Inside the prison, it's mostly the same darkness.
Pei Qi was tied to the cross stake used for interrogating prisoners. There were countless whip marks all over her body. Only her weak breathing showed that she was still alive, but...
The scarred body was too much to look at.
She is the highest-ranking national counselor in the history of the Dasheng Kingdom. She is highly valued by the emperor. She has solved rioting refugees and uncovered undercover agents of enemy countries. She has gained numerous honors and great power.
The ministers who rely on her are all over the court.
But now, everything has changed.
The emperor was seriously ill and could not recover, so he wrote a posthumous edict to establish the prince as the new emperor.
Since Pei Qi entered the palace, he has been ordered to supervise the prince's homework until he has full wings, has made countless achievements, and has the style of an emperor.
The prince, the emperor, should have been justified.
But just three days ago, there was an accident because of her negligence.
The emperor died of illness and the new emperor ascended the throne. Just as the prince walked up to the high hall and before he sat on the dragon chair, which symbolizes being above ten thousand people, a group of people broke into the palace, surrounded the hall heavily, detained the prince, and...
she.
However, Quan Xianrongqin of the current dynasty, who was supposed to support the crown prince's ascension to the throne, suddenly appeared after disappearing for half a month for no reason. He forced the prince off the platform step by step, took the imperial edict and threw it to the ground, then turned to look at her, It's all contempt.
"After investigation, the emperor's illness was caused by long-term poisoning. Since the prince has been with the emperor day and night for these years, he may not be able to escape suspicion. It may not be appropriate to ascend the throne in such a hasty manner."
Pei Qi also knew that if he dared to disobey the imperial edict so boldly, he must be fully prepared.
The heavy troops surrounding the main hall outside were probably the work of His Highness the Third.
No wonder His Highness the Third Prince watched helplessly as the Crown Prince ascended the throne step by step, but never made any move. He was waiting here.
Later, the prince was arrested and imprisoned, and His Royal Highnesses supervised the country on his behalf. They waited until everything came to light before the new emperor was appointed.
However, if it falls into Rong Qin's hands, can the truth be revealed?
"Ahem..." Pei Qi swallowed, but felt a stinging sensation in his dry throat.
The sweet and fishy taste in her mouth became clearer and clearer. It was probably the aftereffect of being tortured that made her cough up blood.
The hundreds of punishments in this Ministry of Punishment are really not meant for humans to suffer.
Now that the prince has been captured, and the military power is in the hands of the Third Highness, he is in prison, and it is not yet known what he looks like outside.
She didn't know how many of the old people in the court would take this opportunity to break away from her control and turn around and join Rong Qin's command.
Once the prince's crime is confirmed, even she will end up killing the nine tribes, not to mention that her daughter's body has been exposed to Rong Qin, and she is also guilty of bullying the late emperor...
Oh, it’s enough for him to make a big deal.
For now, we have to wait for another opportunity.
I'm afraid I will have to endure these physical pains for a few more days.
Pei Qi was rescued from the wooden stake and thrown back into the cell.
She climbed up with difficulty and leaned against the wall weakly. Her stomach was already growling with hunger. She simply grabbed the steamed bun that she had not eaten in the morning and bit it in small bites.
She could end up in any way, but she couldn't starve to death.
Holding back the pain in her throat, Pei Qi swallowed a mouthful of steamed buns, and cold sweat broke out on her forehead. When had it been so difficult for her to even eat?
After filling his stomach, Pei Qi grabbed the straw mat beside him and lay down regardless of the messy reptiles.
She was too tired to care about this.
Pei Qi, who was half asleep, was woken up by a rustling sound.
She opened her eyes slightly, and outside the cell door, a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old appeared at some point, pretending to be a guard calling her from outside.
Junior?
Pei Qi was a little surprised, but then her surprise turned into panic. She sat up and scolded her coldly: "What are you doing here? Go back!"
Once discovered by Rong Qin's people, he would be charged with pretending to be a court guard and communicating with her in private. How could Rong Qin let him go?
Even if he had ten lives, it wouldn't be enough for Rong Qin to chop him down!
"Brother Qi... no, Sister Qi, I'll take you out. Let's leave Dasheng Country and run wherever we want!" With that said, Xiaosi was about to unlock the cell door with the stolen key, his eyes firm. , with the intention of not giving up until he takes her out.
Damn it!
Pei Qi cursed secretly. He got the strength from nowhere and rushed to Xiaosi. He held his hand from the prison and shook his head without any doubt: "Rong Qin is so thoughtful. Do you really think that you can do it just by yourself?" Can you take me away? You are just a stupid boy who has not yet grown hair, how can you have the ability to fight with Rong Qin? "
"But, but..." Xiaosi was so anxious that she cried: "But they didn't care about you. Dad announced that you would be expelled from the Pei family, and mother didn't allow me to come to you. I tried my best to stop you and kowtow to dad. But they are all determined to want you to die, I don’t want my sister to die, wuwuwu!”
"Expelled... from the Pei family?" Pei Qi felt as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue. His legs went weak and he fell to the ground.
She imagined that countless courtiers who had relied on her and been controlled by her would leave her and betray her because of this change, but she never expected that the first people to break away from her would be her parents who she had always cherished. .
She was the first child of the Pei family. Because she was a daughter, she was not allowed to enter the court. Her mother had difficulty in giving birth to her and could not conceive again. Therefore, in order to fill the vacancy in the family in the court, she was raised as a boy since she was a child. He was brought up, became an official in the court, and exercised power and power.
The Pei family also relied on her power to climb up step by step and became one of the four major families in Dasheng Kingdom.
Later, my father got a second wife and a third wife, and my uncle also got a wife, so there were more men in the family.
But once she entered the court, there was no way out. Even if the Pei family had a male, she could not leave the court.
She thought that the Pei family would always be her last supporter, but unexpectedly...
Ah.
"Sister Qi, you... dad is also doing it for the Pei family. He is afraid that the Pei family will be implicated and beheaded, so..." Maybe Pei Qi had misunderstood something, so Xiao Si quickly explained.
Pei Qi raised his eyes, stretched out his hand to stop Xiao Si's gushing mouth, and smiled weakly: "It doesn't matter, I know everything."
Maybe it was to take the overall situation into consideration and abandon her to protect the Pei family.
Or perhaps it was for status, to show her ambition and prove to Rong Qin that the Pei family had nothing to do with her.
But, do you really think that Rong Qin is as kind as you think and will be so compassionate that he will just ignore you?
There is no room for slacking off in court battles. If you are not careful, you will be shattered to pieces. Rong Qin naturally knows this truth. Therefore, as long as he wants to get rid of her, not to mention the Pei family, even others who have close contacts with her will Suffer unreasonable disaster.
Does expelling her from the Pei family have nothing to do with her?
Rong Qin wants to kill someone, but there are thousands of reasons for it, so daddy, you can't argue with him.
"Xiaosi, listen to me." Pei Qi held his hand tightly, took the key out of the door lock, and solemnly warned: "You don't need to worry about me. I will be in jail today." , I have my own way to escape, but do you know that breaking into the prison without permission and having an affair with the guilty official will lead to death?"
"Rong Qin has thousands of eyes, how can you take me away with just your little tricks? Get out of here before Rong Qin finds you."
"But sister..."
"Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion."
Xiaosi wanted to say something more, but Pei Qi's attitude of refusing to refuse forced him to hold it back. He had no choice but to wipe his tears and withdrew his hand: "Then I'm leaving, sister, you must live!"
"Well, be good, go ahead." Pei Qi rubbed Xiao Si's head, pushed him, and urged him to leave quickly.
