I became an official of the imperial court by eating melons when I was still a baby

After Xue Zhirou and Yan Bitong were taken to the special prison in Dali Temple, they were imprisoned separately.

And in order to prevent Xue Zhirou from having the opportunity to inform Zhao Taiyang of her current situation through the unique connection of witchcraft.

Minister Lin specially dispatched several maids from his home to serve Xue Zhirou.

Not only was the cell decorated extremely comfortably, with bedding, gauze curtains, and tea sets available, even the pastries were freshly baked, and there were also flowers and green plants placed around.

Except for the iron door, the entire cell looks no different from a wealthy family's bedroom.

At the same time, Minister Lin also specifically instructed the maid to massage Xue Zhirou's shoulders and calves at all times.

This series of operations made Xue Zhirou relax her guard and feel that her previous guess was correct.

She and Yan Bitong were just there to go through the motions. After the prince dealt with the people who were gossiping outside, they would be able to leave smoothly.

The meticulous arrangement of this cell alone shows the prince's good intentions.

So, she relaxed even more and enjoyed herself in the prison. She didn't even think about contacting Zhao Taiyang, and she didn't have any free time to do anything.

Because no matter what she did, there were maids by her side.

However, she just enjoyed herself and didn't think about the fact that she was being watched.

Compared with Xue Zhirou's comfort, Yan Bitong's situation was much worse.

Minister Lin deliberately imprisoned Yan Bitong in a bloodstained prison.

First, put invisible pressure on Yan Bitong psychologically.

At the same time, the moment he entered the prison, the secret guards quickly pressed the acupoints on his body, making him unable to move.

Next, the imperial physician appeared.

The imperial physician carefully examined the box of food and Yan Bitong's hands.

The results of the examination were exactly what the prince had expected.

After examination by the imperial physician, there was indeed nothing wrong with the box of food.

But on Yan Bitong's right hand, something similar to ointment was found.

After careful examination, the imperial physician discovered that the ointment contained a very strong blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drug.

To be on the safe side, the imperial physician even found pregnant mice for testing.

Not long after the mouse took the ointment, it bled to death.

This evidence completely confirmed Yan Bitong's intention to murder the Crown Princess and the fetus in her womb, which also made the Crown Princess completely give up on her.

Just pretend that there is no such mother and little sister!

However, Minister Lin encountered difficulties in interrogating Yan Bitong.

No matter how Minister Lin threatened or tempted her, including almost making her sick by sunbathing her, Yan Bitong was still unwilling to tell her where Zhao Taiyang was!

This made Minister Lin feel very stressed.

Who would have thought that a twelve-year-old girl could do this to someone she had only met a few times.

Is it really as my elder sister said, that Yan Bitong values ​​the identity of being the heir of the Nanzhao royal family so much?

Minister Lin could never have imagined that it was his act of basking in the sun that forced Yan Bitong, a delicate and weak girl, to grit her teeth and not dare to let go at all.

Because she thought that since the fact that she had a strange habit had been exposed, she would have no room to survive in the Southern Dynasty.

For her, staying in the Southern Dynasty would only bring humiliation.

Only by returning to Nanzhao can she live like a normal person!

So, no matter what Minister Lin did, she couldn't speak.

Moreover, she was confident that as a descendant of the Nanzhao royal family, the Southern Dynasty would never kill her easily.

Besides, her only hope to return to Nanzhao alive lies in Zhao Taiyang!

Therefore, it is even less likely that she would expose it!

While Minister Lin was interrogating Yan Bitong, a fast horse carrying an 800-mile express rushed straight to the palace.

This person was none other than a soldier from the Eastern Army, and he brought evidence that Nanzhao had raped Southern Dynasty women to the emperor.

Emperor Yuan of Jin was also waiting for this news.

During the morning court session, my younger sister mentioned that news from the eastern army would reach the capital in the afternoon.

So, Emperor Yuan of Jin waited in the Xuanzheng Hall for the entire afternoon.

Also waiting there were many military officers from the imperial court!

Even the army, supplies, etc. have begun to be prepared in an orderly manner!

It can be seen that Emperor Yuan of Jin is planning to take real action against Nanzhao this time!

As long as the Nan Chao receives solid evidence that Nan Zhao raped Nan Chao's women, together with the evidence of what Zhao Taiyang has done over the years, Nan Chao will have sufficient reason to ask Nan Zhao for an explanation.

This time, Emperor Yuan of Jin did not intend to use courtesy before force as he had done before in southern Xinjiang.

Nan Zhao was caught red-handed and arrested on the spot. He had no room for excuses.

So, while the people in the capital were still immersed in the shock of the notices on technical jobs and the bizarre stories, the Southern Dynasty court was undercurrents, waiting for the right time to draw their swords and point them towards the South!

And the key to this opportunity lies in Zhao Taiyang.

As a result, when Minister Lin received the urging from Emperor Yuan of Jin, the pressure became even greater.

This fake overtime work has not only upgraded to real late-night overtime work, but the difficulty has also increased...

Minister Lin: Zhizhi feels bitter inside, but dares not say it! And cannot say it!

Taking advantage of the break from dinner, Minister Lin, who finally had a chance to rest, began to cheer himself up in his heart.

Thinking that he would be able to present good news to His Majesty early tomorrow morning, and imagining His Majesty's joy after hearing the news, his endless praise for him, as well as the envy in other colleagues' eyes and their endless compliments to him, he felt so happy in his heart.

Even the fatigue brought by the interrogation for an entire afternoon seemed to be swept away.

The fire for the people in my heart suddenly burned fiercely again!

come on!

Even staying up late can’t defeat him!

He is devoted to the people, and a mere Yan Bitong is no match for him at all!

Once he is captured, Zhao Taiyang will have nowhere to escape, right?

Hahahahaha!

However, dreams are beautiful, but reality, well... is quite cruel...

The next morning, Minister Lin had two huge dark circles under his eyes. He looked at Yan Bitong who had fainted in front of him, and his face was filled with despair...

After staying up all night, he still couldn't pry open Yan Bitong's mouth! !

One third of the Dali Temple's "Eighteen Martial Arts" had been performed, but Yan Bitong managed to carry it through.

Of course, Minister Lin was afraid of killing the man, so he was careful with the strength in his hands and did not fully exert the full power of his "martial arts".

Even so, it was still a great pain for a twelve-year-old girl who had been spoiled since childhood.

But this kid was stubborn and refused to reveal any information about Zhao Taiyang! This gave Minister Lin a headache.

It was obvious that she would suffer less if she just spoke out, but for the sake of such a selfish Zhao Taiyang, she endured it.

Then what on earth did Zhao Taiyang do that was worth her doing this for?

Alas, forget it. I can only go to court first and report the situation to His Majesty and see what His Majesty decides.

Minister Lin couldn't stop sighing in his heart. The praise from His Majesty, the flattery from his colleagues, and the scene of being the center of attention seemed to be drifting away from him...

Minister Lin shook his dizzy head, calmed himself down, and was about to wash his face and rest for a while when he entered the palace to attend court with dark circles under his eyes.

At this moment, soldiers outside the door came hurriedly to report that there was suspected news about Zhao Taiyang.