Xie Erjian jumped into the courtyard nimbly, and was about to take advantage of the cover of night to reach the backyard, when a figure appeared from behind a dense osmanthus tree. This person was also sneaky, and he happened to bump into Xie Erjian.

Xie Erjian was taken aback and quickly covered the man's mouth with his hands and dragged him behind the osmanthus tree. The man was so frightened that he struggled desperately and let out a low cry from his throat.

Xie Erjian was wondering how this person was so light and soft, and after taking a closer look in the dark, he realized that it was a little maid. He couldn't help but be a little surprised, and asked in a cold voice: "Which room is Xu Jin in?"

The maid was originally trembling with fear, but after hearing this, she calmed down, raised the ball in her hand, and let out two low whimpers.

Xie Erjian was slightly stunned, and continued to cover the maid's mouth with one hand. He took the wad of things with the other hand and found that it turned out to be a wad of paper.

At this moment, two slaves came over carrying lanterns. Xie Erjian hurriedly pressed on the maid's neck, causing the latter to faint on the spot.

The two servants carried lanterns and passed by the sweet-scented osmanthus tree. They went straight to the courtyard gate and shouted to the outside through the door: "Master Xu has gone to bed. I want you to go back. We can talk about anything tomorrow."

After the two servants shouted, they ignored the Fei brothers outside and knocked on the door vigorously. They held a lantern and left.

He frowned because he didn't know how to read.

As the two slaves walked away and the surrounding area became dark again, Xie Erjian hesitated for a moment, then reached the courtyard wall, jumped up on it, and climbed out.

The brothers from the Fei family were surprised to see Xie Erjian come out so quickly. They quickly gathered around and asked anxiously: "Brothers from the Xie family, have you found Zi Qian?"

Xie Erjian shook his head, handed the ball of paper to Fei Maoxian and said, "Look at what's written on it!"

Fei Maoxian opened the paper ball suspiciously and looked at it. His expression suddenly changed and he hurriedly asked: "Brother Xie, who gave you this note?"

Xie Erjian told the story again and asked uneasily: "What's wrong? Did something happen to my brother-in-law?"

Fei Maozhong nodded solemnly and said: "The note said that Zi Qian was captured by Prince Ning's guards and taken into the palace."

"What!" Xie Erjian's expression suddenly changed, he turned around and ran towards the south of the city.

"Brothers of the Xie family... don't be impulsive!" Fei Maoxian wanted to call out to Xie Erjian, but unfortunately the latter had already disappeared without a trace.

Fei Maoxian couldn't help but feel anxious. Prince Ning's Mansion was not a home for ordinary people. It was heavily guarded. If Xie Erjian was discovered after sneaking into the Prince's Mansion, he would probably be regarded as an assassin and be killed on the spot.

"Zhao Xing, hurry up and catch up. You must stop the Xie brothers. Brother, let's go to the governor's Yamen to ask Mr. Sun for help." Fei Maozhong said in a deep voice.

If Xu Jin is really captured by Prince Ning's son, Sun Sui may be the only one who has the ability to rescue him. I hope Governor Sun has already inspected Jiangfang and returned to the city.

As a result, Zhao Xing and Er Niu hurriedly chased Xie Erjian, while the two Fei brothers took advantage of the curfew and rushed all the way to the governor's Yamen in the north of the city.

It is said that the maid who was knocked unconscious by Xie Erjian under the sweet-scented osmanthus tree was Wang Cuiqiao's maid Qiu Yan. She saw Xu Jin being kidnapped by the guards of Prince Ning's Mansion this afternoon. She was so frightened that she lost her mind all afternoon. Wang Cuiqiao asked

She spoke hesitantly.

Wang Cuiqiao was shocked after hearing this. As a brothel girl, she naturally did not dare to interfere with Prince Ning's affairs, but she still had a good impression of Xu Jin, a young and mature scholar. So she hesitated when she learned that someone came to see Xu Jin.

After a while, he secretly wrote a note. He originally wanted Qiu Yan to secretly throw it over the wall, but he met Xie Erjian who climbed over the wall and came in halfway.

Fortunately, Xie Erjian's attack was not heavy-handed, and Qiu Yan estimated that he would be able to wake up in about half a quarter of an hour. Otherwise, he might fall ill if he lay under the osmanthus tree in the dew all night.

…

In the prison of Prince Ning's Mansion, the light was getting darker and darker. Someone hung an oil lamp on the wall at the entrance of the cell. Xu Jin guessed that it was already dark outside, so he couldn't help but feel a little anxious. In addition, he had only drank at Xiao Yuxue's place before.

After a few glasses of wine, I was already very hungry, and I hadn't seen anyone offering prison meals yet, so I guess I wouldn't have anything to eat tonight.

"What's your name? Why did they want to arrest you?" A slightly hoarse voice suddenly sounded, which seemed particularly hollow in the silent cell.

Xu Jin looked at the next door to the iron gate. The person speaking was the middle-aged man who was imprisoned next door. He had heard Prince Ning say before that this man was Song Yifang, the prefect of Nanchang. This shows how arrogant Prince Ning is.

The local magistrate Pin was imprisoned by him.

Now that he could not protect himself, Xu Jin ignored the magistrate. Magistrate Song also kept a cold eye on Xu Jin, and finally couldn't help but strike up a conversation.

Xu Jin cupped his hands and said: "Xia Jin, a candidate from Shangrao County, Guangxin Prefecture, once offended Prince Ning, so he was arrested and imprisoned by him. Are you Mr. Song, the prefect of Nanchang?"

Song Yifang laughed at himself: "Now he is just a prisoner!"

Song Yifang was about forty years old, with a straight nose and a square mouth. Although he was imprisoned, he looked quite clean. There was a bed, table, and even a coffee table in the cell. It seemed that he had not been subjected to inhumane abuse.

Song Yifang asked with great interest: "Xu Jin, you are just a scholar, how did you offend Prince Ning?"

Xu Jin smiled and said: "If you say that I stepped on his face a few times, would Mr. Song believe it?"

Song Yifang was stunned for a moment and said calmly: "Then you are quite lucky to be alive until now."

Listening to the tone, Song Yifang obviously didn't believe it. It's no wonder. Not to mention a little scholar, even if he is also the prince of the vassal, few would dare to step on Prince Ning's face. What's more, Prince Yining is so violent that if anyone dares to step on him,

His face was probably torn into pieces on the spot.

Xu Jin did not explain, but asked: "Student, I would like to ask, how did Mr. Song get caught here?"

"I knew some things I shouldn't know, and did some things I should do, that's all!" Song Yifang said lightly and then kept silent. Apparently he felt that Xu Jin's words were not trustworthy, so he had no interest in continuing the conversation.

Xu Jin could naturally feel that Song Yifang was very wary, but he was not in the mood to chat with Song Yifang at this time. He walked to the corner and sat down against the wall. Although his life was not in danger, it was quite disappointing that he missed the college exam.

An annoying thing, not to mention the bet with the clan leader.

Although he thought it was impossible, Xu Jin really hoped that his second brother-in-law could fall from the sky and save him.

The two sides were silent for a moment. Song Yifang glanced at Xu Jin, who was leaning against the wall with his eyes closed, and couldn't help but ask again: "Prince Ning said that Sun Sui is supporting you. Is it possible that you know Governor Sun?"

Xu Jin opened his eyes and said: "We know each other, Fei Ge is my disciple!"

Song Yifang's eyes flashed and he said happily: "So that's it. Governor Sun is indeed on good terms with Mr. Fei Ge. Why didn't you tell him earlier that you were Mr. Fei Ge's disciple?"

Xu Jin shrugged and said, "Master Song didn't ask either."

Song Yifang coughed slightly in embarrassment, moved a stool to the iron gate, and asked in a low voice: "By the way, you just said you stepped on Prince Ning's face. What on earth is going on?"

Song Yifang heard that Xu Jin was actually Fei Hong's protégé, and now the entire official circle knew that Fei Hong and Prince Ning's palace were at loggerheads, so the Song prefect's attitude towards Xu Jin immediately became enthusiastic.

Xu Jin's heart moved, he walked to the iron gate and sat down, and briefly told some things that happened in Shangrao County.

After hearing this, Song Yifang excitedly stroked his beard and said: "Okay, great. Governor Sun is upright and has wiped out the Qianshan bandits with wind and thunder. I hope Lord Sun can save the people of Jiangxi from being in dire straits."

"It's useless, should Prince Ning rebel?" Xu Jin thought to himself.

Song Yifang looked at Xu Jin with approval and said: "Xu Ziqian, it's very rare for a scholar like you to not be afraid of power. It doesn't matter if you missed the college exam this time. You can take the exam again the next year. If I'm lucky enough to go out, I will definitely testify for you that you are innocent."

Xu Jin smiled bitterly and said, "I would like to thank Lord Song for your kindness in advance."

At this moment, the iron door of the prison opened with a bang, and two royal guards walked in, followed by a maid carrying a food box.

"Miss Xiaodie tripped carefully, the lights here are dim!"

This maidservant was about 27 or 27 years old, and seemed to be of high status. The two palace guards smiled when they talked to her.

Song Yifang also stood up when he saw this maid, smiled and said: "Miss Xiaodie!"

"Master Song, my servant has something to do today, so the food delivery is a bit late!" the servant girl came to the iron gate and said apologetically.

Song Yifang stroked his beard and smiled and said, "It's okay. I'll thank the princess for her kindness!"

The maid asked someone to open the iron gate of the cell, then carried the food box into Song Yifang's cell and quickly spread the food on the table.

Three meat dishes, one vegetable dish, one soup, a bowl of white rice, and a pot of wine, this meal can be said to be quite good. Xu Jin smelled the aroma of the food and his stomach growled unsatisfactorily.

The maidservant obviously heard it. She looked at Xu Jin next door and found that it was a young scholar. She couldn't help being shocked and asked: "Who are you? How did you get imprisoned in here?"

Song Yifang quickly took the opportunity and said: "Miss Xiaodie, this is from Shangrao County, Guangxin Prefecture, who came to Nanchang to take the exam. Because he offended the prince over a trivial matter, he was imprisoned. He has to take the college exam tomorrow. Can Miss Xiaodie follow me?"

The princess asked for mercy and let him go. After all, ten years of studying hard in a cold window is not easy. If you miss this college exam, you will have to wait until the next year."

The maid suddenly nodded and said, "Oh, I'll mention it to the princess later!"

Xu Jin couldn't help but be overjoyed. A glimmer of hope rose in his heart. He cupped his hands and said, "Xu Jin, Confucian scholar from Shangrao, thank you in advance, Sister Xiaodie!"
Chapter completed!