The next day, in the capital, Pingdong Hou Mansion.
Old General Xie sat with a sinking face, his whole body exuded a cold aura that kept strangers away, and was filled with evil spirits.
Mo Li stood with a bow, with helplessness in his eyes, "The secret guards have already checked, and the secret prison in the palace can be said to be airtight. Although it is easy to find the secret prison, but if you want to go in without being discovered,
It is indeed difficult to reach the sky."
"Where are you pretending to be a food delivery person?" General Xie frowned.
We must find a way to send Xie Yao in to treat Xie Wenwu's injuries, otherwise there will be some trouble after rescuing Xie Wenwu.
"Old General, the person who delivered the food only carried the food box to the entrance of the secret cell, and did not enter the secret cell at all. There were naturally people inside who carried the food box in." Mo Li also frowned, "While the secret guards are watching,
During this period, except for the Emperor, no one entered or came out of the secret cell."
"Could it be that people in secret cells don't sleep or go to their latrines?" General Xie asked in a solemn voice.
"Maybe there is a place to sleep inside. Someone took away the bucket at the door of the secret cell and brought a new bucket back." Li Li reported truthfully.
General Xie's eyebrows became more solemn. Just as he was about to speak, a servant suddenly ran in.
"Your Majesty, Princess Han has arrived." The servant came in and bowed to report.
General Xie's eyes deepened and he said, "Bring her here."
"Yes." The servant bowed and stepped back.
General Xie immediately sighed and said, "Mo Li, please step back as well. The secret guards will continue to keep an eye on the secret prison and report any findings at any time."
"Old slave, I know." Mo Li bowed and then retreated.
Old General Xie looked into the distance with his old eyes, the solemn light in them was deep and unparalleled, revealing a touch of condensed determination.
We must find a way to sneak into the secret prison as soon as possible!
Soon, Xie Yao arrived at her grandfather's yard.
"Grandpa, have you thought of a way to let me enter the secret prison to heal my brother's injuries?" Xie Yao asked directly as soon as he entered the door, with undisguised eagerness in his expression.
Time never stops, and now we are getting closer and closer to the half-month period given by Emperor Zhaochu!
Moreover, it will take some time to heal Xie Wenwu's injuries. If he can successfully enter the secret prison, the sooner the better.
"Yao'er," General Xie called out softly first, his old eyes full of kindness and solemnity, "Grandpa has ordered people to check the secret cell in the past two days. The situation is similar to what you said, guard
Sen Yan, it is not an easy task to send you in."
"No one in the secret prison will leave the secret prison for eating, sleeping, or going out. Except for the emperor, no one can enter or leave the secret prison."
When Xie Yao heard this, she frowned instantly.
She guessed that the secret prison was tightly guarded and must not be easy to enter, but she did not expect that the guards were so airtight!
No one can enter or leave the dungeon!
In this case, things will be difficult to handle!
If Xie Wenwu cannot be healed in time, even if he is snatched out directly, Xie Wenwu may not be able to run very far with his weak body!
Seeing Xie Yao's expression, Old General Xie felt a pain in his heart, and comforted him: "Don't worry too much, I have people continue to keep an eye on it. If there is any abnormality, it will be reported back as soon as possible. The secret prison
In this kind of place, no one can stay for a long time, and someone will definitely come in and out of the secret prison."
"Grandpa, don't worry. My granddaughter knows that she can't force herself into something like this." Xie Yao knew that her grandfather was comforting her, so she nodded, feeling more and more depressed.
She has been to the secret prison and knows the conditions inside and outside the secret prison.
The space inside the secret prison is very large, and it is indeed enough for people to eat and live in it without leaving. The only drawback is that the environment is poor.
Other than that, the prison is airtight.
"Grandpa, it's better not to be watched too closely in the secret prison. After all, you are in the palace. If the emperor discovers anything unusual, it will be detrimental to you." Xie Yao suggested in a deep voice.
Emperor Zhaochu has made up his mind to eradicate the Xie family. If Emperor Zhaochu gets caught at this time, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Grandpa knows, don't worry." Old General Xie nodded and was about to say something else when he suddenly saw Li Li walking in quickly.
"Old General, someone is coming from the palace, saying that the emperor invites you to come into the palace!" Mo Li's voice was urgent and worried.
If someone comes to the palace at this time, could it be that the investigation into the secret cell was discovered?
When General Xie heard this, he raised his eyebrows coldly, "Who came to invite me to the palace?"
Xie Yao's eyebrows sank. Emperor Zhaochu asked his grandfather to enter the palace at this time?
"Back to the old general, it's Eunuch Liu who is with the emperor." Mo Li responded quickly, "Old general... If the emperor asks about the investigation, you can blame it all on the old slave. This matter was done by the old slave alone.
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General Xie waved his hand and turned to look at Xie Yao, "Girl, you should go back to Prince Han's Mansion first. If there is any news, I will have someone go to Prince Han's Mansion to find you."
"Remember, don't come here easily during this period. Remember!"
After finishing speaking, General Xie stood up and walked out of the room, "Mo Li, after I leave the house, I will send the princess back to the house in a quarter of an hour."
"Yes, I obey." Mo Li looked at Old General Xie's back with heavy worry in his eyes.
Xie Yao's eyes darkened, and then returned to normal.
Now, the half-month period given to her by Emperor Zhaochu has not yet arrived.
And depending on the situation, Emperor Zhaochu seems to be very concerned about her reconciliation with Chu Han and leaving the capital. Therefore, within this half month, Emperor Zhaochu may not trouble the Xie family.
Seeing the worry in Mo Li's eyes, she said: "Uncle Li, don't worry too much. If the emperor really wants to punish my grandfather, there is no need to send Eunuch Liu here. Just send any Eunuch-in-law and two guards."
Li Moli came back to his senses and bowed to Xie Yao, "What the princess said is that the old slave is too worried."
After a pause, Mo Li said again: "Princess, sit down and rest for a while. I will take you back to the house later."
"Yes." Xie Yao responded, thinking about her grandfather's entry into the palace and feeling a little heavy.
Maybe, I won't be able to enter the secret prison to treat my brother within half a month.
In this case, diagnosis and treatment can only be done after leaving the capital.
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Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
The weather outside is hot and the air is stuffy. Even the atmosphere in the imperial study is extremely dull, but it does have a chilly feel.
"Ping Donghou, do you know your sin!" Emperor Zhaochu scolded, his face sinking like water.
Old General Xie knelt on the ground with his back straight, "I don't know what crime I have committed, but I would like your Majesty to make it clear."
"Let me make it clear?" Emperor Zhaochu's voice was filled with breathtaking coercion, and he rushed towards General Xie, "Okay! I ask you, when the news came back from the front line, it was said that Xie Lian and Xie Wenwu's entire army
They were destroyed and both of them died on the battlefield. Is this possible?"
"Indeed!" Old General Xie lowered his eyes, and there was a light in his eyes. "But I heard that Xie Wenwu seemed to be destined to die. He survived that battle, but now he is missing."