While Peng Ran was secretly criticizing, his qinggong was also very fast, urgently flying towards the White Tiger’s residence. At this time, he should be having dinner.

This side.

Shen Chen also used qinggong, exerting all his strength, and dashed towards the Imperial Prison. When he arrived, Qin Yin, dressed in a Flying Fish Robe and with a Yanyue Blade at his waist, stood tall as if he had been waiting for a long time.

Qin Yin understood his master’s thoughts. Before he could open his mouth to blame, he presented the Investigation Factory’s findings. It detailed how Ye Zhi, at an abandoned temple outside the city, instructed others to buy sedatives, Soft Muscle Powder, ropes, and other items. Some passersby saw a person in black entering and leaving the Ye Mansion the night the princely heir disappeared... etc., under the Investigation Factory’s scrutiny, all evidence pointed to Ye Zhi. The last place the princely heir appeared was the dock thirty li outside the city.

This also indicates that Zhao Yi was likely transported out to sea.

Shen Chen’s expression was unreadable, and he glanced at the other party: "Did you use torture?"

"Miss Ye does not admit to her actions, and I have not used torture yet." Qin Yin knew his master’s temperament. Despite Miss Ye’s unreasonable behavior, a betrothal gift had been sent, and the wedding date would soon be set. Although he wanted to use torture, he dared not.

This morning, the arrest was due to his personal intentions, to teach that spoiled girl a lesson, so he imprisoned her.

Indeed, she did commit a crime.

Shen Chen said calmly, "Take me to Ah Zhi’s cell, and we’ll discuss your matters tonight."

"Yes." Qin Yin respectfully replied, sensing an impending storm. It was over; in order to teach Miss Ye a lesson, he implicated himself.

He somewhat regretted his reckless actions.

Even if Miss Ye did break the law, he should have informed Mr. Shen before making a decision.

Qin Yin felt resentment in his heart, but on the surface, he turned to lead the way.

A prison, also known as "lingyu," which literally means a place specifically for imprisoning prisoners.

Among them, the Imperial Prison is the most famous, with the harshest penalties ranking first in Daqing, previously under Six Gates management, now under the Investigation Factory’s jurisdiction.

In the Imperial Prison, the entire space was very dark, with only a few oil lamps on both sides flickering weak light. The air in the cell was stagnant, filled with a strange odor, reminiscent of the scent left after blood has dried.

Ye Zhi was alone in a cell. She sat in a dark corner, unaware of the time due to the darkness.

She was very afraid, so scared she wanted to cry.

On both sides of the cell, several other female prisoners were detained. After being tortured, cries and curses were incessant.

The miserable sounds echoed in this dark prison for a long time.

Ye Zhi never knew that while in this prison, the green mountains, blue waters, white clouds, birds singing, and flowers fragrant by the stream felt so far away. Here, no matter how high your qinggong, you cannot fly out.

Would she spend her whole life in prison?

Recalling the plot of "Concubine’s Favor," because of her spoiled and stubborn nature, she was imprisoned, ultimately torn apart by five horses.

She initially thought the Little Traitor would protect her for a lifetime, but when Qin Yin led soldiers into the Ye Mansion, and now trapped in this great prison, she realized that people, perhaps, must rely on themselves.

Or, Shen Chen never changed; he merely feigned interest with her due to his helpless childhood.

Ye Zhi made up her mind that after being released, she would stay far away from Capital City and wouldn’t return for three to five years.

Anyway, Little Fairy’s matters have been resolved. Before leaving, she would strategize for her sister to evade that concubine’s plot.

Shen Chen had no place for her in his heart, so she might as well leave.