Chapter 562: Chapter 154: Seeing Is Believing! Heading to the Celestial Prison_4

Soon enough, a Prison Guard from the Celestial Prison appeared, hauling away the middle-aged merchant who was still shouting, along with the young master lying on the ground.

"Stuff something in his mouth for me!"

Clearly afraid the guy would start barking out all kinds of nasty words!

Once all that was handled, the official came over to Ye Liuyun with a beaming smile.

"What’s the occasion today, Governor Ye, to have a moment to grace the Ministry of Justice!"

"Truly seeing is believing—no matter how many rumors there are about the Celestial Prison, it’s nothing compared to seeing it yourself."

Ye Liuyun had seen that shady deal just now, every step clear as day.

The way they acted, it was obvious this wasn’t their first rodeo.

Maybe everyone operates like this.

Trying to change anything?

Unless the Ministry of Justice was gutted and replaced top to bottom, nothing would change in the slightest.

"Misunderstanding, all just a misunderstanding!"

Clearly he knew exactly what Ye Liuyun meant.

With a couple fawning chuckles—

He immediately offered up the cash box from earlier to Ye Liuyun.

"Just a small token of my appreciation, Governor Ye. You work so hard every day—take this as your tea money!"

Some gift, huh.

The payoff he’d just pocketed, now being used to bribe someone else.

Refuse?

Didn’t seem necessary.

Of course, Ye Liuyun hadn’t forgotten the real reason he was here.

"Perfect timing, you can personally take me for a stroll inside the Celestial Prison."

"Celestial Prison?"

They hadn’t expected Ye Liuyun wanted to check out the Ministry’s Celestial Prison.

Well, not impossible.

It’s just—Celestial Prison is dank, gloomy, with a stench that turns your stomach.

No one wants to step foot in there.

"Is there a problem?"

Ye Liuyun cast a look; a simple question, and the Ministry official—who’d been reluctant—notched up his seriousness and shook his head at once.

"No, no!"

"If Governor Ye wants to go, I’ll gladly lead the way!"

With that—

He went straight ahead.

No choice—even now, he was rattled by the stunt Ye Liuyun had just pulled.

He couldn’t help but worry.

Even if Ye Liuyun hadn’t said anything, what if he decided to settle scores later? Wouldn’t that mean real trouble for him?

Whatever his inner thoughts—

Ye Liuyun for now—

Wore an utterly bland expression as he followed, heading for the Celestial Prison.

...

In reality—

The environment in Celestial Prison, compared to the Imperial Prison and the Purgatory, is by far the best.

But those Ministry types are spoiled—anything less than luxury is intolerable to them, so of course, Celestial Prison feels beneath them.

"By the way!"

Once they got there—

The Ministry official seemed to realize something, glancing curiously at Ye Liuyun.

"I still don’t know—what brings Governor Ye to the Celestial Prison today?"

The Celestial Prison’s under Ministry jurisdiction. Strictly speaking, as an Embroidered Uniform Guard, Ye Liuyun shouldn’t have any say there.

Only because of his reputation did anyone in the Ministry dare not protest.

Even so—

Still dying to know Ye Liuyun’s real business in the Celestial Prison.

Is it by imperial order?

"Don’t worry. I came on my own, didn’t bring any edict!"

Just a flicker in his gaze, and Ye Liuyun saw right through those petty schemes.

He spoke with utter nonchalance.

"Heh, heh!"

Caught out, the official could only chuckle in embarrassment—no point denying it.

He just kept watching Ye Liuyun.

Not that he had anything to hide; places like the Celestial Prison—he’d be coming here often enough, so why act mysterious.

"Most of the Imperial Prison and Purgatory inmates are dead already, so I’ve got no choice but to drop by the Celestial Prison for a bit of fun!"

"???"

Coming to the Celestial Prison for fun?

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