Chapter 119 Absolutely No Accidents Allowed
Jiang Zhi stared intently, and saw a familiar face, but now it was thin and sallow, with a paleness as if it had never seen the sun.
It was indeed Yan Wenkang.
"I'm asking you a question, answer me!!" Receiving no response, Yan Wenkang angrily pounded on the bars of the cell.
Jiang Zhi then realized that Yan Wenkang was unaware of the trouble that had occurred at the Earl of Zhongqin's mansion.
He kept it a secret so well, no wonder he dared to act arrogantly towards the jailers just now. He really thought he was still that aristocratic scion who could walk around the capital with impunity.
She laughed, "Don't you know? Yan Wenhong was discovered by the Emperor for secretly stockpiling troops and is now imprisoned in the Imperial Prison, suffering torture and on the verge of death. The Earl of Zhongqin's mansion was convicted and its property confiscated; all the male members were exiled to the northern border, and the female members were sent to the brothel."
The more Yan Wenkang listened, the wider his murky eyes, which she had blinded, widened. "You bitch, you're lying to me! I don't believe you! How could my brother do something like confiscating our property and exterminating our clan?"
"Oh, so you didn't even know about this," Jiang Zhi said with pity. "Why didn't your brother tell you? It's because you only know how to indulge in pleasure and neglect your duties. What can you do to help him? Look at you now, what's the difference between you and a stray dog?"
Provoked by her words, Yan Wenkang let out a low shout and shook the bars in front of him with both hands. "I don't believe it! I don't believe it! The Zhongqin Earl's Mansion has made unparalleled contributions as the Holy Ancestor expanded the territory. How could the Emperor possibly order the confiscation of our property? You must be lying to me!"
"Believe it or not, I will never let you leave here again." Jiang Zhi's calm voice came through. "Yan Wenkang, your death is near."
Just as Jiang Zhi was about to have Ru Ying and An Yue make their move, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside.
A jailer's panicked greeting rang out, "This humble servant greets Your Highness Prince Su!"
It turned out to be the Third Prince, Xiao Chengjin.
Jiang Zhi knew inwardly that something was wrong.
But then she saw Xiao Chengjin leading four guards hurrying toward her cell. The reason for this was obvious.
"This humble woman greets Prince Su." She bowed respectfully, her demeanor flawless.
Xiao Chengjin looked at her coldly.
These days he's been overwhelmed with worries about Yan Wenhong and the Zhongqin Earl's Mansion. Even though he hates Jiang Zhi for ruining his plans, he can't spare the time to deal with her.
Today, however, I heard from a spy in the Ministry of Justice prison that Jiang Zhi came to the prison looking for Yan Wenkang.
He knew things were going badly, so he immediately led his men over.
As expected, she already knew her plan.
"Rise," Xiao Chengjin said, his voice devoid of emotion. "What brings Princess Qinghe to the Ministry of Justice prison so late?"
Jiang Zhi said respectfully, "This humble woman has come to see Young Master Yan off on his journey."
Everyone knew that Yan Wenkang had a grudge against her, so although it was against the rules to see him one last time before she died, it was still understandable.
Xiao Chengjin could not punish him for this.
Jiang Zhi also asked him, "I wonder why Your Highness Prince Su has come here?"
Xiao Chengjin's androgynous face held a domineering air of superiority. "I have some questions for the prisoners here. If Princess Qinghe has nothing else, please leave."
He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Yan Wenkang was unharmed despite his agitated expression.
He promised Yan Wenhong that as long as he protected his only younger brother, Yan Wenhong would never reveal that he was the mastermind behind the stockpiling of troops.
Yan Wenkang absolutely cannot get into trouble.
He has to stay alive until the matter of stockpiling troops is settled.
At this moment, Yan Wenkang also heard Xiao Chengjin's words and immediately felt as if he had met a savior. He couldn't help but ask him, "Third Prince, Jiang Zhi said that the Zhongqin Earl's Mansion was convicted and its property was confiscated. She is lying to me, right? My family is fine, nothing has happened, right?"
He was eager to know the truth.
Unfortunately, he was blind and imprisoned here, and he didn't believe a single word Jiang Zhi said.
Xiao Chengjin sighed, gave Jiang Zhi a slightly reproachful glare, and then said, "Don't worry, the men in the manor are only being exiled; they still have a chance to make a comeback."
Upon hearing Xiao Chengjin's words, Yan Wenkang stood frozen in place as if struck by lightning, collapsing and burying his face in his hands, "No, no, how could this happen?"
Then he remembered something else, "What about all my concubines in the backyard? Were they all really sent to the brothel? And what about my mother? How is she?"
Xiao Chengjin didn't want to say anything more to him here. "Don't worry, your mother has an imperial title, and she and your sister-in-law were only punished by being sent to the Inner Palace. After a few years when things have calmed down, I will personally bring them out."
This is already the best possible outcome.
Yan Wenkang was completely stunned and had not yet recovered from such a huge blow.
Xiao Chengjin continued to urge Jiang Zhi, "Isn't Princess Qinghe leaving yet? You few go and see her off, lest she encounter any accidents on the way."
This is clearly an attempt to kick people out.
Jiang Zhi had no reason to stay any longer.
"Yes, after saying one last thing to Young Master Yan, I will leave."
Xiao Chengjin hesitated for a moment, but did not refuse.
With him around today, Jiang Zhi can no longer lay a hand on Yan Wenkang; exchanging a single word through the prison bars is just a matter of time.
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Su."
Jiang Zhi took a deep breath and walked up to Yan Wenkang.
"Yan Wenkang, once you die, our grudges will be settled. I hope you can start anew in your next life."
Her dark eyes were fixed on him.
Yan Wenkang gritted his teeth in hatred, "Jiang Zhi, you just wait, I won't let you get away with this. Don't think it's all over now. I'll make you kneel before me, crying and begging for mercy. I'll make you taste the pain I'm going through right now!"
Jiang Zhi smiled faintly, "It's a pity you won't see it in your lifetime."
With Xiao Chengjin present, Yan Wenkang was no longer afraid of what Jiang Zhi might do to him. He curled his lips and said fiercely, "Don't speak so confidently, understand?"
Jiang Zhi lowered her eyes and slowly turned the ring on her right hand.
If Yan Wenkang hadn't been blind, he would have discovered that this was the culprit that shot him in the eyes.
He was still smugly gloating, "Didn't you say you'd just leave after saying a few words? Why don't you see my panic before I die today? You're disappointed, aren't you? Don't worry, there will be even more disappointing things for you in the future."
As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a chill in his throat, followed by a sharp pain that spread throughout his body.
This feeling was very familiar; he had experienced it before when Jiang Zhi shot out his eyes at the Jiang residence.
No, it was even more painful than last time.
Soon he felt blood and foam rising in his throat, and the feeling of suffocation was like a tide engulfing him.
He wanted to speak, but could only helplessly grip the bars in front of him. The blood in his body seemed to stop flowing, and he could feel his pulse stop beating and his body stiffen rapidly.
He slowly sat down against the bars, his cloudy eyes wide open, but he stopped breathing in an instant.
"What did you do?!" Xiao Chengjin was shocked and pulled Jiang Zhi away as he rushed forward.
But Yan Wenkang had already collapsed to the ground, his eyes wide open in death.
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