81. Stop, I'm not dead yet!
Early the next morning, Zheng Xian'er carried a large handful of seals into the gate of the county government.
When Li Xianling first came out, he planned to put on a smile and whirlwind around, but then he couldn't laugh.
Zheng Xian'er didn't "throw the seal on his face" as Mrs. Lou said. She just casually threw the pile of incomplete seals on the table, and sat down by herself: "Lord Li, yesterday your poor men left something in the Lou family, and my father-in-law and mother-in-law were very frightened. No, you asked me to bring it to you early in the morning. β
"Lou San's grandmother," Li Xian Ling endured his anger, "It's a felony to tear the seal without permission!" β
Zheng Xian'er looked innocent: "Isn't it a felony to put a seal on an innocent person's house without authorization?" β
Li Xian Ling was so angry that he desperately resisted the urge to kill: "Guilty or not, it's not you who have the final say!" β
"Understood," Zheng Xian'er nodded seriously, "It should be up to you, Lord Li, to have the final say!" β
"You...... Nonsense! Li Xian Ling pulled off his beard and sat down heavily.
Zheng Xian'er didn't care, and when she saw that no one served tea, she casually picked up a half-torn seal from the table and wrapped it around her fingers, leisurely.
Li Xian Ling sulked for a while, and finally relieved himself, and asked angrily, "What else does Grandma Lou have to advise?" β
Zheng Xian'er raised her head and looked careless: "I heard that the adults have already ordered the arrest of Lou Min, Chen Jingzhen and others, but is there such a thing?" β
Li Xian Ling snorted heavily.
Zheng Xian'er sat up straight: "The previous child was in the lobby, and the adult said that he would wait for the evidence to be tried later, but yesterday he ordered the arrest of the plaintiff, does this mean that the adult already knows who is right and wrong in this case, and is it sure that Lou Min and Chen Jingzhen conspired to make false accusations?" β
Li Xian Ling pulled his beard, feeling that this question was a little difficult to answer.
Whether it is from the evidence or from the public opinion, the rights and wrongs of this case are already obvious, otherwise he would not have been forced to order the arrest of the plaintiff.
However, even if he arrested Lou Min and others in the name of "false accusation", he couldn't admit the false accusation to Zheng Xian'er in person at this moment, otherwise wouldn't he slap himself in the face?
Li Xianling thought very thoughtfully, but he obviously forgot a very important thing: Zheng Xian'er was originally here to slap him in the face today!
Zheng Xian'er waited for a while, and when she saw that Li County Ling didn't mean to answer, she smiled again: "Lord Li is really cautious, it seems that before the case is decided, you don't plan to reveal the news to me." β
"That's nature." Li County ordered the donkey to get off the slope.
Zheng Xian'er immediately continued: "Since Lord Li is so cautious, why did you put the defendant in prison now that the case has not been decided?" β
Li Xianling's face turned dark and dark, and the cultivation he had cultivated over the years of mixing in officialdom was gone: "Lou Que was detained because of Chu Zhongtan's anti-poetry case, don't mess around!" β
Zheng Xian'er still behaved very innocently: "But, aren't the people involved in the anti-poetry case still locked up in the academy?" β
Li Xian Ling slapped the table and stood up: "The news of Lou San's grandmother is lagging behind!" Early this morning, the county has called for someone to release all the scholars who caused trouble and put them in prison! β
"That's ......" Zheng Xian'er frowned, a little distressed.
Li Xianling won a game and finally breathed a long sigh of relief.
Who knew that Zheng Xian'er would be stupid, and asked another question that made Li Xianling crazy: "So, when are the adults going to convict them?" When to ask for chopping? - After all, if you hadn't been convicted, it wouldn't make sense that you sent people to put seals everywhere yesterday! β
Li Xianling's eyes were so angry that his eyes were on fire: "The seizure of family property is to facilitate the trial of the case, not a personal vendetta of the county gazette!" Also, this case has to wait for the arrangement from above, and it is likely that it will be escorted to the capital and handed over to Dali Temple for strict trial! Lou San's grandmother, if you remove the seal privately, the county will definitely report it to the upper authorities truthfully, you still have to think about how to deal with the blame from above when the time comes! β
Zheng Xian'er said unhurriedly: "The case has not yet begun to be tried, and it is not clear whether the two sons of the Lou family are guilty or not, so the adults are busy running to paste seals, if this matter is investigated, I am afraid that the adults will not be able to escape the crime of abusing their power and oppressing the people!" Master Li, you better think about how to deal with it yourself! - By the way, this seal, our building is only half torn, what library building, study, warehouse, these infrequently used places have not been torn yet, and it is still easy to find evidence at that time! β
"You ......" Li Xianling was a little shocked.
This seal, he himself knows that it was pasted a little early.
It's easy to have the opportunity to step on the Lou family, of course he can't wait.
As for whether the upper authorities would hold him accountable for his faults, he was not worried. As long as the Lou family can't get up, who cares if he is qualified to post the seizure of the Lou family, and who cares when he seals the Lou family?
Li Xian Ling thought that he had thought about it quite thoroughly, but he never thought that the Lou family would be so presumptuous that he would tear his seal to settle accounts with him, let alone that they would keep a part of the seal and wait to complain to him!
It wasn't until this moment that Li Xianling suddenly remembered that the old man of the Lou family was not a little ordinary man who had never seen the world. He has been a second-class officer in the capital, and he may not know less about these rules than him.
In this small county town, Li Xianling has always been used to calling the wind and rain, and almost forgot that he was just a little big seven-grade sesame official. At this time, he suddenly had to deal with the "above", and he suddenly remembered that his identity was really not enough!
The more Li Xianling thought about it, the more bad he felt, and he gradually sweated a little on his forehead.
It's also fortunate that he doesn't know that Master Lou is not in charge of things at all during his illness. If he learned that the bad things in the past two days were all because Zheng Xian'er, a wild girl, didn't take him seriously, I don't know how this invincible county magistrate should feel.
Zheng Xian'er watched Li Xianling wipe his sweat twice, and knew that she had hit the right thing again this time.
She stood up with a smile and said goodbye to Li County: "Since the case has not been decided, there is nothing to do today, I will come to visit the prison, and the adults will not allow it, right?" β
Li Xian Ling subconsciously waved her away, and secretly pondered in his heart: No matter what, he can't let the Lou family get through this hurdle, otherwise he really won't know how to die!
The door to the inner room opened, and Li Xian Ling hurriedly stood up with a smile on his face: "Lord Futai." β
Governor Zeng walked out with square steps, and let out a long sigh: "You, ......"
Li Xian Ling bowed his head: "My lord, forgive me, this matter is indeed too impatient." I can't imagine that the old man Lou is still so difficult after many years......"
"It's okay," Governor Zeng said coldly, "As long as Chu Zhongtan's case can't be overturned, the Lou family will never have a chance to speak again!" Don't bother with them until the decree comes! - A declining clan that relies on women to come out and run around is not worth your time to deal with! β
***
A prison in a small county town is naturally not very big. At this time, more than a dozen scholars came in, and it immediately became full.
Zheng Xian'er and Xiaozhi followed the jailer all the way in, and received a gentle and respectful greeting.
These scholars, even if they are locked up in prison, have never failed to live up to the etiquette and demeanor they learned in the academy!
Lou Que's cell was a separate room. Lou Min and another scholar were locked next to him, and on the other side was an old man covered in blood and gray hair.
Zheng Xian'er didn't dare to show too obviously, so she had to ask the jailer to open the cell door on Lou Min's side first, send a few bowls of food and a blanket in, and said with a smile: "The meals are all prepared according to the taste of the fifth son, don't scold me for being biased." I really didn't know that you had moved here too, otherwise I would have brought my sister-in-law with me if I said anything today. β
Lou Min smiled awkwardly and said in a low voice, "I'm stained with the light of the fifth brother." β
Zheng Xian'er had always had nothing to say to this eldest brother, and when he turned around to beckon his companions to come to dinner, she hurriedly retreated and walked to the side of the building.
At this time, Lou Que had already heard the movement and was waiting for her at the door.
Zheng Xian'er still didn't look at Lou Que. Entering the prison door, she silently brought out the remaining bowls of food in the food box, and then turned back and called Xiaozhi to come in and spread the mattress.
Lou Que hurriedly stopped her and said in a low voice: "Next door is Mr. Chu, you take the mattress to him, and half of the meal is divided, I can't finish it." β
Zheng Xian'er looked at the corner of the cell and stopped talking.
Lou Que took advantage of the jailer's inattention, and quickly shook her hand: "The collar you sent last time is very useful, and it is not cold at all at night, don't worry." Mr. Chu is old and has been tortured again, and I am afraid that he will not be able to survive. β
Zheng Xian'er pursed her lips, too lazy to expose him.
The things she sent last time were more than that, but I don't know who he gave them to!
After a moment of silent confrontation, Zheng Xian'er knew that Lou Que would not listen to persuasion, so she had to compromise, and begged the jailer to open the door of the next cell.
Chu Zhongtan raised his head from the haystack with a calm expression: "Who are you?" β
Zheng Xian'er solemnly saluted and said in a low voice: "Lou's wife Zheng, ask Mr. Hello." β
Chu Zhongtan was stunned for a moment, his face suddenly changed slightly, and he was about to stand up with the chain: "Is it the third young grandmother of the Lou family?" This...... You are a virgin, how can the old man accept your courtesy?! Sins, sins, sins! β
Zheng Xian'er hurriedly turned sideways to avoid it, and asked Xiaozhi to come over and hold him down: "Is Mr. going to torture me!" If I knew you had so many rules here, I wouldn't have come! β
Chu Zhongtan had to sit back, and he smiled again: "Okay, I'll rely on the old and sell the old once!" It's just that the third young grandmother has to remember that your identity is unusual, even if it is these local officials below, they can't afford your courtesy! Alas, now this world is not far from the collapse of etiquette, if it was in the time of the great grandfather, who had a virgin woman, it would be the supreme honor and glory, where would he be bullied by a small county order! β
Zheng Xian'er lowered her eyebrows and pretended to listen carefully, but she felt a little empty in her heart because of her adulterated "virgin" identity.
It was easy to wait until Chu Zhongtan finished speaking, she hurriedly asked Xiaozhi to put the mattress she brought in the corner, put the food out again, and said with a smile: "Your students are filial to you, Mr. use it slowly." β
Chu Zhongtan's eyes turned red, and he sighed with a smile: "That kid from Tongjie...... Alas, what did he do himself? β
"He's still there!" Zheng Xian'er stood up with a smile and was about to withdraw.
Chu Zhongtan beckoned her to stop her, and said hurriedly: "This time it was the old man who affected the children, it's rare that they don't complain about me in their hearts, and they are willing to think about my old bones...... You go back and tell them that you can give up me when necessary, and save one by one! They are all good boys with a great future, and they shouldn't have to suffer this sin with me......"
Zheng Xian'er sighed, shook her head and said, "I like to hear what you say, but your students definitely don't like to hear it." If you tell them to go yourself, I won't complain to them for you! β
Chu Zhongtan stared at him for a long time.
He guessed that Zheng Xian'er would refute him, but he really didn't expect this kind of rebuttal.
- Not righteous at all, not loyal and filial at all, not at all in line with her image as a "virgin"!
When the poor old gentleman came back to his senses from his shock, Zheng Xian'er had already gone out and left him alone.
Chu Zhongtan had to shake his head and sigh: "Alas, teach them every day to sacrifice their lives for righteousness, and when it really comes to the time when they need to sacrifice their lives for righteousness, I hope that they will be cowardly and selfish, and do more good deeds to save their lives......"
The choice between life and righteousness unexpectedly fell on the heads of himself and his students, and his old man was indeed tormented enough.
At this time, Zheng Xian'er had already returned to Louque.
The jailer retreated, and Lou Que grabbed Zheng Xian'er's hand and said with a smile: "You are a powerful person, you dare to refute even Mr. Chu's face!" β
Zheng Xian'er shook off his hand and stepped back to the side to glare at him.
Lou Que knew her concerns, so he had to sit down in front of her and start eating.
Zheng Xian'er sat opposite him, deliberately separated by a distance, for fear that the people in the opposite cell would see that something was wrong.
Lou Que felt a little funny: "When will you be so cautious?" β
Zheng Xian'er lowered her head and picked up a piece of hay and pinched it, and said in a muffled voice: "I always feel that your head is not very stable on your neck, so I'd better be honest." β
Lou Que couldn't help but laughed.
Zheng Xian'er finally raised her head and glanced at him.
Lou Que happened to be looking at her too. Looking at each other, he smiled slightly and offered a wink.
Zheng Xian'er was stunned for a moment, and then pouted: "It's so ugly, and you still learn to flatter others!" β
"Is it ugly?" Lou Que was shocked.
Zheng Xian'er nodded very seriously: "Black and thin, the eye circles are blue, the eyeballs are red, the hair is messy like a chicken nest, and the cheeks are on the raiser - oh my God, what is this?" Beard? β
Lou Que screamed, covered his face and retreated to the corner.
Zheng Xian'er couldn't hold back and laughed.
Lou Que simply turned his back and said angrily: "You go quickly!" Don't come back again! β
Zheng Xian'er followed, and said with a smile: "It's too late for you to hide now, I saw it!" β
Lou Que covered his face again and turned around, and said sullenly: "The last time, don't come again in the future!" Staying in this hellish place will only get uglier and uglier! β
Zheng Xian'er looked at his awkward appearance and smiled even more happily: "Why do you care so much!" Afraid I'll dislike you? β
Lou Que rolled his eyes at her without an image, a little bit of a broken jar.
Zheng Xian'er's mood that had been depressed for a few days suddenly became cheerful. She smiled wickedly and came to Lou Que's side, and praised in a low voice: "You really have the consciousness of 'Israel to do things'!" β
Lou Que suddenly reached out and scooped her into his arms, pressed her against the wall, and kissed her.
Zheng Xian'er pushed it but didn't push it, thinking that Xiaozhi was guarding the door, so it was up to him.
Lou Que's arm was tightened. Zheng Xian'er sensed his eagerness and panic, so she had to relax her spirit and cater to him wholeheartedly.
The panic and anxiety of the past few days seem to be completely calmed down only when the breath of each other is blended.
Until this moment, it can be regarded as truly reassuring.
It was bold to do such a thing in a prison cell, and Zheng Xian'er felt that the words "looking for death" had been written on her forehead.
Fortunately, Lou Que was quite measured, and quickly let her go, and wiped his lips with unfinished care.
Zheng Xian'er glared at him and retreated far away.
Seeing this, Lou Que had no choice but to sit back to eat, but when Zheng Xian'er was distracted, he said coldly: "You don't need to bring food next time, I just want to eat you." β
Zheng Xian'er glanced at him and hit him mercilessly: "Die, you can't eat here." β
Lou Que laughed "hey", seemingly very happy.
Zheng Xian'er was inexplicably laughed by him, and she was worried about whether this person had fallen into evil.
After a long while, Lou Que finally explained happily: "What you just said was 'can't eat' instead of 'not eating'. Soβyou don't actually dislike me, do you? β
"Lou Tongjie, are you bored?" Zheng Xian'er couldn't laugh or cry.
Lou Que put down his chopsticks and said solemnly: "This is very important." β
Zheng Xian'er was a little uncomfortable by his overly serious gaze, so she reluctantly comforted: "Although I do dislike you a little, it seems to be bearable at present." You remember to take care of your body, don't offend those officials and find guilt for yourself, I don't allow you to lose weight anymore! β
Lou Que listened with a smile and no objection at all.
Zheng Xian'er's heart was a little sour, and she hurriedly turned her head to avoid his gaze, and said in a low voice: "Lou Ming'an returned to Beijing on the day of your accident, and I didn't see him." I asked the carrier pigeon to bring those two sentences of yours, I don't know if it's useful......"
Speaking of business, Lou Que smiled and looked solemn: "It must be useful." You did a great job with it. β
Zheng Xian'er was not satisfied with the current state: "Who is the owner of the pigeon?" Will he come to your rescue? When is coming? β
Lou Que frowned and looked at her: "Tell me first, when you caught that pigeon, did it bring a letter?" β
Zheng Xian'er hurriedly said: "Just two words, 'Lantern Festival'." β
"Festival of Lights?" Lou Que smiled, "It's the same as I thought." That being said, it shouldn't be a big problem. β
"What the hell is going on?" Zheng Xian'er asked urgently.
Lou Que smiled: "Don't worry, after the Lantern Festival, we will definitely be able to go out safely." For the next period of time...... There may be something earth-shattering, no matter what you hear or see, don't panic. β
"Upside down?" When Zheng Xian'er heard these words, she roughly knew what to expect.
However, how could she not be nervous about such a big matter!
Lou Que saw her thoughts, smiled and squeezed her hand: "If I say it's okay, it must be okay." You have to believe that I, we, are not as useless as they seem. β
Zheng Xian'er savored his words, and suddenly raised her head and stared into his eyes: "The anti-poetry thing is actually not important at all, and the above wants to clean you up because of other things, right?" You ...... now. are all locked up in prison, can they still win thousands of miles away? β
"Xian'er, you're asking too much." Lou Que said with a smile.
Zheng Xian'er knew that he didn't want to say, so she had to stare at him unwillingly and no longer ask.
However, just because she didn't ask doesn't mean she likes the feeling of being kept in the dark.
With anger in her heart, Zheng Xian'er's face was a little unsightly.
Lou Que saw it, so he had to smile and comfort again: "Actually, before this incident, we had expected this. The top has been prepared for a long time, and it is not so easy to die. β
"What if the 'Above' loses?" Zheng Xian'er chased after her.
Lou Que hesitated for a moment, then smiled again: "What's wrong with you today?" If I die, wouldn't you be able to get a new one? Let me tell you, there are many people in Beijing who are prosperous and handsome, and if you have the opportunity in the future, you must go and see ......."
When Zheng Xian'er heard the word "death", her heart suddenly tightened, and she didn't take the rest of the words to heart.
After Lou Que finished speaking, seeing that Zheng Xian'er was just in a daze, her heart couldn't help but sink a little.
After a while, it was Zheng Xian'er who laughed again: "Since you have said so, after you die, I will definitely go to the capital!" In fact, the last time I saw that Lou Ming'an's little boy, I already thought that I was a bit of a well watching the sky, maybe ...... in the future."
Lou Que's face gradually darkened: "You stop first!" I'm not dead yet! β
"It's almost there!" Zheng Xian'er said confidently.
Lou Que was depressed.
He decided that he must live no matter what, and resolutely did not give this woman any chance to "gain knowledge"!
The two confronted each other for a while, and Lou Que had already eaten the food.
Zheng Xian'er was about to call Xiaozhi to come in and clean up the dishes and chopsticks, when she suddenly remembered something again, and hurriedly took out a small jade pendant from her arms: "When I was packing up your letters last time, I found this in the drawer, I don't know what to do with it......"
Lou Que glanced at it and frowned slightly: "I don't have a place to put it, you can play with it." - Don't let others see it. β
Zheng Xian'er saw that he didn't care much, so she didn't ask any more.
Although this jade is rare, it is just a thing, and since she said that she would play with it, she would not dare to accept it.
The voice of the jailer urging had already sounded outside, Zheng Xian'er knew that she had to go, so she called Xiaozhi to come in and clean up, and said to Lou Que with a smile: "Your listening Songyuan has not been very peaceful recently, there are often lonely ghosts and wild ghosts at night, what should I do?" β
Lou Que smiled disapprehantly: "Don't care. It's going to be lively right now, so you just have to watch the show. β
Zheng Xian'er agreed and followed the jailer out.
Lou Que looked at her back, and was suddenly stunned:
Listening to Songyuan's matter, how could she know so clearly? Could it be thatβ
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