It was late at night, with a bright moon and few stars.
Inside the prison's Interrogation Room.
The Second Prince's eyes bulged with rage, his expression savage as he said darkly:
"You bastard, keep barking like a rabid dog! Where's that wild arrogance of yours now? Now you're a frightened turtle hiding from me!"
He breathed heavily with anger, a dull ache spreading through his innards.
Suddenly.
A guard hurried down the corridor and reported urgently:
"Your Highness, they're here!"
"Several hundred men are charging toward the Ministry of Justice prison, but they aren't the Embroidered Uniform Guard!"
The Second Prince sprang to his feet, an icy gleam shooting from his eyes:
"They aren't wearing Flying Fish Uniforms? They aren't carrying Embroidered Spring Sabers?"
The guard nodded emphatically:
"They're all strongly built, and their ranks are perfectly orderly!"
The Second Prince was about to question him further when heavy, closely packed footsteps resounded throughout the prison. The newcomers were searching the cells everywhere.
A cold smile of triumph appeared on his face, and he said in a low voice:
"Forcing their way into the Ministry of Justice prison, acting so tyrannically and arrogantly-it must be that son of a bitch!"
The thunderous footsteps drew closer and closer.
The Second Prince looked at his trusted attendant, urging him with his eyes.
At that moment, he did not hesitate in the slightest. Endless humiliation had accumulated in his heart.
"Forgive me, Your Highness!" The attendant drew a dagger.
Shhk-
Cold steel flashed, and the blade plunged into his shoulder.
Blood spurted out. The Second Prince clenched his teeth, his gaze growing even more vicious.
The emperor's legitimate son had been wounded by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, all on Jia Huan's orders. Tomorrow, this would surely whip up a towering storm in the