The regent is determined to get the daughter of a minor official.

In the dim prison corridor, Sheng Er, emitting a cold and murderous aura, walked over slowly.

"This is the Ministry of Justice's prison. Since you claim to be the Empress Dowager's servants, don't you understand the law that prohibits the harem from interfering in government affairs?"

Sheng Er's voice echoed in this small space with unquestionable majesty.

The middle-aged nanny's face changed and she tried to remain calm.

"Lord Sheng, I'm afraid you can't intervene in this matter. This little witch has trampled on the dignity of the royal family. The Empress Dowager has issued an imperial decree to punish her, and we have no choice but to obey."

Sheng Er snorted coldly.

"The Empress Dowager? She has no right to interfere in this matter, both publicly and privately. As for the supremacy of the royal family, our prince is the legitimate heir."

Seeing that the situation was not good, the two eunuchs quietly tightened their weapons.

Sheng Er's eyes swept over them with sharp gazes.

"What? You still want to fight in this prison of the Ministry of Justice? Do you really think you can walk out of this door?"

Xu Keke held Dingdang's hand tightly and secretly cheered for Sheng Er in her heart.

Good job, so domineering, beat up that evil woman.

At this time, Nanny Wang finally hurried in.

"Oh, isn't this Aunt Pi from the palace? What brings you to the Ministry of Justice? Are you tired of staying in the palace? Are you taking two young eunuchs out for a stroll?"

As soon as Ma Ma Pi saw the visitor, she knew that nothing could be done. Ma Ma Wang was a popular figure around the Regent and could help the prince run half the household.

"It's Nanny Wang. What a coincidence to run into you here today."

Aunt Pi said with a forced smile.

Nanny Wang snorted coldly and walked slowly to the edge of the cell.

"I don't think it's a coincidence, it's something you guys did on purpose! The Queen Mother is acting more and more unruly these days."

Aunt Pi's expression changed slightly, but she still argued.

"Please don't say anything nonsense, Madam Wang. The Queen Mother is also trying to maintain the dignity of the Regent."

Nanny Wang took a step forward and stared at Nanny Pi.

"To protect the prince's dignity? I want to ask, on what basis does she protect the prince?"

Nanny Wang took a step closer and Nanny Pi took a step back.

"Is it because of her identity as the emperor's sister-in-law?"

Nanny Wang took another step forward, and Nanny Pi took another step back.

"Or are those completely false rumors in the capital deliberately spread by you servants?"

Aunt Pi was forced to the wall and had no way to retreat.

"You, you, don't talk nonsense."

Nanny Wang turned around proudly, and her plain palace dress formed a semicircle.

"Your Highness doesn't mind. That's because he's generous. Do you really think I can't discipline you? Get out of here right now. Otherwise, I don't know how I'll tell my Highness about you when I get back."

Nanny Pi rolled her eyes and saw Wang Yusi and others coming over. Although she knew that she could not defeat Nanny Wang, she still had to maintain the lofty status of the Queen Mother.

Clearing her throat, Aunt Pi pretended to be calm and spoke.

"Since Nanny Wang is here, we'll leave this matter alone for now. However, I'm afraid it will be difficult to explain to the Queen Mother."

Nanny Wang sneered.

"What's so difficult to explain? Just go back and report it truthfully."

Madam Pi had no choice but to leave the Ministry of Justice prison with two eunuchs, pretending to be calm.

Xu Keke was shocked as she listened, not knowing how she got involved in this palace power struggle.

But it seems that the people on the Regent's side are better.

It’s better not to think about marrying the emperor. Even if you sit in the position of empress dowager, you can’t defeat the regent.

While she was daydreaming, Nanny Wang had already arrived in front of the iron fence.

"Are you Miss Xu?"

Dingdang tugged at Xu Keke's sleeve.

Xu Keke reacted and bowed like the way the original owner remembered.

"Yes, I am Xu Keke. What advice do you have for me, Nanny Wang?"

Nanny Wang couldn't help but chuckle.

If I were to ask for advice, there would be plenty of it.

Apart from anything else, the way the girl in front of me saluted just now was not standard.

In fact, this cannot be blamed on Xu Keke. The original owner had a brain injury at the age of six. Not to mention court etiquette, she didn't even learn all the rules that an ordinary lady should have.

Nanny Wang was a maid from the palace, so she was naturally familiar with all kinds of etiquette and rules.

But Nanny Wang wasn't here to teach her the rules.

"Miss Xu is frightened. I am here on the orders of the prince to take her to the palace."

Xu Keke widened her eyes.

Is this regent a football player? One moment he sends her to the Ministry of Justice, the next moment he takes her to the palace. Why doesn't he just let them go home?

"Prince? Take me to the palace? Why?"

Xu Keke asked in confusion.

Nanny Wang bowed slightly and spoke in a calm tone.

"You'll know when you get there, the palace has its own arrangements."

Not getting a clear answer, Xu Keke turned to look at Dingdang, who was picking up the prison door key that Li Si had thrown in.

Now that things have come to this, it seems she has no choice but to refuse.

Moreover, getting out of the Ministry of Justice prison is what they urgently need now. If they stay there any longer, maybe someone will come to take them to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures.

Li Si took the key from Dingdang, opened the cell door, and gestured with a smile.

"Miss Xu, please."

Xu Keke nodded, straightened her dress, and smiled at Nanny Wang.

"Then I'll trouble you, Madam."

"Miss, you are polite. Please follow me."

Nanny Wang led the way, and Xu Keke followed with Dingdang.

Sheng Er walked over and talked to Wang Yusi.

"We're taking them away right now. If their families come to ask, just tell them the truth."

Prison warden Wang dared not say anything and nodded repeatedly in agreement, still talking.

"Master Sheng, take care."

Xu Keke walked out of the prison and saw that the sun was shining brightly outside and the breeze was not dry. It was a world of difference from the prison. She couldn't help but feel like she had seen the light of day again.

There was a two-horse carriage parked beside the official road, and Nanny Wang took the two of them in.

After Sheng Er, who came out a step later, got on the front seat, the carriage slowly drove out of the prison area.

Along the way, Xu Keke became more and more nervous, not knowing what was waiting for her.

Could it be that he escaped from the wolf's den and fell into the tiger's den?

When she arrived at the palace, Xu Keke was greatly enlightened. The huge palace was right before her eyes.

After climbing a few steps, there is a wide platform. The gate of the palace is tall and majestic, and the three big characters "Shengwang Mansion" are written in traditional Chinese characters on the plaque with carved beams and painted rafters.

Guards holding spears stood on both sides of the vermilion gate.

Nanny Wang brought the two of them in through the side door beside the main gate. When the guards, maids and servants in the mansion saw Nanny Wang, they all bowed and greeted her.

Occasionally, if someone was curious and looked at Xu Keke and his servant for a second longer, Nanny Wang would yell at them, scaring the maids and servants so much that they would lower their heads.

This shows the status of Nanny Wang in the palace.

Passing through pavilions and towers, and passing by green trees and flowers, Nanny Wang led Xu Keke and Dingdang to a quiet side courtyard.

"The young lady has just been released from a filthy prison and is staying in this small courtyard for the time being. There are maids and servants in this courtyard to help her bathe and change clothes."

Xu Keke looked around and saw that although the courtyard was not big, it was decorated very elegantly, which made her feel a little more at ease.

"Thank you, Madam, for the arrangement."

Xu Keke bowed and said.

Nanny Wang nodded, turned and left the courtyard.

After a while, several maids and old women came in one after another, holding new clothes and toiletries in their hands.