The Bodyguard King’s CEO Wife Chapter 1734: The Method to Rescue Someone

"I don’t believe you would harm him," He Linghan said coldly. Mi Wen’s threat was blatant, and she knew very well that Mi Wen had always wanted to marry Ye Shikai. Given this, she obviously couldn’t intend to take Ye Shikai’s life. As for why she said such things, it was clearly to frighten He Linghan.

"Is that so? So, you don’t believe me," Mi Wen sneered. He Linghan’s hands trembled uncontrollably; it was obvious that she was still somewhat worried. As she had just said, even if there was only a one-in-ten-thousand chance Mi Wen would harbor murderous intent, she dared not risk it.

"Since you refuse, I will bring him over, but not his entire self, just a part of him..."

"No!" He Linghan suddenly cried out. In the "game" between the two women, her Achilles’ heel was Ye Shikai’s safety.

"What do you think, have you made up your mind?" Mi Wen sneered. He Linghan was just an ordinary woman; in terms of means, she was by no means a match for Mi Wen. Moreover, Mi Wen clearly knew her weaknesses.

"Why don’t you just kill me?" He Linghan suddenly asked.

"What did you say?"

"I said, why don’t you just kill me? Instead, you’re wasting time here negotiating with me. For you, killing me would be as easy as crushing an ant. If I die, wouldn’t your plan succeed?" He Linghan retorted. She wasn’t foolish; Mi Wen had put her under house arrest, yet wasn’t in a rush to kill her. There must be something else at play. He Linghan had guessed that if Mi Wen killed her, Ye Shikai would surely hate her irrevocably. That would be the worst plan, while the best plan would be to hope that He Linghan leaves on her own accord.

"Do you really want to die that much?"

"If I were to stand up now and bash my head against this wall, what do you think his reaction would be?" He Linghan turned around to threaten.

"Don’t even think about threatening me. I’ve said it before: I may not win over him physically, but at least I want his heart. Negotiating with you right now is simply a bid for a dignified conclusion for everyone." Mi Wen was not a simple character, and a few threats from He Linghan wouldn’t cause her to panic.

"I can give you time to think. In three days, I’ll come back. If you need anything here, you can speak to the prison guards outside." Saying this, Mi Wen turned and left the dungeon. Alone in the room, He Linghan couldn’t hold back any longer and wept softly...

The next day.

"The dungeon holds the most important prisoners; dedicated prison guards manage it, and everyone coming in and out must undergo a body search. There are many rules here, so be attentive."

"Yes, sir. I will try not to trouble you." Xue San nodded repeatedly to the man beside him. He was currently wearing a prison guard’s uniform, and standing beside him was the dungeon’s "prison guard leader," akin to a warden in modern times.

"Right, Xiao Wuzi has told me you’re a refugee. Serving as a prison guard in the dungeon shouldn’t be too hard. If anyone outside sends goods for the inside guards, you might earn some reward money. The key is to be careful with no mistakes, or... it’s your neck on the line. Understand?"

"Understood, understood. I will remember closely and not dare be careless," Xue San said repeatedly.

"Alright then, you can go."

"Understood."

Of course, Xue San wasn’t there for a prison guard job for a living. He got into the dungeon through Xiao Wuzi to investigate where He Linghan was being held. If he wasn’t mistaken, Mi Wen should also be imprisoned in the dungeon.

After "patrolling" the dungeon for half a day, Xue San finally uncovered some clues. The dungeon was underground, and in this era, there weren’t materials like concrete, so the environment was poor. The dungeon was dark, with rats and bugs crawling everywhere. Only one "cell" was completely sealed, surrounded by many candles, and guarded by dozens of prison guards.

"Who are you?" As Xue San tried to get closer for a look, the guards stopped him.

"Ahem, I’m new here and not familiar with the place yet."

"Alright, go somewhere else; you shouldn’t be here."

"Sir, who’s inside this cell? Why is it so special?" Xue San asked curiously.

"Don’t ask what you shouldn’t. Ask too much, and you’ll lose your head."

"Understood, I’ll leave right away."

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"It seems sister-in-law is in the dungeon. Mi Wen is really giving herself away by stationing so many guards. Isn’t it like openly telling others there’s something wrong with that cell?" In the teahouse, Xue San reported all the intelligence gathered to Shangguan Jian.

"That’s right. At least we’ve determined where sister-in-law is being held, and we’ve got a map of the dungeon. This will facilitate our rescue."

"But... how should we rescue her? I have been to that dungeon, it’s airtight. There’s only one entrance, and there are so many guards. It’s really impossible." Xue San, claiming to be a "God Stealer," felt helpless after seeing the dungeon with his own eyes. Besides, getting a live person out from there was an insurmountable task.

"If we can’t infiltrate through the entrance, why don’t we make our own way?" Shangguan Jian asked rhetorically.

"What do you mean?"

"You said the dungeon is underground and difficult to infiltrate, so why don’t we... dig a tunnel directly?" Shangguan Jian suggested.

"A tunnel." Xue San muttered, his mind racing with calculations to see if it was feasible.

"Yes, we had a strategist named Xu Jia, who was also Old Ye’s Think Tank. He left us a tunnel stretching from the city to the outside, helping thousands escape Linxian. We can emulate him and build a tunnel connecting the city outskirts to the dungeon."

"This..." Xue San thought it was a good idea but feared the practical operation might not be so simple. Digging a tunnel requires precise measurements, and any mistake in length or direction could mean "courting death"—there was no room for error. Moreover, the dungeon was heavily guarded, making measurement challenging. Additionally, digging a tunnel produces a lot of earth, and this was the inner city. Piles of earth would have to be moved out of the city, potentially raising suspicions among the city gate guards.

"We could give it a try." After much deliberation, Xue San agreed. Wasting time here was meaningless; they might as well start doing something.

"Alright, I’ll make arrangements immediately. The city gate’s General is a former confidant of mine. With his help, we can enter and exit the city without fear of detection."