Chu Qi hurriedly made another big salute and said, "Thank you for the emperor's grace." ” The emperor seemed to nod, stood up, and walked out of the cell by Song Ge Lao.
Although the cell of this Dali Temple is not as gloomy and heavy as the Criminal Department, it is a dark place where the light of day is not seen, and the path of the cell is cramped and damp.
The guards held torches to light the way ahead, and the emperor and Song Ge Lao gossiped.
"I heard that Chu Qi has been conscientiously taking care of the defense of the Nine Sides and the Northeast since returning to Beijing," the emperor asked.
Song Ge Lao said: "Exactly, at first, the ministers were also afraid that the British public merit would be high, and they would do foolish things, so it was inevitable to stare at him more, who knew that he had seen a lot of old departments, but they all repeatedly told them to be loyal to the monarch and patriotism, as well as the defensive strategy for the next ten years," he glanced at the emperor slightly, the emperor's expression was obscure, and he couldn't see what the emotion was, Song Ge Lao paused, and said: "He is so anxious to arrange the delivery of military affairs, but it seems that he has a premonition of today's events, and he is afraid that military affairs will change." ” The emperor sighed: "When the aunt in his Zhuangzi had an accident, it was estimated that he already had a premonition. ” "Oh?"
Song Ge Lao was a little puzzled and asked.
"Chu Qi has a deep relationship with his wife Xu's plaice, but he went to Shuntian Mansion in advance to make peace and leave documents, if he doesn't have a hunch, do you believe it?"
The emperor said lightly.
"The minister did hear that when Jinyi Wei arrested Chu Qi and brought him to justice, Chu Qi did not resist in the slightest," Song Ge Lao said: "This minister doesn't understand, why Chu Qi obviously had a premonition, but he didn't plan to escape, but he still arranged the defense of the Nine Frontiers?"
” The emperor was quite emotional, and sighed: "Chu Qi and his wife are both smart people, but they both have some tendons, they are too upright people, there is no anti-seed in their bones, although they are talented, they have no ambition." ” "The emperor is saying that they have the ability to rebel, but they have no ambition to rebel?"
Song Ge Lao followed the emperor's words and said tentatively.
The Emperor stopped and looked at him slightly, did not speak, and walked straight forward.
Song Ge Lao breathed a sigh of relief in his heart, but he didn't dare to show it, he just followed behind the emperor and said: "The emperor is sage, so that a tiger general like the British Duke is willing to die and devout himself." ” The emperor was noncommittal, remembered one thing, and said: "Chengyang County Lord Xu really went to Quzhou, Fuqing, in your opinion, will this woman find out the truth before King An?"
” Song Ge Lao said: "I don't know about this matter, but I once said that the county lord of Chengyang is a person who is very true and pure in feelings, and he was lucky to meet Chu Qi, and the two fell in love with each other, for Chu Qi, presumably the county lord of Chengyang will also do his best, if it really can't prove the innocence of the British prince, the county lord is afraid that it will be difficult to live alone, so think about it, the county lord of Chengyang also has a good chance of winning." ” The emperor was noncommittal. ------ After the emperor left the yamen of Dali Temple by the imperial chariot, the jailer who knelt down at the door of the prison and sent him off got up and went back to the cell. ” Chu Qi turned around and said to him: "Now that I have been suspended pending trial, this is not a grandfather of the country, but a first-order prisoner."
If you call it like this, you are afraid that it will cause trouble. ” The jailer said, "Then the little one will call you Master Chu," he said and opened the cell door, re-laid the clean cotton quilt that had been put away on the bed, and said, "If it weren't for Mrs. back then......
Oh no......
It's the county lord, if it weren't for the county lord's porridge and medicine, the small family would have died a long time ago, the little man is soft-spoken, he can't wash away the grievances for you, he can only do some small things within his ability, this bedding is set out by the villain's mother-in-law overnight, thinking that the prison is damp, and you cover it to avoid getting cold," As he spoke, he changed a large pot of hot water for Chu Qi to wash.
Chu Qifang knew why this jailer would treat him so respectfully, but he didn't think that it was because of Jinghe's good thoughts at that time, as a general, he had been on the battlefield for many years, and he didn't know how many lives he had harvested with a big knife, and it was also due to cause and effect that he was imprisoned today.
And Jinghe, as a doctor, saved the life and helped the wounded, and for many years gave porridge and lived lives, in the end, it was Jinghe's blessing that helped him.
Chu Qi sighed lightly and said, "Thank you, it's just that there are many ears and eyes in this prison, I have been in a good position for many years, and I can live in any kind of environment, so don't bother you." ” The jailer smiled and said: "You're welcome, everyone in our prison knows the kindness of the county lord and you, the one who changed shifts with me today, his brother was originally a military household, and the military land in the family was embezzled by rich people, if it weren't for the grandpa of the country, you presided over justice, how could they have a good life today, now his two big fat sons are embraced, we have discussed it, as long as you are in this prison for a day, you will never be wronged." ” After years of training, Chu Qi's heart has long been as hard as a rock, and he is not a person who is easily moved, and when he sees these lowest-level jailers doing these things, he can't help but sigh, thinking that if he goes out from here, he will do more good things.
While he was thinking about this, the jailer had already packed up his cell and retreated, leaving him alone to rest.
Chu Qi walked back to the table, uncovered the large pile of paper, revealed a piece of white rice paper, dipped the pen in ink for a while, and wrote down two words 'Quzhou'!
------ After all, it was an old case ten years ago, and many of the physical evidence had already been untraceable, Xu Jinghe thought about it in his heart.
After Zhang Tai settled the carriage and luggage, he came to Jinghe to return to his life, he saluted first, and then said respectfully: "County Lord, we have arrived in Taizhou, and we will be able to go to Quzhou tomorrow, although this inn is small, it is also the only small inn that is open within a radius of ten miles." ” "It's not the New Year yet, and there aren't many businesses to open and do business, but it's hard for you" Jinghe nodded, and motioned to Bai Mei to move the stool with him, "When you go out, where is there so much attention, because of the current situation, the people over there in the Guogong Mansion can't use it for a while, so I temporarily asked you to follow to arrange, but I can't help you." ” Zhang Tai hurriedly said: "The county lord said that it is to torture the slaves, you have recreated the slave couple with kindness, and the slaves will not be able to repay them endlessly, not to mention that the county lord needs the servants to serve now." ” Seeing that he was sincere, Jinghe didn't say anything polite to him anymore, and said, "Since you have to hurry tomorrow, then you can go back to your room to rest." ” Zhang Tai responded yes and retreated.
Bai Mei and Mo Mei were busy settling her luggage for sitting, and went to the store to ask for hot water to serve her fresh.
The small inn where Jinghe stayed is located not far from the official road, although there are several tea shops and restaurants around, but they are all closed, presumably the store has returned to his hometown for the New Year.