The Challenge of a Farmhouse Son-in-Law-Chapter 1033 - 1028: Seeing Jin Ziyuan Again

Yesterday, no matter what he said or did, his charges were not to be reduced by a single count, and his death was certain.

Avoiding the noisy clamor, the Fifth Prince’s gaze fell upon Jin Zijin.

He was the only one in the hall who had remained silent from beginning to end.

He said with a mocking laugh, "What’s the matter? Isn’t the Crown Prince taking this opportunity to claim credit?"

Faced with his provocation, Jin Zijin remained silent as if all the noise had nothing to do with him.

He appeared as an outsider observing everything.

Seeing Jin Zijin’s calm demeanor, the Emperor almost imperceptibly furrowed his brows.

"Someone, take the King of Xining away. Lock him up in Zongrenfu."

This was a place specifically for imprisoning members of the royal family.

As the Emperor’s voice echoed, the hall finally fell quiet.

Soon, two guards came in and carried the Fifth Prince away, one on each side.

The Emperor said indifferently, "You have three days to consider, whether to return the Tiger Talisman or not." He waved his hand and said, "Take him away."

...

Jin Ziyuan went to Xining, marking his first visit to the royal palace since his return from Tianmen Mountain.

He had heard that in order to lure him out, You Jiang had captured Youyou, who was later brought to Xining.

It had been a long time since he had seen her; she had married, finally wedded openly to that man. She must be content.

But now she faced great peril, and he too desired to know how much she truly weighed in that man’s heart. Would he really trade the Fifth Prince for Gu Youyou, as they anticipated?

The guard hurriedly rushed to Madam Ru’s compound, knelt on one knee, and said, "Madam Ru, the Young Prince has returned."

Coincidentally, this guard was a former servant of the Third Prince’s residence and recognized Jin Ziyuan.

Madam Ru’s basket clattered to the ground, and she quickly lifted her skirts to follow the guard out.

At the entrance of the royal palace, she saw the familiar face, the son she had longed for day and night.

"Ziyuan, I thought you would never come to see me..."

Jin Ziyuan cut her off, "You’re overthinking it; I’m here to see Gu Youyou, I’ve heard you’ve captured her."

Madam Ru paused, but her face still lit up with joy.

It didn’t matter that her son misunderstood her. The truth would come to light one day, and he would understand the necessity of her past actions.

"Yes, she’s in our palace, follow me."

Jin Ziyuan snorted disdainfully, looking down on her, "It’s his palace, you’re just a concubine."

These piercing words didn’t dwell in Madam Ru’s heart.

As long as he had come, that was all that mattered; to see him was all she needed, nothing else was of importance.

Madam Ru led Jin Ziyuan to where Gu Youyou was staying; she was idly watching the fish.

Crafting a large fishpond here was no easy feat, hence the fishpond in the courtyard was quite small.

Gu Youyou was actually discussing her own rescue plan in whispers with Searcy; she was irate.

Because Searcy’s advice involved either poisoning the food or the well, and now they were talking about poisoning this fishpond.

The mere mention of poison gave Gu Youyou a headache.

In her view, setting a fire would be far more satisfying.

However, upon hearing someone approaching, she ceased talking.

Over these days, they had developed an unspoken understanding. Seeing Gu Youyou’s expression, Searcy knew someone was coming again.

But this visitor was a surprise; this was the inner court of the King of Xining’s palace, where usually only women would come, typically Madam Ru, and now a man had come, brought by Madam Ru herself.