The imperial palace itself was a massive vortex of spiritual energy.
Since Lin Heng was in the imperial palace, he could just go take a look at the Cautious Punishment Office.
The Cautious Punishment Office was located beyond the Six Palaces and Four Courtyards, almost outside the bounds of the imperial palace. There was only an incomparably grand execution platform, and a hundred-plus zhang below that platform lay the underground prison.
Generally, it held people awaiting trial, people whose crimes could not yet be confirmed. Of course, it was also possible that some had violated the palace's prohibitions.
When the guards responsible for security saw Lin Heng take out the Imperial Token, they said nothing more and withdrew one after another.
In truth, even if he had not taken out the Imperial Token, they would not have stopped him, because two days ago, their superior had said that His Highness Prince Qi and Alliance Leader Lin were going to interrogate certain people.
The greeting had already been given.
Inside the underground prison, only the hundred-ping space below the entrance was guarded by five guards. After Lin Heng explained his purpose, someone immediately led him and Meng Yutong deeper into the prison.
As Lin Heng walked, his gaze kept sweeping over his surroundings. Some prisoners were curled into balls, clutching their heads, and it was hard to tell whether they had passed out or fallen asleep.
There were also some people dressed properly, anxiety flickering across their faces. One look told him they were people of no simple status.
As he walked, he suddenly saw a familiar face.
Though that man's hair was disheveled, his bearing was very obvious!
"Wei Yan Dongning?"
"It's you!" The man rushed forward and slammed headfirst into the pillar, staring fixedly at Lin Heng as he