novelhk Chapter 259: Release from Prison
Chapter 259: Release from Prison
Pei Changqing waved to the guards behind him to step back two steps, while he himself stepped into the prison cell.
Upon seeing this, the accompanying officials quickly tried to dissuade him.
"Second Prince, this..."
Pei Changqing turned his head and glanced at him, then waved his hand in reply.
"No problem, I believe they wouldn't dare to act recklessly again!"
You must understand, he is a prince. Not to mention this small prison cell, even in the entire capital city, no one would dare to touch a hair on his head.
Seeing this, the officials had no choice but to stop and follow.
He knew the Second Prince's personality well; if he continued to obstruct him, the Second Prince would likely become suspicious.
Pei Changqing walked slowly into the prison cell.
He covered his nose, his brows furrowed, looking at the dismembered limbs at his feet.
The grayish-brown mud bricks shimmered with a blood-red hue under the torchlight.
This is what flowed from that pile of corpses...
"yue!"
"vomit!"
As soon as the officials and officers approached the prison cell, they saw the pile of stuff on the ground and couldn't help but vomit.
Fang Xiaoxiao looked at the group of officials and a mocking expression appeared on her face.
That's what officials are like!
The Second Prince, Pei Changqing, remained expressionless, as if he had not seen the severed limbs in front of him.
As expected of someone who has seen the world, this second prince has a much more refined air than the first prince, Pei Zuo.
Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes swept over the man in front of her, who had a somewhat scholarly air about him.
Pei Changqing composed himself, turned his gaze to Fang Xiaoxiao, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice.
"Miss Fang, do you know who these assassins are?"
Fang Xiaoxiao snorted coldly, turned her head away, and did not answer.
The main problem was that she didn't know how to answer. After all, these people had been sent in to assassinate them, and since they could be sent in, they must have some connection with the corrupt official in front of her.
Pei Changqing frowned slightly and continued speaking.
“Young lady, if you can provide any useful clues, I, the prince, will ensure your safety.”
Fang Xiaoxiao then turned her head, her eyes filled with stubbornness and anger.
"Your Highness, how could we commoners possibly know the origins of these villains? We have suffered this calamity for no reason, and now we are being interrogated by you!"
She put on an angry expression and pretended to be very dissatisfied.
A hint of guilt flashed in Pei Changqing's eyes as he spoke slowly.
"Please don't be angry, young lady. I am only trying to find the mastermind behind this as soon as possible and restore peace to everyone."
At this moment, an official standing nearby couldn't help but interject.
"How dare you, a woman of such rudeness, be questioned by the prince!"
Pei Changqing raised his hand to stop the official and looked at Fang Xiaoxiao again.
“Miss, I know you feel wronged, but this matter is of great importance. I hope you can think it through carefully.”
Fang Xiaoxiao remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.
"All I remember is that these people were quick and well-trained, and were definitely not ordinary gangsters."
Pei Changqing nodded thoughtfully and then asked.
"Is there anything else special about them? Like their weapons, clothing, or accent?"
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip, trying hard to remember.
"Their weapons were all incredibly sharp, and their clothing... seemed to have no special markings. As for their accents, they sounded like they came from different places."
Pei Changqing frowned even more deeply, lost in thought.
The cell fell silent for a moment, with only the crackling of the torches and the heavy breathing of the people inside.
Upon hearing this, the official who had been shouting earlier suddenly became serious.
He seemed to be thinking of something terrible.
The official's face turned extremely ugly. If the cell hadn't been so dimly lit, his guilty expression would surely have been noticed.
Fortunately, Pei Changqing spoke up at this moment, breaking the silence.
"I am aware of what you have done today, and I am fully aware of it."
Pei Changqing looked at He Jinnian, who was looking surprised and bewildered.
"I am truly sorry that I have kept this from you for so long. I hope Brother Jin Nian will not take it too seriously!"
He Jinnian's face twitched slightly. Although he felt a little uncomfortable, he had no choice but to force a smile when he saw that his longtime friend was actually a prince.
"Second Prince, you are too kind. It is a great honor for me, He, to have the chance to meet you!"
"Brother He, please don't say that. From now on, we will still address each other as brothers as usual. There's no need to be so formal."
The two exchanged polite words.
Apart from the official in red robes who was sweating profusely, everyone else present watched quietly with interest.
Long Jinyan, in particular, was in an extremely pleasant mood, having not enjoyed killing so much in a long time.
He was the person who killed the most people present today.
Fang Xiaoxiao then noticed the official who was constantly wiping the cold sweat from his forehead.
She stared intently at him through the flickering, dim light of the torch.
Corrupt official, it seems you're going to have to deal with this now.
Russian qing.
Pei Changqing ordered the officials to release Fang Xiaoxiao and her group.
Outside the government office.
The people, who had once again seen the light of day, were happily breathing in the outdoor air.
That dark and damp cell was simply uninhabitable for a human.
Fang Xiaoxiao coughed twice and sighed that the outside world was still better.
As for those who captured them and arranged for assassins to kill them, that was beyond her control; she could leave everything to the Second Prince.
Back in the three tiled houses in the suburbs, Fang Xiaoxiao lay on the stone table in the courtyard, pouting as she recalled what had happened the night before.
Unfortunately, I spent the eve of the Lunar New Year in prison in such a tragic way.
This was probably the first time in her life that she had spent the Lunar New Year in prison.
What bad luck.
I can't help but complain.
At this moment, Pei Yan, who had just returned from running errands, looked at his wife, who was slumped over the square table, with a puzzled expression.
He rushed back to the capital from outside early this morning and heard that a group of people had been fighting last night and that the authorities had arrested many people, including men and women. Based on the descriptions of others, he guessed that it must have been Niangzi and her group.
So he asked around to confirm, and only then did he learn the whole story. Pei Yan walked to Fang Xiaoxiao's side, gently patted her shoulder, and said.
"My wife, I'm so sorry you've suffered."
Fang Xiaoxiao raised her head and looked at Pei Yan, her eyes full of grievance.
"Where have you been these past few days? Such a big thing happened, and you weren't by my side."
Pei Yan sighed.
"My wife, I was out of town on business and just got back when I heard about it."
Fang Xiaoxiao snorted.
"Then you'd better make it up to me."
Pei Yan nodded quickly.
"That's for sure. But this matter probably won't end so easily."
Fang Xiaoxiao frowned.
"How to say?"
Pei Yan lowered his voice.
"Not found yet."
Fang Xiaoxiao asked in surprise.
"Alright then, we'll talk about it later."
Pei Yan reassured him.
"Don't be afraid, my wife, I'm here. But we should still be careful during this time."
Just then, there was a sudden and urgent knock on the door.
Pei Yan glanced at Fang Xiaoxiao warily, then cautiously walked to the door and asked, "Who is it?"
"It's me, He Jinnian." A familiar voice came from outside the door.
Pei Yan opened the door, and He Jinnian hurriedly walked in.
"Something terrible has happened! It's said that Wang Mang was a former servant of the Grand Secretary!"
He Jinnian looked anxious.
Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan exchanged a glance, their hearts sinking.
Fang Xiaoxiao bit her lip.
"What should I do?"