After hearing Wan Qingyan's words, the officials who had rekindled their hope showed the same expression as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Revenue on their faces. Without even thinking, they immediately agreed!

They secretly thought in their hearts that exchanging their own lives, which were doomed to die, for the safety of their families was truly a perfect deal!

At this moment, the prison fell into a brief silence, as if time had frozen at this moment. Wan Qingyan suddenly said majestically, "Is there anyone else who wants to participate in this death petition? This opportunity is rare. If you miss it, there will be no such opportunity again!"

After saying that, Wan Qingyan once again slowly swept his gaze over the remaining group of officials who looked somewhat listless and half-dead.

In fact, deep down in his heart, Wan Qingyan naturally hoped that more officials would join the ranks of this death-defying remonstration.

After all, there is strength in numbers, so the chances of success will be greatly increased accordingly. However, if these officials are not willing to respond actively, she will never force them and will focus on voluntary registration!

When those listless and dazed officials heard Wan Qingyan's majestic questions, none of them responded, as if they hadn't heard it.

At this moment, their eyes are empty and desperate. They have long lost trust in this world and even disregard their own life and death. They feel that no matter how they struggle, it will be futile, so they simply choose to accept their fate.

Wan Qingyan stared quietly at the lifeless group of officials in front of her. Seeing that no one responded to her, she knew that it was useless to say more. As the saying goes, good words cannot persuade a damned ghost!

"Come with me, I will take you to see the Empress now."

In order to avoid any further complications, Wan Qingyan waved her hand neatly at the officials who were willing to die in order to persuade them, and nodded slightly to signal them to follow her!

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Hearing Wan Qingyan's order, the officials responded respectfully in unison. Although they were still weak, they supported each other and followed Wan Qingyan closely. The group quickly walked out of the dark and damp cell!

Soon, Wan Qingyan brought these officials to the cell where the Deputy Director of the Ministry of Revenue was located and stopped.

Then, Wan Qingyan turned to the officials behind him and said, "Wait here for a moment. I'm going to do something and will be back soon."

After saying that, Wan Qingyan turned around and hurried away to find the prison warden!

The prison keeper, who was originally sitting leisurely in a chair sipping tea, suddenly heard a burst of hurried footsteps coming from afar. Her heart tightened and she looked up, only to see Wan Qingyan walking towards her quickly. In an instant, the prison keeper's face changed drastically, her hand trembled, and the tea in the cup almost spilled.

She hurriedly stood up and bowed deeply to Wan Qingyan respectfully. Before she could stand up straight, Wan Qingyan had already walked up to her.

Wan Qingyan glanced down at the prison warden and said straight to the point, "I'm going to meet the Empress with a few officials from the Ministry of Revenue immediately. I'm in a hurry, so don't dawdle and get the relevant procedures done for me!"

When speaking, Wan Qingyan's tone was sharp and his eyes were like torches, making people dare not look directly at him!

Upon hearing this, the warden of the prison couldn't help but feel a pang of fear in her heart and secretly groaned. She knew the interests involved, but if she let these officials of the Ministry of Revenue go so easily, she would not be able to bear the blame from the princess.

So, the prison warden gritted his teeth and stammered, trying to stop him: "Your Highness, I'm afraid this is a bit inappropriate..."

However, when she was halfway through her words and met Wan Qingyan's cold and unyielding gaze, the rest of her words seemed to be strangled in her throat by an invisible hand. In an instant, she felt a chill running down her spine.

At this moment, the prison warden knew that continuing to obstruct would only bring trouble upon himself, so he quickly nodded and agreed, "Yes, yes, yes, I will go and handle the procedures right away. Your Highness, please wait a moment."

After saying that, she turned around and left in a hurry, her steps staggering. In a short while, she had completed all the formalities and handed them respectfully to Wan Qingyan, watching them leave!

Wan Qingyan decisively mobilized two carriages from the Prison Department and arranged for the Ministry of Revenue officials to sit on them. With a crisp crack of the coachman's whip, the sound of horse hooves echoed through the streets, the wheels rolled forward, and the group rushed towards the direction of the imperial palace like an arrow!

Shortly after Wan Qingyan left, the prison warden who had been observing in secret immediately realized that the matter was serious!

She did not dare to delay for even a moment and hurriedly dispatched her capable men to report the emergency to Wan Qingjiao as quickly as possible so that he could be informed and prepare appropriate response strategies!

The carriage galloped along the wide and flat road, and the scenery outside the carriage quickly receded. Not long after, the majestic and magnificent palace gate came into everyone's sight.

Wan Qingyan was the first to jump off the carriage with light and agile movements. She walked quickly to the palace gate and took out a gold medal shining with golden light from her arms. When the maids guarding the city saw the gold medal, they saluted respectfully, then quickly opened the palace gate and let Wan Qingyan into the palace!

Those Ministry of Revenue officials followed Wan Qingyan cautiously, with their heads down and their steps hurried, fearing that their every move would cause unnecessary trouble!

Wan Qingyan decisively mobilized two carriages from the Prison Department and arranged for the Ministry of Revenue officials to sit on them. With a crisp crack of the coachman's whip, the sound of horse hooves echoed through the streets, the wheels rolled forward, and the group rushed towards the direction of the imperial palace like an arrow!

Shortly after Wan Qingyan left, the prison warden who had been observing in secret immediately realized that the matter was serious!

She did not dare to delay for even a moment and hurriedly dispatched her capable men to report the emergency to Wan Qingjiao as quickly as possible so that he could be informed and prepare appropriate response strategies!

The carriage galloped along the wide and flat road, and the scenery outside the carriage quickly receded. Not long after, the majestic and magnificent palace gate came into everyone's sight.

Wan Qingyan was the first to jump off the carriage with light and agile movements. She walked quickly to the palace gate and took out a gold medal shining with golden light from her arms. When the maids guarding the city saw the gold medal, they saluted respectfully, then quickly opened the palace gate and let Wan Qingyan into the palace!

Those Ministry of Revenue officials followed Wan Qingyan cautiously, with their heads down and their steps hurried, fearing that their every move would cause unnecessary trouble!

Wan Qingyan was the first to jump off the carriage. With light and agile movements, she quickly walked to the palace gate and took out a gold medal shining with golden light from her arms!

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