In prison, Lai Luozhi blocked Yan Xing's way, trying to find out more behind-the-scenes figures through Sun Tan. However, Sun Tan remained unyielding and unyielding after being tortured and did not say a word.After Yan Xing returned home, he was worried about how to rescue Sun Tan.When Shen Du saw this, he took the initiative to comfort her, saying that although he was worried about Yan Xing, he would not interfere without authorization unless she needed it.He knew that Yan Xing had his own pursuits and decisions.

Sun Tan pretended to be willing to write out the list of those who were behind it. When the paper and brush were obtained, he did not write a word. Instead, he recalled the happy times in the past and the days spent with old friends.In the end, he resolutely committed suicide with a writing brush and ended his life in prison.The next day, Yan Xing learned the news and was heartbroken.When Xu Shuai heard this, he was worried that Yan Xing would blame himself too much, so he came to comfort him.

Soon, Yan Xing was unexpectedly summoned by the Empress Dowager, and he couldn't help but feel uneasy.She once entrusted Xu Neisi, who was close to the Queen Mother, to submit the complaint regarding Sun Tan's case on her behalf, but she never received a reply.Facing the summons of the Empress Dowager, Yan Xing had mixed feelings in her heart, and she knew that accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger.However, unexpectedly, the Empress Dowager did not blame her, but instead confided in her own difficulties. In an era where men were superior to women, it was not easy for her as a female to reach her current position.

The Queen Mother also specifically mentioned Lai Luozhi's praise for her, which made Yan Xing even more confused and uneasy.She admitted that she was not familiar with Lai Luozhi and expressed confusion about his intentions.However, the Empress Dowager did not go into details. Instead, she was given a personal badge that allowed her to enter and leave the palace freely. This was undoubtedly a great trust and favor for her.When Xu Neisi sent Yan Xing out of the palace, he did not forget to remind her that although your kindness is as deep as the sea, it is also as heavy as a mountain, so you need to always act with caution.

After Yan Xing left the palace, he was unexpectedly intercepted by Lai Luo Zhi's men.Lai Luozhi sneered at Yan Xing, accusing her of being so bold that she dared to take on a case that even the minister of Dali Temple could not avoid.He self-righteously believed that Yan Xing had the backing of the Imperial Guard, so he dared to act like this.Faced with Lai Luozhi's threats and provocations, Yan Xing was not afraid. Instead, he fought back on the grounds that he had seen his sister in Yingzhou, which made Lai Luozhi instantly nervous and quickly denied it.

Yan Xing escaped from the confrontation and was pleasantly surprised to find that Shen Du had been waiting here for a long time.He came here to look for Yan Xing because he was worried about his safety.After the couple exchanged information, they realized that the current situation was extremely complicated and dangerous.They decided to deal with Lai Luo Zhi and the forces behind him more carefully to avoid falling into a trap.