I Became the Devil Queen's Heart Demon

Chapter 629 - 239: Yan Peizhi, What Kind of Man Are You! The Lady’s Determination!_4

However, Chu Heng was extremely cautious in his actions, always communicating through others and arranging arrays in advance to prevent any images or sounds from being recorded.

So there was a lack of substantial evidence.

But for Chen Mo, that was enough.

He didn’t expect to make the case ironclad with these alone; he just needed a reason to act.

At this moment, a prison guard approached and asked, "Mr. Chen, do we need to continue interrogating Yan Linghu?"

"Interrogate, of course." Chen Mo put away the confession, and said indifferently, "Since we’re here, keep busy, and give him the full treatment to stretch his muscles."

Besides the princely heir, he was also very interested in Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Yan Peizhi.

Although the chances were slim, it’s still worth a shot, and see how long Young Master Yan can hold out.

"Yes."

The prison guard bowed and retreated.

Soon, the dungeon was filled with harrowing wails.

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Qin Mansion.

In the study, Qin Shu looked very upset.

"Father, is there really no way at all? Can’t the Ministry of Communication move slightly, given its direct access to the throne?"

"Even just transferring the person from the Imperial Prison to the Heavenly Prison would suffice!"

Qin Yucheng, with silver hair yet full of vigor, sat in a chair, holding a teacup, and shook his head, "You’re not an official in the court, so you don’t understand the seriousness of this matter. Chen Zhuo has presented evidence in court, directly targeting the Yan Family, making Her Majesty the Empress furious..."

"Now, Chen Mo has legitimately taken the person away, not to mention he has the support of the Crown Prince. Getting the person out is as hard as ascending to heaven."

Qin Shu gritted her teeth and said, "But we can’t just do nothing! I only have one son!"

"You think I haven’t tried?" Qin Yucheng sighed, "As soon as I heard about this, I went to the Shangguan Family. Shangguan Jin was quite courteous, but whenever this matter was brought up, he wouldn’t say a word. I knew things were not good then..."

The current Tongzheng Envoy, Shangguan Jin, was an old colleague of Qin Yucheng, and they had a good personal relationship.

His current stance was already telling enough...

"Peizhi wasn’t wrong; the situation is indeed very complicated, and one misstep could drag us down with the Yan Family. We have to focus on the bigger picture for now," Qin Yucheng advised solemnly.

"Yan Peizhi? After losing a factional struggle, he uses his own son as a shield, a downright coward!" Qin Shu’s expression was contemptuous, clearly showing her utmost dissatisfaction with Yan Peizhi.

Qin Yucheng, knowing his daughter’s temper, replied helplessly, "Right now, Linghu’s life is in Chen Mo’s hands. If he’s willing to relent, there might still be a glimmer of hope, otherwise... alas..."

Qin Shu bit her lip and said in a low voice, "Everyone has a weakness, and Chen Mo is no exception... I heard he has quite the fondness for the ladies?"

Qin Yucheng nodded, saying, "That’s true, he’s a well-known patron of the Imperial Music Bureau, spending thousands of silver on it... But if you’re thinking of offering beauties, you should dismiss the thought. Chen Mo is not lacking in exquisite company..."

Qin Shu said nothing, turning to leave the study.

She returned to her room, closed the door, and sat in front of her dressing table.

Looking at her well-maintained, charming face in the mirror, her rosy lips curled slightly, revealing a touch of a forlorn smile.

Ordinary beauties wouldn’t catch Chen Mo’s eye, but what if it were the wife of an arch-rival?

Surely, that would be an entirely different flavor?

"Hu’er is just a pawn, Chen Mo’s real target is not him."

"As long as I can rescue him, I’m willing to do anything..."

Qin Shu’s gaze gradually became resolute, full of determination.