The prison of the Zhenfu Division is hidden and heavily guarded. Without a token, no one else can enter.
After entering the prison, everyone involuntarily covered their mouths and noses. This almost dark and humid cell had a turbid and unpleasant smell. Several oil lamps in the corners flickered on and off, and dried blood could occasionally be seen on the walls.
The lobby is used for the interrogation of prisoners, and there are countless instruments of torture, which are dazzling and horrifying at the same time.
If these punishments were used on them, even ten lives would not be enough.
Several jailers on duty saw them appearing and immediately stood up to greet them.
"My subordinates see you, Prince Master, and Lord Qianhu."
Su Zhen and Yang Huanzhi did not hold any official positions, so they naturally did not need to salute them.
"No courtesy." Yu Ziye waved his hand.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
"You all go down and watch, no one is allowed in."
"Yes!" The jailers clasped their fists in salute and left quickly.
Yu Changqing took them to the left corner, followed the corridor, and came to the cell where Tang Yinchen was imprisoned.
It was completely different from what they thought. They saw Tang Yinchen wearing a white tunic with the word "prison" painted on his chest. He was sitting cross-legged on a straw-covered mat, holding a yellow fruit in his hand.
They ate with gusto and hummed songs from their hometown.
Seeing this, Su Zhen winked at Yu Ziye, "Oh, it's so comfortable? It seems that our eldest son Tang plans to stay here for a long time? In this case, prince, we don't have to worry about it, let's go back and rest."
"In my opinion, that's true, Tangyu, please take care of yourself."
"Eh? Your Majesty?! Hazel! Why are you here?"
Tang Yinchen heard their voices, raised his eyes, and instantly smiled from ear to ear.
"Master, I'm almost exhausted here! I smell really bad. When I get out, I will burn incense and bathe a hundred times!"
"Being so cruel to yourself? Do you think you're scalding pig skin?!"
"Alas! Hazel, you don't know how miserable I am here, with nothing but rats and terrible food! And those jailers outside, why don't they chat with me for a while! In the end, even lunch is gone
You didn’t dare to come and deliver it to me, which made me hungry until now!”
"I'm afraid if you say a thousand words to someone, they will be speechless. I guess I can't stand you." Yu Ziye teased unceremoniously, raising the food box in his hand, "By the way, this
Aning and I brought it from Jiyuefang, if you don't mind, you can eat some."
The next moment, a scene appeared that stunned them...
Tang Yinchen's eyes were shining brightly, and he emerged from the cell fence sideways.
He took the food box from Yu Ziye's hand and put it on the low table. After opening it, the smile on his face became even bigger.
"Your Majesty, thank you. You guys understand my thoughts so well. They are all my favorite food."
Su Zhen pointed to the cell door and said in shock, "Yu Qianhu? Do you usually lock up prisoners like this?!"
Why is this different from what she thought before?
Even if rats and cockroaches aren’t crawling all over the floor, and cobwebs in the corners are making the food rotten, this is too casual, isn’t it?
Yu Changqing explained, "This cell is different from other cells. It is all done voluntarily. If you want to escape, you can escape. But if you are caught, you will be sentenced to death without any possibility of excuse."
"Really? So casual?"
"Of course it is true."
Su Zhen laughed awkwardly and said to Tang Yinchen, "Tangyu, I didn't expect that we had a good time drinking and talking last night, and now you are a prisoner. How are you doing in the Jinluan Palace today? Is the Emperor trying to make things difficult for you?"
Tang Yinchen immediately talked about what happened in the court with added fuel and jealousy, and praised Yang Huanzhi lavishly, without the usual dislike at all.
"By the way, Lao Yang and I didn't involve you! How about that? Are you loyal enough?!"
Yu Ziye was very cooperative and gestured with his thumbs, "Okay, Tang Yinchen, I respect you as a man."
"Keep a low profile! Your Majesty is not a tyrant. Besides, Captain Xu has far less military power than my father. He is just a captain. Your Majesty is not stupid. How could he kill me on an unfounded charge?"
Su Zhen said tentatively, "But the person behind Xu Jing may be the Left Prime Minister, and the person he supports...may be King Qin."
"Tsk, the crown prince's position in the East Palace is impregnable. Even if he is not talented, he will still be the future prince. No matter how talented they are, can they still rebel?"
Yu Changqing held his forehead, he must have gone crazy to listen to them talk about these treasonous things.
"Tangyu, let me ask you, after you fought with Xu Lin last night, did you still see him?"
Tang Yinchen paused in his movements. Yu Changqing and Yang Huanzhi were also stunned and looked at him one after another.
"Ah? How could I have seen him!" Tang Yinchen arched his nose, his eyes wandering.
"If you don't tell the truth, we can't help you."
"No...you want me to tell you the truth? His death really has nothing to do with me!"
Yu Ziye frowned, "Yinchen, will a faint blue light emerge from a dark place soaked in frost?"
"This..." Tang Yinchen's tone was slightly weaker, "It seems possible."
"That's right. As far as I know, you did appear at the place where Xu Lin was killed last night."
Yang Huanzhi asked angrily, "Yinchen, what are you hiding? Why don't you dare to speak out?"
Tang Yinchen put down the snacks in his hands and said anxiously, "Oh, Lao Yang, what do you want me to say!"
"Of course, just tell me!"
He scratched his head guiltily, "Okay, actually, the thing is like this. I did like Miss Xiyan before. We were in love with each other, and I wanted to take her into the house, but my mother didn't like her background and despised her.
It was the woman from the Red Mansion. When I was out of the house, I asked my father to burn the things those women gave me. I was afraid that the two elders would cause trouble for Xiyan, so I gave up my mind. I brought the jade buckle last night because I wanted to return it.
Give it to her."
"Did you make an appointment to meet in the back alley of Mu Lin Street? That's where Xu Lin was killed." Yu Changqing asked.
"yes."
"Then what happened?"
"Xu Lin came last night just for Xi Yan. It was only because of that stinky girl named Qiqi that I fought with him. I don't know how he knew about my appointment with Xi Yan. I just arrived, and he was behind
It just showed up.”
"Then did you see Xiyan later?"
"No." Tang Yinchen shook his head and continued, "Xu Lin was full of alcohol and insulted me wantonly. It was extremely unpleasant. How could I bear it? He was just a defeated general. I felt dirty even if I fought with him!
He was furious, but he just kicked him to the wall and left. By the way, maybe the jade buckle fell off at that time."
He finished speaking for a long time, but no one responded. When he raised his eyes, he realized that other people were looking at him strangely.
"Why don't you say anything? You still don't believe me, do you? I really didn't kill that bastard!"
"Why didn't you say these things before?" Yu Changqing asked. This chapter has been completed!