The Red Mansion Big Liar.

Chapter 708: A Night Talk in Narcissus Temple

Dark, cramped and eerie.

The flickering light shone on the blood-stained torture instruments. The heavy iron chains made slight clashes. The damp and moldy smell mixed with the smell of blood in the air made people feel chilling and suffocated.

In a daze, Princess Beijing seemed to return to the cell again.

However, unlike the last time, she was now chained and tied to a wooden frame, making her unable to move.

She tried to call for help, but fear was like an invisible hand that tightly gripped her throat, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

What was even more bizarre was that the person holding the torture instruments and demonstrating them in front of her was not someone else, but Prince Beijing.

For a moment, she seemed like a lamb to be sold at a price, being weighed by her husband with various torture instruments applied to her body.

Niu Jizong and another blurry figure whose appearance could not be seen clearly were gazing at her greedily as if they were sizing up their prey.

In the end, Niu Jizong left the stage sadly, while Prince Beijing nodded and bowed, whispering something to the vague figure with a flattering look on his face.

Then, he turned around and came in front of her, picked up the curved hook in his hand, and poked it deep into her collar. The cold touch made her shiver.

Just when he was completely desperate, he saw Prince Beijing's face showing a ferocious look. With a "swish" sound, his long coat was cut open along the chest.

And that blurry figure pounced over impatiently like a tiger pouncing on its prey.

Princess Beijing was ashamed and afraid, but there was also an emotion that she couldn't suppress in her heart. She didn't know where she got the strength from, but she suddenly broke free from the restraints and finally shouted: "Well! Well!~ Don't!~"

"My queen! My queen! What's wrong with you?"

A familiar voice rang in her ears, and Princess Beijing suddenly opened her eyes, only to see Miaoyu looking at her with a puzzled expression.

Only then did she realize that the scene just now was just a nightmare and she was still lying on the bed in Narcissus Temple.

However, before she had time to recover from the dream, she felt a chill coming from under her body.

She hadn't been frightened into making a fool of herself in the cell in the afternoon, but now she was frightened into losing control of her bladder by a dream, and her face immediately turned red with embarrassment.

She was wondering how to explain it when she saw Miaoyu suddenly jumped off the bed with a cry of "Ah" as if she was pricked by a needle.

Princess Beijing blushed and said shyly, "Don't blame me, sister. I dreamed of going to the prison..."

The content of the dream was too shameful, so she could only avoid the main issue.

Miaoyu had a complicated look on her face as she stared at her bed. The chill on her legs climbed up her calves like ants and gradually spread to her whole body, making her feel uncomfortable all over.

However, he couldn't show it in front of Princess Beijing, so he had to endure it as much as possible.

"No...it's okay, I...I'll go get someone to clean it up..."

Thanks to Zhang Yunyi's order not to alert the enemy, although the guards were on guard outside the Narcissus Temple, they did not act rudely to Princess Beijing.

This also led to Miaoyu being kept in the dark about the current situation.

Although Princess Beijing often came here, she never stayed overnight. She just thought that these guards were arranged by Prince Beijing.

Princess Beijing's status is too high to do it herself.

There was some stain on her calf, which made her feel uncomfortable, so how could she be willing to help clean it up?

"No! Please find another quilt, Sister Miaoyu, and I will clean it myself!"

Miaoyu was not aware of this, but Princess Beijing was well aware of her situation.

She already felt bad for disturbing Miaoyu, not to mention that she was counting on her help.

Miaoyu just came back and saw it and said hurriedly: "Madam, this quilt is dirty, it's better to leave it outside and have someone throw it away tomorrow!"

"Leave it there for now. I'll burn it myself tomorrow."

Princess Beijing was reluctant to put it in the room, but she was more worried about being seen. Miaoyu didn't want to force it, as they had never made a bed before, and it took them a long time to make the bed.

However, even though she had changed to new bedding, Miaoyu still felt uneasy in her heart. In addition, she had been busy all the time and had no desire to sleep.

I asked curiously, "Why did your Majesty dream of going to the prison cell?"

"This……"

Princess Beijing did not intend to conceal it.

After she came over, she was preoccupied and distracted. Miaoyu didn't understand and didn't ask.

Hearing her question now, thinking that he still needed her help, he said, "I went to visit the prince in the afternoon. The scene was too horrifying..."

"Your Majesty?" Miaoyu exclaimed, "Why is Your Majesty in prison?"

"I have something to trouble my sister!"

Princess Beijing did not answer, but instead grabbed Miaoyu's hand.

"My queen, my queen, we can talk now..."

Miaoyu glanced at the quilt in the corner and quickly retracted her hand.

Princess Beijing knew Miaoyu had a mysophobia, so she withdrew her hand in dismay: "The subordinates have committed a crime and implicated the prince. Please send someone to the Duke of Wei's mansion tomorrow to ask Sister Xiuyan to come over."

After all, they are husband and wife. Although she despised Prince Beijing's proposal, she was no different.

In fact, it was even worse. She knew he was framed, but she was afraid that her sister would be implicated, so she became an accomplice and concealed the truth.

Although she sternly rejected Prince Beijing's proposal, she still did her best to ask Xing Xiuyan to plead for him.

However, assassinating the emperor was a very serious matter, so she could only avoid it.

And this is not a lie, and there is no deception to Miaoyu.

Miaoyu woke up from her dream: "Could it be? The soldiers outside?"

"Yes!" Princess Beijing nodded and quickly explained, "However, since Her Majesty the Dowager has issued an order, there is still a chance for the situation to change. She didn't make it difficult for me."

Miaoyu did not take advantage of the situation to attack the princess because of the trouble with Prince Beijing. She just wondered, "Since the prince has been imprisoned, even Duke Wei may not have a say. What can she do as a concubine?"

Seeing Miaoyu's attitude, Princess Beijing felt relieved and explained, "My sister, you don't know that the Grand Emperor personally appointed Duke Wei to supervise this case. He is the only one who can have a say, and he also knows that the prince is indeed wronged. But I am worried that he may not be willing to help because he and the prince are not happy. I have to ask Xiuyan to help say a few good words."

"Then the soldiers outside won't stop us, right?"

"Probably not. If they ask, just say you're sending someone to Duke Wei's mansion. I don't think they'll stop you. At worst, you can ask them to convey the message. As long as Xiuyan can be invited here, that's all."

At this point, Princess Beijing hesitated for a moment, and then said, "If it still doesn't work, then I will have to go back to the palace first. Then, I will have to trouble my sister to help me ask Xiuyan for mercy."

It would be best if I could meet Xing Xiuyan in person, after all, it is a matter of asking for help, but if that is not possible, I can only settle for the next best thing.

As long as she leaves Narcissus Temple, the guards will naturally not waste their energy here.

Princess Beijing has been thinking about this matter ever since she was released from the prison cell, and has made all the necessary preparations.

"Thank you for your care over the years, Miaoyu will not refuse."

Miaoyu did not refuse.

"Thank you, sister..."

Princess Beijing reached out her hand subconsciously, but pulled it back in time.

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(End of this chapter)