Sheng Li reached the resthouse with the First Prince and his General. He went to the basement where Mingze was captivated. Water was thrown at his face to wake him up. He shook his head and opened his eyes. Gradually.
He saw Sheng Li taking the seat on the chair and widened his eyes to have a proper look at him.
"I-I am glad you are alive," Mingze managed to say. He asked for the water. Sheng Li gestured to the soldier, who filled the glass with water and helped Mingze drink it.
He thanked Sheng Li, who took the scroll from Xiao Zhan. "Your pregnant wife has sent a request. Unfortunately, she cannot see you until I clear the matter with you," Sheng Li asserted and started to read the plea request.
