Chapter 401 If it weren't for the secret guards, we would be in great danger tonight
Immediately afterwards, Lan Xiyue opened another tightly sealed jar, which contained what she called the "super corrosive agent".
She pointed at the liquid in the bucket, her expression serious. "This corrosive agent is extremely powerful, so be careful when using it. And these gloves are carefully crafted to protect your hands from getting sticky."
After saying that, Lan Xiyue picked up a huge spoon, scooped a ladle of corrosive agent from the bucket, and then sprinkled it on the stones under a big tree nearby.
The stone was instantly corroded by the corrosive agent, making a sizzling sound.
Lan Xiyue walked slowly forward, took a sharp sword from An Er, and rubbed it gently against the corroded stone.
Shockingly, the hard stone cracked rapidly under the sword, as if destroyed by an invisible force. This scene left everyone present stunned.
Mo Liyuan walked forward, put his arm around Lan Xiyue's waist, and said gently, "Yu'er, with this miraculous medicine, digging the tunnel will be twice as effective with half the effort."
Lan Xiyue smiled slightly and casually tossed the sword in her hand to An Er. "An Er, I'll give you half a month. Can you dig the tunnel?"
An Er replied respectfully, "Don't worry, Princess. With the help of this corrosive agent, we will complete the tunnel in just ten days."
Lan Xiyue nodded with satisfaction and said, "Okay, I'll wait for your good news." After that, she and Mo Liyuan smiled at each other and left hand in hand.
When An Er saw that his master and the princess had left, he started digging a tunnel without saying anything.
On the other side, inside the capital's sky prison, it was cold and damp. Outside the iron bars, the figure of the old Duke stretched out in the dim candlelight. He let out a heavy sigh, as if carrying the honor and disgrace and vicissitudes of a lifetime.
"I have devoted my entire life to the Dongyao Kingdom and will not stop until my death. Now that I am old, I am accused of colluding with Xichu. Oh God, you are so unfair..." His voice trembled, full of helplessness and sadness.
Yun Yongan paced back and forth in his cell, his face livid. "Father, this is clearly a frame-up by Bai Xianzhe! Everyone in the capital knows that our Duke of the Protectorate has an irreconcilable feud with the Western Chu Kingdom. Yet the Emperor simply listened to one side of the story. He's presumptuous of being the ruler of a nation!" He spoke fiercely, his eyes blazing with anger.
The old man shook his head. "As the old saying goes, if the ruler wishes for the death of his subjects, the subjects must die. But I am unwilling to accept this. I am unwilling to die with such a crime and this infamy!"
In the cell opposite, the old lady's eyes welled up with tears, her voice choked with sobs: "Old man, is there really no room for redemption? We are old and no longer afraid of life and death, but there are hundreds of lives lost in this mansion. They are so innocent and pitiful..."
The old man was silent, while Qin and other female relatives were sobbing softly.
Yun Yiyi's face was covered with tears. She snuggled tightly in Qin's arms, her body trembling slightly, and her voice was filled with endless fear and despair: "Mom, I don't want to die. When can we leave here?"
Qin's heart was broken. She patted Yun Yiyi's back gently and said, "My dear Yiyi, don't be afraid. Mother will always be by your side."
Yun Yiyi choked up, tears falling like beads from a broken string. "Mother, didn't my cousin marry the Prince Regent? If they knew that everyone in the Protectorate Mansion was thrown into the Sky Prison, would she come back to save us?"
Qin Shi heard this, feeling mixed emotions. "Don't be afraid, Yiyi. Everything will be fine. Perhaps the Regent and my cousin already know about our situation and are trying to find a solution."
At this time, in the Lan Mansion, Lan Shenye was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
He paced back and forth, looking at Lu Jingzhou beside him, and asked anxiously, "Brother Lu, how is it? Have you found out any news?"
Lu Jingzhou shook his head, his expression solemn. "Brother Lan, I asked my father to investigate. The Emperor has made up his mind to punish the Duke of the State this time. Even many ministers who pleaded for mercy were beaten with sticks by the Emperor. The Emperor has also issued an order that anyone who dares to plead for the Duke of the State will be punished with the same crime. Now, no one dares to speak up for the Duke of the State."
Lan Shenye's face turned pale upon hearing this. He muttered to himself, "How could this happen? Is the Duke of Huguo's Mansion truly beyond saving?"
Lu Jingzhou looked at Lan Shenye with a worried look on his face. "Brother Lan, I've already made arrangements. You'd better leave the capital as soon as possible. If the emperor remembers you later, I'm afraid you'll be thrown into prison too. Go to Fengcheng and find the Regent and his wife. If the Regent knows about the Protectorate Mansion, maybe there's still hope."
Lan Shenye's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he saw a ray of light in the darkness: "Yes, there are also the Regent and Yueyue! Maybe they have already known about the situation in the Protectorate Mansion and are trying to find a solution. I won't leave, I want to stay in the capital and wait for their news."
Lu Jingzhou urged again, "Brother Lan, as long as there is life, there is hope. If you stay in the capital, you will only increase the danger. It is best to leave quickly, for your own sake, and for the survival of the Duke of Huguo's Mansion."
Qian Duoduo also persuaded anxiously: "Brother Lan, what Master Lu said is absolutely right. I will accompany you to Fengcheng to find Yueyue. It is too dangerous for you to stay in the capital."
Lan Shenye's face was firm as he shook his head. "The journey to Fengcheng is long and the round trip is time-consuming. If I leave, the Duke of Huguo's Mansion might be in turmoil. I don't feel safe leaving."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jingzhou frowned, his tone filled with anxiety, "Brother Lan, how can you be so stubborn at this critical moment? What can you do if you stay in the capital? What if you are also arrested and thrown into prison..."
At this moment, An Shi appeared like a ghost and whispered, "Master Lan, the Prime Minister has led the Imperial Guards to approach the Lan Mansion. Please evacuate with me immediately."
As soon as these words were spoken, the room fell silent, leaving only the sound of breathing.
Lu Jingzhou suddenly stood up, grabbed Lan Shenye, and said urgently, "Hurry up, it will be too late if we don't leave now!"
Before Lan Shenye could say anything, he was pulled up by An Shi. At the same time, shadows gathered in the courtyard, and more secret guards appeared, quickly escorting Lu Jingzhou, Qian Duoduo and others out of the house one by one.
The group hurried through the streets and alleys and finally arrived at the Regent's Palace.
Lan Shenye looked at the rest of the servants in the Lan Mansion who were also brought out safe and sound, and felt relieved.
After entering the Regent's Palace, the people from the Lan Mansion were arranged by the housekeeper to stay temporarily in a courtyard.
An Shi stood before them and said respectfully, "Master Lan, while the master and princess are still here, you can stay in the palace for the time being. It will keep you safe."
Lan Shenye nodded slightly, his eyes filled with both gratitude and worry: "Thank you for your help."
An Shi bowed quickly and said, "I am only following the princess' orders to protect you and everyone in the Lan Mansion. This is what I should do." After he finished speaking, An Shi disappeared into the dark.
Lu Jingzhou rubbed his chest, still feeling a lingering fear: "What a thrilling experience! If it weren't for these secret guards, we would have been in great danger tonight."
Qian Duoduo also had a lingering fear on his face, "Fortunately, Yueyue sent people to protect the Lan Mansion and protect Brother Lan."
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