It is not that easy to secure a meeting with a death row inmate at the Qincheng Prison. Bai Lang put in a good deal of effort; mainly, he wanted to avoid making a fuss, while the prison staff dared not make a private decision, which dragged things out for a while.
Wang Lang had a fair and delicate appearance, possessing the features of a Jiangnan man—a rare sight among people from north of the Great Wall. His build was neither overly tall nor imposing, just right in every way. The slight upward curve of his lips gave him a distinctly enchanting and sinister aura.
Wearing heavy shackles and handcuffs, Wang Lang was escorted into the interrogation room by two guards. The scraping of his leg irons against the floor gave a clear indication of their substantial weight. Though Wang Lang was scheduled for execution shortly after the New Year, he maintained an utterly serene expression, entirely devoid of fear.
Chapter 577