There are always many felons imprisoned in the sky jail.
However, ordinary ordinary people who commit crimes and commit crimes cannot actually enter here.
The people in charge here are either relatives of the emperor who have committed crimes or important officials in the court.
And then...he is a master in the world of martial arts.
After they were captured by the knife-catchers, some of them were sent to the capital and locked up in this prison under strict supervision. Some were waiting to be executed, and some were used for other purposes.
After all, not every knife hunter is like Jiang Ran, who likes to collect heads for rewards.
Therefore, there are quite a lot of martial arts masters imprisoned in this prison.
The entire Tianlao is divided into two areas: upper and lower.
The upper level is composed of relatives of the emperor and the ministers of the court, and the lower level is all masters of the martial arts.
Now in the lower level of the prison, a person is being held in an airtight cell.
This man's bones were locked, and his blood had long since dried up.
Her hair is messy, graying is visible, and her lips are chapped, but her eyes are sparkling.
He was not tied up with chains. Even though his lute bone was pierced, he raised his arms, peeled the peanuts with difficulty, and put them into his mouth.
It makes a clicking sound when chewed, and the food is still delicious.
While eating, he looked at the brazier not far away, in a daze.
A creaking sound woke him up from his daze, and he glanced at the cell door in surprise.
No one will open the cell door in the sky prison easily.
Because everyone knows that the masters are imprisoned here.
Some people even think that locking their pipa bones is not enough. It is better to cut off their hands and feet so that they completely lose the ability to use their hands. This is considered safe.
But in this case, the jailer will also be in trouble.
People who lose limbs can easily die.
Not only did the wound fester, but he died of high fever.
Even if he recovers, he still won’t be able to eat, and is more likely to commit suicide...
Anyone who can be locked up here will be more or less useful. If someone gets hot and wants to find someone to do something, it turns out that the good guy's hands and feet are gone.
Then these jailers will be in trouble.
On weekdays, this group of people would never open this door except to deliver some food from under the iron door.
Therefore, when the door opened, the people imprisoned here had already considered various possibilities.
But when he saw the person who came in, his face was still full of astonishment.
"How could it be you?"
His voice was dry and full of confusion: "Jiang Ran?"
Jiang Ran casually put a jade cicada into his sleeve, closed the iron door and looked at the person in front of him.
Finally, he shook his head slightly:
"If the jailer hadn't told me repeatedly that the person being held here would be called Wuming...
"I really can't believe that you have fallen to this level.
"I heard that you killed someone?"
The letter sent by the eldest princess stated that after Dao Wuming returned to the capital, he suddenly and inexplicably killed the owner of a gambling house and more than a dozen gamblers who were gambling there.
When the government officials arrived, he was sitting on the bluestone in front of the gambling house, reading local records.
The letter said that he looked at it very seriously at that time.
It seemed like that was the last time he would see Fang Zhi in his life.
"That's right."
Dao Wuming slowly spoke:
"killed."
"Why kill?"
“Wherever you are inspired, do whatever you want.”
Dao Wuming sneered:
"how?"
"You shouldn't be this kind of person."
Jiang Ran shook his head gently.
"Then in your opinion, what kind of person should I be?"
Dao Wuming glanced at Jiang Ran with a half-smile:
"Or do you think you know me very well?"
"...That's true."
Jiang Ran sighed:
"You and I have only met a few times."
"It's good to know."
Dao Wuming shook his head gently:
"How did you get in?"
After finishing the question, Jiang Ran didn't wait for an answer:
"Forget it, no matter how you came in, you can leave now.
"I deserve what I have done, and now I am taking this opportunity to shut up and think about my past, so as not to make mistakes in the future.
"Jiang Ran... Although you are well-known in the world, you have to know that this is the capital.
"Under the Emperor's feet, there is no room for the arrogance of a martial artist like you.
"If you dare to be arrogant, even if you are a sword catcher registered with the Sword Holding Department, the Sword Holding Department will never let you go!"
Jiang Ran was silent for a moment, then shook his head:
"I don't understand what Brother Tao said.
"I have always abided by the law, so where did I go to act so arrogantly?"
"good."
Dao Wuming nodded:
"That's it, I just hope you will be careful in your words and deeds.
"I'm tired, you can go."
He lowered his head and took out another peanut from his sleeve.
Jiang Ran thought for a moment and said:
"This is my first time visiting a prison, so I don't have much experience.
"I always think that you will have no worries about food and drink in this prison.
"So, I brought you something you like."
"Um?"
Dao Wuming suddenly raised his head and saw Jiang Ran taking out a booklet from his arms and handing it to Dao Wuming.
Dao Wuming first took a look at the cover, feeling somewhat disappointed.
However, when Jiang Ran opened the first page, his eyes suddenly lit up:
"Yes, yes, this is indeed a serious local chronicle."
"I know that Brother Dao you like serious local chronicles, so I brought you a copy when I came here.
"This book is actually pretty good... I bought it from Langhuan Bookstore on Tianjing Street.
"If you like it, I'll bring it to you next time I come over."
"Ha ha ha ha!!!"
Dao Wuming laughed wildly:
"It's just a dying person, so there's no need to look at it anymore.
"Besides, you and I don't seem to be very familiar with each other, let alone asking you to spend money on me.
"you can go now……"
"Let's go."
Jiang Ran turned around, pushed open the cell door, and saw two jailers standing outside the door.
Seeing Jiang Ran coming out, the two people quickly bowed and said hello.
After all, he came in with the eldest princess's token, so he was obviously someone close to the eldest princess.
Even if you can't hug such a person, you must not offend him.
Therefore, as soon as Jiang Ran came out, the jailer already nodded and came to him:
"Young master, are you okay? The people here are all very vicious. Tell me, you are delicate and expensive, why do you need to come here in person?
"What's his attitude? If it's not good, let's see how the villain treats him!"
"No need."
Jiang Ran smiled:
"This man, if he does something wrong, the person he knew in the past will be dead. The person who stays here now has put down some things, and his temperament will be different.
"This eldest brother, we got to know each other when we were outside.
"If it's convenient, I'd like you two to take care of me."
As he spoke, he took out two gold ingots from his arms and gave one to each of them.
The two of them were overjoyed subconsciously. Someone had already taken it and took a bite.
Then he thanked Jiang Ran repeatedly.
And said:
"Don't worry, since he is your friend, we will definitely take good care of him."
"That's good."
Jiang Ran nodded, then sighed:
"That's it, I won't say more to you two and take my leave."
"Okay, we'll see you off."
Two people quickly followed, one leading the way and the other following behind to remind him to be careful where he steps.
They were sent all the way to the door of the prison, and then the two jailers returned.
The streets are bustling with people coming and going.
The smile on Jiang Ran's face had completely disappeared.
He pondered slightly what he just said to Dao Wuming.
Although the two of them didn't communicate much, these words seemed to have ulterior motives.
He said that he deserved it, and he just closed his door and thought about his past.
This probably means that Jiang Ran should think about his past, and that his being imprisoned here should be related to this.
As for the past...the two of them had a conversation during Qiu Ciyi.
It's about the late emperor.
This is probably the reason.
Later, he told himself not to be presumptuous...
It’s telling myself that I can’t make any noise and I need to act with caution.
Finally, he specifically mentioned the Sword Holding Division.
The key to the problem may lie within the Sword Holding Department.
And what is the problem with the Sword Holder?
Since the princess's words were spoken today, many things have become clearer.
The Sword Holding Department was founded by the eldest princess, but it would be impossible for her to take charge of such a Sword Holding Department by herself.
Therefore, when she first joined forces with Xue Chan's group, she created the framework of the Sword Holding Division.
Moreover, those from Xue Chan even serve as high-level officials in the Sword Holding Department.
For example, Dao Wuming is the deacon in the Sword Holding Department.
What's the difference between the Sword Holder and the Xue Chan?
I'm afraid that by now, the eldest princess, the so-called leader of the Sword Holding Department, has lost the power to lead the Sword Holding Department, and there is someone else who really controls the Sword Holding Department.
But... looking at Dao Wuming's current situation, it can be seen that even the sword-holding department has been completely penetrated by the blood cicada.
But those who were born in the Blood Cicada back then were not necessarily among the Blood Cicadas.
How to distinguish this?
Moreover, does Dao Wuming know that he has fallen into this fate because of the blood cicada's interference?
Jiang Ran speculated in his mind while walking forward.
Looking up again, I saw a shop.
There are four big characters written on it... Langhuan Bookstore.
He was silent for a moment and did not step into it. Instead, he walked forward and soon returned to the princess's mansion.
After saying hello to the two guards in front of the door, he entered the room.
Just as he was about to go to the academy again, he saw a group of people coming towards him.
When I looked up, the leader was a man in his thirties.
He was pale and coughing as he walked. He was wearing a white fox fur and looked quite distinguished.
There was a young boy following him. He had a neat figure and must have some martial arts skills.
The young man looked very bad, not only because he was pale and weak, but also because there was a gloomy air hidden between his brows that could not be solved.
When Jiang Ran was looking at him, the man also saw Jiang Ran.
The whole person suddenly froze on the spot, as if he had been struck by lightning.
He looked at Jiang Ran blankly, with a complicated look in his eyes, as if he could make a TV series with a length of seventy-eight episodes!
"you……"
He spoke slowly:
"Is it Jiang Ran?"
"I've met Mr. Yuwen."
Jiang Ran smiled:
"Outside of the capital, you and I have met once by chance."
"Yes...it's fate."
Yuwen Ting took a deep breath: "It's a pity that this fate is not happy."
He stopped talking and looked at Jiang Ran intently:
"It is said that……"
Speaking of which, it was a meal.
Jiang Ran asked:
"What did you hear?"
"……nothing."
Yuwenting shook his head and led the people around him to move forward.
Jiang Ran took a step aside.
Yuwen Ting immediately paused and looked at Jiang Ran:
"If I give in, can you give it back to me?"
"What else?"
Jiang Ran smiled.
"..."
Yuwenting was silent.
Jiang Ran smiled and said:
“If a person doesn’t even dare to say what he wants, how can he get it?”
Yuwenting was stunned for a moment, then lowered his head and hurried past.
However, the boy looked at Jiang Ran thoughtfully and smiled back at Jiang Ran.
Jiang Ran responded with a smile.
After a quick glance at each other, Jiang Ran shook his head slightly, feeling that Master Yuwenting was really inexplicably powerful.
Anyone can see that he likes the eldest princess.
It doesn't matter whether you like this person or the status and power of the eldest princess.
The important thing is that if you like it, you must at least tell her and then work hard in this direction.
But he didn't...he just watched and waited.
It's like a hungry person who opens his mouth and waits for pie to fall from the sky.
What a beautiful thought.
However, Jiang Ran didn't intend to think too much about this kind of thing.
After all, it has nothing to do with myself.
Whatever method the eldest princess plans to use is her freedom. Jiang Ran also has his own purpose in coming to the capital.
It is extremely fair to use the eldest princess and be used by the eldest princess at the same time.
Thinking of this, he was about to sneak away, but suddenly he frowned.
As soon as he grabbed it, there was already an extra dart in his palm.
A letter hangs above the dart.
"what is this?"
Jiang Ran looked back and saw a black shadow flying away.
He stepped a little further, flashed his Flowing Light Technique, and was already behind the man in black.
The man in black's eyes darkened, his body twisted, and he shot more than ten silver rays in succession.
However, Jiang Ran just waved his sleeves and all of them flew away. He then stepped forward and grabbed the man's shoulders.
With a flick, Jiang Ran pinned him against the wall.
Now the two of them are no longer in the princess's mansion, but are in the alleys of the capital.
"who?"
Jiang Ran tilted his head and looked at the person in front of him.
I just thought that this man's eyes looked very familiar.
"...Why don't you read the letter?"
There was a hint of depression in the visitor's voice.
Jiang Ran was suddenly enlightened when he heard this voice. He couldn't help but smile, let go of his hand, and took a step back:
“After all, the person is right in front of you, so why bother reading the letter?
"Well, what's written in this letter?"
As he spoke, he took the letter from the dart in front of the person opposite him. After opening it, there were four big words written on it: Leave the capital quickly!
Jiang Ran's expression moved slightly:
"What does Yan Huishou mean?"
The man in black in front of him was someone else. Jiang Ran recognized him as soon as she opened her mouth.
This is Yan Wushuang!
Vice president of Baizhen Association.
"You've already caused trouble."
Yan Wushuang said softly:
"Hurry up and leave the capital, otherwise, you may never be able to live freely in the world.
"That's all I have to say..."
"court disaster?"
Jiang Ran was slightly startled: "I came to the capital for only the second day. I almost didn't leave home. Where did I get into trouble? And how did you know that I got into trouble? This matter has something to do with you.
what relationship?
"Moreover, even if it has a relationship with you, what is the relationship between you and me? Why take the risk to come and tell me?
"Aren't you afraid that you might cause trouble for yourself?"
"Why do you have so many?"
Yan Wushuang glared at Jiang Ran:
"All in all, you'd better walk quickly, otherwise, once you get stuck in the quagmire, it won't be so easy to get out.
"This is not just a problem that can be solved by one's level of martial arts.
"Besides, if you don't want to implicate me, just ask me to leave quickly."
Jiang Ran smiled helplessly:
"Yan Huishou, did I ever hold you back to prevent you from leaving?"
"……I'm leaving."
Yan Wushuang still comes and goes in such a hurry.
After saying this, he immediately flew away.
Jiang Ran narrowed his eyes slightly and returned to the princess mansion again.
As usual, I greeted the two guards in front of the door.
The two guards also responded enthusiastically.
It was only after Jiang Ran entered that the two of them looked at each other. Why did it feel like the scene just now seemed familiar?
And just as Jiang Ran walked through the door, someone came to the princess mansion behind.
Jiang Ran went to the academy, and before his butt was warmed up, the eldest princess had already arrived.
Seeing Jiang Ran chatting and laughing with the poetic Jingshuang Jingxue, she couldn't help but give him a sideways look:
"You are still smiling here...
"The people who came to pick you up from the capital's Yamen have already arrived at my residence."
"Um?"
Jiang Ran raised his eyebrows:
"Take me?"
"Exactly."
The eldest princess’s face darkened:
"Did you just go to the prison?"
"That's right, since you brought the news about Dao Wuming, I can't help but see him."
"After you left...Dao Wuming died."
The eldest princess suddenly said something shocking:
"The Tianling Cap was shattered by someone's palm, and I had no strength to hold it back.
"And before he died, the only person he saw was you.
"Your amazing martial arts skills with the Divine Sword are unparalleled. Naturally, people can't help but be suspicious..."
Dao Wuming is dead!
Jiang Ran exhaled frequently and eased his guilty conscience.
I wanted to ask what suspicion there was about this? When he was there, there were two jailers outside listening.
But there is no point in saying this. If someone intends to frame someone, let alone a wall or a door, even if they are face to face, what's the use?
It seems that my two gold ingots were fed to the dogs.
Jiang Ran tapped his finger lightly.
Just listen to the eldest princess say:
"However, they never said with any certainty that it was you who killed him.
"I just want you to follow them back to the Yamen to help investigate.
"The words are very kind...what do you think?"
"If we follow their lead, I'm afraid we will get deeper into trouble."
Jiang Ran chuckled:
“You’re playing this trick with me, right?
"Princess, how about we play a game?"
"Um?"
The eldest princess was stunned:
"what game?"
Jiang Ran gently patted Tang Huayi on the shoulder and said:
"The time has come for you to show off your skills."
He stretched out his hand and pointed at the eldest princess:
"Can you turn her into me?"
"If used on a living person, it will cause death..."
Tang Huayi said with a dark face.
"No...don't you know the art of disguise?"
Jiang Ran was puzzled, why did he think it was the Great Transformation when he mentioned it?
The eldest princess reacted at this time:
"Are you planning to take the blame on me? You are so brave!"