However, at this moment, hurried footsteps were heard coming from the entrance of the long corridor. Hai Dongqing's heart sank as he turned to see Jin Zhu hastily approaching.
Jin Zhu passed through several cells and stood before the group, asking calmly, "What's happening here?"
Hai Dongqing quickly cupped his fists and replied, "Reporting to Lord Jin Zhu, this person is hiding something but refuses to confess. I was about to take him to Pipa Hall for interrogation."
Slap.
Jin Zhu slapped Hai Dongqing on the other cheek: "Interrogate? Release him, I'm taking him away."
Hai Dongqing was slapped so hard that stars danced before his eyes, and blood oozed from the corner of his mouth: "Lord Jin Zhu, what does this mean? Without the Prime Minister's handwritten order…"
Jin Zhu sneered: "Do you think I'm a fool? I've interrogated more people in the Imperial Prison than you've ever seen. The Korea Envoy case is closed. On what grounds are you detaining him? Release him!"
