The jailer carried a shabby lunch box and walked along the narrow aisle to their cell.
The jailer had a malicious smile on his face and handed the lunch box to Xi Yu, then whispered: "As long as you are willing to spend money on me, I can plead for you in front of the county magistrate and let you release it early."
After hearing the prisoner's words, Xi Yu accused angrily: "You are accepting bribes! Your behavior is simply untolerable, so you should die!"
The prison guard's face suddenly became ferocious, and he started to curse.
"You ungrateful guys, you don't want to eat a toast! I think you want to stay in this cell for the rest of your life!"
After saying that, the prison guard glared at them fiercely, turned around and left, leaving Xi Yu and Xiao Cui silent in the cell.
Xi Yu looked at the food that was pretty good in front of him. Although his heart was full of anger at the prison guard, he still cared about Xiao Cui first and said softly: "Xiao Cui, eat it quickly. It is important to keep your physical strength."
Xiao Cui nodded, looked at Xi Yu gratefully, and then began to eat food silently.
After dinner, Xi Yu quietly summoned the dark guards hidden in the dark.
Xiao Cui watched in surprise as the dark guard appeared and disappeared like a ghost, her eyes full of curiosity and confusion.
Xi Yu whispered to the secret guards: "You go to the Huang family immediately and see what's going on."
After receiving the order, the secret guard disappeared into the darkness instantly, as if he had never appeared before.
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui's surprised expression and explained: "Don't worry, he is my confidant and has been protecting me in secret."
Xiao Cui then breathed a sigh of relief, but her eyes still showed concern.
A heavy breath filled the hall of the Huang family. Mr. Huang was lying on the bed, his face pale as paper, and he was terminally ill.
Several of his ladies gathered around the bed and cried.
The eldest lady said to Mr. Huang with tears in her face: "Master, don't worry. I will bury several concubines alive as you wish."
When several concubines heard this, they were so scared that they cried bitterly, begging for mercy: "Madam, please forgive us! We have always been loyal to the master!"
The eldest lady accused them of being unfaithful to the master.
"You bitches, you guys, are intriguing and jealous on weekdays. Now the master is seriously ill, but you just want to survive on your own!"
Mr. Huang said weakly: "I...I hope Xiao Cui will be buried with me the most, and let her... accompany me after death..."
In the Huang family's courtyard, the crying of several ladies echoed in the wind, making people feel sad.
The secret guard appeared quietly in the corner of the Huang family like a ghost.
He quietly observed the situation here and took every detail into his eyes.
A trace of determination flashed across the eldest lady's face, and she said to Mr. Huang: "Master, don't worry, Xiao Cui will definitely accompany you."
"But Xiao Cui has been rescued by someone, so what should I do?" said Old Man Huang.
After a while, Mr. Huang's breathing became weaker and weaker, and he finally took his last breath.
The entire Huang family fell into grief, and several wives cried in tears.
The eldest lady endured her grief and said to the butler: "Go to handle the funeral quickly, be sure to do it more grandly." The butler nodded and hurriedly left.
At the same time, the secret guard quietly returned to the cell. His face was solemn, and he told Xi Yu in detail everything he saw at the Huang family.
After hearing Xi Yu, he frowned.
Xi Yu looked at the secret guard firmly, handed him his token, and said solemnly: "Take my token, go to the local governor immediately and tell him about our situation."
The secret guard took the token, took the order and left, and quickly disappeared into the darkness.
It was late at night, and the cell was silent, with only Xiao Cui's occasional sound of turning over.
Xiao Cui felt sleepy, but living in the same room with a strange man made her feel a little unnatural.
Xi Yu keenly noticed her thoughts and said softly: "Don't worry, go to bed, I'm definitely not a bad person."
Xiao Cui looked at Xi Yu's eyes and tried hard to distinguish his expression in the darkness.
She found that there was sincerity and firmness in Xi Yu's eyes, and the uneasiness in her heart gradually disappeared.
Xiao Cui finally relaxed, slowly closed her eyes, and fell asleep.
Xi Yu sat quietly aside, looking at Xiao Cui's sleeping face, and a determination to protect her surged in her heart.
In a secluded village, the moonlight at night shines on dilapidated houses and muddy roads.
Liu Long, a burly and stern-faced man, was talking to several masked people.
Liu Long's appearance exudes a kind of majesty, his eyes are as sharp as a knife, revealing coldness and decisiveness.
His hair was messy and was blown by the wind, adding a hint of wildness.
His face was clear and his jaw was tight.
Liu Long yelled at the masked men angrily: "You guys, I couldn't kill Liu Xie! What's the use of raising you?" His voice was full of anger and disappointment.
It turned out that Liu Long sent two groups of masked men.
That wave has been killed, but this wave has not dared to show up.
One of the masked men replied in a trembling voice: "Brother, Liu Xie is surrounded by Yu Yu, he has the protection of his masters, and our plan... has failed."
Liu Long interrupted him with gritted teeth: "Excusation! I have given you so much time and resources, but you can't even do this little thing!" His fists clenched, as if he was ready to explode at any time.
Another masked man whispered: "Brother, we will find another way..."
Liu Long turned around suddenly and glared at them: "I don't want to hear any excuses again! Next time, you must succeed, otherwise don't come back to see me!"
The atmosphere around was extremely tense, and the masked people bowed their heads and kept silent, and their hearts were filled with fear and pressure.
The breeze of the night brings a hint of coolness.
Liu Long's figure appears lonely and firm under the moonlight.
He was burning with hatred towards Liu Xie, and he was determined to make the other party pay at all costs.
In the official residence of Mingyue Ancient City, the governor Chen Dagang sat in the study, holding a letter in his hand. His brows were furrowed and his expression was serious.
The night in the ancient city of Mingyue is quiet and peaceful, and the moonlight sprinkles on the bluestone streets like water.
An oil lamp was lit in Chen Dagang's study, and the faint light illuminated his face.
He looked at the contents of the letter silently, and a complex feeling surged in his heart.
The letter was written by Liu Long, and mentioned Xi Yu's whereabouts and hinted that he hoped that he could find a way to get rid of Xi Yu.
A hint of hesitation flashed in Chen Dagang's eyes, but he immediately put the letter close to the oil lamp and ignited it. The letter paper gradually turned into ashes in the flames and drifted in the air.
Chen Dagang took a deep breath and said to himself: "Liu Long, Liu Long, your request really makes me embarrassed."
He stood up and paced back and forth in the study, thinking about solutions.
The night in Mingyue Ancient City is particularly quiet, with only the sound of Chen Dagang's footsteps echoing in the room.
He knew that this decision would affect the fate of many people.
Chen Dagang stood up, stretched, and prepared to finish the day's work and go to rest.
Just as he turned and walked towards the bed, a gust of wind suddenly blew and lifted up the sheets.
He was shocked and looked at the window in confusion.
At this moment, a black shadow appeared in front of him like a ghost.
Chen Dagang thought he was dazzled, so he rubbed his eyes and looked closely and found that there was indeed someone standing there.
He was startled and instinctively wanted to call someone, thinking that an assassin broke in.
However, the secret guard quickly took action and signaled him not to speak out.
Chen Dagang looked at the secret guard nervously, and asked in a trembling voice: "Who are you? How did you come in?"
"You don't have to shout, if I were really an assassin, you would have been a ghost under the knife now."
"Who are you?"
The secret guard lowered his voice and replied: "Don't be surprised, sir, I am the secret guard of the prime minister. I have important things to tell you." His tone was calm, revealing an extraordinary temperament.
Chen Dagang breathed a little relieved, but his eyes were still full of vigilance. He looked at the secret guard and asked, "What's the point of you?"
The secret guard approached Chen Dagang and whispered: "Sir, the Prime Minister is in danger at present. He needs your help."
Chen Dagang frowned and thought about the words of the secret guard.
The secret guard took out a token from his arms and handed it to Chen Dagang.
The light on the token flashes in the darkness, showing its specialness and importance.
Chen Dagang took the token and looked at the patterns and patterns on it carefully. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He realized that the secret guard in front of him was indeed Xi Yu's confidant.
The secret guard looked at Chen Dagang's reaction and said softly: "Sir, now you believe in my identity. The Prime Minister was locked up by the county magistrate, and the situation was critical."
Chen Dagang frowned and asked in confusion: "Why didn't the Prime Minister take out the token and tell his identity? Wouldn't this avoid a lot of trouble?"
The secret guard sneered, with a hint of disdain in his tone.
"The Prime Minister has his own reasons for doing things, and it is not something that people like you can understand and question. He has his own plans and considerations."
Chen Dagang was stunned when he heard the secret guard's words.
Chen Dagang stared at the secret guards and asked: "What is the matter between the prime minister and the county magistrate? Why is it so troubled?" His voice revealed eagerness and confusion.
The secret guard replied firmly: "It is about the implementation of the system of burial burial. The prime minister discovered the county magistrate's misconduct in the system of burial burial and wanted to reveal the truth."
Chen Dagang's face became serious, and he understood the importance and sensitivity of the system of burial.
He stood up without hesitation and said, "We must go to the county government immediately and cannot let this happen."
The secret guard expressed satisfaction with Chen Dagang's decisiveness.
He nodded and said, "Sir, your decision is correct. Time is urgent, we must act as soon as possible."
Chen Dagang hurried out of the room and immediately started preparing horses.
The night is deep and everything is silent.
The county magistrate was lying on the bed, immersed in his dreams.
Suddenly, an urgent knock on the door came, breaking the tranquility of the night.
The county magistrate was awakened and felt very unhappy.
He frowned and asked angrily: "It's so late, who is knocking on the door? Are you here to report the demise?"
The servant outside the door replied excitedly: "Master, it's the governor here!"
The county magistrate was startled and instantly sat up from the bed.
His eyes widened, his heart full of doubts and uneasiness.
"Governor? Why did he come at this time?" he murmured to himself, hurriedly putting on his clothes.
He hurriedly sorted out his appearance, took a deep breath, and walked towards the door.
The county magistrate hurried to the gate and saw Chen Dagang, and hurriedly bowed.
Chen Dagang walked into the mansion with a blank expression. The county magistrate hurriedly followed and asked carefully while instructing the lights to light the lamp: "Governor, I'm visiting late at night, I don't know what's going on?"
In the hall, candlelight flashed, illuminating the county magistrate's nervous face.
Chen Dagang had sharp eyes, staring at the county magistrate, and asked: "Have you put someone you shouldn't be imprisoned in prison?"
The county magistrate immediately replied: "Sir, the lower officials have never done such a thing. The lower officials have always enforced the law impartially, so how could they detain innocent people at will?"
Chen Dagang sneered and said in a stern tone: "I received the news that someone was detained for no reason. If I find out that you have any favoritism and abuse of power, you will be responsible for the consequences!"
A cold sweat broke out on the county magistrate's forehead. He lowered his head and said, "Sir, the official understands. If there are any violations, he will be severely punished."
At this time, the whole hall was filled with tension, and the county magistrate's heart was filled with uneasiness and fear.
Chen Dagang looked at the county magistrate with sharp eyes and said, "I got the news that you have imprisoned Xi Yu."
The county magistrate waved his hand quickly and replied in a panic look.
"There is absolutely no such thing! How could the Xiaguan do such a confused thing? And the Xiaguan is not qualified to meet Xi Yu."
Chen Dagang chased and asked reluctantly: "Did you imprison a man and a woman? It is said that the man came to discuss the system of burial with you."
The county magistrate was shocked when he heard this and thought to himself: Could that man be Xi Yu?
Fine sweat beads began to seep from his forehead, and his voice trembled slightly: "Sir, the lower official did imprison a man and a woman, but they..."
Chen Dagang's eyes were like torch, as if they could penetrate the heart of the county magistrate.
He said seriously: "I'm going to meet these two people in person to ensure the truth of the matter."
The county magistrate said respectfully: "Sir, please come with me."
The two walked towards the county jail together. The road was silent, only their footsteps were echoing.
The corridors of the county government offices were dim and depressed, as if they were heralding the arrival of a storm.
In the silent cell, Xi Yu heard the sound coming from outside and immediately woke up alertly.
A hint of expectation was revealed in his eyes.
Chen Dagang and the county magistrate walked into the cell.
Chen Dagang had a sharp eye. He had seen the portrait of Xi Yu and recognized the person in front of him at a glance. He hurried forward and saluted respectfully.
"Sir, I'm late to get a rank, and I'll make you suffer." Chen Dagang's voice was filled with apology.
The county magistrate stood aside and was stunned.
He never expected that the person he was detained was actually Xi Yu. His face turned pale and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
At this time, Xiao Cui next to her was also awakened by the sound.
She rubbed her eyes, saw Chen Dagang and the county magistrate, and immediately understood what was going on.
"Young Master, are you the Prime Minister?"
Xi Yu smiled slightly.
"Yes, I've been lying to you all the time, I hope you don't mind."
A joyful smile appeared on Xiao Cui's face, and she couldn't believe her eyes.
The person in front of me turned out to be Xi Yu, the Prime Minister!
An excitement and joy surged in her heart.
"Master Prime Minister!" Xiao Cui shouted excitedly, his eyes flashing with a light of surprise.
Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui with a smile, and his eyes revealed a kind of intimacy and warmth.
"Xiao Cui, don't panic. We will leave here soon." His voice was calm and firm, giving people a sense of peace of mind.
The county magistrate's face was pale, his legs became weak, and he quickly knelt down.
His voice trembled, full of fear and regret.
"Master, the lower official has no idea about Mount Tai, and he has mistakenly detained you here. It is a crime to die! Please forgive the ignorance and ignorance of the lower official."
He bowed his head and kowtowed, his forehead almost touching the ground.
The county magistrate's heart was filled with fear. He knew that he had made a big mistake and might ruin his future.
Xi Yu looked at the county magistrate quietly, his voice calm and majestic: "Okay, since you know your mistake, let's talk about what crimes you have committed."
The county magistrate lowered his head and his eyes were ashamed.
His voice trembled.
"Prime Minister, the lower official did accept the gifts of Mr. Huang, so he chose to turn a blind eye to the system of burial. In addition, the lower official... the lower official had also accepted bribes from others, and he was really ashamed of the court and the people!"
His words echoed in the silent cell, and every word was filled with regret and self-blame.
At this time, the atmosphere in the cell became solemn, as if even the air had condensed.
Xi Yu's eyes were as sharp as a torch. He looked at the county magistrate seriously and said nothing, which made the county magistrate feel extremely stressed.
The county magistrate's forehead was covered in cold sweat. He did not dare to look up and could only continue to confess: "The officials knew they were wrong and were willing to take all the responsibility. Please give the officials a chance to reform themselves."
Xi Yu was silent for a moment, then slowly said: "Your crime is already clear. The most important thing now is how to make up for the fault. You must return all bribes and actively cooperate with the investigation to make the truth about the burial system public. Only in this way can you reduce your guilt."
The county magistrate nodded repeatedly.
"The officials will do it, and they will do it!"
Chen Dagang looked at the county magistrate and said seriously: "Since the matter is clear, let the Prime Minister and this girl go out quickly to have a good rest."
The county magistrate hurriedly nodded and said respectfully: "Yes, yes, yes, the minister will arrange the best guest room so that the prime minister and this girl can rest well."
Xi Yu and Xiao Cui walked out of the cell and felt the fresh air outside.
The rooms are elegantly furnished and comfortable.
The county magistrate said respectfully: "Prime Minister, let's rest on your behalf, sir."
Xiao Cui shouted quickly.
"Are there no other rooms?"
The county magistrate then became embarrassed and finally watched Xi Yu.
He originally thought that Xi Yu was willing to sleep in the same room with this girl.
"No, hurry up and prepare another room for him." Xi Yu said.
"Okay, please make arrangements immediately."
Chapter completed!