jdhmnovel Chapter 419 Meeting in the Prison
Chapter 419 Meeting in the Prison
Bang, crash.
The sound of porcelain breaking was heard in the hall.
The emperor was obviously angry.
Fei Wan turned around and re-entered the hall tremblingly.
"Your Majesty...what's going on? I heard it before I even left...I was worried and came back to check. Why are you so angry? Be careful not to let the broken porcelain pieces fly and injure your body!"
With worry and concern, as well as obvious fear, she approached the emperor cautiously.
She was clearly timid, yet she was trying hard to show concern for him, which made the emperor feel uneasy.
Compared with Si Fei's unreasonable behavior, Zhao Qing becomes even more lovable and pitiful.
"It was Concubine Si. She dared to commit suicide in prison, threatening death in order to see me!"
There was nothing to cover up for Concubine Si, so the emperor told Fei Wan the whole thing angrily.
Fei Wan was surprised: "She...why hasn't she repented yet?"
Then he sighed, "She has already been sentenced to death. Even if she threatens death, what can she do? Is she confused?"
The emperor snorted coldly and said angrily, "The day after tomorrow is the day chosen by the Imperial Observatory to execute the most serious traitors. She and all the Zheng family prisoners will be beheaded in the streets. The decree has been issued. If she dies prematurely, how can my imperial decree still have any dignity!"
"Is that so?"
Fei Wan became worried.
This worry was for the emperor to see.
She had long known about the date set by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory.
Not only were the dates chosen carefully by the Imperial Astronomical Observatory to commemorate the soldiers and civilians who died during the war, but also the dates for the execution of prisoners on death row. Furthermore, the two dates were linked, said to enhance national fortune and suppress any evil spirits.
As a former empress, Concubine Si's fate must be somewhat special in the eyes of the Imperial Astronomical Observatory. She was scheduled to die the day after tomorrow. If she committed suicide today, would it affect the national destiny?
The emperor must be angry about this.
Fei Wan felt that choosing a date to do things was a waste of time.
If the court from top to bottom thinks that choosing auspicious days can affect the country's destiny, or if some people think it is ridiculous but dare not say it, then the country's destiny is truly worrying.
But how could she say what was in her heart?
Unless you don't want to be this considerate concubine anymore.
"Your Majesty, I don't know why Concubine Si is making such a fuss. How about... I go and see what she has to say, and then report back to Your Majesty for your decision?"
She volunteered to rescue the emperor.
The emperor frowned slightly. Seeing her pale face and weak appearance, he sighed, "Your injuries haven't healed yet, how can you be so tired?"
Fei Wan knew that he agreed to let her go.
"Your Majesty, no matter how exhausted I am, can I be more exhausted than you, who are so deeply concerned about military and national affairs? I only regret that I cannot share your worries. Please enjoy your lunch and rest. I will be back soon."
So, with the emperor's nod of approval, Fei Wan left Chenqian Palace and took a sedan chair to the sky prison.
This was her first time in the Heavenly Prison.
It was indeed the place where serious criminals were held. Compared to the small cell in Gong Zhengsi, it had stricter access control and was even more eerie and cold.
Si Fei was imprisoned in the innermost single cell on the bottom floor.
She was trapped in a cell surrounded by walls on three sides and a single fence, with no other cells around. She could see no one except the jailer.
Fei Wan was surrounded by people and walked over with a chaotic sound of footsteps. Si Fei threw herself on the fence and tried to look outside.
"Your Majesty, is it His Majesty who has arrived? I want to see Your Majesty. I will not see anyone else!"
Her voice was hoarse, almost as rough as a man's, which showed that she had suffered a lot in the past few days.
Fei Wan supported the maid and walked over slowly, calmly meeting her surprised gaze.
"Zheng, I'm here by imperial decree. You have to see me even if you don't want to."
Concubine Si went crazy for a moment: "It's you again! Why is it you again! Ever since you flew to the branches, I haven't had a good day! Now it has come to this, and you are still haunting me, go away, go away quickly! I don't want to see you!"
"Let her calm down. I am here to question you, so you all should stay away."
Fei Wan gave a simple instruction.
Two strong female jailers came in, dragged Sifei into the cell, and locked the shackles on her hands and feet with iron rings on the wall, preventing her from moving around.
Another bottle of unknown medicine was poured into her mouth.
After a while, she stopped shouting and lay quietly on the straw with her eyes somewhat empty.
"In this state, can she still answer the questions I ask on behalf of His Majesty?" Fei Wan questioned.
The jailer beside them hurriedly explained, "Your Highness, this medicine will only make the prisoner's hands and feet weak and his body dizzy, preventing him from acting violently. It won't affect her lucidity. She can hear you clearly and answer you. If she refuses to answer properly, it's intentional. Just call us over. We have our own way to make her speak honestly."
Fei Wan nodded.
The jailer led the jailers and guards to retreat to a distance and wait.
The palace maids who followed him also withdrew.
Fei Wan walked into the cell alone.
"Empress, what do you want to see His Majesty about?" Fei Wan approached the straw pile, and the damp and rotten smell became even more pungent.
Concubine Si struggled to focus her gaze on her, her voice so weak it was almost inaudible, but her attitude was firm: "I will only speak to His Majesty!"
"Then you have no chance. His Majesty doesn't want to see you."
Fei Wan's face was cold and she said in a deep voice, "I didn't come here to pass on a message to His Majesty on your behalf."
"Then what are you doing here? To make fun of me?" Concubine Si said with hatred on her face.
"Are you worthy?" Fei Wan said disdainfully.
He took out a small flat bottle from the secret compartment of his belt.
Open and pour.
The colorless and tasteless liquid dripped into Sifei's mouth.