Just after dawn, Wang Zhiqiu climbed out of bed, first boiled a pot of water, and then ate the leftover piece of hard pancake from yesterday with the hot water. Not to mention, he was very hungry last night. I shouted, I poured a bowl of hot water into each pancake, and the uncomfortable feeling disappeared in the blink of an eye. My whole body was warm and I felt very energetic.
He pulled out a small bag from under the bed. It was the money he earned from helping people write couplets and family letters these days. He bought a winter coat for his father. His father asked someone to send a message back. It was really cold this night. No, as a son, he cannot watch his father freeze to death in prison. Even if he saves a mouthful of food every day, he still has to let his father pass by.
Carrying the package and walking out the door, he glanced at the Jinyiwei Baihu Station in the distance. He sighed inwardly. If something hadn't happened to his father, he should have gone to the Baihu Station at this time. , and would not want to stay in the cold streets all day long just to make a living like now.
"Here you go to give something to your dad again!"
He was already so familiar with the road to the prison that he could almost call the guards at the door of the prison by name. He had just walked to the door when the guard who came out yawned and said in a daze. Without waking up, I greeted him.
"Good morning, Mr. Liu, good morning, Mr. Ma!" Wang Zhiqiu responded to the other party's greeting with a smile on his face. Since his father was imprisoned for more than a year, these Jin Yiwei brothers, who were originally colleagues, did not take special care of him. Dad, but he didn't particularly embarrass his father. Everyone knows that his father, Wang Sili, is not too wrong if he really cares about him. If he is really wrong, he is with the wrong person. His immediate boss is just greedy, but he actually If you help your superior to deceive the superior, then you deserve to be imprisoned.
The leader of the hundred households who implicate him in jail has long been transferred to someone unknown. Poor Wang Sili has no one behind him, so he has to endure hardship in the imperial prison, except for his only son who can come here every now and then. Look at him, his former relatives and friends have long since disappeared.
"Come in, it's the same old rule, it only takes a stick of incense. Now we have a new boss in the yamen. If you don't plan to cause trouble for our two brothers, then come out early!" The jailer waved his hand casually, and Wang Zhiqiu nodded repeatedly and said He walked in with the package.
In the dark and damp cell, a thin figure was curled up tightly on the corner of the bed. Wang Zhiqiu came closer, his nose sore, and tears almost fell down.
"Dad, Dad, these are the new clothes I brought you. Wear them to keep yourself warm!" Wang Zhiqiu choked up when he pushed the bundle in from the outside and saw his trembling father put on new clothes: "Dad, my child Incompetence makes dad suffer!"
"Is there anything to eat?" Secretary Wang put on his clothes and felt much better. He looked at his son with expectation on his face.
Wang Zhiqiu silently took out the pancake with his body temperature from his arms and handed it over. Watching his father devouring it, he whispered: "Dad, regarding your matter, the child went to see Mr. Zhang again. Zhang The general banner said that this matter requires at least a hundred taels of silver to get through. The child is working hard to make money and strives to let his father come out as soon as possible!"
"Don't believe that guy. He can squeeze oil out of rocks for you. If you have money, keep it for yourself. Whether you want to marry a wife or find another livelihood in the future, don't waste it on me!"
Secretary Wang said vaguely: "I'm a bit passionate after all. I live a better life here than other prisoners. Maybe one day the emperor will grant amnesty to the world and I will come out, right? Just take care of yourself."
Got it!"
"This kind of thing is rare, Dad!" Wang Zhiqiu sighed.
"The emperor got married last year. Maybe a baby will be born this year. Is there anything strange about the amnesty? Your father is not guilty of an unpardonable crime. You can rest easy. By the way, is there any news about your mother?"
Wang Zhiqiu shook his head. After his father's accident, his mother returned to her parents' home. He went to look for her several times, but was driven back by his uncles. Naturally, he would not tell his father about this matter.
"Let her go!" Secretary Wang looked away and shook his head: "Don't blame your mother. This is not your mother's fault. If it is wrong, it is your father's fault. I am incompetent. If it had been so early,
I knew you would end up like this, no matter how much I could give you a background, you wouldn't be in a state where you are neither civilized nor martial, with neither livelihood at all!"
"Dad, don't talk about this. Look at what you still need. I'll try my best to bring it to you. Are your feet cold? You can still wear the new shoes I sent last time!"
"If you can wear it, don't talk about it. I'm here. These former colleagues outside don't shy away from talking to me. I did hear some news. Maybe it's an opportunity for you!"
Wang Zhiqiu remained silent.
Secretary Wang came in and said somewhat mysteriously: "I heard them say that the newly appointed Master Zhenfu of Nanzhen Fusi has lost his temper several times in the yamen. The senior scribes of Zhenfusi
, it seems that I am very disliked by Lord Zhenfu. My son, your father has taught you these eating skills in the Zhenfu Department a long time ago. I dare to say bluntly that I will give you a person who has been familiar with the yamen for a year and a half.
Things, you are no worse than any of them!"
"What does this have to do with me? Do you want me to recommend myself to Lord Zhenfu?" Wang Zhiqiu smiled. His father was very kind to him, but this was too whimsical. His identity could not even be seen in front of Lord Zhenfu.
You can't even see him, let alone get close to Lord Zhenfu.
"What's wrong with giving it a try? How do you know if it doesn't work if you don't try?" Secretary Wang's eyes widened: "What else does my Wang family have? It just won't work. At worst, you will get a few whips and a few boards, but if you really want to be suppressed,
The Lord has taken a fancy to you, and now that you have a good background, even if your father and I can't get out, I will feel much more at ease!"
"Okay, I'll give it a try!" Wang Zhiqiu was perfunctory with Secretary Wang, while calculating the time. It was estimated that it was almost time: "Okay, I'm leaving, do you have anything else to say?"
"Don't be careless about me, listen carefully. If you want to get your father out of here, this is the best opportunity now. If you can have a background, it will be better than finding any other way. Lord Zhenfu's house seems to be
In the area around Baxian Hutong in Xicheng, you should make some inquiries on your own, and bring me more food next time!"
Wang Zhiqiu nodded and walked out. He smiled and nodded at the two Jinyi guards standing at the door and walked out of the prison gate.
There are still more than ten copper coins in my arms. Even if I don't go out to do anything today, I won't have anything to eat and drink today. Do you want to go to Xicheng to inquire about it? Waiting for this gentleman in Nanzhen Fusi is asking for it.
Trouble, it’s best to go and see him when he’s not doing business. Do you want to try your luck?
Wang Zhiqiu stood on the street, thinking silently.