The imperial prison was a place where felons from the imperial court were imprisoned. Even those who were not felons from the imperial court were not qualified to be imprisoned in the imperial prison. But now a figure appeared in front of the imperial prison.
Several guards guarding the prison had a look of astonishment on their faces when they saw the figure. After reacting, they saw a guard rushing into the prison immediately.
In the prison, Qian Ning had just arranged for Gu Dayong not long after he came out of the palace.
Gu Dayong's status was extraordinary. Even if he was captured by the Emperor's order, even Qian Ning did not dare to underestimate Gu Dayong before the Emperor issued an order to deal with Gu Dayong.
Everyone knows that the emperor values love. If the emperor suddenly impulsively orders Gu Dayong to be released, wouldn't he have an additional mortal enemy?
With Qian Ning's character, he would naturally not cause trouble for himself, so he was relieved to arrange Gu Dayong in prison.
In order to prevent any accidents from happening, Qian Ning, the dignified commander of the Jinyi Guards, personally sat in the prison. If something happened to Gu Dayong, he didn't know how to explain it to the emperor.
There was a sound of footsteps. Qian Ning looked up and said with a straight face, "What's the matter?"
The guard saluted Qian Ning and said, "My lord, the commander... the chief manager is here!"
Qian Ning couldn't help but was stunned and glanced subconsciously towards the depths of the prison. What kind of chief manager? Wasn't the chief manager Gu Dayong currently being imprisoned in the imperial prison? Then a new chief manager appeared from nowhere.
ah!
Subconsciously glaring at the guard, Qian Ning snorted coldly and said: "What big manager, did Gu Dayong escape?"
The guard couldn't help but said anxiously: "Master Commander, it is... the General Manager of Chu!"
"What?"
Qian Ning stood up suddenly, with a somewhat nervous look on his face.
Qian Ning was really in awe of Chu Yi from the bottom of his heart. After all, he was also the emperor's favorite, and he was in charge of important departments such as the Jinyiwei. It is conceivable that if the emperor did not trust him, how could he be in charge of the Jinyiwei.
Qian Ning usually doesn't even pay much attention to the cabinet ministers. It can be said that there are not many people in Yu Zi Lu Lu who can make him fearful.
But when it came to Chu Yi, Qian Ning was only in awe and did not dare to have any other thoughts.
The more he understands Chu Yi, the more Qian Ning is in awe of Chu Yi. Qian Ning is in charge of the Imperial Guard, so he can know many things that outsiders don't know. It is precisely because of this that he can know many things that Chu Yi has done.
matter.
One can imagine the psychological impact Chu Yi had on Qian Ning.
Qian Ning suddenly stood up and rushed outside. From a distance, he saw a figure standing there with such a free and easy attitude. The setting sun on the horizon shone on Chu Yi. In Qian Ning's eyes, it was like Chu Yi was exuding...
With a divine radiance.
With a pop, Qian Ning bowed respectfully to Chu Yi and said: "Qian Ning, commander of the Jinyi Guards, pays homage to His Highness King Wu. His Highness is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
Chu Yi looked down at Qian Ning who prostrated himself in front of him.
Chu Yi knew about a person like Qian Ning. After all, he could come into the emperor's sight and be trusted by the emperor. If Chu Yi had exerted some slight manipulation in the process, it would have been enough to beat Qian Ning.
Falling dust.
Qian Ning was cunning by nature. If Chu Yi had not appeared, Qian Ning would have relied on his own abilities to get into the emperor's sight, and he was favored by the emperor. He was even adopted by Zhu Houzhao as his adopted son, and he was in charge of the Jin Yiwei, and he had great power for a while.
Although he has now become the commander of the Jinyi Guards, under the shadow of Chu Yi, Qian Ning dare not reveal the little thoughts in his heart, let alone collude with Prince Ning.
When the emperor came into being, Zhu Houzhao would naturally not play any tricks to adopt an adopted son, so it was impossible for Qian Ning to become the emperor's adopted son, and Qian Ning even called him the emperor's concubine.
Qian Ning is very low-key. Compared with people like Chu Yi, Gu Dayong and even Dongchang Cao Shaoqin and Xichang Yuhuatian, Qian Ning does not dare to be arrogant at all, especially when facing Chu Yi, Qian Ning
Ning that is called humility.
Chu Yi could only be heard saying: "I am here to meet my old friend!"
Qian Ning is such a shrewd person. As soon as he heard what Chu Yi said, he immediately understood that Chu Yi wanted to meet Gu Dayong.
According to the emperor's instructions, anyone who wants to see Gu Dayong must obtain the emperor's consent. However, when Chu Yi asked to see Gu Dayong, Qian Ning nodded to Chu Yi without any hesitation and said: "Since your highness wants to see Gu Dayong,
If you are very useful, please go with your subordinates."
Saying that Qian Ning led the way, Chu Yi then entered the depths of the prison.
The imperial prison was built underground. It could be said to be dark and damp, with poor air circulation and filthy air. All the felons of the imperial court were imprisoned in the cells.
In such a place, even a healthy and strong person may die here if he is imprisoned for a year and a half.
Therefore, the imperial prison is like the underworld to many officials. Once entering the imperial prison, it is like stepping into the gate of hell with one foot.
With Gu Dayong's identity, he was naturally imprisoned deep in the imperial prison.
In a room that was clearly isolated from other cells, a figure looked extremely languid sitting on the thatch, leaning against the corner.
The gorgeous clothes he was wearing had not been changed. His hair was disheveled and his breath was weak. Who could he be if he wasn't Gu Dayong?
When Qian Ning accompanied Chu Yi to the cell, he could clearly see Gu Dayong's figure in the cell.
Gu Dayong sat there in despair, as if he had not heard the footsteps of Chu Yi and Qian Ning.
Gu Dayong's reaction is normal. Even a normal person may go crazy if he enters this prison.
Qian Ning glanced at Chu Yi, stepped forward and said to Gu Dayong: "Gu Dayong, look who is here to see you!"
Gu Dayong seemed to have not heard anything and was still leaning against the corner without any reaction at all.
Qian Ning's face looked a little ugly, and when he was about to continue speaking, Chu Yi waved his hand towards Qian Ning.
Qian Ning immediately closed his mouth and understood what Chu Yi meant. He bowed to Chu Yi and slowly withdrew and said: "Your Highness, the official is outside. If you have any orders, just call the official to come.
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Chu Yi stood in front of the cell with his hands behind his back, glanced at Gu Dayong lightly, reached out and flicked the chains, and immediately saw the locked chains falling apart with a crash.
With a squeak, Chu Yi walked into the cell and stood in front of Gu Dayong. He only heard Chu Yi say: "Gu Dayong, my old friend came here. It's not you Gu Dayong to avoid him."
style.”
After Chu Yi finished speaking, Gu Dayong, who was sitting there with his head lowered, suddenly raised his head, looked at Chu Yi with red eyes, and said with a bit of self-deprecation on his face: "Oh, could it be that you are
Why don't you come and see Gu's jokes? Are you very happy that Gu has ended up in this situation, so you can't wait to come and see my jokes?"
As if he wanted to vent his inner fear, Gu Dayong stared at Chu Yi with anger, with such a ferocious look that if a child saw it, he would probably be frightened and cry on the spot.
Gu Dayong's reaction only made Chu Yi slowly shake his head. Seeing that Chu Yi didn't dislike the dirt on the ground at all, he just sat cross-legged in front of Gu Dayong and looked at Gu Dayong.
He said: "Chu came here today just as a friend."
Gu Dayong was stunned for a moment, with a bit of astonishment on his face. Apparently Chu Yi's answer was beyond his expectation. After all, in Gu Dayong's view, he was in such a state of desperation that Chu Yi must have come here to see his joke.
of.
But looking at Chu Yi's look, Gu Dayong knew that Chu Yi was not lying to deceive him. Besides, compared with Chu Yi, he was like one in the sky and one on the ground. Chu Yi didn't bother to deceive.
Own.
With a somewhat complicated look on his face, Gu Dayong calmed down a little, but still said to Chu Yi with a bit of self-deprecation: "What are you doing here?"
Chu Yi said: "Chu just came to see an old friend and ask you, do you ever regret it in your heart?"
Gu Dayong couldn't help laughing and said: "Regret? Although Gu said that his ability is not as good as yours, Chu Yi, but he dares to do it. Since I, Gu Dayong, dare to do it, I will not regret it."
Chu Yi sighed softly and said: "Do you know how sad it was for His Majesty to sit alone in the imperial study after he ordered you to be captured?"
Gu Dayong still has feelings for the emperor. After all, they have been in love for more than ten years. When he heard Chu Yi say this, Gu Dayong couldn't help showing a bit of sadness on his face.
But soon, Gu Dayong pointed at Chu Yi and said: "It's all you. The reason why Gu is in such a world today is because of you, Chu Yi."
When Chu Yi resigned, he did have the intention of digging a trap for someone else. To a certain extent, it was indeed Chu Yi who had plotted against Gu Dayong.
But to be honest, when Chu Yi resigned, Chu Yi was not sure who the emperor would promote to the position of Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies.
Looking at Gu Dayong, Chu Yi said slowly: "Really speaking, Chu resigned from office because he did not like to appoint you as the Chief Supervisor of Ceremonies. If you put it this way, Chu actually plotted against you, but you Gu Dayong
The reason why we are here today is all because of you, including corruption, accepting bribes, forming cliques for personal gain, and so on. Could it be that it was Chu who forced you to do it?"
Gu Dayong seemed to be greatly stimulated, and suddenly shouted at Chu Yi: "You forced me?"
Chu Yi looked at Gu Dayong intently, only to hear Gu Dayong laugh and say: "In the eyes of His Majesty, the most loyal and capable person is you, Chu Yi. His Majesty mentions you when he speaks, and you are the one who talks about him silently."
Even in your sleep, the name you call is Chu Yi. I, Gu Dayong, am no worse than you. Why can't I be as good as you in His Majesty's eyes, no matter how hard I try and how diligent I am?"
