Just as Fu Xiaoguan was surprised, the door opened and a beautiful young palace maid walked out.
Her eyes swept across everyone's faces and then stopped at Fu Xiaoguan's face.
She tilted her head to look for three breaths, then bowed gracefully, "Your servant Yun Gui respectfully welcomes Master Fu."
"How do you know I am Master Fu?"
Yun Gui stood up and chuckled, "Because you are the youngest among these people."
I asked a stupid question! Fu Xiaoguan touched his nose, and Yun Gui said again: "I knew a few days ago that you would stay here for a while, and I have already cleaned up the room. You can come with me."
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The sky prison in the inner city of Guanyun City was dimly lit and filled with the smell of blood and mold.
Wu Linger held her breath and followed the warden down to the bottom floor. The guards here were extremely tight, and it was obvious that the prisoners there were extremely important.
She wanted to come and ask Gao Xian, the former head of the inner factory, in person whether all the plans against Fu Xiaoguan were really the work of her mother?
Thinking about the woman who is now imprisoned in the cold palace, she has lost her former grace and elegance. Although she still appears calm, there is an unconcealable sense of loss and sadness between her brows.
That was her mother. She hoped there would be a glimmer of hope to rescue her and have her no longer be the queen, but just be an ordinary mother.
In order to rescue his mother, Gao Xian must take on all the responsibilities. She believed that Gao Xian would take on the responsibility because she had already captured his son Gao Fulu and imprisoned him in the Women's Army.
The literary gathering she had been looking forward to was about to begin today, but she couldn't get away. What kind of poems and essays would Fu Xiaoguan write at the gathering?
It's a pity that I can't witness his outstanding style in person.
The warden stopped in front of the last cell in the deep prison, took the key and opened the door, then whispered, "Your Highness, this is the only thing I can do for you for the time it takes to last an incense stick. Otherwise, if His Majesty knew..."
"Go ahead, I understand."
She walked in. In the dark cell, Gao Xian was huddled in the darkest corner, wearing heavy shackles and chains, with disheveled hair and a dirty face.
This place was originally under the jurisdiction of his inner factory, but now he is here and has become a prisoner.
Hearing the sound of the prison door opening, he raised his head slightly, squinted his eyes, and saw Princess Taiping coming in - this surprised him a little, as he had originally thought it should be an official from the Dali Temple, or a eunuch who came to read the imperial edict.
"Get up, sit down."
Wu Linger sat down in front of the broken table and said to Gao Xian, "I am not here to save you, but to ask you a few questions."
Gao Xian got up from the ground, and with the sound of shackles and chains, he moved to the table and sat down.
"I have nothing to say to Your Highness."
Wu Linger stared at Gao Xian intently, "Is Fu Xiaoguan really the emperor's illegitimate son?"
She hadn't originally planned to ask this question, but she put it first.
Gao Xian grinned, "Since it was said by His Majesty himself, then it must be true."
"Is there any other evidence?"
"I originally thought Your Highness came here for the Empress, but I didn't expect it was for that boy. If Your Highness wants evidence, you should go to the Queen Mother. Didn't the Queen Mother say that she has the daily records of the past three years?"
Of course Wu Linger went to find the Queen Mother, but she was not in the palace. Even the palace ladies did not know where she had gone.
"Was it really the Queen Mother who assassinated Fu Xiaoguan?"
"Your Highness clearly knows, why bother asking?"
Wu Ling'er was silent for two breaths, her expression becoming increasingly serious. "Now listen to me, and remember this! All of this was planned by you. The reason is that a few days ago, at Jinshui Tower in Shili Pinghu, your son Gao Fulu had a conflict with Fu Xiaoguan, and your son was humiliated by Fu Xiaoguan. You harbored a grudge for this, and to avenge your son's anger, you did all this. As for the Queen, you borrowed a few experts from her. She did not participate in the assassination plan and has nothing to do with this matter."
Gao Xian was stunned. Was Empress Xiao going to let him take the blame?
In Gao Xian's opinion, this was certainly the instruction of Empress Xiao. Although the woman was banished to the cold palace, she obviously did not accept her fate.
"What if I don't agree?"
Wu Linger sneered, "It's okay if you don't agree. I will let your son die before you!"
Gao Xian was shocked. "My son has nothing to do with this matter. Even if the Dali Temple is trying him, he won't be implicated! Don't let the disaster affect your family. Don't be too ruthless!"
"Family? You old dog, you actually understand family? Your son is in my hands. His life or death depends on your cooperation."
Gao Xian took a deep breath, and his dark old face became even gloomier.
Empress Xiao!
There is nothing wrong with me taking the blame for this, but your approach is truly chilling!
Since you are so unkind, don't blame me for being disloyal!
He suddenly laughed and asked, "Your Highness, are you really worried about the safety of Fu Xiaoguan?"
"certainly."
"Your Highness, do you think Officer Fu is safe now?"
Wu Linger was stunned. "All those who tried to assassinate Fu Xiaoguan are dead, and all those involved in the plot have been apprehended. What do you mean by that?"
"Hahaha..." Gao Xian laughed and shook his head, "Your Highness, I'm afraid you don't know your mother's methods."
Wu Linger suddenly frowned. Her mother had been banished to the cold palace. What other means did she have?
"explain!"
"By now, I believe Fu Xiaoguan has already arrived at Hanling Temple. Your Highness, if you promise to release my son and protect him, I will tell you a shocking news."
"You have no choice!"
"Your Highness is wrong. I have a choice. Your Highness can chop off my son, but that young official Fu will die!" Gao Xian sat up straight, his eyes filled with indifference. He added, "Your Highness, please don't waste time. It will be too late to regret it then."
Wu Linger gritted her teeth and said, "I promise you!"
"Your Highness swears."
"I guarantee with my life that if Fu Xiaoguan is safe, Gao Fuli will be safe too."
"Alright, Your Highness, listen carefully. Inside the belly of the giant Buddha at the venue in the mountains behind Hanling Temple, there are one thousand Embroidered Envoys, three thousand Imperial Guards, and fifty cannons. Tonight at noon, when all the students gather in the square... fire!"
Wu Linger turned around and left without stopping at all.
It was noon, and now it was already the end of the Si hour. Even if one rode a fast horse, it would be too late.
What should I do?
She was extremely anxious and finally understood her mother's indifference. It turned out that she had already set up another killing plan!
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