, Gao Changhong glared coldly at Su Zhen, "I'm not talking to you!"
"Regent, my father is right. You are dreaming. I will never go to the Northern Desert with you under any circumstances. Just give up on that idea!"
Seeing that Gao Changhong was unfriendly to Su Zhen, Su Liluo also coldly rejected him.
"That's right. If you're genuinely willing to help Luo'er, we might give you some respect. But if that's what you're trying to say, then please leave."
Seeing this, Chu Yan, who was standing to the side, also spoke up angrily.
She didn't notice that Che Yi, who had come with her, left her side the moment the Regent entered.
At this moment, all she could see was Su Liluo.
Che Yi, meanwhile, hid in a corner, his eyes fixed on Gao Changhong with a gloomy expression.
He would absolutely not allow him to bring Su Liluo back to the Northern Desert. That place was a cannibalistic place. He had suffered terribly there since he was a child, and he would never let his sister suffer the same fate.
My sister looks so much like our mother; once we return to the Northern Desert, that woman will absolutely never tolerate her.
For her, the Northern Desert was a hellhole even more terrifying than the Great Liang!
"Don't worry, I will give you time to consider. When the Crown Prince still can't find a way or evidence to save you, you can have someone inform me. As long as you agree, my men can immediately rescue you from here."
Gao Changhong said with a faint smile.
He actually knew all along that Gao Junning was behind it, but he didn't stop him because he suddenly thought Gao Junning's method was pretty good.
As for Yi Lan, whom Gao Junning had taken away, he sent someone to take her life.
A dead person cannot be a witness.
Then, only death awaits Su Liluo.
He believed that anyone who wasn't stupid would know which choice to make between life and death.
After saying that, he didn't wait for them to continue criticizing him. Instead, he flicked his sleeves and turned to leave.
"Luo'er, don't worry, wait here. Father will definitely rescue you!"
Watching Gao Changhong's departing figure, Su Zhen couldn't help but feel angry and wanted to chase after him.
So he could only offer Su Lilu a word of comfort before striding after Gao Changhong's retreating figure.
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