When the maid Du Juan saw Huang Ying crying, she couldn't help but said, "Miss, my uncle is working so hard, why don't you go find the princess. You are also her sister-in-law after all, and the princess's words should be useful."
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Du Juan's words aroused Huang Ying's thoughts, and she recalled what Master Lotus told her before leaving, that Fang Zheng was locked up in the princess's palace.
But before she left, the senior sister said that this matter could not be told to outsiders unless it was absolutely necessary, so he was a little confused as to when was the right time to tell Chen Xiaobei.
On second thought, Chen Xiaobei was already worried enough about rescuing Liu Xiangnan, so he had better not add to his worries first.
Chen Xiaobei and Lamu were walking halfway when they came across a restaurant on the roadside, smelling of rice.
Chen Xiaobei thought for a while, then went in and asked the store for a roast chicken. He wrapped it carefully in oil paper, three layers in a row, and tied it with a string to ensure that the aroma would not leak out for a while.
Seeing this scene, Lamu smiled and said, "Brother, if you want to eat chicken, I will come with you tomorrow. If you buy it today and let it cool, it won't taste good."
Chen Xiaobei smiled and shook his head, "No, this is for Miss Liu. She has been in jail for many days, so she must have had her teeth beaten."
Soon the two of them arrived at the back door of the Department of Law's prison.
Lamu stepped forward and whispered a few words to the jailer guarding the door. The jailer nodded and waved to Chen Xiaobei.
Chen Xiaobei came forward and fisted at the jailer.
The jailer nodded and said, "Come in with me later and don't talk too much. You only have half the time to burn incense. If you have anything to do, explain it quickly."
Lamu was also beside him and said with a smile, "Don't worry, everyone is understanding and will never cause you any trouble."
The jailer nodded, turned around and walked inside. Chen Xiaobei quickly followed. This was his first time entering the so-called Law Department Prison.
It's dark and humid inside, and the air is dirty. To put it bluntly, it's not even as good as the smell of the pigsty in my previous life. Think about it, so many people eat, drink, and defecate inside, and they don't even take showers or change clothes all year round, and they don't see sunlight all year round.
The taste can be imagined.
Then I thought about it, it was quite sad that the daughter of a noble Protector of the Country and a first-grade Marquis was imprisoned in such a place.
Soon, the jailer took him to Liu Rumei's cell. As usual, the jailer stepped forward and gently shook the iron chain that tied the wooden door, and said softly, "Miss Liu, someone is here to see you."
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After speaking, the jailer turned and left.
Liu Rumei, who was huddled in the corner, raised her eyes. Under the dim light, she saw that the person in front of her was Chen Xiaobei, and tears instantly flowed out.
Liu Rumei stood up with a frown, walked up to him in three or two steps, stretched out her hand from the wooden fence, and pulled his arm with excitement, "Brother Xiaobei, why are you here?"
At this time, Liu Yuanwen standing next to him slowly stood up and came over. He looked at Chen Xiaobei in surprise. He did not know this man himself, but he had heard of Chen Xiaobei many times from others.
"You are Chen Xiaobei."
Chen Xiaobei nodded and raised his fist towards Liu Yuanwen, "I have met the prince."
Liu Rumei waved her hand, "Okay, Brother Xiaobei, for this sake, let's stop chatting. Why are you here?"
Chen Xiaobei repeated what he said to Liu Kai.
"According to my analysis, this is the only way Mr. Liu Hou can save his life, otherwise..."
After listening to Chen Xiaobei's words, Liu Rumei was silent for a while.
Liu Yuanwen was indeed indignant, "This is really unreasonable. My father is the protector of the country, how can he become a monk?"
Liu Rumei next to her was much calmer. She looked at her brother and said in a deep voice, "Okay, please stop saying a few words, Lord Protector. My father has been imprisoned. How can the Emperor care about Protector?"
The public's kindness."
Speaking of this, she looked up to the sky and let out a long sigh, "I can't believe that my father has served the country all his life and ended up like this. If I can get out of this prison, I might as well follow Brother Xiaobei to Hetou Village, farm and fish, and end this life.
Not a blessing."
Liu Yuanwen, who heard Liu Rumei talking about Hetou Village, slapped his head, "Oh, when you mentioned Hetou Village, I remembered something."
"There is another person locked up in the cellar of their house. He is from Hetou Village."
"What?" Chen Xiaobei looked at Liu Yuanwen in surprise.
"From our village? Who is it?"
Liu Yuanwen scratched his head and thought for a while, "It seems that someone named Chen Ermao came to my father to inform him and receive the reward, but for some reason he was locked up in the cellar by my father."
Hearing this, Chen Xiaobei was secretly surprised. No wonder there was no whereabouts of Chen Ermao, and he was actually imprisoned in Liu Xiangnan's home.
The opportunities in this world are so wonderful.
Then Liu Yuanwen said, "My house has been sealed off for three or four days. Don't let him starve to death. Please tell Liu Kai and find a way to go in and take a look."
Chen Xiaobei nodded. At this time, he had taken life and death lightly. If Chen Ermao starved to death in the cellar of Liu Xiangnan's house, it would be considered his own fault and no one else should be blamed.
Having finished what he should say, he clasped his fists at Liu Rumei and Liu Yuanwen and said, "I have said everything you two need to say. If you think this plan is feasible, I will find a way to ask the chief steward to inform the old Marquis and wait for the right time.
If you think this is not feasible, let's discuss it separately."
"No." Liu Yuanwen said firmly.
Liu Rumei, who was beside her, raised her hand to interrupt her brother and continued.
"Okay, big brother, what time is it now? As long as daddy can survive, that's better than anything else."
"Fame and wealth are just fleeting smoke. I think I will do what Brother Bei says."
Liu Yuanwen was silent for a while, but after thinking about it carefully, his sister Liu Rumei was right. Without her life, what's the use of others?
Thinking of this, he silently turned back to the corner and sat down without saying a word.
Seeing this scene, Liu Rumei clasped her fists at Chen Xiaobei again, "Brother Xiaobei, I've got you covered. When you get out, tell the housekeeper and Liu Ce that I and the eldest brother have agreed, and ask him to try to tell them."
My dad."
Chen Xiaobei nodded and handed another paper bag from his sleeve.
"There is a roast chicken inside, which Miss Huang Ying specially prepared for you."
Hearing this, Liu Rumei burst into tears, and her voice suddenly became choked, "Thank you, Sister Huang Ying. If I can go out, I will definitely..."
Chen Xiaobei waved his hand, "Okay, okay, Rumei, don't think too much, you must take care of yourself."
"Even if the Marquis wants to become a monk, he still needs a suitable opportunity. If the time comes, I will act immediately to rescue you and the Marquis."