Han Sui

Only after hearing this man's account did Verdant Green Maiden learn what had happened.

After she left yesterday, Ye Sanqi had taken the money she gave him to buy a new carriage, only to accidentally offend a wealthy household on the Qinhuai River Bank.

That household had colluded with the authorities to have him arrested. The caravan wanted to rescue him, but there was simply nothing they could do!

"Ah..."

"The horse was just startled and accidentally trampled a few patches of their field!"

"At this time of year, the harvest is already over. There wasn't even any grain left in the field, but they refused to let it go!"

"Brother Ye even offered to pay!"

The more the man spoke, the more aggrieved he became.

Verdant Green Maiden fell silent.

She sighed softly. "This was my fault."

"No..."

"You can't say that."

The man shook his head. Looking at Verdant Green Maiden, he said, "Who could have foreseen something like this? If anyone's to blame, it's the authorities and that wealthy household. You needn't blame yourself, miss. It's just..."

"We probably won't be able to leave for the next few days. If you're in a hurry to head north, please find another caravan."

"No."

Verdant Green Maiden shook her head.

She stood up and stretched. "I've decided to stick with your caravan!"

"Where are they holding your Brother Ye?"

The man hurriedly told Verdant Green Maiden where Ye Sanqi was imprisoned.

Even after Verdant Green Maiden left, he kept watching her retreating figure.

"Could..."

"Could this young lady have a way to rescue him?"

He murmured to himself.

His eyes were filled with surprise and doubt.

Verdant Green Maiden arrived at the residence of Sheng Prefecture's prefect. The current prefect was named Han Sui, and he had only taken