Hualala!
Wang Chong was jolted awake by a flurry of footsteps. Raising his head, he saw a bright light at the end of the Imperial Prison. Amidst the dense sounds of footsteps, one of them was grand and bright, and it seemed to be especially special.
Wang Chong had never felt such an aura before. It was majestic, majestic, and filled with the power of radiance, as though the sun was shining down on the world.
"Who is that?"
Wang Chong opened his eyes in astonishment.
In just a moment, a majestic and majestic boot with cloud patterns seemed to have stepped out from the end of the corridor. In the blink of an eye, a burly and chubby eunuch dressed in a robe embroidered with clouds appeared. He looked like the reincarnation of the Maitreya Buddha.
Behind him were the other eunuchs, Chamberlains of Imperial Insignia, and the Imperial Prison guards. It seemed as though they were following his orders.
"This person …"
Wang Chong's eyebrows twitched. Looking at the plump and amiable eunuch, he was bewildered. Be it in his previous life or his current one, Wang Chong had never met this person before.
But for some reason, Wang Chong had a feeling that this person had a powerful background.
"Hehehe, Wang gongzi, you've suffered. I'm here to visit you on behalf of His Majesty."
The plump eunuch walked up to Wang Chong's cell and said with a smile. Anyone who saw this person couldn't help but feel a sense of closeness toward him, as though he was their kin.
Even though this was the first time they met, it felt as though they had known each other for a lifetime.
"Eunuch, you're being too courteous."
Wang Chong replied calmly, but the feeling in his heart was getting more and more bizarre.
"Hehe, is gongzi getting used to living here?"
The plump eunuch asked.
"What do you think?"
Wang Chong smiled bitterly.
"Hehe, it's nothing for young people to suffer a little. Only those who can bear hardships can shoulder great responsibilities. "
The plump eunuch glanced at the gloomy 'Imperial Prison' and chuckled.
It's easier said than done!
— — This was the only feeling Wang Chong had.
However, Wang Chong had a good impression of this eunuch.
"Are you used to it, Young Master?"
The chubby eunuch continued.
"The food is not bad."
Wang Chong still nodded his head. Although it was common to find rotten leftovers or even moldy food in the prison, Wang Chong had never eaten it before.
Zhou Xing would always give Wang Chong a special set of food every time, which was completely different from the others. Because of this, although the prison was dark and damp, Wang Chong could still stay there.
"That's good."
The chubby eunuch nodded his head and asked a bunch of questions. Wang Chong was curious, but he answered all of them. The feeling this eunuch gave him was completely different from the others.
"Haha, since that's the case, I'll report back to His Majesty. Guards! "
The chubby eunuch suddenly clapped his hands lightly. A commotion broke out at the back of the crowd. It was at this moment that Wang Chong realized that there were two beautiful palace maids hidden at the back of the crowd.
However, due to their short stature, they were blocked by the tall and sturdy Chamberlains of Imperial Insignia, so he didn't notice them.
"This person … actually brought palace maids in here!"
Wang Chong looked at the eunuch before him in shock. At the same time, he was also curious about the other party's identity. Even the Ministry of Punishments' prison forbade women from entering, needless to say, the imperial prison.
To be able to bring palace maids into the imperial prison, this was no simple feat!
"Wang gongzi, the imperial prison is cold. These pills are a token of His Majesty's goodwill. Gongzi, feel free to consume them. "
The chubby eunuch said.
In the hands of the two palace maids was a silver plate each. On each of the silver plates, there was a brocade box for storing pills. Even without opening it, Wang Chong could sense that these two pills weren't ordinary.
Wang Chong was bewildered. He was getting more and more uncertain about the intentions of this chubby eunuch. Could it be that he was just here to give him two pills?
"Thank you, Gonggong!"
Wang Chong didn't stand on ceremony this time. He reached out and took the two boxes from the silver plates.
Da da da!
Just as Wang Chong was about to take the boxes, flurried footsteps sounded. Chamberlain of Imperial Insignia rushed over from the side.
"Gonggong Gao …"
The Chamberlain of Imperial Insignia swept his gaze across the surroundings and spotted the chubby eunuch. He walked over and whispered into his ear.
Weng!
Hearing the words of the Chamberlain of Imperial Insignia, Wang Chong's heart jolted. He lifted his head and looked at the chubby eunuch.
"It's him!"
A wave of shock surged through Wang Chong's heart. He suddenly realized the identity of the person before him. No wonder he said that he could represent His Majesty.
No wonder he was able to bring a palace maid into the imperial prison.
Wang Chong didn't expect that he would meet this legendary existence in the imperial prison.
"Gonggong!"
Wang Chong suddenly spoke up.
"Can I ask you for a favor?"
These words were out of everyone's expectations, and in an instant, everyone's gazes turned to look at him. Even the Chamberlain of Imperial Insignia who had rushed in at the very end looked over in astonishment.
"Oh? Gonggong, what do you think?"
The eyebrows of the chubby eunuch twitched in surprise. Then, he stared at Wang Chong with interest.
"Gonggong, can you find a way to release him?"
Wang Chong stretched out a finger and pointed to Zhang Munian in the cell next door.
Hearing those words, Zhang Munian was dumbfounded. The other prisoners who were looking over curiously were also dumbfounded.
"Don't! Me too! Wang gonggong, get them to let me out as well! "
"No! Why should I let him out? Let me out! I'm the one who should be let out! "
"Lord, save me! I didn't do anything wrong, I don't deserve to die! I want to get out! "
…
The prisoners in the cell immediately grew agitated, and they began shouting frenziedly.
"Hmm?"
The eyebrows of the chubby eunuch twitched, and he harrumphed coldly. In an instant, the temperature in the 'imperial prison' plummeted. The prisoners, who had been grumpy just a moment ago, felt suffocated. A look of fear appeared in their eyes, and they immediately quietened down.
"Gonggong, can you tell me why I want to save him?"
Only then did the chubby eunuch turn around and look at Wang Chong with interest. Clearly, Wang Chong's words had caught his attention.
Locked in the imperial prison, the other party didn't want to let him out, but wanted to save another person. He couldn't help but feel curious.
"Because this person is beneficial to the empire!"
Wang Chong replied grimly.
"Oh!"
A grim expression finally appeared in the chubby eunuch's eyes. For the first time, he looked at Zhang Munian. The latter's eyes were widened, but the shock he felt wasn't any less than his.
"Gonggong, can you tell me why?"
The chubby eunuch asked.
If someone else had said those words, he might have laughed it off. But the young man before him … After witnessing the other party's astounding feats, even he didn't dare to underestimate the other party's words.
Especially when Wang Chong said that 'this person is beneficial to the empire'.
"I can't explain it clearly, but gonggong, you should trust me. Besides, he shouldn't be here in the first place. It was King Qi who, for his own selfish reasons, sent him here. "
Wang Chong replied calmly.
In the prison, Wang Chong gradually got to know Zhang Munian, and he also learned some things regarding the latter. Zhang Munian should have been locked in the Bureau of Punishments' prison.
Some time ago, Zhang Munian was supposed to be transferred out, but for some reason, he suddenly changed his mind and was escorted from the Bureau of Punishments to the imperial prison.
From the very beginning, Zhang Munian was still confused about this matter, unable to make sense of what was going on. He couldn't understand what was going on. Just that, as he was a prisoner on death row, Zhang Munian didn't think too much into it.
However, Wang Chong was different.
After asking Zhang Munian about the timeline, Wang Chong finally understood what was going on.
The King of Song had indeed helped him, and Zhang Munian's case was sent back to the Bureau of Punishments. But later on, Zhang Munian's case was rebuffed.
Judging from the timing, it happened to be around the time when The King of Song was demoted, and King Qi intervened in the Bureau of Military Personnel and Bureau of Punishments.
King Qi might not know who Zhang Munian was, but he knew that there was nothing wrong with supporting the King of Song and opposing the King of Song.
Thus, Zhang Munian's case was rebuffed. On top of that, he was sent to the imperial prison, which was even more heavily guarded.
In other words, Wang Chong was the one who caused Zhang Munian's imprisonment.
"King Qi?"
The chubby eunuch frowned, and he seemed to have thought of something.
"I understand!"
"Tell your warden that His Majesty wants this person. Bring him out. "
The chubby eunuch flicked his wrist and flashed a token. Wang Chong wasn't able to see the token clearly, but the other prison guards had a look of respect on their faces.
It seemed like the token was an incredible object.
The prison guards nodded and immediately opened the cell. They walked in, unlocked the shackles, and dragged Zhang Munian out from the cell. Putting aside Zhang Munian and the other prisoners, even Wang Chong was dumbfounded. He was more and more certain of the chubby eunuch's identity.
"This isn't fair! This isn't fair! "
"Why did you release him but not me? I want to go out as well! "
"Release me!"
The prison guards seemed to have received a huge blow. Their eyes reddened, and they grabbed onto the bars and bellowed furiously. Entering the imperial prison was equivalent to being a dead man.
"Shut up! Everyone, quiet down! "
A few Chamberlains of Imperial Insignia walked over and berated them.
"I still have matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving first. Lord Sun, I'll leave this to you! "
This time, the chubby eunuch didn't say anything. After leaving a few guards behind, he led Zhang Munian out of the imperial prison. Almost at the same time, a middle-aged man who looked like an official walked over.
"Lord Sun!"
Wang Chong stared at the other party in astonishment. This person was none other than Lord Sun Qian, who was in charge of finance in the royal court.
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