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When Shang Qing was alone, she recalled her memories with Gu Yu and the things Gu Huai had told her after returning from the capital.

She also thought about the complex web of relationships and interests within the royal family, as well as the infighting among them, and worried that if she were to be involved, it might harm her children.

After much hesitation, Shang Qing decided to secretly contact Gu Yu during her meeting with the Minister of Justice, hoping that this might help him get out of trouble and ensure their safety.

Once he is rescued, Shang Qing will cut off all contact with him.

After thinking it through, Shang Qing felt much more relaxed. She closed her eyes, intending to rest.

Unfortunately, as soon as she closed her eyes, all she could see in her mind was Gu Yu's injured face. Shang Qing opened her eyes, sighed, and remained awake until dawn.

As soon as it was light, Shang Qing got up. She had just opened her door when she saw the guards standing at her door.

Shang Qing smiled at them, then went to the kitchen to boil some water and wash herself before going to see the Minister of Justice.

After washing up, Shang Qing glanced at the guards, walked up to one of them, and nodded slightly to him.

The guard nodded at her.

"Brother, I suddenly remembered something very serious, so I want to see the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review. I wonder if you could help me get an audience with him?"

Shang Qing glanced at the guard with feigned caution and asked softly.

The guard asked directly, "What do you want to see the lord for? How serious is this 'serious' matter?"

"It's about Wang Mingli. Is this a serious matter?" Shang Qing asked.

Upon hearing this, the guards exchanged glances, and he quickly said, "I'll go tell the magistrate. You stay here and don't wander around."

"Okay, thank you for your hard work. I'll stay here and won't wander off."

After saying that, Shang Qing returned to her room and closed the door in front of everyone.

She walked to a chair and sat down, frowning slightly, thinking to herself, "The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review still cares a lot about Wang Mingli's matter; he will definitely see me."

"But how do I get him to take me to jail? That's a problem. I can't go to jail by myself; that would attract too much attention."

Shang Qing frowned, trying to figure out how to get into the prison, but she couldn't come up with a good solution, even though the guards had already arrived.

"Girl, girl."

Seeing Shang Qing's absent-minded look, the guard couldn't help but call out loudly twice.

Hearing the voice, Shang Qing finally came to her senses. She stood up and looked at the guard, saying somewhat apologetically, "I'm sorry, I was just lost in thought. But is the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review willing to see me?"

The guard nodded: "Yes, sir, you are willing to see me. I will take you there now."

Shang Qing nodded repeatedly: "Thank you very much, Brother Guard. You've worked hard."

The guard led Shang Qing out of the room. She was still wondering how to get to the prison to see Gu Yu.

Unexpectedly, the guards led her towards the prison. Shang Qing secretly rejoiced, thinking that this way she wouldn't have to think of a reason.

However, to avoid arousing suspicion, she still asked, "Brother Guard, where are you taking me? Weren't you saying we were going to find the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review? Where are we going?"

"The master is in jail now, so you may have to go to jail to see him. Please come with me."

The guard glanced at Shang Qing indifferently and said in a very calm tone.

After receiving accurate information, Shang Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

……

Soon, the guards took Shang Qing to the prison, where the Minister of Justice was interrogating Gu Yu, who now had even more wounds on his body.

Upon seeing this, Shang Qing's eyes narrowed slightly, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Sir, the person has been brought here," the guard said respectfully.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review turned to look at Shang Qing, then said to the guard, "Alright, you may leave now. I'd like to speak with this young lady alone."

The guard bowed to the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and then left the prison.

Now only the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, Shang Qing, and Gu Yu remain in the prison.

"Is there anything else you haven't said about Wang Mingli? Hurry up and say it, you probably don't want to stay here any longer, do you?"

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review turned his gaze to Shang Qing and spoke in a very calm tone.

Shang Qing didn't say anything, but instead focused her gaze on Gu Yu, who was standing to the side with his head down.

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review followed her gaze and then said softly, "Speak. This person won't tell anyone about our conversation. Just tell me."

Then, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review waved his hand and ordered his men to take Gu Yu away and throw him into a prison cell.

After glancing at Gu Yu, Shang Qing turned his attention to the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review and said, "Wang Mingli is now dead, and Xu Changqing is missing."

"If the people behind them knew, they would arrange for someone to replace them as soon as possible. As for other things, they would put them aside for now."

"So I think we can wait here and wait for the rabbit to come to us. Maybe we'll find some clues, especially about Wang Mingli. He has a lot of money. Where is all that money now?"

Shang Qing said very seriously, "If we find that money, won't we be able to find out where Xu Changqing is, or who is behind them?"

The Minister of the Court of Judicial Review narrowed his eyes slightly: "You're right. I'll go and arrange this matter right now. I didn't expect you to be so clever, thinking of such a small thing."

"No, after all, my family is in this state because of him, so naturally we have to think more about it. Sir, you should go and investigate as soon as possible, and also see if there are any clues in the evidence."

Shang Qing lowered his head: "Although I killed Wang Mingli, he was so smart that he might have taken precautions. If he hadn't died, he would definitely have taken action."

Upon hearing this, the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review, eager to resolve the matter quickly, nodded repeatedly: "Alright, I will go and examine the clues now."

Perhaps because Wang Mingli's matter was more important to him, he didn't even notice that Shang Qing hadn't left with him.

After seeing the Minister of the Court of Judicial Review leave, Shang Qing turned around and quickly walked to Gu Yu's cell, shouting at him.

"Gu Yu, Gu Yu, wake up."

Gu Yu slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Shang Qing in front of him, he said anxiously, "Why did you come in? Get out of here! Are you trying to kill yourself?"

"How could that be? I still need to get you out of here. I can't risk my life."

After Shang Qing finished speaking, he glanced at the lock outside the cell, his face grim. Gu Yu was a prisoner under strict guard. Although there was no one there, no one knew when his guards would return.

She reached into the keyhole and tried to insert the hairpin from her hair, but despite her great effort, she couldn't get it to work and almost broke the hairpin.