Dongfang Yi decided to visit Yaoji who was being held in the prison to see if she could gather more information.
Just then, a cry came from outside the palace: "His Majesty the Emperor is coming!"
Immediately afterwards, a man in a black robe and a golden crown walked in. Seeing the woman in front of him about to go out, he couldn't help asking, "Where are you going, Dong'er?"
"I still want to go to the dungeon to see Yaoji. After all, the Southern Neighboring Country hasn't sent you any news yet," she replied with a frown.
But Helian Qi walked over and sat on the grand chair. He patted the seat beside him and said, "Come and sit down. I have something to tell you."
Dongfang Yi looked a bit hesitant. Since she wanted to go quickly and come back quickly, she said to the man behind her, "Wait for me. I'll be back soon!"
But he still stared at her intently, showing no sign of giving in. This made her lower her head and sit beside him.
Seeing that she sat down obediently, Helian Qi finally showed a satisfied smile on his lips. Then he frowned and said, "The Southern Neighboring Country has sent a letter."
"Really?! Did they say how they would deal with Yaoji?" Dongfang Yi asked excitedly.
Since the Southern Neighboring Country had been silent for so long, it was hard not to suspect that they had some conspiracy. Now that there was news, she was of course very delighted.
Looking at the delighted look on his woman's face, Helian Qi hesitated for a moment, but still said slowly, "They said that we should hand over Yaoji. They will deal with their own princess themselves so as to maintain peace between the two countries."
As soon as he said this, Dongfang Yi's heart skipped a beat. The letter from the Southern Neighboring Country was really absurd and tricky.
Now they actually claimed that Yaoji was their princess. When she had been causing chaos in the harem of the Eastern Prosperous Country, why didn't anyone come to dissuade her?
Moreover, according to their meaning, did it mean that if Yaoji was not released, peace between the two countries could no longer be maintained?
Thinking of this, she couldn't help clenching her teeth and angrily saying, "It's really absurd!"
That woman had repeatedly harmed her and was also the culprit who had killed Xiao Qian. How could she be let off so easily?
Helian Qi naturally saw the hesitation on her face and understood the meaning of the letter. Although he didn't know how much truth there was in the words of the Southern Neighboring Emperor, he still had to be on guard. After all, the court was now in a precarious situation, and there was also a villain like Nangong Liuyun. If a war broke out at this time, the people would surely suffer.
Thinking of this, he also hesitated for a moment, but still asked the woman beside him, "What do you think, Dong'er?"
After all, this woman always had some extraordinary ideas, and sometimes even he was ashamed of his own lack of thoughtfulness compared to her.
Dongfang Yi lowered her head and thought for a while. Then she narrowed her eyes and looked up, saying, "I still want to go to the dungeon to see that woman."
Too many things could only be clarified after seeing that woman, so this was the only choice she could make now.
Helian Qi naturally saw the determination in her eyes, so he nodded and said, "Then I'll go with you."
After all, the dungeon was dark and damp, and it was definitely not a place for a girl like her to stay.
"No. Let me go alone. I'll go to the Qianqing Palace to find you after I finish asking questions," she said in a calm voice.
She knew that only by going there alone could she slightly relax Yaoji's guard. If Helian Qi went with her, they might not be able to ask anything. Thinking of this, there was more determination in her eyes.
Seeing her like this, Helian Qi could only nod heavily. Then he turned around and left the Queen's Palace, while Dongfang Yi went in the direction of the dungeon with Donghua.
At this time in the dungeon.
Yaoji still knew nothing. She only felt that many days had passed, and there was still no news from her mother country. Inevitably, there was a trace of uneasiness in her heart. But even if her father had given up on her, her mother would not agree. After all, she was her mother's only child.
Thinking of this, she couldn't help clenching her teeth. She hugged her thighs with both hands, and her body was still shivering. It was really cold here. Even the cooled tea would quickly freeze, let alone a living person. She felt that every hair on her body was cold.
Just as she was shivering, a person in a cloak came from outside. As soon as she lifted her cloak, her face was revealed. It was Dongfang Yi.
"What are you doing here?!" As soon as Yaoji saw her, she couldn't help shouting out, with unhidden hatred in her eyes.
But Dongfang Yi stared at her coldly, showing disdain for her. After all, she was the loser, while she herself was the winner. When had a winner ever stooped to the level of a loser?
So she curled her lips and coldly asked, "How have you been recently, Sister Yaoji?"
After hearing this, Yaoji became even more out of control. She wanted to stand up, but her feet were chained, and her body had become a bit stiff due to the cold. So her current state posed no threat to anyone.
Dongfang Yi still showed disdain for her. Then she said again, "It seems that you've been doing quite well here. You're as lively as usual."
She was saying such hateful things for a purpose. She just wanted to arouse Yaoji's anger and make her lose control so that she could say more useful information.
At this time, Yaoji calmed down a bit. After all, she was a smart woman. She knew that the person in front of her must not have come here just for fun, so she must have some purpose.
Thinking of this, a sneer appeared on her lips. Then she said, "Your Majesty the Queen didn't come here just to make fun of me, did you? Just say what you want to say!"
As soon as she asked this question, Dongfang Yi was slightly stunned. She thought that this was really a smart woman. She had quickly got out of her anger and asked about her real purpose.
But she didn't plan to give up. Instead, she laughed a few times and then continued, "You killed my confidant. I'm very protective of my own people, so I locked you up here. I'm very happy to see you in such a miserable state. Hahaha!"
After saying that, she pretended to laugh heartily and tilted her head back.
Sure enough, her words completely enraged Yaoji in the prison. She really didn't want the woman opposite to see her in such a miserable state. After all, she was used to being a proud princess.