Even women who travel through time can become prime ministers and nobles.

Chapter 516 The Traitor is Caught

Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao both looked at him, and Lin Yiyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll be careful."

"You wait here, I'll be right back."

After saying this, he ignored the two men's attempts to stop him, had a guard find him a set of night clothes to change into, and then took out a short blade from his pocket and hid it at his waist. Under the cover of night, he quietly left the side hall.

Shi Wanxia stood by the window, watching Lin Yiyu's figure disappear into the night. The pain in her chest grew stronger and stronger, and she couldn't help but cough.

Cui Zhihao quickly stepped forward to support her, gently patting her back: "Don't worry, Lin Yiyu is good at martial arts, she'll be fine."

But he wasn't sure either—an assassin had just left the prison, so security must have been heightened, and there were still traitors who hadn't been caught. It would be too dangerous for Lin Yiyu to go alone.

Deep within the prison, the lights were dim, and the air was thick with the stench of blood and mildew.

Lin Yiyu walked cautiously forward, keeping close to the wall. He knew that His Highness the Crown Prince was still in the main cell of the Heavenly Prison, protected by secret guards, but those traitors might still be hiding in the shadows, waiting for their chance to strike.

He went around to the side door of the prison and saw two jailers dozing against the wall, still holding knives in their hands.

Lin Yiyu reacted quickly, taking out a sleeping potion from his pocket and gently blowing it over. The two prison guards instantly collapsed to the ground, motionless.

He quickly changed into a jailer's uniform, hid his night clothes in a corner, took a knife, and pretended to be on patrol as he slowly walked towards the main prison.

A dozen or so imperial guards stood outside the main prison, all looking vigilant. Lin Yiyu knew that these were all His Highness the Crown Prince's men, and could be trusted.

Just as he was about to approach, he heard the Crown Prince's voice coming from the main prison: "I have been interrogating Prince Rongyang for three hours, but he still refuses to reveal the whereabouts of his remaining followers! It seems I will have to resort to some means!"

"presumptuous,"

Shen Yanzhou's voice was filled with anger, "It seems you won't shed a tear until you see the coffin! Why don't you bring his family over and see if he confesses!"

"Your Highness,"

Minister of Justice Li Ning sighed.

“His family members were sent to the Northern Barbarians long ago, and they can’t be caught now.”

"Moreover, if Your Highness threatens him with his family, it will only make him more stubborn."

Lin Yiyu stood outside the door, secretly anxious—if Rongyang King didn't confess, they wouldn't be able to find all the traitors, and more people would be injured in the future.

Just as he was about to go in, he suddenly heard footsteps behind him. A man dressed as a jailer slowly walked over, holding a knife in his hand, with a fierce look in his eyes.

Lin Yiyu's heart sank—he recognized this person; he was the deputy warden of the Heavenly Prison. He had seen him a few times during previous investigations, but he never expected that he was also one of Rongyang King's men!

The deputy warden walked up to him, his voice extremely low: "Who are you? I've never seen you before?"

Lin Yiyu forced himself to remain calm and lowered his voice: "I am a new prison guard, here on patrol."

"newcomer?"

The deputy warden sneered, "How come I didn't know there were new people in the prison? And why hasn't your right hand moved? Is it injured?"

Lin Yiyu knew he couldn't hide it anymore. He suddenly drew the short blade from his waist and stabbed it at the deputy warden's chest!

The deputy warden reacted extremely quickly, dodging to the side and simultaneously drawing his knife to slash at Lin Yiyu's left arm!

Unable to use his right arm, Lin Yiyu could only block with his left hand. The moment the short blade collided with the knife, a sharp pain shot through his left arm, and the short blade almost slipped from his hand.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, the deputy warden kicked him in the stomach. Lin Yiyu staggered back a few steps and crashed into the wall. The wound on his back was aggravated, and he groaned in pain, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"Oh it's you!"

The deputy warden recognized him, his eyes growing even fiercer. "Lin Yiyu! Instead of properly recovering from your injuries, you dare to meddle in the prison! Today, I'll send you on your way!"

After saying that, he raised his knife and slashed at Lin Yiyu's chest!

Lin Yiyu closed his eyes, thinking he was doomed, but suddenly heard a "whoosh" and an arrow pierced the deputy warden's shoulder. The deputy warden screamed and fell to the ground.

Lin Yiyu opened his eyes and saw Shen Yanzhou running over with several guards. Shen Yanzhou helped him up and said urgently, "Why are you here? Didn't I tell you to recuperate in the side hall?"

"His Royal Highness,"

Lin Yiyu, panting, said, "I was worried there might be a traitor in the imperial prison, so I came to check. Luckily I came, otherwise..."

"Stop talking."

Shen Yanzhou interrupted him, looking at the wound on his back with eyes full of pity, "You're injured. I'll have someone send you back to the side hall."

"No,"

Lin Yiyu shook his head. "The deputy warden is Rongyang King's man. He must know the whereabouts of the other moles. We need to interrogate him first!"

Shen Yanzhou nodded and ordered his men to tie up the deputy warden and take him to the interrogation room next door.

Lin Yiyu forced himself to follow and saw Shen Yanzhou take out a branding iron, heat it red-hot over a fire, and burn it against the deputy warden's chest. The deputy warden screamed in agony, trembling all over, but still refused to confess.

"Speak! How many traitors does Prince Rongyang have in the capital? Where are their strongholds?" Shen Yanzhou roared.

The deputy warden gritted his teeth, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth: "I'd rather die than tell! His Highness Prince Rongyang will definitely avenge me!"

Lin Yiyu was anxious looking at his stubborn appearance, but there was nothing she could do.

Just then, Li Ning walked in, holding a secret letter in his hand: "Stop the interrogation. I have already found the stronghold of the remnants of the Prince of Rongyang. It is in the dilapidated temple outside the city."

"I have already sent men over, and they will be wiped out in no time."

Shen Yanzhou and Lin Yiyu both breathed a sigh of relief. Shen Yanzhou helped Lin Yiyu up and said, "Alright, can we take you back to the side hall now? If your injury isn't treated soon, it will get infected."

Lin Yiyu nodded and, supported by the guards, slowly walked out of the prison.

As night deepened, when Lin Yiyu returned to the side hall, Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao were still waiting for him.

Upon seeing him return, both of them breathed a sigh of relief. Shi Wanxia quickly had a palace maid bring over some medicine for Lin Yiyu to drink.

Lin Yiyu leaned back on the couch and told them about the situation in the prison. Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao both breathed a sigh of relief.

Finally, the remnants of Rongyang King's faction are about to be eliminated, and they can finally recuperate properly.

Little did they know that while the Imperial Guards were surrounding the ruined temple, a dark figure slipped out through the back door and ran towards the palace.

This shadowy figure is Rongyang King's most trusted strategist. He holds a secret letter that could overthrow Cangling, and this letter will bring even greater danger to Shi Wanxia and Cui Zhihao.

As night deepened, the candlelight in the side hall gradually dimmed, and the three of them fell asleep, exhausted.

They thought the turmoil would soon be over, but little did they know that the real danger had only just begun.