At Jiang Jingyi's words, Meng Yutong also realized the gravity of the situation.
In truth, she had considered that such repercussions might arise.
But the problem was that those people had swaggered right up to the Prince's Mansion carrying chests. Even if they refused to accept them, people would still find fault.
Then people would say they were merely putting on a show in public, while who knew whether they wore a different face in private.
They would be criticized from both inside and out, so they might as well take the benefits directly.
"Then what do you suggest?!"
"This Emperor has two methods. It depends on how you, Dream Salted Fish, choose!"
"The first method is for This Emperor to turn the act into reality and detain you in the Cautious Punishment Office. We would announce to the public that this was entirely your personal doing and had nothing to do with the Heavenly Mystery Imperial Office or Lin Heng!"
"Of course, This Emperor would certainly treat you well. You could eat and drink to your heart's content while lying around dead in the Cautious Punishment Office, until there were results from the Heavenly Action Continent and your disciple had achieved fame and success. Only then could you be released!"
"You dare! What kind of rotten idea is that? What do you mean it was my personal doing? Is that how you dump the blame on someone?! I won't agree to it! I still have to go to the Heavenly Action Continent to find Heng'er!"
Meng Yutong reacted fiercely, unwilling no matter what.
She did not dare trust Jiang Jingyi's words. If she were truly locked in the Cautious Punishment Office, who knew whether the fake act would become real!
Besides, could the Heavenly Action Continent produce results without