Chapter 310 You'll be able to get out soon
Li Hansong immediately shook his head, "No, no! I know that His Highness has deep feelings for Miss Qiao. Now I know that I can make up for my crime by telling His Highness about this matter. I also want His Highness to know who is behind the harm of Miss Qiao. I only hope that His Highness can find out the truth and let me go!"
He didn't want to stay here for a moment. Although he did it to protect Xiao Zhao before, now nothing was more important than himself.
Tsuru Chiyu: "Why did she force you to do this?"
Li Hansong hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth and told the truth one by one.
He Zhiyu said calmly, "I know. But I cannot let you go now. You also know that the remnants of the previous dynasty died in prison and you are an eyewitness. Before the murderer is caught, you need to stay here for a while."
Li Hansong's eyes widened, obviously dissatisfied with the outcome.
He Zhiyu saw the unconcealed disappointment on his face. "Although you are suspected of pushing the eldest daughter of the Qiao family off the cliff, she is not dead after all, and this crime is not enough for murder. I am very satisfied with the news you told me, and you have made a contribution in dealing with the remnants of the previous dynasty. I only have one thing to say to you, stay here safely, and you will be out of here soon."
Li Hansong seemed to see hope and nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, Your Highness, thank you, Your Highness!"
He Zhiyu turned and left, stopping at the door of a large prison.
"Your humble servant pays his respects to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." The Vice Minister of Justice stepped forward and saluted.
He Zhiyu looked calm, "Li Hansong is an important witness in the case of the remnants of the previous dynasty. No one is allowed to see him without my order, lest the witness lose his life in prison. The case of the eldest daughter of the Qiao family being pushed off the cliff by him will be investigated after the case of the remnants of the previous dynasty is dealt with. I will have a good talk with Minister Qiao about this matter."
The assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice responded repeatedly, "Yes, I obey your order."
He Zhiyu walked away. In the carriage, Jing Yuan asked, "Your Highness, Li Hansong kept saying that he was threatened by the Second Miss Qiao and that's why he pestered the First Miss Qiao. If Your Highness doesn't interrogate Li Hansong strictly, then should we go and ask the Second Miss Qiao?"
He Zhiyu sat upright with his eyes closed and took a rest, "Of course I will go."
Jing Yuan asked tentatively, "If the Second Miss really uses this to force Li Hansong to pester Miss Qiao, how will Your Highness deal with it?"
He Zhiyu said: "She is very smart."
Jing Yuan was stunned for a moment, "Ah? Who are you talking about, Your Highness?"
He Zhiyu did not answer him. The carriage stopped at the gate of the East Palace. He got off the carriage and said as he walked: "Call the two daughters of the Qiao family to the study of the East Palace. You go in person. If you can't invite them, you don't have to come back."
Jing Yuan: “….”
Your Highness knows that it is most likely that you cannot invite him, yet you are still making things difficult for him!
When He Zhiyu returned to the East Palace, a guard came forward and said, "Your Highness, the man in the dungeon could not bear the torture."
He Zhiyu never stopped, "What did she spit out?"
The guard whispered, "Qiao Chuxue said that she didn't want to compromise and separate from Zhou Yu, so she discussed with Zhou Yu for a long time and planned to involve Second Miss Qiao. Then, they would find a chance to let Zhou Yu take away Second Miss Qiao's innocence. Then, Minister Qiao, who loves his daughter dearly, would not touch Zhou Yu. Instead, he would consider Second Miss's innocence and let her marry Zhou Yu. Qiao Chuxue would then use this to force the Qiao family to let her marry Zhou Yu as a concubine."
He Zhiyu stopped when he heard this, and looked at the guard with his deep, dark eyes, his gaze was deep and unfathomable.
The guard lowered his head and dared not look at him. "The night Zhou Yu died, Qiao Chuxue and Zhou Yu conspired to trick Miss Qiao Er into committing an indecent act. However, Zhou Yu's parents were also present and said they planned to do it together to ensure that nothing went wrong."
He Zhiyu asked in a deep voice: "What happens next?"
The guard replied, "Then it was Zi Yuan and Lu Jinye who were by the Second Miss's side who stopped the conspiracy of this group of people. The Second Miss had Zhou Yu's parents killed and forced Qiao Chuxue to kill Zhou Yu. Qiao Chuxue was then escorted back to the Second House. Then it was the Second House who wanted to send the people to the countryside and was met by His Highness."
Jing Yuan saw Qiao Wanyan getting off the carriage at the gate of Shangshu Mansion. He ran over quickly and said, "Second Miss Qiao."
Qiao Wanyan turned her head and took a look. "You are someone close to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. What do you want to talk to me about?"
Jing Yuan immediately said, "His Highness summoned the Second Miss to the East Palace."
Qiao Wanyan raised her eyebrows slightly, "Calling me? What's the matter?"
"The Second Miss will know once she goes there. I am just a messenger. How can I guess what His Highness is thinking?"
Qiao Wanyan was silent for a moment. Could it be that Qian Miaoyun had complained to the prince, and now the prince wanted to vent his anger for Qian Miaoyun?
But that was not true. The prince had never had any feelings for Qian Miaoyun. Although they were cousins, they were not close. It was impossible for him to summon him to the East Palace because of her.
Qiao Yihuan?
Qiao Yihuan is now living in the East Palace to recuperate, most likely for her.
Jing Yuan was afraid that she would refuse, so he quickly said, "Second Miss, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has summoned you to the East Palace. It would be a serious crime to refuse without reason."
Qiao Wanyan said impatiently, "When did I say I would not go if I lied? How can you, a dog slave, threaten me?"
Jingyuan pursed his lips and dared not speak.
Qiao Wanyan said, "I'll be there soon. What are you still standing here for? You unlucky thing. You're only dirtying the steps in front of my Shangshu Mansion by standing at the gate. Get out!"
Jing Yuan sighed deeply in his heart. Although the Second Miss’ scolding was harsh, this was how she had treated him in the past.
In one second she was scolding me, and in the next second she was smiling in front of His Highness.
It’s just that I haven’t scolded myself for a while, and my accumulated tolerance has decreased again.
Jing Yuan did not dare to go back to the Eastern Palace directly, but retreated to a distance and watched Qiao Wanyan silently, waiting for her to go to the Eastern Palace and follow her.
Qiao Wanyan tilted her head slightly and whispered, "I'm going to the East Palace."
"Miss, how about we claim to be sick and not go?"
Qiao Wanyan said, "Jingyuan has seen me. The prince will not believe me if I pretend to be sick. I am just a servant. How can I refuse the prince's summons? You don't have to follow me. After returning to the mansion, leave through the back door and go find King Jing."
Of course, I can ask my father for help, but I can't bear to torture him because he is old. Brother Yanli is still young, so I will let him save me.
Zi Yuan didn't say much and nodded in response, "Yes, Miss."
Qiao Wanyan turned around and got on the carriage. Jing Yuan watched this scene from a distance and then felt relieved. He followed at a distance.
The guard at the gate of the East Palace saw Qiao Wanyan coming but did not stop her. "Second Miss, His Highness is waiting for you in the study."
Qiao Wanyan nodded slightly. She had been to this mansion before, so she knew where the study was. But Jingyuan still hurried to lead the way, cautiously waiting for Qiao Wanyan to speak, but she never started to curse, so he was relieved and led the way.
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