After I stopped being a lady from a rich family, I fought all over the capital

Chapter 354 Trapped
The Prefect of Jingzhao thought about it carefully and found that it was indeed the case.

He couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

"What you said actually makes some sense!"

The Prefect of Jingzhao, glancing at the surrounding weeds, suddenly became wary: "So, what do we do now?"

Should we go back or keep going?

If we go back, is it really possible to go back?

The Prefect of Jingzhao was filled with anxiety and uncertainty.

Jiao Bubai had calmed down by now and thought for a moment: "Since this is the backyard of the Princess's residence, the occurrence of such a strange phenomenon must not be accidental."

"Perhaps you were not mistaken at the time; the one we were chasing was indeed Madam Song."

The Prefect of Jingzhao frowned: "Then this..."

If they were really chasing Song Lan, and not some mountain spirit or monster, how could such a strange phenomenon occur?

Isn't this strange?

Surely Song Lan and his companion aren't demons or ghosts too.

"Perhaps, Madam Song just doesn't want us to go and disturb her."

Jiao Bubai pursed his lips slightly, keeping his thoughts to himself and not saying the truth.

He actually suspected that the reason he encountered such a "ghostly maze" was because he had previously failed Song Lan's expectations.

So much so that Song Lan doesn't want to see him at all now.

Jiao Bubai was filled with resentment.

The Prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture was the one who promoted him to his current position, and the two have worked together for many years.

How could he not understand? Jiao Bubai's behavior clearly indicated that he was hiding something on his mind.

His face darkened, and he feigned anger: "Is there something you're hiding from me, something you haven't told the truth about?"

Jiao Bubai immediately felt even more guilty.

They assumed that the Prefect of Jingzhao had figured something out, or knew something.

When the Prefect of the Capital saw him like this, what could he not understand?
That little rascal actually kept it a secret!
“We’ve worked together for many years and solved many cases hand in hand. You should know what the consequences are of concealing the truth from your partner during the investigation.” The Prefect of Jingzhao’s face was dark, and he looked genuinely angry.

"Now the two of us are in the same boat."

"If this strange place was indeed set up by Madam Song, then... perhaps it's still understandable."

"For the sake of the Princess, Madam Song might not really want to take our lives."

"But if this place wasn't arranged by Madam Song, your concealment now might just be the executioner that sends us both on our way!"

Jiao Bubai hurriedly said, "I didn't mean to hide it!"

His face was contorted with pain: "The reason I begged you to bring me here is so that I could apologize to Madam Song in person."

Upon hearing this, the Prefect of Jingzhao frowned: "Apologize? You..."

In the blink of an eye, the Prefect of Jingzhao had considered every possible mistake Jiao Bubai might make.

After much thought, I can only come to one conclusion.

"You hit her?"

Jiao Bubai: ...

"I don't!"

His tone was somewhat resentful: "The way you're talking makes it sound like I'm some kind of reckless, brainless brute."

"Ah!"

The Prefect of Jingzhao sneered: "Do you think you aren't?"

Despite appearing much more composed in recent years, it's mostly his subordinates who are reckless.

But as the old saying goes...

You become like the people you associate with!

People will resemble whoever mentors them!
It's hard to say that Guo Tianzhuang's recklessness and lack of common sense weren't due to the corrupt example set by Jiao Bubai, which led him to follow suit and go astray.

Jiao Bubai's mood instantly soured: "Prefect! What kind of look is that!"

He may be a brute, but he's definitely not brainless.