The Pretty Wife of General Jinxiu Huanian

Chapter 98 Yunxi Saves Her Husband

Yunxi didn't sleep a wink all night. The next day, when it was still pitch black, she struggled to get up and prepare to go out.

She was wearing a plain dress, her hair was casually tied in a bun, her face was full of fatigue, but her eyes showed determination.

Before leaving, the maid Xiao Cui frowned, her face full of worry. She pulled Yunxi's clothes and said, "Princess, look at yourself. You are so tired. You should take care of yourself."

Yunxi gently shook off Xiaocui's hand and shook her head slightly, her voice revealing a hint of anxiety: "The prince is still suffering there, how can I rest in peace?"

After saying that, he turned around and walked out in a hurry.

After getting on the carriage, Yunxi was extremely anxious and kept urging the driver: "Faster, faster!" The driver did not dare to delay, raised the whip, and the carriage sped away.

Soon, the carriage arrived at Minister Chen's residence. Yunxi didn't wait for the carriage to stop before she opened the curtain and jumped out, quickly walking to the gate.

When the doorman saw it was her, he quickly turned around and ran inside to report.

Not long after, Minister Chen came out hurriedly, cupped his hands, and said, "Princess, please come in."

Yunxi didn't bother with small talk and went straight to the point, "Minister Chen, the prince has been wrongfully imprisoned. I hope you can help him."

Minister Chen sighed, "Princess, I already know about this matter, but the evidence is not favorable to the prince now. It will be difficult to overturn the verdict."

Yunxi frowned, staring intently at Minister Chen, and said anxiously, "Minister Chen, that letter must be a forgery. If we can find the flaw, we can definitely clear the prince's name."

She clutched the corners of her clothes tightly with both hands, and her body trembled slightly.

Minister Chen frowned in thought for a moment, his brow furrowed so tightly that it looked as if it could pinch a fly to death. He paced back and forth and said, "Princess, I will send someone to investigate secretly, but it will take time."

Upon hearing this, Yunxi hurried forward, her eyes full of anticipation, her voice trembling slightly, "Thank you, Minister Chen."

Coming out of Chen Shangshu's house, Yunxi put down the pen in his hand when he saw Yunxi coming. This Li Taifu had gray hair and a serious face.

Yunxi said anxiously: "Master Li, you must help with the prince's affairs." As she spoke, Yunxi's eyes turned red and her voice was filled with tears.

Imperial Tutor Li stroked his beard, his face solemn. "Don't worry, Princess. I will do my best. But the person behind this is probably quite powerful, so we need to take a long-term approach."

Yunxi listened, her eyes firm, her teeth clenched: "As long as I can save the prince, I am not afraid of any difficulty."

After leaving Li Taifu's house, Yunxi walked down the street, her mind full of thoughts. Her steps were hurried, beads of sweat oozed from her forehead, and her hair was a little messy.

At this time, a carriage stopped beside her and a familiar face appeared from the window. It turned out to be General Wang’s wife.

Mrs. Wang said, "Princess, please get in the carriage and talk."

Yunxi got on the carriage, and Madam Wang held her hand: "Princess, my general was also very angry when he heard about the prince's affairs.

But the situation is complicated now, so we need to proceed with caution."

Yunxi nodded: "Thank you for your concern, ma'am."

Madam Wang pulled a letter from her sleeve and handed it to Yunxi, her expression solemn. "This is what my general asked me to give to you, Princess. It may be helpful in saving the prince."

Yunxi quickly took the letter with both hands, her eyes burning with gratitude, "Madam, I will never forget the great kindness you and the general have shown me."

After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Yunxi didn't even have time to drink a sip of water. She rushed to the study in a hurry and didn't even take a rest.

She pushed open the door of the study and closed it tightly, then carefully opened the letter to read it.

The handwriting in the letter was vigorous and powerful, and Yunxi's eyes eagerly scanned the lines. The letter mentioned that someone had seen the prince in prison and seemed to have discovered some clues.

Yunxi couldn't sit still any longer, so she stood up suddenly and decided to visit the prince in prison in person.

She tidied herself up and changed into a simple dress. The dress was dark in color, but it could not hide her dignified temperament.

Yunxi called Lingfeng again. Lingfeng was a strong young man with a loyal look on his face.

The two of them quietly arrived at the prison. When the jailer saw Yunxi, his face immediately became troubled, and he rubbed his hands together, "Princess, this prison is not a place for you."

Yunxi frowned, and without saying anything, he pulled out a silver ingot from his sleeve and stuffed it directly into the jailer's hand, "I hope you can do me a favor."

The jailer stared at the silver ingot, hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, and finally gave way.

Yunxi took a deep breath and stepped into the dark and damp cell. The cell was filled with a foul smell and water droplets dripped down the wall.

Yunxi saw at a glance that the prince was sitting in the corner. His clothes were a little worn and his hair was a little messy.

Yunxi's eyes instantly turned red, tears welling up in them, "Prince." Her voice was full of heartache.

Hearing the voice, the prince slowly raised his head and forced a smile on his face, trying to comfort Yunxi, "Madam, don't cry."

Yunxi quickly walked to the prince, squatted down, and held the prince's hands tightly with both hands. The hands were icy cold, "Prince, you have suffered."

The prince patted Yunxi's hand gently and said, "Madam, I'm fine. What did you find out?"

Yunxi pursed her lips, gathered herself, and began to speak: "Your Highness, I went to see Minister Chen first. Minister Chen sighed at the beginning and said that the evidence was against you and it would be difficult to overturn the case.

I was so anxious that I told him that the letter must be a forgery, and as long as I could find the flaw, I would be able to clear your name.

I clutched the corners of my clothes tightly in my hands, my body trembling slightly. Minister Chen frowned, pacing back and forth. After a long moment of deliberation, he said he would send someone to conduct a secret investigation, but it would take time.

When I heard that, I hurried forward, my eyes full of anticipation, my voice trembling as I thanked him. After leaving Minister Chen's residence, I immediately went to Grand Tutor Li's.

Taifu Li was practicing calligraphy in his study. When he saw me, he put down his brush. His hair was gray and his face was serious.

I desperately begged him for help, my eyes welling up as I spoke, my voice cracking with tears. Taifu Li stroked his beard and told me solemnly not to worry, saying he would do his best. However, the person behind this was likely quite powerful, so we had to take a long-term approach.

I don't care about that. As long as I can save you, I'm not afraid of any hardship. Later on the road, I met General Wang's wife, and she gave me this letter.

Yunxi informed the prince of the recent situation one by one.

The prince pondered for a moment and said, "Madam, this matter may not be that simple. We must be careful of those people's conspiracy."

Yunxi nodded: "Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will definitely rescue you."

After being released from prison, Yunxi's brows hadn't relaxed, her face gloomy enough to drip water. She bit her lip, her steps hurried and quick, causing her skirt to flutter.

At this time, Ling Feng came running over, sweating profusely, panting and saying, "Princess, this is bad. Someone is secretly spreading rumors, saying that the prince is indeed collaborating with the enemy and committing treason."

When Yunxi heard this, his eyes widened and he shouted angrily, "This must be a trick of those people. We can't let them succeed."

She clenched her fists tightly, and veins bulged on the backs of her hands.

Yunxi gritted her teeth and thought to herself, "No matter what, I have to find a way to dispel this rumor first." She immediately decided to ask Eunuch Zhao, a popular figure around the emperor, for help.

She brought generous gifts to Eunuch Zhao's residence. Eunuch Zhao, dressed in a silk dress, sat on a chair with his legs crossed and said in a sarcastic tone, "Princess, it's not right for our family to interfere in this matter."

As he spoke, he glanced at the gift that Yunxi brought.

Yunxi hurried forward and said earnestly, "Eunuch, if you can say a few good words for the prince in front of the emperor, I will reward you handsomely in the future."

Eunuch Zhao squinted his eyes and thought for a while, holding a teacup in his hand, turning it slowly, humming for a while, and then said, "Okay, let's give it a try.

But this is not an easy thing to do.”

Yunxi nodded repeatedly, thanked Eunuch Zhao, and left.

It was already nightfall when Yunxi left Eunuch Zhao's residence. She dragged her exhausted body back to the mansion and heard the servants talking as soon as she entered.

"I heard that the prince is in great danger this time." A thin servant said with his neck shrunk.

"Yeah, what should we do?" A fat maid echoed, her face full of worry.

Yunxi stopped suddenly and shouted, "Shut up! The prince will be safe." Her eyes swept across everyone like a knife. Everyone was so scared that they quickly lowered their heads and dared not say anything.

Yunxi walked into the room angrily and slammed the door shut. She leaned against the door, took a few breaths, and then walked to the table and sat down.

Yunxi returned to the room, sat at the table, and secretly swore in her heart that no matter what the cost, she would rescue the prince.