The Dreamer in the Spring Boudoir

Chapter 216: Kept under confinement

"Sangyu actually doesn't mind hiding my identity." Ji Man dryly laughed. "Anyways, my previous reputation wasn't very good. It wouldn't be bad to change my name."

Zhao Zhe paused. He furrowed his brow as he looked at her and asked, "You don't mind?"

People in ancient times were very particular about recognizing and keeping their lineage. No one else would be willing to change her name, but she had actually said that she didn't mind?

Ji Man nodded. "Your Majesty, if you sincerely want to pardon Sangyu, then you can just directly release Sangyu."

He wanted her to stay in the palace? What a joke. She had to leave the palace so she could take care of Haohao. He couldn't seriously want to confine her in the palace and recite Buddhist scripture every day, right?

While Ning Yuxuan slightly relaxed, Zhao Zhe's expression became a bit unpleasant. He looked at with a deep gaze as he asked, "You would rather live a commoner's dull life instead of staying in a flourishing place like the palace?"

"Sangyu doesn't have high aspirations." Ji Man saluted. "Excuse my mediocrity, Your Majesty."

Zhao Zhe's face was livid. He pursed his lips and looked at her for a long time before sneering. "Since it's like that, this emperor won't insist. But, if that's what you want, it won't be easy to find an excuse to exonerate you."

The three people briefly froze in surprise.

Nie Qingyun frowned and said, "Your Majesty, if Sangyu doesn't mind continuing to conceal her identity, you can find and execute a convict sentenced to death to take Sangyu's place and simply release her."

Zhao Zhe cast him a glance at him before scoffing, "Didn't you three say that you were willing to be directly executed? If I switch her out and the common people find out, won't this emperor be reviled by everyone?"

Nie Qingyun was stifled by these words. Zhao Zhe took a few steps back and said, "For now, General Nie can be released first."

"Understood." A trusted eunuch stepped forward and unlocked the cell's door.

"Marquis Jingwen and his daughter are waiting at Marquis Moyu's estate. General Nie, you can leave first. As for the marquis and Sangyu, this emperor will have to think more about this."

This was clearly an excuse to weasel out of letting Ji Man go. Ning Yuxuan slightly smiled and said, "Your Majesty, thank you for troubling yourself."

Zhao Zhe flung his sleeve and left. As Nie Qingyun was escorted out, he kept turning back to look at the cells. His eyes were full of worry.

Peace returned to the prison.

Ning Yuxuan laid out his bedding by the railing that separated the two cells, then he sat down on it. Sighing, he asked, "Sangyu, what should we do?"

Ji Man mimicked his actions and brought her quilt over too. Flopping down on the quilt, she leisurely asked, "I caught the emperor's eye?"

Ning Yuxuan harshly looked at her. "Are you very happy about it?"

"Not happy, and it's a misfortune not a blessing." Ji Man shrugged. "I heard that the princess consort, Shen Youqing, had previously gotten rid of all the first prince's concubines and bed servants. That woman must be very skillful. For my own safety, an insignificant person like me should stay far away from her."

"I want to make a bet with you." Ning Yuxuan closed his eyes and asked, "Do you want take the bet?"

"Bet on what?" Ji Man raised her eyebrows in curiosity.