After transmigrating into the book, I replaced the innocent-looking girl and became the Crown Prince

Chapter 442 The mastermind behind the scenes

"Your Majesty, I...I'll tell you..."

Antong Street.

Chen Jinshui was summoned to the palace by Wu Weiwei in the middle of the night, and the spies waiting outside had already sensed something unusual.

He hurriedly arrived at a small alley on the side of Dongmen Street.

"Knock knock!"

The door opened, and the spy was led by a servant to a secret room.

"Is there some commotion coming from over there?"

"My lord, you guessed right. The man did indeed show symptoms after being stabbed. Chen Jinshui has been urgently summoned by the monarch!"

Upon hearing this, the man in blue robes could be seen to show a hint of excitement on his face.

"So the poison in his body has already taken effect..."

Okay, that's really good.

Qingzhu, you never thought you'd end up like this!

"Sir, what should I do next?"

The man in blue pondered for a moment.

"Here's what you'll do: when you get back, have someone keep Chen Jinshui calm. If he makes any demands, you know what to do, right?"

"Understood, sir. I'll head back now!"

After everyone left, the man in blue changed his clothes and walked out through the back door.

"Chen Jinshui, I'm giving you a chance to redeem yourself."

If you succeed, I can protect your family. As for you, that depends on whether Qingzhu can wake up..."

As Chen Jinshui left Ni Feng Lou, Wu Weiwei's words kept echoing in his ears.

He clenched his fists.

When he poisoned the leader, he knew the risk was too great, and that his life might be in danger later.

But because that person had arrested his family, he had no choice.

Now that the monarch has promised to rescue his wife and daughters, he is more willing to believe Wu Weiwei than those other people.

Prison.

"monarch!"

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

"Hmm, where is Mulan Snow Pass?"

Upon hearing that they were looking for Mulan Xue, the jailer hurriedly stepped forward: "Your Majesty, Mulan Xue has committed such a heinous crime that I have already locked her up in a special cell..."

"Special cells?"

Wu Weiwei looked at him questioningly, "What do you mean?"

Seeing that Wu Weiwei did not understand, the jailer stepped forward to explain.

“Ordinary prisoners are held in normal custody, but those who commit serious crimes are transferred to our water dungeon…”

Upon hearing about the water dungeon, Wu Weiwei thought of the terrifying water dungeons she had seen in modern movies. Could it be like that?

"Your Majesty, you may not have seen this before, but if you wish to see it, I will take you there now!"

"Miss, I've never seen a water dungeon before, why don't we go take a look?"

Chunxiao asked curiously from beside her.

"What about you? Do you want to go and see for yourselves?"

Wu Weiwei looked at Wanqiu and the others.

"Girl, I want to go! I want to see what happens to Mulan Xue!"

Wu Weiwei gave a wry smile.

"Since they want to see, then lead the way!"

……

"Water, I want to drink water!"

When Wu Weiwei and her group arrived, they heard a woman with a hoarse voice calling out weakly.

Judging from the voice, it seemed that the person hanging in the water dungeon was her.

Most of its body was submerged in a filthy, foul-smelling water prison, while the visible parts were covered by leeches.

In just a few days, her body was covered with wounds, big and small, with not a single spot unscathed.

Besides leeches, it appears that they have also suffered a human attack.

Seeing Mulan Xue's current miserable state, Wu Weiwei felt no emotion.

There's always a reason why someone is pitiful.

She deserved this fate.

"vomit……"

Seeing her miserable state, Wanqiu almost vomited up the food in her stomach.

"Young lady, I'm afraid I can't go!"

Wanqiu covered her mouth and said, her face pale.

Similarly, Lingfu was also frightened by Mulanxue's situation.

"I, like Wanqiu, will stay here!"

Seeing their cowardly appearance, Chunxiao chuckled softly.

"Alright, those who are timid, stay here. The monarch and I will go over there!"

Chunxiao was, after all, a trained person; what was there to fear from a mere water dungeon?

Hearing the commotion outside, Mulan Xue looked up.

"Wu Weiwei...it's you. What are you doing here?"

Were they there to witness her miserable state? Or simply to mock themselves?

Seeing Mulan Xue's disdainful look, Wu Weiwei chuckled.

She scooped a bowl of water from the bucket beside her, walked over to her, and said, "Aren't you thirsty? Here, I'll give you some!"

Wu Weiwei brought the water to her.

Looking at the water being offered to her lips, Mulan Xue's eyes were filled with longing.

But her pride wouldn't allow her to bow her head and accept Wu Weiwei's charity.

"Get out! Get as far away as you can! I don't need your pity!"

Mulan Xue struggled desperately; if she hadn't been firmly chained, she probably would have torn Wu Weiwei to pieces.

Seeing the hatred in Mulan Xue's eyes, Wu Weiwei sighed.

"I thought you would reflect on your mistakes, but I didn't expect you to have no remorse whatsoever. It seems you haven't had enough of being in this water dungeon yet!"

Wu Weiwei threw away the spoon in her hand.

"Chunxiao, I heard that this water prison is not only infested with leeches, but also with all kinds of poisonous insects and ferocious beasts."

Since Miss Mu shows no remorse, let the jailer give her something extra!

Upon hearing Wu Weiwei's words, Mulan Xue shivered.

Then he loudly begged Wu Weiwei for forgiveness, saying, "No, Sister Wu, I was wrong, I was really wrong!"

I shouldn't have tried to assassinate you out of jealousy!

Please, have mercy on me! I promise it will never happen again!

Upon hearing her assurance, Wu Weiwei revealed a cold smile.

"Mulan Xue, Qingzhu has not yet woken up because of your sword."

But you've only suffered some hardship while imprisoned in this water dungeon!

But you're still alive!

If I had known Qingzhu would be harmed because of you, I should have killed you with a single stroke when you first arrived in the capital!

Wu Weiwei's tone was full of hatred when she said this.

If he hadn't been merciful and hadn't attacked Mulan Xue sooner, Qingzhu wouldn't have suffered such a heavy blow.

She had never hated anyone so intensely.

But today, Mulan Xue made her understand.

"Sister Wu, I know I was wrong, please forgive me!"

If you're willing to let me go, I'll be your slave for the rest of my life!

Please give me a chance to change my ways!

Mulan Xue was truly afraid.

These past few days have been the greatest ordeal she has ever endured in her life.

If given the choice, she would definitely resist the urge to like Qingzhu again.

"Heh, an opportunity?"

Wu Weiwei stared at her.

I'm giving you a chance right now.

Tell me, before you carried out the assassination yesterday, did you come into contact with or see any strange people?

Wu Weiwei came here today for this very purpose.

Yesterday, Chen Jinshui sent her a message saying that the person behind the scenes wanted to meet with him.

Wu Weiwei sent people to ambush the place the two had agreed upon, but whether the person behind the scenes was too cunning or someone had leaked the secret, the person did not show up for the appointment.

Having no other choice, Wu Weiwei thought of Mulan Xue.

If Chen Jinshui's tip is correct, the person behind the scenes may have contacted Mulan Xue before contacting him.