Hua Luoli felt that it would be better to die than live like this.
But she was a little unwilling to die like this.
After all, as the saying goes, it is better to live than die.
Death is just a word, but it's not that easy to do.
Suddenly, the formerly quiet cell hall suddenly heard lively conversations today.
"Ouch... Why can't I bother you to send it here in person..."
The cell leader, Old Chen, had an apologetic smile on his face, bowed and trotted over, took the gourd from Nan Yanxi's hand, and helped him to the main seat flatteringly.
He poured a bowl of tea respectfully and handed it over with both hands: "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law. This old Zhang is also the same. He really knows how to save effort."
"Haha...it's not hard, it's just a way of doing it."
Nan Yanxi had a kind face and asked: "Oh, by the way, how are the three people who were arrested that day doing now?"
Old Chen smiled flatteringly: "Don't worry, father-in-law, I will serve according to your instructions."
"After these days of tossing, no matter what you ask, they will tell you what you want, and they will never dare to hide it."
"That's good, that's good... Hahaha... Thank you for your hard work, Mr. Chen!"
"Ouch, father-in-law, you have broken a villain. This is what a young person should do."
The prison boss, Old Chen, hurriedly flattered me, his fat face shaking happily.
Nan Yanxi pondered for a moment, and then ordered: "In this case, I will go see the turtle and snake."
"Just continue to rest, there is no need to follow."
"Yes!" Lao Chen agreed, stood up and helped guide the way diligently: "Father-in-law, please walk along the wall and go in. The second to last room is there."
"That woman is in the fifth room opposite. The boys are waiting here. If you have any orders, just call."
"okay!"
Nan Yanxi reached out and patted Lao Chen on the shoulder, then casually rewarded him with a small ingot of silver.
With Lao Chen's endless gratitude, he turned around and walked back to the prison.
The clatter of footsteps echoed in the empty cell.
Due to Mo Yunxi's purge, all the officials in the cell who could be used by him were released.
And those who threatened her were all killed by Mo Yunxi's order.
Those who were not critical were all transferred to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment, so the prison of the Department of Guards is almost empty now.
Nan Yanxi's faint footsteps echoed in the deathly silent prison, which was so leisurely that it was terrifying.
The turtle and snake looked at each other and saw fear in each other's eyes.
Today's routine whipping hadn't happened yet, so the two of them thought it was the prison boss showing mercy, but it seemed they couldn't escape after all.
It's just the whip and the board from yesterday and the day before, the wound has not had time to heal.
Come again today, I'm afraid my two old butts will be in serious trouble.
Just as he was looking towards the door of the cell where the two men were approaching, the footsteps slowly came to a stop.
The two elders, Turtle and Snake, raised their heads and couldn't help but wonder: "Is it you?"
"Yo! You two have good memories. I'm sorry for you."
Nan Yanxi chuckled: "You two, I don't know how you are used to life in this prison?"
"You..." As soon as these words came out, the two of them were immediately furious.
The ill-tempered Sheshuweng was about to explode, but Gui Shoubo stopped him with his eyes.
They were arrogant and ignorant this time, and they had already offended people they shouldn't have offended, so it was better not to cause trouble.
Moreover, this kind of torturous life is really not something that humans should live through. If he comes here today, maybe there will be some improvement.
"I was deceived by others that day and did that treasonous and unethical thing. Please...please..."
Before he finished speaking, he reached out and was interrupted by Nan Yanxi: "Tsk, tsk, tsk... Are you being deceived by others?"
"Could it be that you were bewitched by others when you attacked Qinglian Sword Sect's wife Mu Qingyan?"
"To tell you the truth, we have reached a cooperation agreement with Yuzhou, and now we have a cooperative relationship."
"After Master Nangong found out, he was very unhappy and was about to send the Qinglian Army and the Yuzhou Navy to destroy your Turtle Snake Island."
"I stopped you..."
After saying that, Nan Yanxi knelt down and smiled solemnly: "Also, do you know who the other woman is?"
"At that time, His Highness the Second Prince's favorite princess, you dared to attack her and even tried to... huh?"
"If our family hadn't begged for mercy, you two would have been executed by Ling Chi, and your family would have been confiscated and your clan exterminated. Do you still have the life to hide here for leisure?"
As soon as these words came out, both Turtle and Snake were startled. Even Hua Luoli, who was eavesdropping on the conversation between the three of them not far away, was also startled.
Who would have thought that among the three people who attacked that day, there would be such a noble person.
The two old men, Turtle and Snake, are now filled with regret. Originally, they were jealous of the money and thought of capturing Mu Qingyan without anyone noticing and making a quick buck.
Although the Qinglian Sword Sect is powerful, it is far away on the other side of the sea after all. As long as a few people work carefully, they will naturally not be noticed.
When the time comes, Mu Qingyan will lose her martial arts and be imprisoned in the mansion.
Mr. Zhang favored her every day, and after having a few more children, she was no longer able to control her.
You can transfer a lot of quick money yourself, so why not do it.
But who would have thought that this kick was not done well and hit the iron plate.
The money was not enough to talk about, and the life of a young kid was involved in it.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but scolded Zhang Houde several times.
He quickly knelt down to Nan Yanxi and said, "Thank you so much, father-in-law, for helping me deal with this. I regret that I didn't do it the way I did."
"The two of us have realized our mistake...please help me, father-in-law..."
"Well... that's good to know!"
Nan Yanxi smiled proudly, stretched out her hand to pick her nails: "Actually... you two didn't cause any serious consequences."
"Fortunately, neither sister was injured. Otherwise, do you think you could survive to this day?"
Then he stood up and cleared his throat: "Okay, without saying any polite words, let me ask you..."
"The small Zhang family shouldn't be able to invite you two and that pretty girl."
"So... tell me what's hidden behind this?"
"Well..."
Hearing this, the two of them looked at each other in confusion. Uncle Gui Shou cleared his throat, saluted Nan Yanxi and said, "Go back, father-in-law..."
"That's right, isn't this year a chaotic war? The war is about to reach Kyoto."
"There are still several businesses in Turtle Snake Island in Kyoto. The two of us thought of coming over to have a look. If it doesn't work, we will move back temporarily."
"The Zhang family also got the news about me and me from somewhere, so they offered me a lot of money to invite us here."
"As long as I get it, I'll get one thousand taels of gold!"
"So the two of us just... just... are blind to money..."
The old man was a little embarrassed, but he still told Nan Yanxi everything.
"One thousand taels of gold..." Nan Yanxi touched her chin and pondered for a while. Zhang's family was just an ordinary business family.
It is understandable to say that the family is well off, but it is not right to spend a thousand taels of gold all at once.
This is not a small amount. Some time ago, Situ Wen wanted to save tens of thousands of taels of silver for settling down.
He could ruthlessly secretly order Jia Ren to kill hundreds of people in Hedong Village.
What's more, this thousand taels of gold is really not something that an ordinary business family can take out casually.
Judging from the attitudes of these two people, it doesn't look like they were lying. It makes sense. What can a hired killer know?
Then he didn't ask any more questions.
He just shook his head regretfully at the two of them: "Tsk, tsk, tsk... This is troublesome..."
"Originally, what I said to His Highness, you two must know something, and it will definitely be useful to His Highness."
"Your Highness is willing not to kill you now, but now you don't know anything... This makes it a bit difficult for our family..."
As soon as these words came out, the two elders, Turtle and Snake, suddenly turned pale.
However, looking at Nan Yanxi's appearance, there must be something more than what she said.
The two of them can be regarded as the overlords of the party. How could they not tell that they quickly begged: "Eunuch...father-in-law..."
"Both of us have absolutely no intention of disobeying His Highness. This matter is just a misunderstanding. Father-in-law, please give me a clear path."
"I will never treat my father-in-law badly..."
"Well..." Nan Yanxi looked confused and deliberately showed hesitation.
After pondering for a long time, he said: "There is indeed a way here, but I don't know if you two are willing to go."
"I'm willing..." Turtle and Snake were overjoyed and replied without thinking: "Please tell me, father-in-law!"
"As long as we and I survive, the other little old men are willing to do it."
"That's good..."
Nan Yanxi nodded with satisfaction: "That's right. Now that the country has been decided, it's the time when we need talents."
"Your Highness is a man who is thirsty for talents. He is courteous to virtuous people and has always been kind to those who are capable."
"If... you two are willing to bring your troops to surrender, I think His Highness will not embarrass you anymore."