He took Xiao Yun'er's hand off Chu Heng's collar and then whispered in her ear, "If he didn't care about your sister, he wouldn't have come to tell us. Be good, go sit over there and I'll handle this, okay?"
The gentle tone surprised Xiao Yun'er slightly. She nodded as if bewitched, and actually let go of his hand, quietly walking to the table and sitting down.
Huangfu Yu then said, "The fact that you came to inform us proves that you believe in what we say, right? That's why you came back."
These words startled Chu Heng.
Even he himself didn't understand why he came to tell them that if they ignored it and waited for them to get anxious, they should just let Meng Wan and the others stay in the prison.
But he couldn't do it. He felt uncomfortable keeping them locked up, so he came.
"Enough with the talk, you should hurry up and think of a way to save them," he said calmly, his voice low.
After saying that, he was about to leave when Huangfu Yi, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke up.
How to save them?
One sentence made Chu Heng stop in his tracks: "This is your business. Why are you asking me? I've said what I needed to say. Figure it out yourselves."
"But isn't she your queen? Why should your queen wait for someone else to save her?"
Huangfu Yi's tone was colder than ever before, striking Chu Heng's heart like a glacier. Chu Heng was taken aback: "Your...Your Highness?"
"Yes, your queen! The queen who has gone to great lengths to find you, the queen who has never abandoned you, don't tell me you still have doubts at this point!"
Yes, he was indeed suspicious because he had no memory of it.
All he could think about were the memories of the past few months, so he simply couldn't believe it.
Upon seeing this, Huangfu Yi was filled with rage. He thought that Meng Wan had been framed and imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison because she insisted on this guy who didn't even remember her. In a fit of anger, he raised his hand and punched Chu Heng.
This time, he put all his strength into it, and Chu Heng was caught off guard. He took the hit squarely, and his lip split open, bleeding.
Huangfu Yi was still not satisfied and threw another punch, but Huangfu Yu stopped him at this moment: "Eighth Brother, that's enough."
Huangfu Yi trembled all over, clearly feeling sorry for Meng Wan, but under Huangfu Yu's obstruction, he really didn't make a move again, but just stood there, coldly staring at Chu Heng.
Chu Heng raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his lips, and looked back at him. Their eyes met, and the air was thick with tension.
"You expect me to believe someone who has no memories of the past? Then tell me, how am I supposed to believe you? My memories are all of Western Shu, those few months in Western Shu, not Lanling!"
These words stunned everyone present.
Yes, perhaps he really is in pain. What's the point of talking to someone who has no memories?
Huangfu Yu waved his hand: "In that case, you should go back first. We will take care of the rescue ourselves. Thank you for informing us."
Chu Heng didn't say anything, just glanced at him. He stood up and left without saying anything more. Only then did Huangfu Yu release Huangfu Yi's hand: "Alright, don't be angry. Think about how to save them!"
--
Meng Wan and the others were imprisoned in the palace, and it was obviously impossible for them to force their way in. Not to mention that the palace was heavily guarded, it was impossible for just the three of them to do so.
If they were to return to Lanling to fetch reinforcements, it would take four or five days for them to go back and forth. If something were to happen during that time, it would be too late for them to regret it.
After much thought, I came up with a person.
--
Meng Junheng was in the palace and was unaware that Meng Wan and the others had been arrested. It was clear that the King of Western Shu had ordered the news to be kept secret. He only realized this when they sent him a letter asking him to come out for a meeting.
Wan'er was arrested?
Having known Meng Wan and her brother for so many years, he naturally understood her temperament; the possibility of her physically harming someone was extremely slim, but...
"Did Wan'er really not hurt anyone? Could it be that she was too anxious and lost control for a moment? Didn't someone hear her arguing with Hongxiu?"
These words angered Huangfu Yi again.
They all seem to have been brainwashed, believing whatever Hongxiu says!
"If you want to kill her, why would Wan'er do it herself? She could just have Hua Jiuye give her a needle prick and add some poison. Would it cause such a big fuss?"
This wasn't entirely untrue, and Meng Junheng had no time to investigate who was right and who was wrong. He simply said, "We'll know the truth once Wan'er comes out and asks. For now, just tell me your plan. What do you want me to do?"
Huangfu Yi and Huangfu Yu exchanged a glance, temporarily suppressing their other emotions. They whispered something in Meng Junheng's ear, and finally said, "Junheng, this time, we'll have to rely on you."
--
In the dead of night, the wind was still and cold, seeping in everywhere.
It's cold, very cold.
Inside the prison, Meng Wan sat there, hugging her knees, trembling all over.
She had been locked up for a day, and apart from the jailer, she hadn't seen anyone else. Surrounded by these incredibly hard cages, she couldn't escape even if she wanted to. She could only sit there and wait helplessly.
But I was extremely anxious.
If things continue like this, how long will it take? Hua Jiuye has also been arrested. If Fifth Brother and the others don't know the news, they won't be able to come. Even if they do know, how can they possibly rescue him?
The more he thought about it, the more confused he became. Just then, he heard footsteps outside.
Because it was late at night, the surroundings were very quiet. Hearing a sound suddenly made her heart skip a beat. She instinctively squinted and looked out, but the cell was dimly lit and she couldn't see anything. She could only vaguely make out that there were two people using a key to open the cell door.
She instinctively hugged herself tighter, her mind racing with all sorts of wild thoughts.
In the dead of night, sneaking in like this... Could it be that Hongxiu is trying to kill me to silence me? Thinking this, she grew increasingly panicked, shrinking back, her eyes wide with vigilance. Just then, she heard a familiar voice: "Wan'er, where are you?"