It was Si Hongxi who brought him the "good news"!
"Wei Cheng, long time no see," Si Hongxi greeted him with a hint of mockery.
"Humph! The Prince of Pacifying the South? What a rare guest!" Wei Zhong replied coldly.
Humph! Si Hongxi stood upright in front of the prison cell, looking down at him haughtily.
"I'm here today to bring you some good news!"
Hearing this, Wei Zhong couldn't help but snort. What good news could you possibly bring me? How ridiculous!
"Really? What's the good news? I'm truly looking forward to it!"
The corner of Si Hongxi's mouth twitched slightly as he said, "A secret chamber was found in the study of your mansion. There's enough silver and jewels in there to last you a lifetime!"
Upon hearing this, the previously calm Wei Zhong suddenly showed fear and broke out in a cold sweat.
I can't believe you found such a hidden place. Prince of Pacifying the South, you really went to great lengths!
"Most importantly, a ledger was found inside. It clearly records the origin and time of all the gold, silver, and jewels in this secret chamber. The records are really clear and detailed!"
Hearing this, Wei Zhong clenched his fists tightly. "These alone won't be enough to take this old man's life!"
"You're right! You think you've been in politics for many years and your achievements outshine the monarch. But you don't know how to avoid the limelight and win people's hearts, which makes the monarch worried and suspicious of you. He's long wanted to get rid of you. Coupled with the fact that you're unworthy of your position, hum! How could the monarch let go of such a good opportunity to get rid of you and your family?"
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhong's face instantly turned ugly. Of course, he knew what the emperor thought of him. If the emperor intended to get rid of him and his family, these things would be enough!
After hearing what the Prince of Pacifying the South said, Wei Zhong knew that he was probably doomed. But he still had one last card up his sleeve.
"I'd like to see my daughter before I die. I hope the Prince of Pacifying the South can grant my wish!" Prime Minister Wei said coldly.
"Do you mean Miss Qing Shan?" Si Hongxi asked.
"No, I'm talking about Man Man," Wei Zhong said with a hint of guilt.
What? An adopted daughter? Si Hongxi couldn't understand why the person Wei Zhong wanted to see the most before his death was an adopted daughter with no blood relation.
"Why? She's just your adopted daughter!" Si Hongxi asked doubtfully.
"No! She's my real daughter!" Wei Zhong said firmly.
He thought that in this lifetime, he owed his daughter too much. Although he knew she was his real daughter, due to various considerations, he didn't recognize her. But now that he was about to die, why should he care about so many things? He didn't want to leave any regrets!
Real daughter? Si Hongxi frowned. Although he couldn't believe it and was a bit contemptuous, was it another debt of love?
"Why should I grant your request? To me, you're worthless now!" Si Hongxi said coldly.
"No, I still have value to you. The matter of amassing wealth is just a small thing. Collaborating with the enemy, forming cliques, and secretly plotting a rebellion are the big things! Do you think why there have been innocent and unjust deaths of important court officials? There's a mastermind behind me pulling the strings in the dark! Anyway, I'm doomed. I only ask you to spare my family. I'll tell you everything I know without any concealment!"
Upon hearing this, Si Hongxi frowned tightly. Sure enough, all these strange things are related to you!
"Why should I believe you?" Si Hongxi suddenly looked at him sharply.
"Humph! A dying man's words are sincere! Believe me or not!" Wei Zhong's eyes showed sincerity. "You can bring my daughter here first. It won't cost you anything, and you'll get an... important piece of information from me!"
Si Hongxi thought that this deal was indeed beneficial to him. But...
"Although I'd like to help you, I'm afraid Miss Man Man can't meet you for the time being!" Si Hongxi said helplessly.
Upon hearing this, Wei Zhong couldn't sit still anymore.
"You don't trust me that much?" Wei Zhong's eyes turned cold as he looked at him in disbelief.
"It's not that I don't trust you. It's just that Miss Man Man is seriously injured and probably can't come!" Si Hongxi said helplessly.
What? Seriously injured? How could this happen?
Wei Zhong frowned tightly, his face full of worry. Could it be that guy?
"I'm sorry, there's nothing I can do. But I'll convey your good wishes. If she recovers and you're still alive, I'll bring her to see you!" Then Si Hongxi turned around and left. Turning his head, he said to him, "As for what you said, I'll consider it carefully!"
Then Si Hongxi left the prison and came to the Prime Minister's Mansion to check if there was anything abnormal.
At this time, Si Hongxi was talking to the guards.
"Have you noticed anything abnormal?"
"Reporting to the Prince, everything is normal!" the guard replied.
Si Hongxi nodded. "Okay, go and do your work!"
When Wei Qingshan saw Si Hongxi coming and didn't see Qin Manman's figure, she was a bit confused.
"Prince? Isn't Man Man back yet?"
"Oh, Miss Qingshan, Miss Man Man has been found. She's injured and is recuperating with Miss Ruo Ruo now!" Si Hongxi explained briefly.
Injured? What happened?
"How did she get injured? Is it serious? Can I go and see her?" Wei Qingshan asked worriedly.
Seeing Wei Qingshan's worried look, Si Hongxi comforted her and replied, "Don't worry. With Miss Ruo Ruo taking care of her, she'll be fine. As for you, I'm sorry, Miss Qingshan. You can't leave the mansion for now. I have something else to do, so I'll leave first!"
"Sigh..."
Wei Qingshan's eyes were full of hatred. It's always Wan Ruo, always Wan Ruo! It's strange that she clearly ran away, so how could she be injured? Humph!
Then Si Hongxi came to Shan'an Fang. Although it was already late at night and the gates of Shan'an Fang were tightly closed.
He knocked on the door of Shan'an Fang, not knowing if anyone would open it for him.
In the backyard, in Wan Ruo's residence, the lights were brightly lit!
At this moment, the doctor was still observing Qin Manman's injury.
"She has a high fever that won't subside. If this continues, she'll burn herself silly! We have to reduce the fever first. Here's the prescription I've written, and here's the medicine I've prepared. Take it down and decoct it in water. She'll recover after sweating!"
The doctor quickly wrote out the prescription on the paper.
"One qian each of Magnolia Officinalis, Tangerine Peel, Pinellia Tuber, Angelica Dahurica, Platycodon Root, and Poria Cocos, five fen of Liquorice, three slices of ginger, and three inches of scallions. I'll go and decoct the medicine now!" Wan Ruo read the prescription and then said.
"Miss Ruo Ruo, let me go!" Miss Yun Jiu stopped Wan Ruo, took the medicine bag with a smile, and then went out.
At this time, Bai Chen beside him seemed to hear someone knocking on the door. Who could it be visiting in the middle of the night? It's really endless. He ignored it.
"Moreover, her internal organs are all damaged and need to be slowly recuperated. After she drinks the antipyretic medicine, she'll probably have a fever reduction by tomorrow morning. Only then can she take the conditioning medicine. Here's the prescription I've written! Grab the medicine according to the prescription tomorrow morning. I'll come to check on her condition again tomorrow. I'll leave first!"
"Shall I see you off?" Wan Ruo led the doctor out of the door.
As soon as Wan Ruo sent the doctor away, Bai Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief and put down his disguise.
Last night, because his spiritual power in Wan Ruo's body was damaged, he was also backlashed. His body was already very weak, but he still forced himself to go to the Yellow Spring Road to save Wan Ruo. He had been forcing himself until now.
After sending the doctor away, she met Si Hongxi who had been waiting for a long time.
"Prince? Why are you here so late?"
Seeing that Wan Ruo had just sent the doctor away, Si Hongxi asked, "How's Miss Man Man's condition?"