After her transformation and rebirth, she manipulates the innocent and ruthless to overthrow the wor

"The Prince of Nangong specifically instructed me to come. May I ask what orders you have, Master Xiao?" Qi Sizhi slowly sat down and then leisurely poured himself a cup of tea.

An elderly woman selling her wares occasionally walks by on the street, her cries blending into the street and adding a unique touch of liveliness to the bustling alley.

Xiao Ran's lips curled up slightly, a faint smile playing on her lips. "I'd like to ask, have any people been brought into the prison recently?"

"People? New people are entering the prison every day. There are quite a few criminals in the world," Qi Sizhi said unhurriedly, gently shaking the teacup in his hand, as wisps of steam rose.

"To be honest, Sir, I have a friend who was wrongfully imprisoned a few days ago. I wonder if you could release him?" Xiao Ran tapped her fingers on the table, the crisp sound seeming to express her urgency.

Upon seeing this, Qi Sizhi laughed, his smile full of polite refusal, but his eyes flickered slightly: "Haha, Master Xiao, you think too highly of me. I am but a mere sixth-rank official, how could I possibly break out of prison?"

"I can."

Upon hearing this, Qi Sizhi broke out in a cold sweat.

That's right, how could he forget that the person in front of him is a member of the martial arts world?

People in the martial arts world value loyalty above all else. If the person in prison hadn't been released, and he tried to break him out... the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Qi Sizhi quickly wiped the thin layer of sweat from his forehead, pondered for a moment, and said, "This is probably not a good idea, but I have a plan. I wonder if Master Xiao would like to hear it..."

"Speak." Xiao Ran's eyes were like torches as she stared intently at Qi Sizhi.

"How about we bring Master Xiao into the prison under the guise of visiting him at dusk?" Qi Sizhi looked at Xiao Ran, his eyes gleaming.

He thought to himself, "If something happens after I bring this chivalrous hero to prison today..."

It's none of his business. How could a江湖人士 (jianghu person) be involved with the imperial court?

If they actually break him out of prison, he could turn the tables and gain a great merit.

Even if I did nothing, it would still be considered as fulfilling Prince Nangong's instructions, and I could still gain a favor.

Thinking it through, he figured he couldn't possibly make a mistake, and he couldn't help but laugh.

"Why is Qi Sizhi so happy?" Xiao Ran slightly curled the corners of her lips, her deep eyes full of laughter.

"It would be my greatest honor to serve Master Xiao!" Qi Sizhi said with a flattering smile, but in his heart he was making his own plans.

"Is that so? In that case, I'm in a hurry. Why don't you take me to prison now, Sizhi?" Xiao Ran frowned slightly, her tone revealing a hint of urgency.

"This..." Qi Sizhi gritted his teeth, his heart filled with conflict. Thinking of his bright future, he finally made up his mind.

"Fine!"

……

Upon arriving at the entrance of Dali Temple, one is greeted by two majestic stone lions standing guard, the vermilion gate tightly closed, and the golden plaque above reading "Dali Temple" gleaming brightly.

The wide stone steps were spotless, the walls were tall and thick, the green tiles on the top of the walls were neatly arranged, and the surrounding trees stood like guards. Occasionally, people in official robes would hurry by, solemn and dignified, shutting out the noise.

She is no stranger here.

In her previous life, when she married Jiang Shaorong, he was only the Chief Justice of the Court of Judicial Review, but he was also extremely busy every day. So she would always send him some snacks late at night.

Despite their tenderness, Jiang Shaorong still divorced her in the end.

She suddenly turned her head and asked Qi Sizhi, who was standing to the side looking like a thief.

Do you recognize Jiang Shaorong?