At Xue Baochai's command, several Imperial City Department agents surrounded Lu Wushuang. Her expression changed several times before she finally gave up resisting. "Fine, I'll go with you. As they say, the innocent have nothing to fear. The Lu family will not let you falsely accuse me."
Song Qingshu, hidden in the shadows, frowned slightly. He could tell that Lu Wushuang was hinting for him not to show himself. After all, if his identity were exposed now, it would bring a whole host of trouble.
He knew Lu Wushuang had always been rash by nature, yet she was being so considerate now, thinking of him at every turn. He could not help but feel deeply moved.
By then, the Imperial City Department had already taken Lu Wushuang away. The others in Lu Mansion received the news as well, and all of them were furious, demanding to confront the Shanyin City governor for an explanation.
Naturally, Song Qingshu did not go along to join the commotion. Instead, he pondered in secret. Rescuing Lu Wushuang would not be difficult; a few Imperial City Department spies could not stop him. The hard part was what came afterward.
If he rescued Lu Wushuang by force, would that not confirm her guilt? Then the court would issue a nationwide warrant for her. A young girl like her would be unable to return home and could only spend her days hiding in the shadows.
"The key is how to clear her of suspicion." Song Qingshu pondered for a moment before quickly forming a plan.
Meanwhile, Xue Baochai brought Lu Wushuang back to the Imperial City Department's Shanyin stronghold and immediately interrogated her. "Did you and your cousin go to Shen Garden that night?"
Lu Wushuang opened her mouth, then suddenly wondered whether admitting it would cause