Chapter 370 (1/2)

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

Lord Li, who was the head of the entire Ministry of Official Personnel Affairs, now looked nothing like his usually proud and conceited self. Instead, he nervously and continuously wiped his forehead that was drenched with sweat.

Looking at how perturbed Lord Li was, the prison guards were puzzled as they promptly unlocked the gate.

Hurriedly, Lord Li entered the prison and bowed politely at the two of them who were engrossed in their chatter, “This humble one was too ignorant to recognize the both of you, hence was being disrespectful to you. Now that the misunderstandings have been resolved, you can now leave the prison.”

Helian Wei Wei replied with no word as she put on a faint grin.

Meanwhile, Little Seven lay comfortably in Helian Wei Wei’s arms with no intention to make his move. Apparently, he was determined to stay until his Imperial Grandfather personally arrived at the prison.

Seeing that none of them had the intention to leave, Lord Li got more anxious and his legs began to tremble. He looked at Helian Wei Wei and entreated, “Miss Helian. No, sorry. Princess consort, I swear that your arrest has nothing to do with this humble one. I have no idea why did my imprudent subordinates capture you? Can you please convince the Seventh Prince to leave the prison?”

“Haha. I thought Lord Li failed to recognize Little Seven and me because you have been addressing us so casually,” Helian Wei Wei smiled in a purportedly courteous manner.

Lord Li was at a loss of words. Uneasily, he paced back and forth like a headless chicken while his eyes almost brimmed with tears.

At this moment, they heard a loud and ringing voice that came from the gate of the prison.

“The Retired Emperor is here!”

A bright yellow silhouette was approaching them steadily and gracefully.

Lord Li’s face was immediately painted in fear. He quickly greeted the Retired Emperor with a kowtow as he spoke, “This humble one welcomes the arrival of the Retired Emperor. May the Retired Emperor live a thousand times for a thousand years!”

Eunuch Sun, who was following right behind the Retired Emperor, walked right past him, not bothering to look at him at all.

Retired Emperor, who always took care of his appearance, arrived at the prison with messy hair. His heart wrenched tremendously when his gaze landed on his grandson, whose face was now covered in dust and elbow was skinned.

Eunuch Sun gave an anguished cry as tears pooled in the corner of his eyes, “Are you hurt, Seventh Prince? Tell me who did this to you. We’re in the Capital. Yet, you’re captured and badly injured! Imagine if you’re brought to a place far from the Capital, you would possibly have lost your life! Our Seventh Prince is still a kid. How can they be so cruel to you…”

Little Bald Head pouted as he looked at the Retired Emperor, “Imperial Grandfather, I did not hit anyone this round. I was obediently practicing martial arts with Third Aunt when this group of people barged into our place, menacingly accusing us of offending an influential person.”

Fuming, the Retired Emperor put on an intimidating expression. He had the urge to execute all of them who touched his grandson even the slightest. He pulled the boy into his arms and patted the boy’s back as he yelled furiously at Lord Li who was still kneeling behind him, “Find out the ident.i.ty of the man who captured my grandson. If you fail, I’ll kill you immediately!”

Lord Li was petrified and quickly dashed for the exit.

When he reached the door, he b.u.mped into Baili Jia Jue who had just arrived.

“Third… Third Prince,” Lord Li greeted Baili Jia Jue. He was quivering and his fingers curled. His instinct told him that he should run away as soon as possible.

Baili Jia Jue entered the prison with an unhurried pace. His beautiful eyes were filled with ice, so frightening that it could send chills down one’s spine. He wore an eerie and ferocious expression on his handsome face as he spoke with his eyes beamed of the utmost ruthlessness, “I advise you to act fast and honest. Don’t ever consider getting a random person to bear the responsibilities. If I find out that you secretly give this information to anyone else, the entire Li Family, all the 138 of you, will be annihilated. Do you understand?”

Upon listening to that, Lord Li understood that this case was more complicated than he expected and the Third Prince was determined to find out the truth!