Chapter 31: Meet in the Dungeon

In order to save Chen An'an, Luo Xiaotian was anxious, and Zhao Susu also felt the same way. Since her father was unwilling to help, she had to hurry into the palace to ask to see the Queen Mother.

The Queen Mother originally liked this granddaughter, and when she saw her coming, she was naturally happy, and hurriedly asked someone to invite her into the palace with a smile.

Entering the door, Zhao Sulian walked lightly to the Queen Mother, knelt down and said: "Su Su visited the Queen Mother, and I wish the Queen Mother a long life." ”

The Queen Mother saw that Zhao Susu was generous and handsome. The more I liked it after a few more glances, I hurriedly waved my hand and motioned for her to come in front of her to speak: "Come on...... Good grandson, come close and talk. ”

Listening to the Queen Mother's orders, Zhao Susu hurriedly stepped forward obediently. Sitting next to her, he called out with honey in his mouth: "Grandma......"

This sweet and delicate voice made the Queen Mother's heart burst into joy, and she couldn't close her mouth with a smile: "Good grandson is really sensible, do you remember that grandma wants to make a marriage for you?" ”

Hearing that it was another marriage, Zhao Susu was nervous: "Grandma...... Su Su doesn't plan to get married yet, so it's hard to bother grandma. ”

"Sure enough, the good grandson has long been interested in someone. I saw it that night, I can't hide these from grandma, see that the two of you are in love, and you are a good match. The Queen Mother said with a smile.

That night, Zhao Susu and Luo Xiaotian's unconsciously displayed feelings were noticed by the Queen Mother. As the saying goes, the one next to him is clear, let alone the old man who has lived most of his life.

Zhao Susu realized this and was secretly happy in her heart. If the Queen Mother is willing to marry herself and Luo Xiaotian, it will be a godsend. Thinking about it secretly, I couldn't help but smile.

The Queen Mother understood her mind and continued: "Where Lang is your crush? I begged the emperor for marriage, and it is natural for the girl's family to be shy, and the young man may have agreed a long time ago. ”

"Grandma, are you serious? His name is Luo Xiaotian, and he is the person his grandmother saw that night. Zhao Susu couldn't wait to say.

"Although grandma's eyesight is not good, the young man is handsome and upright, even if I don't look closely, I can feel it." The Queen Mother stroked her shoulder and said.

After making sure that the Queen Mother didn't recognize the wrong person, she was excited, her chest was pounding, and she hurriedly said: "Thank you grandma for your grace, the marriage is all up to grandma." ”

The Queen Mother was also delighted, laughed and said, "Okay... That's a good thing. Don't leave today, stay and dine with grandma, and tell me about the young man. ”

"Yes, Su Su listened to Grandma's arrangement." Zhao Susu hurriedly agreed, and then said: "Grandma, don't hide it, Su Su has something to ask you today." ”

"Oh? What's the matter? It wasn't that boy bullying you, was it? The Queen Mother asked with a solemn expression.

"No, how dare he bully me." Speaking of this, Zhao Susu was a little shy, her cheeks were crimson, and she continued: "It's Xiaotian who has been troubled recently, and he can't save his friends, so I beg you to come forward and intercede." ”

"Oh, she's an assassin, don't mess around." The Queen Mother said with a stunned expression.

"Grandma, she's bewitched. Think about it, Xiaotian's friend is naturally as pure and good-natured as him, how could he assassinate the emperor for no reason. Su Su saw that he was frowning for the past few days, and she was also anxious, begging her grandmother to help me. Zhao Susu was coquettish, and complained softly: "Moreover, didn't Your Majesty also promise that night to pardon her innocence?" ”

"If you are a good grandson, grandma will naturally believe it. However, let me see the Emperor before I speak. ”

Zhao Susu smiled, took the queen mother's arm, and said excitedly: "Thank you, grandma!" ”

She never thought that the Queen Mother was not only willing to help, but also inadvertently contributed to her relationship with Luo Xiaotian.

In her heart, it seems that a April flower in the world blooms, and she only envies the mandarin duck but not the fairy.

……

Luo Xiaotian left the palace, and although the emperor did not respond to the request for release, he allowed him to meet Chen An'an.

Receiving this honor, his heart was like an arrow with a string, and he hurried to the dungeon without stopping.

The entrance to the dungeon was closely guarded by soldiers. In addition to the fixed sentry, there are many patrolling guards. The huge black solid iron door is tightly seamed, and it is connected to the tall and thick wall, like a copper wall.

The iron door rumbled open, and a huge curtain of light broke through the darkness of the dungeon, paving a bright avenue that seemed to lead to the door.

This light did not completely penetrate the entire corridor, and it was still bottomless. After walking for a long time, he turned a corner and walked down the dark stone steps to the depths of the dungeon.

On the upper floor of the dungeon, the surrounding stone walls are lit with braziers. Through the faint light, you can see that there are many cells inside, and there are all kinds of prisoners in the prison, with numb expressions and blank eyes.

However, one of the white-bearded prisoners had eyes like torches, like a pair of eagle eyes, moving with Luo Xiaotian who walked in front of him.

Luo Xiaotian remembered this person: the prisoner he met on the road when he first entered Beijing, and he also appeared in nightmares.

Going deeper, a beam of daylight spilled down from the top of the dungeon, casting it into a birdcage-like prison in the middle. I saw that the weak Chen Anan was leaning on it.

The surrounding area was hollowed out, leaving only a narrow passage that could barely be passed, and the low was even more densely caged.

Luo Xiaotian walked up to her quickly, squatted down, and put his hand on the iron fence.

Looking at Chen An'an, who was weak and weak, his eyes were closed, Luo Xiaotian reached into the cage and shouted, "An'an...... It's me, open your eyes and look at me! ”

Hearing the familiar call, she slowly opened her eyes. The ice muscles and jade bones could not hide their haggardness: their faces were pale, and there was not a trace of blood on their lips.

After staring at it, he called out in a weak voice: "Brother Xiaotian......"

This voice made Luo Xiaotian's heart uneasy, and he said distressedly: "An An, you have suffered, I will definitely find a way to save you out." It's me who is too conceited to let you put down your sword. ”

Chen An'an's expression was painful, but he tried his best to squeeze out a smile on his face, and the sunlight projected was as beautiful as the clouds at dusk.

She looked at Luo Xiaotian, who was sad in her heart, and tried her best to hide her pain and said, "Brother Xiaotian, don't be sad. An An believes in you, if you can come in and see me, you can take me out. ”

Luo Xiaotian nodded, wiped the tears from her face, and then took out water and food from her body and fed her little by little.

Before the water could be eaten, Chen Anan's stomach rolled unbearably and squirted out.

Luo Xiaotian hurriedly wiped her clean and looked at her with pity. The more he looked at it, the more angry he became, and he said solemnly: "This Kyoto City, on the surface, is flashy, but behind it is purgatory on earth!" ”

All along, he felt that he did not belong to this era, and his thinking was out of place here. The harsh reality irritates him, but he is powerless to change it.

Continuing to feed, he asked, "What about the others?" ”

Chen Anan shook his head slowly: "I don't know...... Can Brother Xiaotian save them? ”

He didn't dare to answer, in order to appease Chen An'an, he just nodded in confusion.

"Give me a few days, and I'll get you out first."

"Hey......" Chen An'an's slender eyebrows were raised, a hint of naughtiness flashed from his eyes, a light smile appeared on his face, and he looked at him and said, "Remember, the first time I called you that?" ”

"I remember...... In Lingyang City, there is a rude and willful, eccentric, and kind-hearted girl who offended a group of vicious gangsters, and then pulled me as a shield. Luo Xiaotian fell into deep thought and said with a smile.

Chen Anan also smiled, shining into his heart like a beam of blooming fireworks.

"Is that because I'm relying on you for help?" She asked, unconvinced.

Luo Xiaotian replied teasingly: "It turns out that your skills are so good!" That old emperor is going to be scared by you to pee his pants. It seems that I underestimate you too much. ”

Chen An'an's demeanor is much more natural. In a good mood and slowly regaining some energy, she continued: "I don't like to dance with swords, but the demons can't let me stop. Don't comfort me, I already knew that I would die that night. ”

"When I get you out, these will pass." Luo Xiaotian said.

As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier came in at the door, patted the iron door and urged the two of them: "Hurry up!" Hurry up! Don't waste my time......"

Time was pressing, and Chen An'an seemed to have unfinished business in his heart, so he hurriedly said: "Brother Xiaotian, it was Daddy who sent someone to steal your mother's relics. These are all things that Yunmi told me, and he has seen it, but he doesn't know what it is, only that it is a black box. ”

Luo Xiaotian, who couldn't bear to leave, smiled at Chen An'an: "An'an, I know." Don't talk, save your strength, and wait for me to come back and pick you up. ”

After saying that, he reluctantly stood up, turned around and left quickly.

He didn't dare to stay for too long, Chen An'an's appearance made his heart like a knife. Only by going out and finding a way can she get out of this sea of suffering as soon as possible.

……

At the gate of the Hou Mansion, a figure riding a tall horse stopped in front of the door.

Stepping off the horse, Li Wenyi hurriedly walked into the mansion and walked straight towards Luo Xiaotian's room.

There was a knock on the door, and it was Li Wenyi's voice that was heard: "Brother Luo, are you inside?" ”

Luo Xiaotian replied: "Commander Li, please come in!" ”

Li Wenyi pushed the door in, poured a cup of tea casually, and said with envy in his eyes: "Brother, I heard that the emperor has summoned you!" I've been in Kyoto City for so long, and I haven't seen a dragon's face. ”

"Commander Li is really well-informed, he came to me so soon." Luo Xiaotian glanced at him and said.

"Don't get me wrong, brother. In this capital, whenever the emperor has some movements, the princes and ministers can inquire clearly. I would like to remind my brother that you should not take the wrong side when the time comes. ”

"It seems that Commander Li really knows a lot, but I don't plan to receive the reward."

Li Wenyi was a little surprised, regretful in his heart, and persuaded and said: "Brother, you have made a meritorious contribution to saving the Holy Driver, and the high-ranking officials are right in front of you!" With these, it is a cloud and a rain! ”

His words woke up Luo Xiaotian. Why not take this opportunity to receive the grace first. Some people who climb the club will naturally get close to themselves, which may be helpful in rescuing Chen An'an.

Seeing that he was silent, Li Wenyi was still pondering, and then said: "Do you know that the assassin case that night was already a small matter, and the city gate explosion case was the top priority of the imperial court's investigation. Both gangs are now in a hurry to accuse each other of false accusations, and they have both approached me, which makes me in a dilemma! ”

When Luo Xiaotian heard this, he became interested: "Then according to what you say, the assassin case will not be resolved?" ”

"How is that possible! It is to quickly finalize the case, and the trial of the three divisions will be held tomorrow, and the result is not to be thought about, it must be beheaded for public display......"

Before he finished speaking, Luo Xiaotian grabbed his arm with excitement and asked anxiously, "Why are you so sure?" Listen to whom! ”

Li Wenyi was startled, and the tea in his mouth sprayed out, and his chin was stained with tea leaves.

Wiping off the tea leaves, Li Wenyi whispered solemnly: "The chief officer of the Criminal Department of the three divisions, Li Shangshu, is my uncle, and he said it himself. ”

Luo Xiaotian hurriedly got up and said as he walked outside, "I have to go beforehand!" You drink tea slowly here. ”

Li Wenyi looked at his back and rushed out of the door, surprised in his heart, and said anxiously: "Hey...... I'm here to help you with advice......"

Luo Xiaotian, who left the Hou Mansion, rode Li Wenyi's fast horse and rushed all the way to the Bei'an Palace.