The mistress was reborn and broke off the engagement, the regent cried and begged to marry into the

Ji Shengxian felt like his head was about to explode: "That's easy for you to say. They are in prison. Are you a jailer just for fun?"

"I believe in your ability, you can do it. It's getting late, I'm going to bed first." Xie Qiuguang simply went back to his room and had a good sleep.

“What…” Ji Shengxian looked at his fellow apprentice and the housekeeper.

The other party turned his head away mercilessly, obviously not wanting to help.

Ji Shengxian rolled his eyes.

Forget it, it's better to expect a sow to climb a tree than to expect them to. He should just do it himself.

royal palace.

The person has been captured, Lu Xiao and Zhu Changji report to the emperor.

The emperor noticed that Zhu Changji's chest was stained with blood and said: "My dear Zhu, is the wound open? Please take care of yourself."

Zhu Changji bowed his head in shame and said, "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My injury is not serious, but I was unconscious for a while because of the injury in my chest. I failed to report to the palace in time, which almost allowed the thief to escape. I am indeed derelict in my duty. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

The emperor withdrew his inquiring gaze and said, "Fortunately, the criminal was successfully captured. I forgive you for your dereliction of duty."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Zhu Changji secretly breathed a sigh of relief. The emperor was indeed suspicious...

Yao Buwei reminded in a low voice: "Your Majesty, it is late at night, it is time to rest."

The emperor nodded and said, "Zhu Changji, Lu Xiao. You interrogate the thief overnight. I want to know the result in the morning."

"Yes." Zhu Changji and Lu Xiao accepted the order.

The emperor then waved his hand in satisfaction: "Go."

The two men retreated.

Yao Buwei waited on the emperor and went back to his bedroom to rest.

On the way out of the palace.

Lu Xiao glanced over and said, "Those bandits are not that strong. Commander Zhu was injured by them. It seems that he was not well trained. There are only three bandits today. If the rebels attack the city someday, what can you use to protect the imperial city and the emperor?"

Zhu Changji hit back bluntly: "And the world is in balance today, where did the rebels come from? Commander Lu should be careful with his words and actions. It's fine to say it in front of me, but it's inappropriate to mention it in front of the emperor. Commander Lu, how many heads do you have to chop off?"

With a cold snort, Lu Xiao went ahead.

Zhu Changji followed with an expressionless face. With such arrogance and domineering behavior, he would get into trouble sooner or later.

Prison.

The three thieves were tied to a wooden frame and the jailer had tortured them with instruments of torture.

Ji Shengxian disguised himself as an inconspicuous jailer and secretly clicked his tongue twice.

Tragic, really miserable.

Lu Xiao walked in: "How is it? Did you recruit?"

The prison boss stepped forward and saluted: "All three of them are tough nuts to crack. No matter how we ask, they won't say anything."

"You... are talking nonsense." The man who was beaten to death was furious. "We have told you so many times that you have arrested the wrong people. We did nothing and we don't even know what weapons are. We have only been in Beijing for a few days. How can we be so powerful..."

"See, that's it." The jailer was helpless. If he refused to confess, he would have to stay up all night again.

Zhu Changji stood outside the prison door, a little reluctant to go in. He didn't know how these three people had offended Miss Shangguan and were framed with such a serious crime.

Once in prison, I won't be able to explain myself. I'm afraid I'll be tortured to death in the end...

Ji Shengxian saw Zhu Changji and his eyes turned. The prince was not in the right mind, he couldn't be so heartless.

You should keep an eye on what you need to keep an eye on. Ji Shengxian walked over and gestured with his hand to talk outside.

Zhu Changji frowned in confusion, but followed him out anyway.

An empty passage.

Ji Shengxian was on guard around him and lowered his voice, "The plan has changed. Miss Shangguan asked us to spare their lives."

Zhu Changji pondered for a while and asked, "What Miss Shangguan? I don't know what you are talking about."

Wow, you keep your mouth shut.

Ji Shengxian smiled nonchalantly: "You are quite alert. As the commander of the camp, you listened to a weak woman. Who would believe it if I told others? You don't need to quibble. I know everything I should know. No matter what your purpose is, save their lives."

Zhu Changji's face changed: "Who are you? If you don't tell me clearly, don't blame me for being merciless."

What a stubborn person.

Ji Shengxian raised his hand to pat his shoulder, but the other party dodged and said, "Okay, I'll take a step back. Let them live until dawn. You wait for news after dawn. If Miss Shangguan sends a message, I'll ask the commander to do me a small favor. How do you think?"

Zhu Chengji frowned tightly and said, "I still want to pry something out of the thieves' mouths, so I won't let them die."

"That's great. They are seriously injured and need pills to stay alive. It's a good deal for them." Ji Shengxian took out a porcelain bottle from his sleeve.

He was very reluctant to pour out three of them, his expression was as painful as if his flesh was cut. What a pity...

"I went there." Ji Shengxian pointed inside.

His grief-stricken look changed before he went in, looking for an opportunity to act.

Zhu Changji, who stayed outside, couldn't make up his mind.

Who is this person? Could he really be Miss Shangguan's man? He can't leave now, and he has no confidants around him.

They could only assign a jailer to go home and report his safety.

The jailer took the silver and was happy to make the trip.

Zhu Zhijun had been waiting for news and hurriedly opened the door when she heard the knock.

The jailer smiled and said, "I hope the commander is fine. I came to report that he is safe."

"Thank you." Zhu Zhijun took out some change from her purse.

The jailer tried to evade the request twice, but finally accepted it.

After seeing off the guests, Zhu Zhijun quietly went out.

Shangguan Mansion. Back door.

The doorman opened the door, looked around, and let the person in.

Zhu Zhijun went straight into Luowan Courtyard. At this time, Shangguan Haitong had just finished drinking the tranquilizing soup and was about to rest.

Huan Shuang felt strange: "Why is Miss Zhu here? Has something changed?"

Zhu Zhijun shook her head: "The thief has been caught, and my brother was ordered to interrogate him overnight. He asked a jailer to go home and report that he is safe."

Shangguan Haitong took a sip of tea to moisten his throat: "Reporting safety is just an excuse. He wants to pass on a message."

"Yes. Miss, do you want to spare the lives of those three people?" Zhu Zhijun asked seriously.

The original plan was to let the three men die in prison and take complete blame.

I have come here specifically to ask about this, and I am afraid that things have changed.

Shangguan Haitong was in deep thought. At present, the information was insufficient and it was difficult to make a decision.

She had no choice but to compromise: "Let's keep them until dawn. Maybe they can still be of use..."

"I understand." Zhu Zhijun got the answer and walked out.

She went to the prison and asked the guard to pass on the message.

in prison.

The guard found Zhu Changji and said, "Commander, your sister came to visit just now. She was very worried and said she would wait for you until dawn."

Daybreak...

Zhu Changji took out some silver and said, "Got it, thank you. Take it and have some tea with my brothers."

The guard was not polite and took the hand and bowed. Zhu Changji looked inside the cell and asked, "Wait until dawn?"

cell.

The jailer brought a chair and Lu Xiao sat down with great fanfare.

The three jailers whipped him with whips dipped in salt water.

"Speak now! Tell me the truth, where are your accomplices?"

After explaining it countless times, Shi Wangxi and the other two were already tired of explaining it. What else could they say if they didn't listen?

Ji Shengxian excitedly whipped his whip a few times and moved closer: "Oh. Look at his wounds, it can't be some infectious disease."