Duke Jing's younger sister

Chapter 184 Attitude of Asking for Help

This was the first time the girl spoke to her in such a cold tone.

It was obviously a reminder to her not to act rashly behind her back.

Luo Zhi nodded immediately and said, "I understand."

"Also..." Jiang Li lowered her eyes and said, "Go and tell Du Li and Du Xin that no one can make decisions without my permission."

"Yes!"

She leaned against the wall of the car, her heart in a turmoil.

Who should she go to now, and who would be willing to help her?

The third prince Xiao Wencong?

She rejected it in her heart. Shen Beiqi had been carefully concealing the fact that he was very close to the third prince.

If she asked the Third Prince for help, it would inevitably arouse people's speculation and make people think that the Shen family has a close relationship with the Third Prince.

Although her father's matter was urgent, she would never go to the Third Prince until she was left with no other options.

So what about Xiao Wenyuan, or... Luo Cheng?

Although Xiao Wenyuan was the crown prince of Prince Rui, he had no real power in the court.

If he wanted to enter the dungeon of the Ministry of Justice, it would be difficult for him just because of his status as a prince. The jailer could easily stop him by carrying out the emperor.

Luo Cheng... Although he has surrendered to the crown prince, I'm afraid he has not been given important positions yet. With his status as the prince consort, he should be able to do so, but...

She shook her head helplessly, feeling that none of them were feasible.

Just when she was feeling negative, she suddenly raised her eyes and suddenly thought of someone.

——The second prince Xiao Wenche.

Even if the Ministry of Justice is the prince's cronies, with the Second Prince's ability, it should not be difficult to arrange for her to be imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice.

Even though the Jiang family is in trouble now, she is still Shen Beiqi's sister.

For the sake of the Shen family, Xiao Wenche will help her, right?

Thinking of this, she asked the coachman to turn the horses around and drive towards the second prince's residence.

The rain stopped and there was a hint of autumn in the wind.

This was her first time coming to the Second Prince's residence. She stood at the bottom of the wet steps, waiting for the doorman to come in and report.

After a while, the doorman came out, bent down and said with a smile, "Miss Jiang, our prince invites you in."

"Thank you." Jiang Li nodded slightly.

When Luo Zhi was about to enter the gate, the servant stopped her and said, "Miss Jiang, this is the prince's residence. Ordinary people are not allowed to enter."

Luo Zhi anxiously shook her head at her, "Girl, you can't..."

If she goes in alone, what should she do if she encounters danger?

This is the prince's residence. Even Du Li and Du Xin cannot rescue them in time.

Jiang Li shook her head gently, "Nothing, wait for me here."

Ignoring Luo Zhi's gentle call, Jiang Li followed the guide through several moon gates and came to the garden.

There is an octagonal pavilion by the lake, in which sits a man in purple.

The teapot on the stove was bubbling and the air was filled with white smoke, making it impossible to see his expression.

The servant brought her to the pavilion, then bowed and left.

Xiao Wenche smiled and poured her a cup of tea. "Miss Jiang, you are such a rare guest. Please take a seat."

Jiang Li knelt down and saluted, "How dare I sit at the same table with the Second Prince? I came here today to ask for something from the Second Prince."

How could Xiao Wenche not know why she came?

Instead of wasting your breath, it is better to speak frankly, which can save a lot of time in negotiations.

Seeing that she insisted on standing and talking, Xiao Wenche did not force her.

"Miss Jiang, are you here for your father's matter?"

Xiao Wenche took a sip of tea and said in a gentle voice, "It's a pity that this is an order from my father himself. My magical powers are limited, so I'm afraid I can't help."

Jiang Li had anticipated the Second Prince's refusal.

Since you are asking for help from others, you naturally have to have a asking-for-help attitude.

You can't just say a few words and expect others to agree easily. After all, the second prince is not a good person.

She twirled the hem of her skirt and slowly knelt down.

The autumn rain has just stopped and the lake is covered with mist.

She gently touched the wet ground with her bare hands, bowed her head and said,

"I understand that this matter has embarrassed the Second Prince, but I still ask His Highness to help me. The weather is getting colder now, and the dungeon is even colder and chilly. I beg Your Highness to allow me to go to the Ministry of Justice to bring some clothes for my father."

Xiao Wenche raised the corners of his eyebrows slightly and looked at Jiang Li with a higher opinion.

In the past, she was always cold and aloof to people.

It seemed like nothing could really throw her off balance.

It seems that no matter how strong a person is, he will eventually have weaknesses.

Although Jiang Minzhi has been imprisoned now, my father has not yet issued an imperial decree to punish him.

The fate of the Jiang family remains unknown.

It would be better to take this opportunity to do a favor. In case the Jiang family can escape danger, it can be used for one's own benefit in the future.

What's more, he still has to give face to Shen Beiqi.

Thinking of this, Xiao Wenche quickly helped Jiang Li up and comforted her,

"Miss Jiang, why are you doing this? You and I are related. Since you asked, I will help you with this little thing. Why do you have to be so polite?"

Jiang Li silently withdrew his arm, bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Second Prince."

Xiao Wenche waved his hand and called the servant guarding the lakeside to come over, "Take Miss Jiang to find Lu Da."

The servant responded and hurried forward to lead the way.

Lu Daqi was not a well-known person. He was just a small jailer in the dungeon of the Ministry of Justice.

Although he was not a high-ranking official, it was easy for him to take someone into the dungeon for a while.

At this time, it had just rained outside, and the dungeon was filled with gloom, damp and dark.

There was a squeaking sound, and a mouse was running quickly under your feet.

Jiang Li couldn't help but pause, and waited until the mouse disappeared before quickening his pace and keeping up with Lu Da.

Lu Da held a dim lantern in his hand, the light of which flickered, and he whispered,

"Girl, please move quickly when you get in. If we are discovered, both you and I will be in danger."

"Understood. Thank you, sir."

Jiang Li hugged the bag tightly in her hand and took out a silver ingot from her purse. "This is just a small token of my appreciation. I'd like to invite you to have some tea. I hope you won't despise me."

Lu Da did not refuse. He stuffed the silver into his waist and took her to the cell where Jiang Minzhi was imprisoned.

After unlocking the door, Lu Da left in a hurry.

When he left, he left the lantern on the door railing.

The middle-aged man was wearing only a thin gray shirt and was sitting on the haystack with his back to her.

The soles of my shoes made a rustling sound as they stepped on the haystack.

The man heard the noise and turned around slowly.

In the dim light, Jiang Li saw his face clearly, squatted down in front of his father, and called softly: "Father..."