"Bang--"
Just when the emperor was more worried than the eunuch, a loud bang suddenly came from the prison cell.
Chu Yuan and Dugu Jue immediately and instinctively peeked through the crack in the door.
What they saw was Dugu Ran being kicked by Shen You'an and slammed into the stone wall?
Shen Youan stood on the bed, looking apologetic. "Ah, I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry. I've followed my father in military campaigns for many years, which has instilled in me a very strong sense of vigilance. When you suddenly came close to me just now, I thought it was some unknown danger, so..."
As he spoke, Dugu Ran struggled to her feet, two streams of blood flowing from beneath her nose.
It was caused by my nose hitting the wall earlier.
His once handsome face was now bruised on his nose and forehead, with bloodstains hanging from his philtrum, making him look both laughable and pitiful.
Chu Yuan subconsciously grabbed Dugu Jue's arm and laughed, "Tsk, it hurts just looking at it. Ji Yunyou really has the heart to do that!"
However, Dugu Jue, your younger brother... is his brain still in his mother's womb?
...
"Have you seen enough?" Dugu Jue remained noncommittal. Dugu Ran was Dugu Ling's younger brother, not his. He was only here to amuse her.
Now that we've had enough fun, it's time to get down to business.
Therefore, when Chu Yuan looked up in confusion, Dugu Jue clenched his fist, making a crisp cracking sound, "You also think he's not quick-witted enough? Coincidentally, I think so too, then... let's test him?"
Chu Yuan, "What kind of test?"
"Don't you want him to show his complete sincerity towards Ji Yunyou? I have a way!"
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuan sensed that something bad was about to happen.
Dugu Jue is going to do something unconventional again!
"Hey, wait...you haven't explained why we brought them back!"
The shouts echoed through the dungeon, long and drawn out.
This startled Dugu Ran and Shen Youan in the prison cell!
Before they could react, Dugu Jue had already kicked the door open.
An exaggerated chain lock clattered off the edge of the stone gate.
Two people were inside, and one person was outside; all three stared in disbelief at the chains.
So there was no lock at all!
The mere sight of it hanging there made Dugu Ran and Shen Youan hesitate to approach.
It must be said that Dugu Jue's psychological tactics were very effective.
As soon as he entered, he ignored the disheveled and comical Dugu Ran, strode towards Shen You'an, and grabbed her by the collar.
Chu Yuan walked in a step behind.
Upon seeing her, Shen Youan's eyes lit up with anticipation. "Crown Princess, save me!"
She didn't call her "little aunt" because Dugu Ran was there.
Whether this person was genuinely stupid or pretending, Shen Youan couldn't tell and instinctively remained vigilant.
Chu Yuan merely looked apologetic, "General Shen, I am but a woman confined to the inner quarters. How could I possibly control what Your Highness wishes to do?"
Is Dugu not going to put on an act? She thought about it and decided to play along, even though she didn't know what he was up to.
Upon hearing this, Shen Youan frowned, but his reaction was not as strong as Dugu Ran's. He almost leaped forward, wiping his hands covered in blood, and angrily pointed at Dugu Jue, "Your Majesty—Dugu Ling, let her go!"
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