Chapter 3107 - 3108: Water Prison

Chapter 3107: Chapter 3108: Water Prison

"Then how should we bring it up with my parents?" Bai Ruozhu was troubled, should she mention some kind of previous life’s childhood sweethearts? Even though Gao Zhou also transmigrated, it would still be awkward, wouldn’t it? Furthermore, others might not even understand the concept of transmigration.

"Just say that the late mother of the eldest prince has connections with Jiuli." Jiang Yichun suggested.

Bai Ruozhu remembered the mechanical bracelet left by the eldest prince’s mother and quickly said, "There really are some connections."

She took out the mechanical bracelet from the Space, along with the silk taken out from the bracelet, and handed them to Jiang Yichun.

"A treasure map?" Jiang Yichun was somewhat surprised as well.

"The bracelet was gifted by the eldest prince’s birth mother, Consort Li, to his wet nurse, and it’s a Jiuli mechanical bracelet, with this map hidden inside." Bai Ruozhu explained. She hadn’t had the chance to detail it to Achun due to the back-to-back events.

Jiang Yichun examined it carefully, then handed it back to her to put away, his expression turning solemn.

"This muddy water must be waded through, and also the issue with Lou Shang Lou needs settling."

Bai Ruozhu understood what he meant, as Lou Shang Lou always chose who to support. During the turmoil in Danliang, a sect once chose to support King Rui, even opposing Jiang Yichun. After King Rui’s defeat, it was uncertain how Lou Shang Lou dealt with it.

She didn’t want to delve into matters he was reluctant to speak of, so she never bothered to ask, but this time Lou Shang Lou chose the second prince of the Western Regions and even deceived them once. They couldn’t let go so easily.

Sometimes you don’t want trouble, but can’t avoid it, so you might as well face it head-on and see who dares to provoke again!

The two went back to discuss with everyone else, and they all agreed. Although the astrological demonization was under control, Bai Ruozhu’s task was to trade with the Western Regions, and the mission wasn’t complete yet. How could they leave? Besides, they weren’t the type to run away meekly after being challenged.

The group divided their tasks, Gao Zhou and Chushuang, along with the injured Zhong Kui, and the Astrologer, took care of the children and stayed at the Main Camp. Jianqi and Jiang Yichun went to investigate the situation. Jianqi focused on Gaochang’s situation and the person who attacked Nilu, while Jiang Yichun investigated the matters within Lou Shang Lou. Bai Ruozhu and Ao Song were responsible for entering the Palace to contact the eldest prince.

Perhaps it was because Bai Ruozhu’s corny love talk was too sweet, Jiang Yichun surprisingly didn’t get jealous, even instructing Bai Ruozhu to bring the person back for protection if necessary. It almost made Bai Ruozhu think he had changed.

Everyone busied themselves separately, and Bai Ruozhu and Ao Song disguised themselves and climbed over the side wall of the royal palace before dawn.

Upon finding the eldest prince’s palace, they only heard the low cries of a maid. Bai Ruozhu got closer to see that it was Yin Lu, her eyes swollen from crying.

"Yin Lu, it’s me. Where’s Your Highness?" she asked as she approached.

Yin Lu was startled by the unfamiliar face and leapt up in fright, but upon recognizing Bai Ruozhu’s voice, she let out a sigh of relief.

"Lord Bai, it’s so good that you’re back. I thought you’d gone and left us!" Yin Lu said before breaking into crying again.

Bai Ruozhu was most uneasy hearing people cry, so she quickly grabbed her and said, "Stop crying for a moment, how is your master?"

"They took him away. I’ve found out he’s been locked in the Water Prison." Yin Lu said with a choked voice, trying to hold back her tears. "The Water Prison is connected to the Red Lotus Pond in the palace, filled with freezing pond water. His Highness has always been in poor health, how could he endure it? They’re surely plotting to harm him!"

Bai Ruozhu hadn’t expected the situation to be this dire. She grabbed Yin Lu and said, "Do you know where the Water Prison is? Take us there."