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After confirming the news of Luzi's injury, Wang He had to simplify the originally planned welcome banquet. After consulting with his goddaughter Xiao Yu'er, he decided to change the dinner into a small private gathering. As for whether the outside world knew about it, there was no doubt that the decision made by the highest-ranking officials was final.
After several days of exhausting travel, it was reasonable for Luzi to rest for an afternoon. However, he only took a half-hour break before having Sun Thirteen drive the carriage to the Prison in Wild King City. Since secretly capturing Feng Zhiyuan in Changzi County City, this teacher of the Crown Prince of Qin had been detained there.
With the progress of the Heavenly Road project in hand, Luzi, who had not returned home to report, began to make plans. By using the Heavenly Road to quickly transport Feng Zhiyuan safely, he could minimize potential issues along the way. It would be pointless to let this person slip away after he had already been captured. To ensure that nothing went wrong during transport, he decided to borrow three or five hundred Charioteer Camp soldiers from Grand Commander Wang He for escorting and protecting this important prisoner of the court.
The captives from Yan State had already been locked up in the Prison and could also be interrogated. If they remained as unyielding as stones in a latrine, it would be better to bring them back to Capital Xianyang as well! However, this was secondary; the main purpose of going to the Prison was to confirm Feng Zhiyuan's safety. After all, time had been delayed significantly.
They would set off early tomorrow morning! The entire team would return to Xianyang City!
As a general of Qin State, Luzi carried an identity badge with him. Even so, the guards outside the heavily guarded Prison did not allow him to enter the restricted area. Although the soldiers did not know who was currently imprisoned inside, it was clear from their orders that entry was strictly prohibited.
In fact, this order had been requested by Luzi himself; if the guards did not see a note personally signed by the Grand Commander, their orders were clear: a general's badge would not suffice! They could let anyone out but were not allowed to let anyone in! Moreover, in these times, relying on one’s face alone was ineffective. The soldiers only had a chance to recognize Seal and had no opportunity to interact with their leaders.
No matter how much you argued, you would still be met with a closed door!
Luzi was furious and signaled his guards to draw their weapons and force their way in, nearly causing him to lose his temper completely. Rules were rules; abiding by them was a motto for every Qin person. Spending too much time outside made returning difficult!
Fortunately, Sun Thirteen was wearing a military uniform; otherwise, they would have been dealt with on the spot! As both sides were arguing heatedly and about to come to blows, Dong Qing arrived just in time with a note from the Grand Commander, which helped control the situation.
The conflict arose because of this; upon seeing the pass, the guards calmed down. Both sides reconciled, but apologies were off the table! After Dong Qing mediated once more, this matter was finally settled.
At this point, the heavily guarded Prison officially opened its doors to outsiders.
Qin Law is indeed severe, but it only applies to those who have already been confirmed as offenders. If you are a law-abiding citizen of Qin State, the strictness of Qin State's laws has nothing to do with you. You work from sunrise to sunset, and the Official Family is too busy to bother with you. The so-called severity actually refers to those who repeatedly commit major offenses while avoiding minor ones.
For suspects who have not yet been formally charged by judicial authorities, the law only permits the use of restraints to limit their personal freedom. Physical punishment is only applied when necessary for interrogation; generally, extrajudicial punishment is not abused. This so-called severity applies not only to criminals but also to law enforcers.
The captured Feng Zhiyuan is somewhat carefree, enjoying his regular meals without worry. If it weren't for the heavy restraints on him, he might have even gained a few pounds.
Luzi, accompanied by Dong Qing, entered the Prison and shook his head at the sight of Feng Zhiyuan's unscathed back in his cell. Waiting too long often leads to such outcomes. You have risen to the position of Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, and given time, you would have been a guest at the table of King Qin.
And now! The prince who could elevate you is in uncertain circumstances, and you have suddenly become a prisoner. Life is inherently unpredictable, and all of this is of your own making!
When Feng Zhiyuan heard footsteps outside the cell, he did not turn around but kept his gaze fixed on the sunlight streaming through the small window. Freedom and glory! Which is more important!?
Since the Crown Prince Incident, Feng Zhiyuan received bad news almost immediately. Fearing accountability, he dared not linger, leading him to flee in fear of punishment, leaving him unable to defend himself now. However, with previous reformer Gongsun Yang as an example, those who entrap themselves serve as a warning to countless others: power struggles often mean life or death! Since you have lost, prepare to face the final moments of your life!
Ready to accept his fate, he heard footsteps stop behind him and struggled to turn around to see the two people standing outside. After years in this circle, Feng Zhiyuan could easily tell who was accompanying whom.
The light in the Prison was too dim; after squinting for a while, he finally recognized the visitors. He smiled at the one dressed in plain clothes. "Oh!? I thought it was someone else! It turns out to be Luzi!"
Luzi did not intend to engage in conversation; having confirmed that the prisoner was safe, he wanted to leave. Upon hearing himself recognized from inside, he stopped and asked, "How's the Mess Hall lately? Are you feeling well?"
Feng Zhiyuan casually looked around and replied with a smile, "I can eat and sleep! Thanks to your care these days, I haven't had any unpalatable prison food."
Luzi nodded and asked, "We will head towards Xianyang tomorrow; do you have anything else to say?"
"Back to Xianyang!? I'm afraid that's impossible!" Feng Zhiyuan thought to himself, laughing heartily, his laughter filled with boldness. "Since ancient times, there has been the saying that kings rise and bandits fall! Since I couldn't kill you back then, it is only natural for me to be trapped now."
Hearing the hidden meaning in the words of the court criminal, Dong Qing, who was protecting Luzi, felt a surge of anxiety. The less one is involved with secrets, the better; knowing too much brings no benefit. Moreover, he knew that Luzi's identity was anything but ordinary, and even facing the slaughter of Thousand Troops and Horses, beads of sweat suddenly appeared on his forehead.
Luzi cursed inwardly; indeed, Master Feng had no filter! He raised his hand to signal that the topic should end here and turned to General Dong, instructing him to take all the bystanders outside to wait.
Dong Qing naturally did not want to know too much either. Receiving the order he longed for, he hurriedly signaled the soldiers to leave.
Once only two people remained in the Prison, Luzi finally spoke: "Feng Zhiyuan! As the Crown Prince's Grand Tutor, you do not appreciate the grace of your ruler nor think of serving your country! Instead, you incite the Crown Prince to usurp power. What a pity that you have once read so many classics! The Qin State is not at all what you imagine it to be!"
Feng Zhiyuan displayed a disdainful expression. "Luzi! What significance do your words hold at this moment!? If we were to switch places now, I doubt you would be saying this! Enough with the nonsense! Let's get started!"
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