Upon hearing that the Emperor had decided to personally interrogate Guan Bin, Li Wan secretly breathed a sigh of relief. At least even if she couldn't get any information out of him in the end, the Emperor wouldn't blame her.
The Fourth Prince came to the prison of the Prefect of the Capital to interrogate Guan Bin personally. Guan Bin was a local official and had never seen the Emperor before, so he did not recognize the Fourth Prince.
When Guan Bin saw Li Wan bring someone to the prison, although he didn't recognize the Fourth Prince, judging from Li Wan's attitude towards him, this person's identity must be extraordinary. Guan Bin hoped that this was someone sent by the Eighth Prince to rescue him.
Unfortunately, he was wrong. Fourth Master sat down and asked, "Guan Bin, I suggest you tell me everything you know. This is the only way to save yourself right now."
Guan Bin realized that he hadn't come to rescue him, so he lowered his head. He had decided not to say anything and didn't bother with Fourth Master anymore.
Judging from his expression, Fourth Master knew he was determined. He thought for a moment and changed his tone as he spoke to Guan Bin.
Fourth Master said to him, "Guan Bin, do you know that Eighth Master is already suspected by the Emperor? He can't even protect himself, let alone come to your rescue. If you confess quickly, you can still atone for your crimes and receive lenient treatment. If you remain stubborn, no one will plead for you before the Emperor. Besides, you know everything about him. Do you think he would keep you as a witness to threaten him? I advise you to think it over carefully!"
Guan Bin was shaken by Fourth Master's words. He didn't fully trust Eighth Master either; if Eighth Master pinned all the blame on him, he would be doomed. Fourth Master indeed noticed a softening in Guan Bin's expression.
He couldn't help but look up and ask, "Who are you? How do you know about what happened in Geshan Village?"
Seeing that Guan Bin's expression softened, Fourth Master continued, "You don't need to know who I am. You just need to know that I'm the only one who can save you now. The reason I know about Geshan Village is because it's already spread outside, and the Eighth Prince knows that you've been arrested and imprisoned. You're already in prison. Even if you don't say anything, do you think the Eighth Prince will believe you didn't betray him when you get out?" Fourth Master deceived Guan Bin, telling him that everyone knew about Geshan Village.
To further lure Guan Bin into the trap, Fourth Master quickly continued, "Let me tell you, the Emperor has always suspected Eighth Prince. Even if this matter is not related to him, the Emperor will get rid of Eighth Prince sooner or later. So you need to know who you are going against. It's not too late to abandon the darkness and turn to the light. I can plead for you in front of the Emperor and spare your life."
Upon hearing this, Guan Bin's defenses finally crumbled. He turned ashen-faced with fear, pleading for mercy as he begged, "Please, please put in a good word for me with the Emperor! I'll tell you everything!"
Then, as if remembering something, he said, "I can say, but I have one condition."
Fourth Master frowned, and Li Wan, seeing this, loudly rebuked Guan Bin, "You audacious suspect! You are suspected of harming the people, deceiving the emperor, and daring to negotiate! Quickly tell us what you know, or else..."
Before Li Wan could finish speaking, Fourth Master interrupted him.
"Don't interrupt, let him finish."
Then Fourth Master looked at Guan Bin and asked, "Tell me your conditions! I will try my best to meet them."
Guan Bin said, "Please spare my life and that of my family. My family knew nothing about this, and I was acting under someone else's orders!"
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