Summary of the previous chapter: Li Qinghan, who suddenly disappeared, turned out to be in a hidden place on the outskirts of Beijing...
"Yeah" Ma Xiaoquan dragged his chin and squinted his eyes in thought.
In the past few days, the Ma family has not sent anyone to look for him. There must be something wrong with the Ma family. However, based on Ma Xiaoquan's understanding of his grandma, Mrs. Ma, her family must be working. Besides, this day's prison
Although the environment here is a bit worse, it is rare for Ma Xiaoquan to have a good rest while staying here.
Thinking of this, Ma Xiaoquan nodded and waved to the evil man in the same cell.
"Master Ma, please call me, hehe." When the evil man saw Ma Xiaoquan waving to him, he hurriedly climbed over and said with a playful smile.
"Well, let me ask you, what news did you hear when you were sent to be in the same cell as me?"
"Well, let me think about it for a moment. Oh, I remembered it. I seem to have said that I have to spend some time..."
"How long will it take?" Ma Xiaoquan snorted, squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, then nodded, "Okay, it's none of your business, go ahead."
"Eh"
At this moment, Zhang Mazi suddenly came over with several prison guards, opened the cell door, and said politely: "Master Ma, there are too many people, let me change your cell."
Ma Xiaoquan sneered. From the news he just learned from the evil man, Ma Xiaoquan concluded that he would be transferred to a cell. Needless to say, this must have been arranged by Wei Zhongxian.
Since the last prison fight, nothing happened for two days. Ma Xiaoquan concluded that Wei Zhongxian was planning other underhanded tricks. Sure enough, changing cells must be a long-planned trick.
Ma Xiaoquan didn't show any displeasure, nor did he resist. He stood up cooperatively and walked out of the cell door.
Zhang Mazi was surprised by Ma Xiaoquan's cooperation. In his opinion, a high-ranking official like Ma Xiaoquan would have a bit of an official air. Such a person, even if he is in prison, would still show off his words. He would not be too cooperative.
Unexpectedly......
"Master Ma, please forgive me for your words, but why are you so cooperative? Aren't you curious about which cell you are going to?"
Ma Xiaoquan chuckled: "Prison Leader Zhang, I know... you have taken advantage of some people, so you asked me to change cells. Of course, the cell I changed is better than the one just now, but it's just
There's a big difference. I know very well what the purpose of buying you is. It's okay. It doesn't matter which cell you go to. Let's go."
Zhang Mazi was made ashamed and ashamed by Ma Xiaoquan's words. He coughed and winked at his two prison guards. The latter two gave Ma Xiaoquan a hard push and shouted: "Stop talking nonsense and leave quickly!"
...
At the same time, Mrs. Ma was waiting for Zhu Youxiao in the main hall of Yangxin Hall. Zhu Youxiao and Wei Zhongxian were hiding in the back study room, discussing whether to go out to see Mrs. Ma.
Zhu Youxiao knew the purpose of Mrs. Ma coming to see him, but Ma Xiaoquan was imprisoned because Huang Da was burned to death. However, no one saw Li Qinghan set the fire. It was impulsive to imprison Ma Xiaoquan like this.
Furthermore, except for Ma Xiaoquan, all members of the Ma family are guarding the border in Liaodong. If Mrs. Ma is anxious and writes a letter to her son who is far away in Liaodong, and her son is imprisoned, the Ma family will become anxious and surrender to the enemy camp.
Wouldn’t that be a better idea?
Wei Zhongxian stood next to Zhu Youxiao and whispered: "Your Majesty, that old woman is still waiting. How about I go and blow her away?"
"No," Zhu Youxiao shook his head and said, "Mrs. Ma is a first-class imperial concubine appointed by the emperor's grandfather. She is equivalent to a minister. If I, the emperor, do not go out to see him, it will be equivalent to disrespecting his ministers. If this is the case,
If word gets out, people will definitely discuss it."
Wei Zhongxian said disapprovingly: "What the hell? If you are a prostitute, what can you do if you don't see me?"
Behind Wei Zhongxian, Li Yongzhen coughed lightly, stepped forward and whispered: "Master Wei, if the emperor wants to see you, let the emperor see you. Master Wei can do this..."
...
Mrs. Ma anxiously walked back and forth in the main hall of Yangxin Hall. During this period, she repeatedly asked the guards and serving maids, and the answers she received were all "wait a moment." Just when she was about to lose her patience, Zhu Youxiao appeared.
"Your Majesty," Mrs. Ma's mouth was flat, she knelt in front of Zhu Youxiao and cried, "I beg the Emperor to let my grandson go. My grandson is innocent!"
Zhu Youxiao was a little embarrassed. Although Wei Zhongxian told him not to believe anything Mrs. Ma said before coming out, Zhu Youxiao still softened his heart when he saw such an old lady kneeling in front of him to plead for mercy.
"Mrs. Ma, please get up quickly. Get up and talk. Someone, please show me your seat!"
After Mrs. Ma was helped by her maid to sit down, Zhu Youxiao asked: "Mrs. Ma, although Ma Xiaoquan did not commit any crime, Li Qinghan killed Huang Dayi's family. You are also considered a member of the imperial court.
I know that killing an official of the imperial court will cost you one life."
Mrs. Ma shook her head and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly. My grandson Ma Xiaoquan was always with me at Ma's house before the case. He really didn't know about the murder of Huang Dayi's family. We waited until after the incident.
You know, as for everyone saying that it was Li Qinghan, there must be evidence, not just empty talk?"
"This..." Zhu Youxiao was speechless.
Beside him, Wei Zhongxian said: "Mrs. Ma, the whole city of Beijing knows about the relationship between Ma Xiaoquan and Li Qinghan. As the saying goes, if one person kills, his family will suffer as well. This Li Qinghan killed someone for no reason, and now I don't know where he is.
Ma Xiaoquan shouldn’t be responsible for it? Humph, Madam Ma, it’s not my fault. You, a member of the Ma family, have to bear the responsibility according to law!”
"How outrageous!" Mrs. Ma frowned, stamped her foot, and said angrily, "Wei Zhongxian, it's not your turn to interrupt here!"
"You!" Wei Zhongxian was about to speak again when Zhu Youxiao glared at him. Wei Zhongxian swallowed the words as he spoke, shrank his neck and fell silent.
Mrs. Ma rolled her eyes at Wei Zhongxian and continued: "Your Majesty, the evidence we have now is not enough to prove that all of my family members are Ma. Although the Huang Da family was killed, it does not necessarily have to be the Ma family.
Because, Huang Da's reputation in the court is not very good. This is something everyone knows. My whole family and Huang Da are good friends, and they are just official friends of the court. Besides, I heard that Huang Da was
Shi Shi just embezzled a sum of money... Eunuch Wei, you should be very aware of this matter, right?"
Wei Zhongxian's eyes widened and he looked at Mrs. Ma in surprise.