After the engagement was called off, the senior sister of the sect took the initiative to consummate

Qin Yichen's expression shifted slightly; this information did indeed have some value. "Alright, I'll believe you for now. The person will be delivered to you tonight. As for whether that information is false, hmph! You'll bear the consequences!"

The old man nodded repeatedly: "No, no, thank you very much, Your Highness."

Qin Yichen looked thoughtful, pondering the old man's words. It seemed he needed to find an opportunity to explore the palace.

At this moment, a frail scholar who had been silent in the corner for a long time stepped forward: "Your Highness, I have a clue about the whereabouts of an ancient book fragment, but this clue has been hidden in my heart for many years and is difficult to describe in detail at the moment. Could you give me some paper and pen so that I can slowly sort it out? If we can really find that ancient book fragment, it will surely be a rare treasure, and I believe Your Highness will be extremely satisfied."

Qin Yichen looked the scholar over with interest: "Granted."

As more and more people offered terms for exchange, the atmosphere in the cell became increasingly lively.

The prisoners seemed to see hope for a new life, while Qin Yichen also obtained a lot of useful information and valuable items.

He was secretly delighted. It seemed that this move was very effective. It could improve the treatment of prisoners, bring many benefits, and uncover many secrets hidden in the world.

If used properly in the future, it may become a powerful asset.

……

Just now, the solemn and dignified morning court session finally came to an end.

However, the Qin Emperor, sitting on the dragon throne, felt no sense of relief whatsoever.

Because he had just received news that infuriated him—Qin Yichen was acting recklessly in the Ministry of Justice prison!

Upon hearing this news, the Qin Emperor trembled with rage, his face turned ashen, and veins bulged on his forehead.

He never imagined that Qin Yichen, who usually seemed so docile and obedient, would dare to be so audacious as to act recklessly in such a serious place as the Ministry of Justice prison.

This is utter contempt and provocation against imperial power!

At this moment, the Qin Emperor's heart was burning with rage, as if he wanted to set the entire palace ablaze.

He clenched his fists and gritted his teeth, "You unfilial son...you unfilial son, how dare you treat the Ministry of Justice prison as a trading post! I will severely punish this lawless son to uphold the law and order of the country."

The more the Qin emperor thought about it, the angrier he became, and he couldn't help but curse loudly.

After the Qin Emperor had finished scolding and calmed down, Ye Buqun hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Majesty, Prince Jin has sent someone to deliver a list for Your Majesty to review."

As he spoke, he took out an envelope from his pocket, bowed, and respectfully presented it to the Qin Emperor with both hands above his head.

The Qin Emperor snatched the list from Ye Buqun's hand, opened it, and saw that the handwriting on the list was crooked and messy, but every word was precious.

The Qin Emperor's gaze swept across the lines, his expression brightening with each line he read.

Finally, he slammed his hand on the dragon throne, causing the candlelight in the hall to flicker. "Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful! As expected of my son, his mind is indeed sharp."

As he spoke, he handed the list to Ye Buqun as if showing off: "Buqun, take a look too."

"I never imagined that my son would be so talented, able to extract so much from even prisoners."

Ye Buqun respectfully accepted the list from the Qin Emperor, a hint of contempt rising in his heart towards the emperor.

Have you forgotten who was it that just started hurling insults at His Highness Prince Jin?

Now they're acting like self-promoters, praising their own wares.

Your two completely different faces are truly despicable.

Of course, he only dared to complain in his heart, after all, his life and his entire family were more important.

However, Emperor Qin's words piqued Ye Buqun's curiosity, so he opened the list and looked at it carefully.

Ye Buqun became increasingly alarmed as he looked, his eyes widening in disbelief.

The list detailed the martial arts techniques, intelligence, and skills contributed by the prisoners...

"Your Majesty, Prince Jin's move is very clever. With these, the treasury will be much fuller."

Ye Buqun couldn't help but admire Qin Yichen.

The Qin Emperor nodded in satisfaction, "My son may seem carefree and irreverent, but he is actually quite shrewd and insightful."

"By my decree, the Prince of Jin is granted the authority to act expediently. All his actions in the Ministry of Justice prison are in accordance with my decree. Furthermore, record them in detail according to this list."

Ye Buqun accepted the order and left.

……

Meanwhile, Qin Yichen smiled slightly after receiving the decree. "It seems Father Emperor still can't resist the temptation. I'll have to put my skills to good use from now on."

He gazed in the direction of the Ministry of Justice's prison, as if he could see countless treasures beckoning to him.

Qin Yichen turned to the guards behind him and said, "Let's go, prepare to interrogate the prisoner!"

Before long, a large group of people arrived in front of the Ministry of Justice's prison. The prison guards hurriedly bowed.

Qin Yichen strode into the prison, his eyes filled with calculation as he looked at the various prisoners inside.

He first found a former martial arts master prisoner, saying, "Your Excellency possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, yet you are now imprisoned here. If you are willing to offer up a wonderful martial arts technique, I will guarantee your well-being in prison and even seek some benefits for your family."

The prisoner hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.

Once the news spread, the prisoners eagerly sought out Qin Yichen to make deals.

Of course, there were also those who refused to cooperate.

Its fate, naturally, was to become nourishment for unsealing the Xuanyuan Sword.

This spectacle lasted for three days in the Ministry of Justice prison.

Qin Yichen had made a great harvest, but on the fourth day, a mysterious prisoner caught his attention.

The prisoner was shrouded in a black robe and exuded an unsettling aura.

Qin Yichen approached and asked, "Why are you silent? Are you perhaps without desires or wants?"

A deep voice came from beneath the black robe: "Your Highness, your ambitions are too great. Be careful not to get burned."

Qin Yichen snorted coldly: "Why should I need you to worry about what I do? Don't refuse a toast only to suffer the consequences."

The man in black robes slowly raised his hand, revealing a strange ring. "This is an ancient treasure. I can give it to Your Highness, but I need Your Highness to release me from the prison."

This ring looks quite ordinary.

No wonder he was able to escape the jailers' ransacking.

"impossible."

Qin Yichen refused without even thinking, "Do you think the Ministry of Justice prison is my private property, where I can release people whenever I want?"

Upon hearing this, the jailer standing behind Qin Yichen couldn't help but roll his eyes, muttering under his breath, "Look at what you're saying, isn't this Ministry of Justice prison your own private property..."

Although he tried to lower his voice, Qin Yichen, with his sharp ears, still heard it.

Qin Yichen turned around abruptly, his eyes wide with anger, and glared fiercely at the jailer, shouting sternly, "Shut up! Who gave you permission to spout nonsense here? Just do your job properly, or I'll skin you alive!"

His tone was icy and chilling, which made the jailer tremble and immediately lower his head, not daring to utter another word.

The man in black robes remained silent for a moment, then let out a cold laugh: "Your Highness, do you know the secret of this ring? Though it may not look impressive, it is the key to unlocking a treasure trove. The treasures there are several times more valuable than everything you've looted from this prison."

Qin Yichen's heart skipped a beat, but he remained outwardly calm: "Hmph, anyone can talk big. Tell me how you will prove it."

The man in black robes slowly said, "There is a faint rune on the ring that can only be seen by certain people, and I happen to know the location of the map corresponding to this rune. If Your Highness grants me three days of freedom, I will definitely present the map to you."

Qin Yichen's eyes flickered as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

But the thought of letting this person go so easily, and then him escaping and never being found again, would be a complete loss.

Just then, a sinister aura suddenly emanated from the depths of the prison, as if some terrifying thing was about to awaken.

The man in black robes trembled slightly as he cried out urgently, "Your Highness, make a decision quickly, or we will all die here. Once that thing awakens, no one can control it."

Qin Yichen gritted his teeth and shouted, "Guards, keep a close watch on him first, and I'll consider it further."