After her mind was read, the spoiled brat became the darling of the whole group.

the other side.

General's Mansion.

"Madam! General! Eldest Young Master, Second Young Master, Third Young Master! Something terrible has happened!"

Xie Mingzhu's maid stumbled back, tears welling in her eyes, and knelt before Xie Ansheng and Madam Xie.

"What's wrong?" Madam Xie frowned.

Seeing her like this, Xie Yuhe, Xie Tongchen, and Xie Yuze suddenly felt a bad premonition.

Xie Yuhe looked behind Xiao Tao but did not see Xie Mingzhu.

Xie Yuze asked anxiously, "Xiao Tao, why did you come back alone?"

"Where's your lady?"

Xiao Tao sobbed, "Third Young Master, Miss has been imprisoned in the Imperial Prison by Prince Jin."

"what?!"

Everyone in the Xie family was utterly shocked.

Xie Ansheng stood up, his face extremely serious: "How could this be? Tell me quickly."

Xiao Tao immediately explained the whole story.

"Prince Jin said that Miss had instigated Princess De'an, so he imprisoned Miss and Princess De'an together in the Shenxing Division."

Xiao Tao thought for a moment and continued, "When Miss was not speaking, Princess De'an was only punished by copying, but after Miss came over, Prince Jin locked both of them in the Shenxing Division."

The Xie family members' expressions changed drastically.

"This... how could this be?" Xie Ansheng was in complete confusion. He quickly tried to recall if he had offended Prince Jin recently.

Prince Jin is a man of unparalleled wisdom and resourcefulness on the battlefield, and he holds the secrets of many people in the court. He is not only extremely powerful, but also enjoys the great trust of His Majesty.

Why did he imprison Mingzhu in the Shenxing Division?

Could it be that His Majesty has finally taken a dislike to the Xie family and is about to take action against them?

Unlike Xie Ansheng, the three Xie brothers were the first to suspect Xie Xing.

Xie Yu asked calmly, "What is Xie Xing doing?"

"Didn't she plead for Mingzhu? Did she just let Mingzhu be imprisoned in the Imperial Prison?"

It's unprecedented for a perfectly respectable young lady to enter the Censorate, but it would make sense if that person were Prince Jin.

but--

Because of such a small thing?

Xie Yuhe couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

Xiao Tao said, "The Fifth Miss was right behind Prince Jin at the time, and she didn't say anything to plead for him."

As soon as these words came out.

Xie Ansheng slammed his fist on the table: "Useless! This piece of trash!"

Madam Xie cried out in pain and cursed, "Xie Xing, that unlucky jinx! If I had known this would happen, I would have just let her fend for herself!"

"She ruined Mingzhu!"

Xie Tongchen's eyes blazed with fury. He was the first to lose his temper and turned to leave, saying, "I'll go and bring Mingzhu back."

"and many more!"

Xie Yuhe pulled Xie Tongchen back.

He thought more deeply than the rest of the Xie family.

He originally thought that only the three brothers could hear Xie Xing's thoughts, but judging from Prince Jin's attitude towards Xie Xing and Xie Mingzhu, this matter was definitely not that simple.

What if Prince Jin could also hear Xie Xing's thoughts?

"Big brother!" Xie Yuze exclaimed anxiously, "Why are you stopping second brother?"

"We don't know how Mingzhu is doing in the Censorate right now."

"Isn't she scared inside all by herself? What if she gets frightened?"

Although Xie Yuze heard Xie Xing's thoughts, he didn't believe a word she said. How could their beloved younger sister, whom they had always doted on, say the same thing as him?

Xie Tongchen also knew that Xie Yuhe was afraid because of that unfounded sentiment.

He sneered and shook off Xie Yuhe's hand: "Brother, if you're afraid of Prince Jin, then don't go. I'll go."

After saying that, he strode away.

Madam Xie said anxiously, "Yuhe, you are from the Dali Temple, you and Tongchen should go together and bring Mingzhu back!"

Xie Ansheng frowned and looked at him: "Yuhe, Mingzhu is your sister, what are you hesitating about? You weren't like this before."

Under pressure from both sides.

Xie Yuhe smiled helplessly.

He rubbed his temples and said, "Father, Mother, don't worry, I will bring Mingzhu back."

After saying that, he followed Xie Tongchen away.

Xie Yuze was left alone on the spot.

Madam Xie was furious when she saw Xie Yuze. She kicked him and said, "Your brothers are all gone. What are you still standing here for?"

"Hurry up and think of a way to rescue Mingzhu!"

Xie Yuze was kicked squarely.

He rubbed the spot where he had been kicked and quickly said, "I'll go, I'll go right now."

After saying that, he slipped away.

After everyone left, Madam Xie clutched her handkerchief and said resentfully, "When that little rascal comes back, I'll definitely teach her a lesson!"

"That little devil must have said something to Prince Jin, otherwise why would Prince Jin target Mingzhu like this?"

Xie Ansheng frowned.

When did Prince Jin and Xie Xing become so close?

Even disregarding gossip, he insisted on keeping Xie Xing by his side for three days.

These three days have passed, and from now on, no matter what, Xie Xing will be labeled as Prince Jin.

Anyone who wants to bully Xie Xing again should think twice.

What exactly is Prince Jin's attitude towards Xie Xing?

"Don't cause trouble for Xie Xing after she comes back," Xie Ansheng warned Madam Xie, thinking to himself.

"General?" Madam Xie looked at Xie Ansheng in surprise.

Xie Ansheng said impatiently, "No matter what, Xie Xing came from your womb. I won't say anything about how you've been tormenting her ever since she returned to the manor because you think she's shameful."

"But she's about to marry the Third Prince and become his consort, and she's also favored by Prince Jin. Are you trying to create an enemy for the Xie family?"

It's natural to feel resentment if a biological daughter is treated worse than an adopted daughter.

Xie Ansheng didn't care about kinship or blood ties. In his eyes, whoever could bring benefits to the family would be favored.

Having two daughters would be wonderful.

Madam Xie's face turned pale.

She also wanted to treat Xie Xing better.

But she got angry when she saw the petty air about her. She thought that she, Xie, came from a noble family and was the legitimate daughter of a marquis, yet her own daughter was such a rustic bumpkin!

As long as Xie Xing was around, she felt that she had a stain on her body.

Unlike her Mingzhu, who was proficient in all the arts, including music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, was well-educated and reasonable, was loved by the princes, and was considerate and sensible, how could she not like her?

The Department of Cautious Punishment.

It was Xie Mingzhu's first time entering such a dirty and chaotic place, and she was so frightened that she curled up in a corner and sobbed.

I never imagined that Prince Jin would be so ruthless.

He immediately imprisoned her in the Censorate.

Princess De'an from next door got scared as soon as she came in, and kept clinging to the door, yelling that she wanted to get out.

Fortunately, Prince Jin simply locked them up and did not have them tortured.

Of course, torture is also out of the question.

At this time.

Xie Mingzhu's door creaked open.

Two female prisoners, dressed in prison uniforms and tortured to the point of near death, were locked up inside.

The strong, putrid smell of blood made Xie Mingzhu gag.

She screamed out loud.

"I don't want to stay here! I want to get out! I want to get out!"