Three days later, Chang'an came to inform Su Liang that Nian Ruting had died in the Heavenly Prison.
Although torture couldn't completely break her, Chang'an handed Su Liang a copy of her confession. Duanmu Chen had already seen it and believed there was nothing of value in it.
Su Liang read it from beginning to end, finding it somewhat chaotic, possibly because Nian Ruting had already been on the edge of insanity and collapse. The confession included how Shaoyao had spared her life, when they went to Liang Country as master and disciple, and the purpose of coming back to Qian Country.
However, regarding the assassination on Lantern Festival night, Nian Ruting still claimed it was done by Shaoyao and had nothing to do with her.
Nian Ruting said she knew Nian Ruxue's whereabouts and could help capture her in order to atone for her crimes with meritorious actions.