Unlike the officials and nobles in the capital who had committed heinous crimes, the officials in Shuzhou who were implicated by the King of Shu were actually not all that evil. They might have plundered the wealth of the people and oppressed them, but their crimes did not warrant death.
They could be spared from death, but their careers would probably be terminated. They would also suffer a lot of physical torture, which was inevitable.
Although Li Yi and Jiang Zian once had some conflicts, that was a long time ago. When they were in Shuzhou, Jiang Zian had saved his and Ruyi's lives. Whether he was sincere or not, it was enough to let go of all the previous grievances. Seeing that Jiang Zian had fallen into such a situation, Li Yi couldn't just stand by and watch.
"There are still some procedures to go through with the Supreme Judiciary and the Secret Intelligence Department. I'm afraid that Brother Jiang will suffer a lot in the next two days." Li Yi stood up and looked at Jiang Zian, saying, "However, Brother Jiang will not suffer in vain. You have worked hard for the King of Shu for so many years, and the imperial court will definitely compensate you."
Jiang Zian shook his head quickly, saying, "No, no."
He was already very lucky to be able to walk out of here alive. He had never thought that he would not be implicated in this case and be restored to his post or even promoted.
With the Eldest Princess here, everyone was very nervous and did not dare to say anything. After arranging Jiang Zian's affairs, Li Yi did not stay any longer and said goodbye to them.
After Li Yi and the Eldest Princess left, an official of the Supreme Judiciary immediately changed his expression. He glared at several jailers beside him and said, "Hey, you guys, what are your eyes doing? Hurry up and clean up this place for Mr. Jiang …"
No one had expected that there was such a person hidden in this group of criminal officials.
He was a sworn friend of County Marquis Li and a spy hidden around the King of Shu. If he got out of here in the future, he would have a meteoric rise …
Although he could not get Mr. Jiang out of here, it was still possible to improve the living environment of the prison cell.
"Here, clean this place up … Clean the bucket, change the bucket every two hours, and bring a new quilt over …"
Then, he looked at the woman who was holding Jiang Daren's hand. He rolled his eyes and said, "Jiang Daren, I'm really sorry. Recently, the prison has been tight. Why don't you and Madame Jiang stay in the same cell for the next two days …"
Jiang Zian could naturally feel the kindness of the official of the Supreme Judiciary. he nodded and said, "Thank you very much, Your Excellency …"
The official of the Supreme Judiciary smiled and said, "You are welcome …"
Very soon, the entire cell was clean and spotless. The single bed was replaced by a double bed. The quilt on the bed was also brand new. Even the cell was surrounded by curtains that could be drawn down at any time. It was like an independent little world.
Beside the bed, the young woman held Jiang Zian's hand and asked in confusion, "Husband, what's going on between you and Master Li …"
Jiang Zi 'an sighed, and a trace of reminiscence appeared on his face. He said, "It was an autumn day three years ago. I had just become a Jinshi. I was full of passion and high spirits. That day, Prince Ning held a banquet in his manor and invited all the Jinshi of Qing' an Prefecture … Then, then I met him …"
"And then?"
"Then, I was sent to the remote Shuzhou …"
…
Jiang Zian sighed and murmured, "It's either a blessing or a misfortune. It's really hard to tell …"
In the other cells, everyone looked at the isolated area with envy.
He really didn't expect the Supreme Court's Heavenly Prison to be so attentive. Not to mention the sumptuous last meal, there was actually such obvious preferential treatment. There was food, a bed, and a woman. This didn't seem like a prison …
However, thinking that this might be his last day of enjoyment, no one envied him anymore.
It was just a temporary happiness. Maybe tomorrow, he would have to face a knife on his head.
They just put their ears to the wall and listened quietly, and listened …
…
Liu Yiyi still had to collect evidence with the people of the Supreme Court. These days, they ate and lived here. Li Yi and the other two went around the Heavenly Prison and walked out of the Supreme Court.
"The King of Shu ran away, and the Cui family is finished. It's really hard to accept …" Li Xuan sighed and asked, "MIngzhu, what should we do next?"
MIngzhu walked with her head down and didn't respond.
Li Xuan looked back at her. "MIngzhu?"
MIngzhu came back to her senses and looked at him. She nodded and said, "Yes, you're right."
Li Xuan was stunned and asked doubtfully, "What did I say just now?"
"I still have some things to deal with. I'll go back to the palace first." MIngzhu said and strode away.
Li Xuan looked at her back and touched his chin that didn't have a beard. He said, "She has something on her mind."
Li Yi counted on his fingers and said, "Women have a few days every month. She'll be fine in a few days."
Li Xuan didn't continue this topic. He suddenly asked, "Has your butt healed?"
Li Yi looked back at him and said with a frown, "My butt has always been fine."
"I saw it when I went to your house the other day." He shook his head and looked at Li Yi. He said pitifully, "I think, compared to you taking her down, it'll be easier for her to take you down …"
…
Yunxi Village was a village dozens of miles away from the capital. It relied on the mountains and the rivers. Yunxi Village had its back to the mountains and water. The villagers mainly made a living by fishing and farming. Occasionally, they would go into the mountains to hunt and walk dozens of miles to the market in the capital to exchange for money.
The rich people in the capital were very fond of the wild animals in the mountains.
The village was remote and not close to the official road. For hundreds of years, the villagers of Yunxi Village worked at sunrise and rested at sunset. Other than the daily buying and selling activities, they rarely interacted with the outside world.
Of course, there were times when outsiders would pass by the village to rest and ask for a cup of water. The villagers usually didn't refuse.
At this moment, under a large locust tree at the entrance of the village, a man wiped his mouth and praised, "There are mountains and water. This place is good …"
In front of him, a villager smiled honestly and said, "In our hearts, this place can't even compare to the capital …"
After saying this, he waved his hand at an old man who walked in from outside and asked, "Old man Liu, did you go into the mountains again?"
The old man's legs seemed to be ill and he couldn't walk steadily. He had a bamboo basket on his back. He smiled and said, "I just picked some herbs. I didn't go very far …"
Watching the old man limp away, the villager smacked his lips and said, "Old Liu is also a pitiful man. He's old, and it wasn't easy for him to have a daughter. Once, when he went to the city, she was defiled by the young master of a powerful family in Jingdou. Later, the girl jumped into the river. Old Liu went to the yamen to seek justice, but his leg was broken. The old woman at home fell ill from anger and still hasn't recovered.
The big man shook his head and said, "He is indeed pitiful. However, the court has a policy for old people like this to go to the medical center built by Her Highness the Eldest Princess. They don't need to pay to see the doctor and they don't need to pick their own herbs …"
"Everyone in our village remembers Her Highness's kindness. If it weren't for Her Highness's medical center, this old woman would have died long ago … However, picking herbs is not for his old woman. A few days ago, old man Liu picked up a person from the river. That person's hands and feet were all broken, and his body was badly burned. Old man Liu was picking herbs for him …" The villager's expression became angry as he cursed, "This f * cking world, good people really don't have good rewards, good people don't live long, and evil people who do evil live more freely than anyone else!"
The big man finished drinking and patted him on the shoulder. He comforted him, "Good and evil will be rewarded. Heaven's will reincarnate. Evil people will definitely get their retribution …"
In a dilapidated courtyard, just as the old man walked through the door, an old woman walked out and said excitedly, "He's awake, he's awake …"
The old man didn't have time to put down the medicine basket on his back. He limped into the house and came to the bed. A figure on the bed had already opened his eyes.
There were large burns on his exposed skin, and most of his hair was burned. His limbs were strangely bent, and there was still a trace of trance in his eyes.
The old man staggered over and said with a smile, "You're finally awake …"
The person on the bed said in a hoarse voice, "Did you save me?"
The old man nodded. "Ah, yes, I found you by the river that day. Where is your house? I'll send someone to send a message …"
The man thought for a moment and said, "Help me send a message to Prime Minister Qin's residence. Tell him that Qin Yu is here. Remember, you must personally tell Prime Minister Qin this …"
The old man was stunned and asked with a trembling voice, "Qin … Qin Yu?"
After saying that, he seemed to think of something. He took a deep breath, looked at him, and asked, "You, are you the missing young Duke Qin …"
"As long as you help me with this matter, I will definitely reward you generously in the future."
The old man looked at him and asked, "You, are you really young Duke Qin?"
The person on the bed didn't speak again. It was obvious that he had tacitly agreed.
"Qin Yu, young Duke Qin …" The old man closed his eyes, clenched his fists, and slowly loosened them. He put down the medicine basket on his back, turned his head, and whispered, "Old woman, go close the door."
Not long after, outside the door, the big man scratched his head and said in surprise, "It's broad daylight, why are you closing the door?"
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