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In the dead of night, the General's Mansion was completely silent. In Murong Xuewei's room, candlelight flickered. Murong Yuxuan sat on the edge of the bed, staring intently at the sleeping Xuewei, his brows furrowed.

"Young Master Yu Xuan, you should rest," Liu Li said softly.

Murong Yuxuan shook his head: "You go and rest first, I'll stay and keep watch for a while longer."

Liuli hesitated for a moment, then ultimately withdrew.

Just then, Murong Xuewei suddenly let out a soft hum and slowly opened her eyes.

"Xuewei!" Murong Yuxuan immediately stepped forward, "How are you feeling?"

Murong Xuewei smiled weakly, "Much better. Brother Yuxuan, what time is it now?"

“It’s already midnight,” Murong Yuxuan replied. “Xuewei, don’t worry, get some rest.”

Murong Xuewei struggled to sit up: "No, I have to see Gu Ye. He's still in jail; I have to tell him what happened."

Murong Yuxuan quickly pressed Xue Wei down, saying, "Xue Wei, your body isn't ready for any strenuous activity. Besides, it's so late; you can't get into the prison now."

Murong Xuewei stubbornly shook her head: "No, I have to go. Brother Yuxuan, please help me think of a way."

Seeing Xue Wei's resolute gaze, Murong Yuxuan knew he couldn't persuade her. He pondered for a moment, then could only sigh helplessly: "Xue Wei, I can see you, but you must agree to one condition."

He whispered a few words in Murong Xuewei's ear. After listening, a hint of surprise flashed in Murong Xuewei's eyes, and then she nodded in agreement.

Half an hour later, an ordinary carriage slowly drove out of the General's Mansion. Inside the carriage, Murong Xuewei had changed into a set of coarse cloth clothes, while Murong Yuxuan was disguised as the coachman.

"Xuewei, are you really going to do this?" Murong Yuxuan asked in a low voice as he drove.

Murong Xuewei nodded firmly: "We must do this. Only by letting Gu Ye know the truth can we come up with a solution."

The carriage moved silently through the night and soon arrived near the prison. Murong Yuxuan stopped the carriage and looked around warily.

“Nobody’s paying attention here,” he said softly. “Xuewei, are you really not going to reconsider?”

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath and shook her head: "No."

Murong Yuxuan helped Xue Wei out of the car, and the two quietly led her behind the prison wall. By the moonlight, they saw a small window.

"This is it," Murong Yuxuan said in a low voice. "I've inquired; Gu Ye is being held in this cell."

Murong Xuewei nodded and took out a slip of paper from her bosom. Murong Yuxuan kept watch warily, while Murong Xuewei gently knocked on the window frame.

"Who is it?" came Gu Ye's wary voice from inside.

“It’s me,” Murong Xuewei said in a low voice.

"Xue Wei?" Gu Ye exclaimed in surprise, leaning closer to the window. "Why are you here? It's too dangerous!"

Murong Xuewei slipped a note into the window frame: "Time is of the essence, look at this quickly. We'll figure out a way to meet again tomorrow."

Gu Ye took the note and was about to speak when Murong Yuxuan pulled Murong Xuewei away quickly.

Back in the carriage, Murong Xuewei let out a long sigh of relief. Murong Yuxuan looked at her with concern: "Xuewei, are you alright?"

Murong Xuewei smiled weakly: "It's alright. I've finally accomplished the most important task."

The carriage slowly drove away from the prison and disappeared into the night.

The next morning, inside the palace.

Xiao Yi sat in the imperial study, his face grim. Yesterday's plan had failed, leaving him quite displeased.

"Your Majesty," the chief eunuch entered cautiously, "His Highness *** requests an audience."

Xiao Yi frowned: "Speak."

Xiao Wan Ning gracefully entered and bowed, saying, "Royal Brother."

Xiao Yi waved his hand: "No need for formalities. What is it?"

Xiao Wan Ning smiled meaningfully: "Your Majesty, I heard that Murong Xue Wei entered the palace yesterday?"

A hint of wariness flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes: "How did you know?"

Xiao Wan Ning said calmly, "Your Majesty, I am only concerned about you. However, you must be careful. This Murong Xue Wei is no ordinary woman."

Xiao Yi snorted coldly: "I know what I'm doing. Did you come here just to say this?"

Xiao Wan Ning shook her head: "Your Majesty, I've come to remind you that the Gu Ye case is probably not so simple. As far as I know, Prime Minister Su seems to be operating in the shadows."

A glint flashed in Xiao Yi's eyes: "Oh? Him? What's there to be afraid of in an old man?"

Xiao Wan Ning slowly recounted the information she had obtained to Xiao Yi. After listening, Xiao Yi seemed to be deep in thought.

"You mean, there might be other forces behind Gu Ye?"

Xiao Wan Ning nodded: "Very likely. Your Majesty, this matter is of great importance; please reconsider."

Xiao Yi was silent for a moment, then suddenly smiled: "Alright, I understand. You may leave now."

Xiao Wan Ning bowed and withdrew, a hint of smugness flashing in her eyes.

Meanwhile, inside the General's Mansion.

Murong Xuewei was discussing something in a low voice with Murong Yuxuan.

"Xuewei, are you sure Gu Ye received the message?" Murong Yuxuan asked worriedly.

Murong Xuewei nodded: "I believe he must have received it. Now, what we need to do is find the real culprit."

Murong Yuxuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly said, "Xuewei, I have an idea. How about we..."

Just then, Liuli rushed over: "Madam, something terrible has happened! People from the Dali Temple have come and say they want to take you away to assist in an investigation!"

Murong Xuewei and Murong Yuxuan exchanged a glance, both seeing the wariness in each other's eyes.

"They arrived quickly," Murong Xuewei sneered. "Looks like someone couldn't wait any longer."

Murong Yuxuan immediately said, "Xuewei, you absolutely mustn't go. I'll hold them off; you quickly leave through the secret passage."

Murong Xuewei shook her head: "No, I'm going. I want to go and see them, to see how they're going to frame me for this."

"But..." Murong Yuxuan wanted to dissuade him.

Murong Xuewei interrupted him: "Brother Yuxuan, trust me. I have a plan. Just do as we just discussed. Remember, be very careful."

Looking into Xue Wei's determined eyes, Murong Yuxuan finally nodded in agreement.

Murong Xuewei straightened her clothes and took a deep breath: "Alright, let them in."

The atmosphere inside the General's Mansion suddenly became tense with the arrival of the Dali Temple officials. Murong Xuewei followed the officials away expressionlessly, leaving behind Murong Yuxuan and Liuli with worried expressions.

"Young Master Yu Xuan, what should we do?" Liu Li asked anxiously.

Murong Yuxuan watched Xue Wei's departing figure, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Proceed according to plan. Liuli, go and inform Prime Minister Su immediately. I'll go find Zhang Jing and have him prepare the medicine. Remember, be extremely careful."

Liuli nodded in agreement and immediately set to work.

Murong Yuxuan looked at the sky and murmured to himself, "Xuewei, General Gu, you must both be safe."

A cold wind howled, and the capital city in late autumn was shrouded in gloom.

Murong Xuewei stood in the interrogation hall of the Dali Temple, her gaze as cold as frost as she stared at Prime Minister Wen below. The iron chains on her wrists rattled slightly, but this did not diminish the imposing aura emanating from her entire being.

Although the jailer behind her was holding a long knife, he unconsciously took a half step back under her aura.

"Murong clan, do you know your crime?" Prime Minister Wen stroked his beard and asked condescendingly, his voice carrying a hint of arrogant confidence.