If I were born again, I would marry a strong but short-lived husband.

Chapter 509 I Don’t Believe What They Say

As she entered the prison, a damp and rotten smell hit her in the face. The surrounding stone walls were covered with moss and water stains. The small cell was extremely dirty. Lu Qiufeng endured the pungent smell and kept walking back and forth.

Several days have passed, and everyone else has been called in for interrogation, except for him. Since he was brought in, no one has come to question him except for providing him with food every day.

What is Lu Shoubei? This is nonsense.

When he saw this man appear at the sacrificial site that day, he knew that the person coming to Salt Lake City was not Lu Shoubei, but Fu Jinyuan.

It's the regent!

But what does Fu Jinyuan mean? He still hasn't come to question him.

"Lü Qiufeng, come out."

When she heard her own name, Lu Qiufeng was a little suspicious whether she had heard it wrongly.

It was not until the jailer impatiently lifted the iron bars that he suddenly turned his head and asked, "The prince wants to see me?"

"come out."

Lu Qiufeng was brought to the interrogation room. Seeing that there was still some dried blood on the ground, he looked at the man sitting in the first seat without any expression.

The young man had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and he exuded an aura of majesty without even being angry. His bottomless eyes made people feel fear for no reason.

"Greetings, the Regent." Lu Qiufeng bowed, certain that the other party was the legendary Regent.

"Mrs. Lu came to see me just now." Fu Jinyuan said lightly.

Lu Qiufeng sat down in the chair opposite him and said, "I think what my mother said confused the prince."

"Aren't you curious why I didn't go to encircle and suppress Hong Shanhai myself?" Fu Jinyuan asked.

"Your Highness is wise. He must have seen through Hong Shanhai's plan." Although Lu Qiufeng looked unmoved, she was actually disappointed when she saw Fu Jinyuan.

If Hong Shanhai could get rid of the regent here, it would indeed save the Lu family a lot of trouble.

"On the surface, your two families are enemies, but in fact, you are working for the same person," said Fu Jinyuan.

Lu Qiufeng stroked his beard and smiled, "With the prince assisting the Southern Dynasty, it will surely become more powerful in the future."

Fu Jinyuan raised his eyebrows, "You know what I want to ask."

"I'm sorry I can't tell you, Your Highness will know later." Lu Qiufeng said.

"Ha." Fu Jinyuan sneered, "Are you sure that I dare not kill you?"

"If I kill you, what do you think the people behind you can do to me?"

Lu Qiufeng's expression froze for a moment. If they really had to fight, the identity of the Regent was indeed more valuable than theirs.

"Your Highness, what you are doing today is undoubtedly killing each other. There is no need to do this." Lu Qiufeng frowned.

Fu Jinyuan suppressed his anger and said, "Over the years, you have killed so many innocent people and sold so much of this poisonous salt to the Western Regions. How can you say you don't have to do this?"

"The poisonous salt is not sold to the Western Regions." Lu Qiufeng hastily objected, "The Western Regions people you saw in the mirage are just a cover-up."

"Your Majesty, I am also from the Southern Dynasty. How could I sell poisonous salt to my mortal enemy?"

"Should I still praise you for your noble character?" Fu Jinyuan sneered.

Lu Qiufeng sighed, "Your Highness, if you really want to investigate further, and find someone you shouldn't be investigating, how will this end? Have you ever thought about it?"

"How this ends is my business." Fu Jinyuan stared at him grimly.

He didn't know who Lu Qiufeng was referring to, but from his expression and the few words he said, Fu Jinyuan didn't want to think about the answer.

No matter who is still able to cover up the Lu family's crimes, he doesn't want to see it.

"I'll give you three more days. If you still don't want to speak, I will act impartially." Fu Jinyuan stood up.

"Don't think that if you find someone to talk back to you, the rest of the Lu family will be able to stay out of trouble."

"The crime you committed is not only punishable by death, but also a crime punishable by the punishment of your entire clan."

Lu Qiufeng's face changed.

"You can try. Who else can save you except the emperor?"

After saying that, Fu Jinyuan no longer looked at Lu Qiufeng's reaction and turned to leave the interrogation room.

"Your Highness..." Wu Yang, who was outside, saw him coming out and immediately stood up straight.

"Keep an eye on him and don't let him get ambushed." Fu Jinyuan ordered.

……

Shen Sui'an has not been idle these days. Knowing that there are still many girls who cannot find their families, she took out money to buy a house to set up an orphanage and often goes there to give out porridge.

Xue Jingshu, who was almost thrown into the salt well as a saint, also woke up.

She was supported by her maid and kowtowed to Shen Sui'an.

"Do you have any family?" Shen Suian looked at the little girl who was only thirteen or fourteen years old. She was emaciated and her face was as pale as snow due to intimidation.

Xue Jingshu's body was as thin as paper. She couldn't control her tears when she thought that she was sold to a salt merchant as a saint by her cousin who had taken refuge with her.

Ruan Zhaoxia couldn't bear it, "Sister-in-law, her parents are both dead, and she was going to live with her uncle, but she didn't expect to be sold out by her aunt and cousin."

"Even if they send her back, they won't treat her well."

Shen Sui'an sighed softly, "Can you read?"

"My father ran a private school, and I studied there for a few years since I was young," said Xue Jingshu.

"Then would you be willing to go to Suzhou with me? I will find you a job then." Shen Sui'an asked.

After all, Salt Lake City is the Lu family's territory. She can't keep Xue Jingshu here, lest the girl be retaliated against as soon as they leave.

"Thank you, Princess." Xue Jingshu kowtowed to express her gratitude.

"Thank you, Miss Xia. I will work like a slave to repay you."

Shen Sui'an: "You are not in good health, you don't need to kowtow anymore, go back and take good care of yourself first."

Just then, Ban Jian came in to report that the prince had returned.

Ruan Zhaoxia was like a frightened rabbit, "Sister-in-law, I'll take Xue Jingshu back."

She didn't dare to meet the Regent at all and ran away very fast.

Shen Sui'an chuckled, and Fu Jinyuan just walked in. "What are you laughing at?"

"Xia Jie'er, you run faster than a rabbit." Shen Sui'an said, she raised her eyes and looked at Fu Jinyuan, "You must be exhausted these days."

Fu Jinyuan was indeed exhausted and had too many things on his mind, so he had to come back to find Shen Suian.

There are some things that can only be told to her.

"I've asked someone to prepare some hot water, and I'll rub your back." Shen Suian said softly.

Every time he came back from a case, he would take a hot bath to wash away the smell on his body.

Fu Jinyuan nodded, "Okay."

He had just been released from jail and still smelled, so he couldn't hug her.

Shen Sui'an asked the maid to bring in hot water and sent the servants away.

"You look tired. Is it very difficult?" Shen Suian asked softly while pressing his head.

Fu Jinyuan held her hand and closed his eyes tightly. "Besides He Zhiyuan, who else in Wangdu City can be the backer of the Lu family?"

"Mrs. Lu mentioned my mother." Fu Jinyuan's voice was hoarse.

Shen Sui'an's heart skipped a beat, "What?"

"Madam Lu and Lu Qiufeng have been reminding me in their words not to interfere in this matter, as there are people in the palace who will protect me." A sarcastic smile appeared on Fu Jinyuan's lips.

"I don't believe it!" Fu Jinyuan opened his scarlet eyes, his gaze was cold, "I don't believe what they said, I only believe what I found out myself."