Liu Yi glanced at Shen Tangning, her expression hesitant.
What is the Imperial Prison?
It houses prisoners convicted of serious crimes and is known for its harsh punishments. It's no exaggeration to say that anyone who goes there will suffer greatly.
As for someone like Aunt Fang, she's not even close to meeting the requirements.
He knew that Shen Tangning was threatening him, so he silently swallowed his words and tried his best to put on a serious face to cooperate with her.
Shen Tangning's words were indeed effective. Aunt Fang knew the horrors of the Imperial Prison, and her face immediately changed. She looked at Liu Yifu in alarm, and when she saw that he had not said a word, her heart skipped a beat!
Aunt Fang gritted her teeth, quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind, and then tears streamed down her face as she looked regretful: "Sir, I was also deceived!"
Although she had some friendship with her nephew, he was not as important as herself. Moreover, the other party had clearly harmed her with ill intentions!
Upon hearing that there was hope, Liu Yifu's face darkened slightly as he said, "I will judge right and wrong myself. Now tell me the whole story!"
Madam Shen glanced at her indifferently: "Aunt Fang, answer whatever the master asks, and do not hide anything, otherwise even if the master comes, he may not be able to save you."
Hearing the warning in the other party's tone, Aunt Fang felt extremely remorseful. She sobbed twice and choked out, "I have a nephew who heard that Master likes calligraphy and paintings. He took the initiative to come to me and said that he had a channel to buy them at a price much cheaper than the market price."
I thought this was a good thing, so I agreed in a moment of confusion, but who knew…
Shen Tangning's eyes flickered slightly. Aunt Fang didn't seem like such a virtuous and capable woman. Most likely, she had promised her some benefits.
Liu Yifu's gaze sharpened, and he quickly pressed on, "What is your nephew's name, and where does he live?"
He quickly realized that perhaps Aunt Fang's nephew could be a starting point. Since the other party was the middleman, he was very likely to know a lot of inside information.
Having obtained the clue, Liu Yi did not dare to delay and solemnly thanked Shen Tangning, who was seeing him out: "Thanks to Miss Shen, we are very grateful for today's events."
Shen Tangning couldn't help but smile: "It's just a small matter, sir, you don't need to take it to heart."
Liu Yi took a few steps, then suddenly called out to him. He paused and turned around, his eyes filled with confusion. She slowly expressed her concerns: "Your Excellency holds an important position for the sake of millions of people. Therefore, you must always put your own safety first, no matter what."
Liu Yifu seemed stunned for a moment, a complex look flashing in his eyes as he stared at her, and then he bowed deeply: "Thank you for the reminder, but there are some things that if I don't do them, no one else can, and the truth will never come to light."
He paused for a moment, then said, “Wearing this official uniform, I must live up to the trust of the people who have placed their trust in me. Even if the road ahead is full of hardships, I will not hesitate to die, for there will always be someone to succeed me.”
In the end, his expression even showed a hint of relief.
It is human nature to protect oneself, and Shen Tangning's reminder was well-intentioned, for which he was extremely grateful.
But if you don't do it, I won't do it either. Everyone is afraid of touching on interests and offending people, so who will do it?
"..."
Shen Tangning watched him leave, remaining stunned in place for a long time.
Liu Yifu was a smart man; he understood her meaning, but he still insisted on his own way. Such unconventionality was truly out of step with this corrupt world, no wonder he was ostracized.
When filth becomes the norm, even innocence is a sin.
She lowered her eyes silently, a self-deprecating smile playing on her lips. Having been given a second chance at life, all she wanted was to protect herself and the people she cared about. She was no saint, and she was ashamed of her own lack of the noble character of Liu Yifu.
There will always be someone else to take my place.
Shen Tangning turned back and took two steps, then suddenly looked up just as she was about to enter the room: "Yuan Zhao."
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