coobybook Chapter 327: So Endurable
Chapter 327: So Endurable
Chen Yihan walked out of the palace in a trance. Her steps were so light as if she was walking on cotton. Every step was very difficult.
When he walked to the palace gate, he could no longer suppress his grief, and tears flowed down his cheeks like a broken dam. He held the palace wall tightly with both hands, his body trembling, and he slowly knelt down, and finally collapsed on the cold snow.
Heavy snow fell from the sky, and the snowflakes fluttered down on Chen Yihan, as if to drown him.
At this moment, a huge umbrella appeared above his head, blocking the falling snow. Chen Yihan raised his head and saw that the person standing in front of him was Wu'an King Xiao Jinghan.
Xiao Jinghan bent down and gently helped Chen Yihan up, his voice low and gentle: "Uncle, let me take you back."
Chen Yihan burst into tears and choked up, saying, "My dear nephew, I don't believe Luo Lingzhang would collaborate with the enemy and betray the country! This must be the prime minister and the prince deliberately framing the Luo family! Now my daughter and two grandchildren are imprisoned in the imperial prison, that is the imperial prison! How could they survive?"
As he spoke here, he became more and more excited and his voice became hoarse.
Xiao Jinghan gently brushed away the snowflakes on Chen Yihan's back and said in a low voice: "Come with me, I will take you to see them tonight."
Chen Yihan's heart was suddenly filled with waves like a raging storm. He looked around nervously and found that the guards guarding the palace gate were staring at them intently.
Chen Yihan wiped the tears from her face hastily, then obediently let Xiao Jinghan help her into the carriage.
As soon as Chen Yihan entered the carriage, Luo Lingyue handed him the hot water bottle and considerately poured him a cup of hot tea. Chen Yihan held the teacup tightly with both hands, feeling the warmth gradually spreading throughout his body, but his heart was still hanging.
He looked at Luo Lingyue and found that she looked unusually calm, without any anxiety or uneasiness. This made Chen Yihan even more confused. He really couldn't understand why the Luo family was imprisoned in the imperial prison, but she could remain so calm. According to common sense, she should be extremely worried.
Luo Lingyue seemed to have noticed Chen Yihan's gaze. She turned around and smiled slightly: "Uncle, we are going to take you to Zuiyue Tower for dinner. You were caught in the snow and rain just now, so your body must be very cold. When you get there, you can soak in the medicinal soup to warm up your body."
Chen Yihan frowned, with a hint of eagerness in his eyes: "I want to see Dashuang and Xiaoshuang..."
Luo Lingyue quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, uncle. We will take you to see them at dinner time tonight. But now the prince's people are always monitoring the imperial prison. We can't act rashly, otherwise it will cause trouble for everyone."
After hearing what she said, Chen Yihan finally felt relieved. However, his brows were still furrowed: "This evidence of treason must be a frame-up by the prince! How should we deal with it now? If the capital falls into the hands of the prince, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin may find it difficult to reverse the situation!"
Xiao Jinghan quickly comforted him, "Don't worry, uncle! We have already formulated a comprehensive plan with the King of Qin!"
At the same time, the secret guard came to the East Palace and reported to the prince: "Your Highness! Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue took Chen Yihan to Zuiyue Tower!"
The prince asked with a puzzled look on his face, "What are they doing in Zuiyue Tower?"
The secret guard answered truthfully: "Take Chen Yihan to soak in the medicinal soup and eat!"
The prince raised his eyebrows slightly, thought for a moment, and then ordered: "Send someone to keep an eye on them, and send more people to guard the imperial prison!"
After the secret guards left, Li Mingfu couldn't help but sneer: "Last time, all the An family members died, but Luo Lingyue and Xiao Jinghan didn't take any action! This time, the Luo family members were imprisoned in the imperial prison, but she still didn't take any other action! Your Highness the Crown Prince! I don't think she is a very capable person!"
The prince said with a cold look in his eyes: "Don't underestimate her! In short, it's better to be safe than sorry! Announce that father is in critical condition at the court tomorrow morning!"
Chen Yihan had a full meal in Zuiyue and took a medicinal bath happily. At this time, Luo Lingyue took him into the house and fiddled with his face for a while. Chen Yihan instantly turned into a Jinyiwei who delivered food to the imperial prison.
Xiao Jinghan and Luo Lingyue also dressed up as Jinyiwei, and the three of them quietly left through the secret passage of Zuiyue Tower.
In front of the gate of the imperial prison, three Jinyiwei wearing flying fish uniforms and wearing embroidered spring swords on their waists appeared, each holding two food boxes in their hands. They were here to deliver food to the prisoners in the imperial prison.
The prince's men guarding the gate stopped them, questioned them carefully for a long time, and even checked whether they had weapons or other prohibited items. Finally, after confirming that there was no problem, they were allowed to enter the imperial prison.
After the three Jinyiwei who were delivering the meal entered the prison, they first came to the prison guard's room and placed some of the food on the table. Then, they carried the remaining food and walked towards the cell where Luo Lingzhang was.
A guard asked curiously, "Why do their food boxes look so exquisite? What's in them?"
The Jinyiwei who delivered the meal lowered his voice and replied, "This is given by the Concubine Xian to the Sixth Princess."
The guards stopped asking questions after hearing this. After all, the Sixth Princess was imprisoned because she accompanied her husband.
Luo Lingzhang sat in the cell, watching the Jinyiwei who delivered the meal open the food box and take out the dishes. However, when he saw the dishes, his eyes suddenly froze.
These dishes are all signature dishes from Zuiyuelou, one of the most famous restaurants in the capital. Luo Lingzhang couldn't help but look at the Jinyiwei who delivered the food with confusion.
At this moment, the Jinyiwei who delivered the meal seemed to sense Luo Lingzhang's gaze, blinked at him, then lowered his voice and whispered, "Don't let Third Sister-in-law go hungry!"
Hearing this, Luo Lingzhang's pupils suddenly shrank, an expression of astonishment appeared on his face, and he stared straight at the Jinyiwei who delivered the meal.
Then, the three people who delivered the food continued to go to other cells where the Luo family members were imprisoned, and finally came to the cell where An Qingyi and Chen Manting were.
Da Shuang and Xiao Shuang were sleeping soundly on their beds in the cell, while Chen Manting was sitting beside them keeping them company.
The messengers put the food boxes on the table, and one of them whispered, "The milk is in the bottom box!"
Not long after the three food deliverymen left the prison, a figure slowly walked into the prison. This person was the commander of the Jinyiwei. He walked to the front of the cell and sat down, saying to the other Jinyiwei: "Tonight, I will be on duty with you!"
The guards looked terrified when they heard this. One of them asked cautiously, "Sir, are you worried that someone will break into the prison?"
The commander pursed his lips and replied solemnly, "The prison robbery is a small matter, but if the Luo family encounters an accident and is killed in the imperial prison, then we, the Jinyiwei, will become the sinners of Dazhao!"
Hearing this, the Jinyiwei lowered their heads, their expressions tense and serious. They knew very well that if such a thing really happened, the consequences would be disastrous.