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Both Yang and Gu Da agreed with Ye Xiaohan's judgment. Given the current circumstances, Liu Yuan and the couple, Liu Wen, were the prime suspects.
Ye Xiaohan was troubled by the lack of evidence. "Even if we know in our hearts that they did it, without proof, it won't matter how many times we say it. Liu Yuan could turn around and accuse us of wronging him."
Without concrete evidence, the charges against Ye Xiaohan hung over her like a dark cloud, impossible to shake off.
Yang comforted her, "Sister-in-law, we are still here for you. Don't give up! Even if we have to spend all our savings, we will find a way to get you out!"
In his excitement, he thought that if money could open doors and rescue Ye Xiaohan, then everything else could be overlooked.
He even forgot that the inheritance of the Liu family was originally earned by Ye Xiaohan.
Gu Da's gaze flickered as he glanced at Yang and then discreetly at Ye Xiaohan.
Ye Xiaohan wasn't disappointed by Yang's words. Although she had indeed earned that money, she had already decided to leave most of it to the Liu family. In her heart, that money was always meant for them.
Now that she was in trouble, the Liu family hadn't abandoned her or taken the money and run; instead, they were willing to spend everything to save her. This brought her some comfort.
It seemed her kindness towards them hadn't been in vain; the cabbage she had nurtured had finally grown up and jumped into the pot.
"Then I appreciate your efforts," Ye Xiaohan said without being polite. They were family after all; there was no need for such formality. "It's too slow for me to gather information from inside prison. Keep an eye on things outside, and remember to prioritize your safety."
If more people got caught trying to save her, she would feel guilty for life even if she managed to get out.
Gu Da waited until they finished before speaking up. "You don't need to worry about the case, Boss Ye. Leave it to us from now on. This time, Flying Dragon General has decided to take action. He has many capable people under him and has been entrusted by Liu Bei; he will do everything possible to search for clues."
Ye Xiaohan did not inquire about the relationship between Liu Bei and the Flying Dragon General, wondering how a mere villager could summon such a prominent figure. Firstly, although Gu Da seemed warm and sincere as an acquaintance of Liu Bei, Ye Xiaohan sensed from the very beginning that Gu Da was not genuinely willing to get close to them.
Secondly, the immediate priority was to clear her name; these matters could be investigated later. Perhaps there was no need for her to dig into it—Liu Bei might come forward with information on his own.
"I appreciate your help, and once we get out of here, I will definitely express my gratitude properly," Ye Xiaohan accepted their assistance.
Gu Da nodded. "You’re too kind, Boss Ye. As long as the General is here, no one can lay a finger on you. Even if there’s insufficient evidence later, we have ways to ensure your safe release."
The more she heard about the Flying Dragon General, the more impressive he sounded. Who exactly was this person?
Now was not the time for curiosity; she would investigate later. Ye Xiaohan noted down the name of the Flying Dragon General in her list of things to look into.
Gu Da continued, "We have already placed our people inside this prison. No matter how far Liu Yuan's reach extends, he won't be able to touch this place. From now on, Boss Ye can rest easy without worrying about being bullied again."
"Thank you so much," Ye Xiaohan replied, somewhat surprised by this revelation. She had grown accustomed to the hardships here but worried that Liu Yuan might exploit his power to create more trouble.
If Liu Yuan had his people all around, it was likely she would encounter more issues.
Gu Da smiled. "For the General, this is merely a small effort. So please continue to feign illness and buy us some time; we will do our best to gather all the evidence within this period."
Ye Xiaohan thanked Gu Da again and gave Liu Yang a few reminders. It was already past midnight when they bid farewell, and Liu Yang along with Gu Da left.
With strong support now in place and allies within the prison, Ye Xiaohan felt more secure. She no longer had to merely doze off at night, afraid of falling into a deep sleep. She feared that Liu Yuan might suddenly reappear to cause trouble.
Tonight, she could finally get a good night's sleep. Ye Xiaohan stretched contentedly; now, even if she didn't constantly disguise herself, no one would notice.
The Flying Dragon General was truly considerate, paying such attention to detail in his work. No wonder he was fit for leadership.
However, it turned out that Ye Xiaohan still hadn't grasped the general's success.
Before long, a Female Guard arrived at the cell and called for Ye Xiaohan to come out.
"Ye Xiaohan, you're being moved to a different cell. Get up and come with me," the Female Guard said loudly, urging her to hurry while her eyes remained respectfully fixed on her.
Ye Xiaohan understood the situation. While humming to herself, she quickly scrambled up from the cold floor.
The Female Guard led the 'seriously ill' Ye Xiaohan slowly through a long corridor until they reached a row of cells. She pulled out a key and unlocked one of them.
"Ah?" As soon as she stepped inside, Ye Xiaohan was taken aback.
This was not one of the cramped cells filled with numerous prisoners, nor was it the dilapidated one where she had been alone before. This cell was different; it had a larger window than the others. Most importantly, it had a bed!
After sleeping on the hard floor and waking up bruised, seeing the bed felt like discovering a treasure. Especially since it was neatly made with bedding, and the quilt was folded perfectly. It looked very clean, and as she got closer, she could smell the fresh cotton fabric and the scent of soap from having been washed and dried.
The anxiety that had been building up suddenly found solace, and Ye Xiaohan felt a mix of emotions—some touched, yet also unable to suppress a sense of grievance.
After days of turmoil, it seemed as if things had settled down a bit. Although this place was still a prison cell, it carried a familiar warmth akin to home.
This area was likely a safe zone, as the Female Guard no longer appeared fierce. She respectfully bowed and said, "Miss Ye, the people here were sent by the General. I apologize for any offense caused earlier."
"No, no, I should be thanking you!" Ye Xiaohan replied, her hand brushing against the soft bedding. Unable to control herself, she indulged in the sensation. "This room is wonderful; it's practically like Room One of my home."
The Female Guard placed the basket she was holding on the table. One was filled with pastries that Ye Xiaohan loved, which had been insisted upon by 6 Yang to bring in.
The other basket contained two bowls of light dishes and a bowl of white rice brought by the prison guard. The food was a novelty and, surprisingly, still warm.
"This is what the General instructed to be brought for you. From now on, Miss Ye's meals will be my responsibility. I guarantee you'll always have fresh and warm food," the Female Guard said with a smile that revealed a charming dimple.
Ye Xiaohan thought she had never seen such a beautiful girl before; she must be enchanting!
The Female Guard bowed again and said, "I won't disturb your rest any further. If you need anything, just call for me."
Ye Xiaohan nodded repeatedly.
After seeing off the Female Guard, Ye Xiaohan washed her hands in the prepared basin and sat down to eat.
The simple meal was something she hadn't enjoyed in a long time.
After a hearty meal, Ye Xiaohan lay down on the soft bed and quickly fell into a deep sleep.
Meanwhile, Liu Yang and Gu Da had visited Ye Xiaohan. They could not linger any longer inside and had to leave. Liu Yang felt a bit reluctant but understood he still had things to do, so he kept encouraging himself.
Gu Da escorted Liu Yang back to his residence, and Liu Yang grabbed his arm.
"Brother Gu, it's already so late. Why don't you stay at my place tonight? It saves you the trouble of going back and forth," Liu Yang invited Gu Da to stay over, as there were plenty of empty rooms in his house.
It was really just because there were spare rooms; it wasn't because he felt lonely with fewer people around.
Gu Da smiled and replied, "Thank you, but I have other matters to attend to and must return to report."
Since Gu Da had things to do, Liu Yang couldn't be willful and had no choice but to go back alone. The courtyard was quiet; Li Yi had already put the two children to bed. Liu Yang tiptoed in, not wanting to wake them.
Gu Da watched him enter before turning to leave.
He took a few steps and stopped in front of a courtyard facing the street, pushing the door open to enter.
The night was deep, and the moonlight was dim, only allowing him to see the outline of objects. It was utterly silent, but beneath the grape trellis in the courtyard sat a figure. The moonlight illuminated the trellis and cast a shadow over his tall frame, creating a patchy blur.
Gu Da approached the person and cupped his fists in salute. "Reporting to the General, everything has been handled according to your orders."
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