Since we didn’t gain anything, we might as well go back early. We’re almost being fed to mosquitoes here.
The Imperial Master was traveling closer, so they met at the gate of the county government office. Sheng Mingyu was a little surprised.
Even if he had someone tell the Imperial Master, it wouldn't have happened so quickly. Could it be that he had thought of it too?
"So you guys are back too. That's not too stupid. If you can't keep guarding someone, don't keep guarding them. We must have fallen into a trap."
The Imperial Master was surprised for a moment, but soon returned to normal.
This was also within his expectations. Sheng Mingyu and Gu Yunni were so smart, it would be strange if they couldn't think of such a problem.
Gu Yunni still refused to admit defeat. She had been with Sheng Mingyu before and didn't know how to complain.
But now that the person involved has returned, she wants to say a few more words.
"No, you told me about his personality. We analyzed this together. Where did we go wrong? Does he really not need people's hearts?"
The Imperial Master was also puzzled and curious. "I can't figure out the key to this either. He told me this morning that the plan was about to succeed. This is when people's support is most needed. He shouldn't give up easily. But he didn't make any moves all night. There must be something unexpected."
Sheng Mingyu's actions were a bit big, which might attract the attention of this academic master, but he couldn't give up just because of his big actions.
Didn't they say the elixir was about to be refined? Would he let go of this good opportunity?
The three of them stood at the door in silence for a long time, and finally looked at each other and said the same thing.
"Unless—someone tips off!"
But the problem is still not solved.
Someone leaked the information, who was that person?
Gu Yunni became calm and thought about how this matter would happen.
"No! Is there any point in us looking for the person behind this? We should think about the fact that he needs people's hearts. Where can we find so many people's hearts?"
She must find out the truth; she is unwilling to lose to this man.
The three of them didn't figure out the reason behind this until they finished breakfast.
Just when the Imperial Master wanted to give up and go back to rest, a yamen runner came running in from outside, looking anxious and pale. He knelt in front of Sheng Mingyu and kowtowed for mercy, but he could not explain why.
"My Lord, you must make the decision for me! I just took a nap in prison yesterday, and when I woke up, all the prisoners were gone. It wasn't me who released them!"
Sheng Mingyu frowned and was about to lose his temper, but after hearing this, he slammed the table and stood up.
He asked where to find so many people's hearts, but he didn't expect to find the county jail!
He really doesn't take him seriously.
"What did you say? All the prisoners disappeared? Then what were you doing? You were sleeping, and you wouldn't wake up if there was a noise!"
Gu Yunni was so angry that her face turned blue. She had spent the whole night outside, but in the end her house was robbed.
"I...Princess, please calm down. I don't know what happened. I just took a nap and when I woke up, there was no one in front of me. This has nothing to do with me. How could I let those criminals go?"
The bailiff's face was pale, and sweat had formed a small puddle at Sheng Mingyu's feet.
God knows how worried he was when he woke up today, which is why he hurried to Sheng Mingyu to beg for mercy.
I just hope that the prince won’t be angry. How could my luck be so bad that I have to encounter such a thing!
Sheng Mingyu closed his eyes tightly and endured and suppressed his anger.
After calming down, he began to ask the people behind him, "Then tell me, who went to the county jail yesterday? Does anyone have the key? You never handed the key to me."
The number of people who can be sent to the county jail can be counted on one hand.
You can also transfer all the prisoners, which would make it even more difficult.
Although the bailiff said that the prisoner disappeared after he had a good sleep, it was not easy to release smoke in the county jail and take the prisoner away openly.
"Several of you have them. The previous county magistrate was unwilling to meddle in such trivial matters. Your key has been in the hands of the legal advisor since early on."
The bailiff hesitated for a long time before telling the truth.
He remembered what the adults had told him before, but his life was at stake now, and he couldn't agree with that group of people.
"Master? Since I came to the county government, I haven't seen Master a few times. He either said he was busy or not feeling well. He seems quite capable."
Sheng Mingyu was so angry that he laughed. It turned out that all the truth had been right in front of him for a long time, but it was because he ignored the truth that such a big problem occurred.
How good can a legal advisor be if he doesn't take you seriously?
The bailiff nodded hurriedly, "Yes, it's you, the lawyer. The other gentlemen all have spare keys. They haven't been to the prison in the past few days. Only you, the lawyer, was bored yesterday and came here for a walk."
He might die if he offended his master, but he would die faster if he offended Sheng Mingyu.
"Bored? This prince has approached him many times these past few days, wanting to ask him many questions, but he keeps making excuses. He actually has the leisure to wander around the prison. If he's not the mastermind behind this, who else could it be?"
Sheng Mingyu was extremely angry. He had never been provoked like this before, and now it was brought in front of him. How bold!
The bailiff was confused and thought that the prince in front of him was sick. He was clearly talking about someone being missing in the county jail. What was the prince talking about?
Compared to Sheng Mingyu, Gu Yunni is calmer.
I already knew that there was an insider in the county government office, so it would be best to find this person so that I don’t have to guess all day long.
"Alright, His Royal Highness and I already know about this matter. It has nothing to do with you. You should go back early."
"Yes." The bailiff ran away immediately.
The Imperial Master was also trying to comfort him. He was more open-minded than Sheng Mingyu, "Alright, don't be angry. It's better to know who this person is than not to know. Let's first think of a way to deal with him. We can't just let him go on his own."
"I..." Sheng Mingyu felt a headache and was in a dilemma.
He had just taken over Anyuan County not long ago, and since he took this position, he had heard how powerful that legal advisor was.
If he were to take action now, he wouldn't know what to do.
Gu Yunni patted the back of his hand and said, "Don't sigh all the time. You'll sigh away your luck. I don't believe that he can be an iron man, invulnerable to swords and guns without any solution at all."
The Imperial Master also agreed, "Yes, don't just stand here in silence. Go inside and sit down. Calm down."
In their view, there is nothing that is impossible. As long as you work hard, there is hope for everything.
Sheng Mingyu calmed down and turned his attention to Gu Yunni.
"Do you have any ideas? I've just heard the whole story. If you have any ideas, just tell me."
Gu Yunni usually has the most creative ideas, so she should have some ideas about today's matter.
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