Chapter 15 A Quiet Place in the Prison

Under the watchful eyes of the experts in the Ministry of Justice's dungeon, Ye Chuxiao instructed the dumbfounded jailers to lock the woman in an exceptionally sealed and sturdy cell on the fifth level. Then, he dismissed everyone except the jailers responsible for the daily guard duty on the fifth level.

Although Tang Su Dong had easily broken through the fifth level of the Ministry of Justice's dungeon in the past and regarded the prison-suppressing artifact as nothing, that was because she was Tang Su Dong.

Generally speaking, the fifth level of the Ministry of Justice's dungeon was already the most solid and secure place. Apart from the inaccessible sixth to eighth levels, the fifth underground level was the closest to the prison-suppressing artifact, so the power of suppression and sealing was naturally the strongest.

"Golden Constable Jin instructed that, for insurance, she should be fed and watered every three days. Remember to add plenty of Ruanjin San (Tendon Weakening Powder) to the food and water. And the jailers watching and delivering food should be old and past their prime. Young men with strong blood vitality should not go there. This woman... is very strange. In a few words, she can make people lose their minds. On the way back with her, she had already subverted fifteen bronze badge constables and two silver badge constables. If Golden Constable Jin hadn't had foresight, she would have escaped long ago." The golden badge constable responsible for escorting the demoness to the dungeon earnestly instructed Ye Chuxiao again.

Ye Chuxiao cupped his fist and said, "Golden Constable Xu, rest assured, we will definitely remember what you said. Today, I will send someone to rehire two old jailers with weakened blood and energy. The blind ones are best."

This Golden Constable Xu waved his hand and said, "There's no need to be so cautious. She has been placed under the Dragon Binding Curse, and the Blood Demon Vine has been planted in her body. Moreover, she is imprisoned in this dungeon. She doesn't have half of her abilities left. I don't think she can turn the tables."

After sending off the group of escorting constables, a young jailer promoted by Ye Chuxiao approached him and said, "Boss! Where does that woman come from? Putting aside everything else, that appearance, that figure, is really damn good! The Rouge from Cuihong Lou is like a country bumpkin compared to her. If I could have a taste of such a woman, it would be worth dying for!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chuxiao's face turned cold, and he said, "She is an extremely dangerous demoness. Do you remember what Golden Constable Jin instructed just now? Be careful. Halve the amount of food and water you give her, and double the amount of Ruanjin San (Tendon Weakening Powder) mixed in."

"Also, Lu Xiaoxi is not allowed to approach the fifth underground level under any circumstances. Disobey the order, and I will break his legs directly."

"As for the others, even those who are on duty on the fourth underground level, take half a day off every three days. Take the money from the public fund and go to Pingliang Ward to release your pent-up energy."

"If anyone can't control their lower body and does something stupid to cause trouble, don't blame me for cutting off your thing and sticking it on your forehead."

Ye Chuxiao's words were crude, both scolding and showing favor.

The jailers who were scolded all showed convinced expressions.

Although they were being scolded, there was not a hint of resentment on their faces.

After imprisoning the demoness, Ye Chuxiao returned to the Ministry of Justice's prison on the ground and entered a small but fully equipped 'elegant room' to learn talents from old acquaintances.

These criminal officials were all talented people.

Not only did they each have their own strengths, but they also spoke well and knew how to assess the situation.

In Ye Chuxiao's eyes, they were much more interesting than those incorruptible officials who were stubborn and unyielding.

Under Ye Chuxiao's intentional guidance and the criminal officials' deliberate cooperation, many things about the Daheng Dynasty that he had previously overlooked gradually pieced together into a complete picture.

In the past, Ye Chuxiao only knew that there was a Empress Dowager Party and a Pro-Emperor Party, with maybe a Reformist Party and a Conservative Party mixed in.

Now he knew that the Emperor, in order to regain power, had strongly supported the Reformist Party after Tang Su Dong's death, thereby obtaining much of the political capital left behind after Tang Su Dong's death.

In contrast, the original Pro-Emperor Party had internally split. Among them, the conservative faction began to lean towards the Empress Dowager.

These were just the open entanglements. In the dark, it was actually a chaotic mess, with you inside me and me inside you. It was difficult to distinguish between humans and ghosts.

Therefore, the encroachment and struggle for power were very fierce.

"So! This Ministry of Justice prison has become a rare clean place outside of this imperial court. I am only here to avoid disaster."

"The crime of disrespect before the emperor can be big or small. I made arrangements in advance and was severely punished, stripped of my official position, and imprisoned in Tianlao (Heavenly Prison) for a year. After this year, the storm in the imperial court should also be clear. I will then come out of the mountain at the right time. No matter who is in power, they will always need someone to do practical work." The former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue took a sip of wine with satisfaction and said with a squint.

As the saying goes, the great hermit hides in the court. Have the ability and skill, but use three parts and keep seven parts.

The people in the imperial court look like kowtowing insects, but in fact, they are more clear-headed than anyone else.

"Are you so confident that you can be reinstated?" Ye Chuxiao asked.

The former Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue said, "I'm sorry, but I have to keep that a secret. Of course, if you can invite Helan Si, the courtesan of Dengyue Lou (Moon Ascending Tower), to meet with me for a few days, I might be able to give you a few more pointers."

Ye Chuxiao cupped his fist and said, "Farewell!"

Dengyue Lou (Moon Ascending Tower) was also a top-notch brothel in Pingliang Ward. Helan Si was even praised as the 'Radiant Moon Fairy' because her drum dance under the moon attracted the pity of the moonlight. Under the moonlight, she was like a celestial fairy.

Such a beauty, even if she was available, the tea fee for a single meeting would have to be calculated in spiritual beads.

If you wanted to do something more, the cost would be like filling a gold and silver mountain.

This old bastard was purely daydreaming.

As soon as he left the 'elegant room', he received a report from a jailer that Jin Sanniang (Third Sister Jin) was looking for him.

In the reception room of the interrogation building, Ye Chuxiao saw Jin Sanniang again.

After returning to the capital for a few days, her expression seemed even more anxious than when she was investigating the case in Hedong.

"Back in Hedong, there seemed to be something you didn't say in your words. Now that you are here, can you tell me?" As soon as Jin Sanniang saw Ye Chuxiao, she went straight to the point.

Ye Chuxiao hesitated for a moment, but still took out the piece of meat he had hidden and handed it to Jin Sanniang, "The time was tight back then, and there was no time for a detailed investigation. This is a piece of corpse that I secretly hid from that ship. You can find a skilled corpse cultivator to see what it was cut into like this."

Jin Sanniang reached out and took the piece of meat. Without minding the dirt, she put it in front of her eyes and carefully examined it.

Back then, she was in the middle of the situation and burdened with many things, so she didn't have time to think carefully.

Now, looking at this thing again, and thinking about the scene back then, Jin Sanniang already had an answer in her heart.

"It really is him!"

"The thief is shouting 'stop the thief'! But why would he do this?"

"And what is the connection with the Hedong Liu family?" Jin Sanniang muttered to herself.

Ye Chuxiao said, "There's no need for you to tell me about this, Sister Jin. Soon, I will be entering closed-door cultivation to seek a breakthrough to the Mystic Realm. This matter... I can't help you."

Through his exchanges with those criminal officials, Ye Chuxiao vaguely realized that the ship massacre might be related to the turmoil in the imperial court.

It seemed to be entangled with the affairs of the Hedong Liu family, but in reality, it was completely two different things.

Since it was so troublesome, Ye Chuxiao naturally chose to avoid it.