The Zhang family does have the absolute right to speak in Jiangling, and when Yang Zhen came to the mansion again the next day to ask to see his brother, those guards did not stop him, and they enthusiastically took him to the prison where Yang Chen was being held. Pen % fun % Pavilion www.biquge.info

According to the Ming Dynasty's consistent practice, a scholar will not be treated as a prisoner until his fame is revealed. But Yang Chen's case this time is obviously a bit special, he was not only imprisoned in a prison, but also the deepest Tianzi cell used to hold the most vicious people, and his body was even put on handcuffs and shackles and other torture instruments that limited the range of movement.

Yang Zhen walked through the dark and damp corridor, and finally saw Yang Chen, who was lying sideways against the wall on a soil bed covered with withered grass. Seeing his hair scattered and his clothes thin, Yang Zhen's heart tightened. It's now October, autumn and winter intersect, and even Gangneung, which is located in the land of Jingchu, is already a little chilly. And Yang Chen was actually imprisoned in this dark, cold and damp cell with only single clothes, and these few days were more than psychological torment for him.

"Big brother!" After adjusting his mentality, Yang Zhen called out, and somehow his voice was a little sluggish.

Yang Chen only tilted his head sideways when he heard this, but he didn't turn around. At this time, the jailer who accompanied Yang Zhen couldn't help but shout: "Yang Chen, your brother has come to see you." Only then did he realize that it was not his delusion, and slowly turned his head to look out of the wooden fence, and saw his brother's expression of concern and worry. He had only been in prison for a few days, but he had become extremely slow to react.

Seeing that Yang Chen had come back to his senses, the jailer only grinned: "Well, you two brothers are chatting here." But as mentioned above, you are only allowed to talk for half an hour, and it will not be possible for a long time. As he spoke, he smiled again and walked away.

It wasn't until he walked far away that Yang Chen got off the bed and struggled to move to the wooden railing, every time he moved, the chains on his hands and feet clanged, looking at his slow movements, it was obvious that this pair of handcuffs and leg irons were not light.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Yang Zhen had already seen his brother's appearance clearly in the faint light here. There are no scars and blood stains on his body, after all, he still has the status of a person, and the government does not dare to torture him. But his face was haggard to the extreme, not only was his face pale without any blood, but his eyes were bloodshot, and he was a little sloppy when he saw things, which was obviously caused by anxiety and insomnia.

"You...... Ahem...... How did you get here? As soon as he opened his mouth, Yang Chen coughed, which was naturally because he was in such a cold and wet environment and thinly dressed, so he got diseases such as typhoid fever and cold. His body was not as strong as his brother, and under the devastating blows of both physical and psychological aspects, it was inevitable that he would not get sick.

Yang Zhen was about to answer, but Yang Chen leaned against the wooden fence of the cell as if he had thought of something, held a wooden fence with one hand, stared at him and said, "I didn't kill anyone, you have to believe the eldest brother, I didn't kill anyone!" When he said this, he looked nervous and excited, and at the same time he coughed.

Yang Zhen hurriedly reached out and pressed his hand, looked back at him with his eyes, and said in a soft voice: "I know big brother, you will never kill anyone, I know!" He knew that this was his brother's nervousness for a few days, coupled with his reaction after suddenly seeing his relatives, and the first thing to do now was to calm his emotions.

In fact, after the scene of the crime was taken, Yang Chen also doubted in his heart whether he really killed someone while drunk. But after a few days in prison, he made him think clearly, he didn't have a knife, how could he kill the woman with a knife? But this realization did not make him feel at ease, but became more worried, because he did not know who would harm him so much, which made him think that the person would harm him again, and he did not dare to relax his spirit day and night. That's why he's so anxious and insomnia.

Under Yang Zhen's comfort, Yang Chen's nervousness eased slightly, and he asked the question just now: "Why are you here?" ”

"Big brother, since you were imprisoned, I felt that there was something strange in it, and I immediately went to do many investigations. Although the most critical Lu Danian is missing, I can conclude from the deceased that you didn't kill her. It's clear that someone wants to harm you, so they set such a trap. ”

"Lu Danian, yes, it's him! He was the one who took me out to drink that night. Later, I was very drunk, and when I woke up, I found myself surrounded by many officials. He was the one who wanted to kill me! After being reminded by his brother, Yang Chen woke up like a dream, and said hatefully: "Why did he hurt me so much, he and I have been friends for many years." ”

Yang Zhen nodded secretly in his heart when he heard this, his brother was really taken to Miaoxiang Pavilion by Lu Danian after being drunk as he thought. Seeing that his brother was a little excited because of Lu Danian's betrayal, he hurriedly said: "Lu Danian is just being used, he comes from a humble background, and he can't pass the exam, so he is naturally unwilling." At this time, someone tempted him to take advantage, coupled with his jealousy of the eldest brother, it is not difficult to do such a thing. Such a villain, the eldest brother will be careful in the future, and he really doesn't have to be angry with himself. ”

Yang Chen coughed a few times before he stabilized his mind because of his brother's words. Suddenly there was a big change, and he became a little hysterical when he was still stable, but under Yang Zhen's several comforts and persuasions, he finally got better. But the fear in his heart had not yet been dispelled, and he couldn't help but ask, "Who is the one who is trying so hard to harm me?" Why did he do that? Could it be the Yao family, but haven't they all been convicted a long time ago, or do they have any relatives and friends that we don't know? ”

"Where did the Yao family get such a big ability? It was the Zhang family, because they wanted to seize the land where their father was buried, so they used such indiscriminate but vicious methods! Yang Zhen didn't hide it, and simply told his brother everything he had mastered and guessed.

Yang Chen was stunned at first, then showed a look of surprise, and finally turned into fear: "It's them!" I should have thought that it was them, and when I refused his request that day, I should have known that as the Zhang family, I would not give up! Yang Zhen's reminder made him think of the events of that day, and the gloomy old face of Zhang Wenming when he left.

But at the same time, deep worries and fears also came out of his heart. The Zhang family is in Jiangling, and the power in Huguang is extremely huge, and now they have to deal with themselves, can he and his brother really save their lives?

Yang Zhen said again: "And this time, not only do they want that piece of land, but they also want to take away their brother's fame, which is really too deceitful!" I have come to see my brother today, and in addition to ensuring your safety for the time being, I also want to discuss with you what we should do in such a situation. At this point, a hint of fierceness flashed in his eyes.

Seeing his appearance, Yang Chen had vaguely guessed what his thoughts were, and immediately said: "No, that's the Zhang family, it's not like the Yao family, which allows you to come and go at will!" ”

"Don't worry, big brother, little brother is just thinking about it. Even if I can infiltrate the Zhang family and kill them all, your charges are still difficult to clear, big brother, and I won't do such a stupid thing. I just want to find out the real murderer, and I think this person should be under the protection of the Zhang family. ”

"That's easier said than done." After sighing, Yang Chen suddenly thought of something, and grabbed his brother's hand: "Actually, this case is not completely helpless, as you just said, there are too many flaws and questions in the case." It is only because the prefect's yamen does not dare to offend the Zhang family that they will turn a blind eye to it at their mercy. But if someone is not afraid of the Zhang family's forces interfering in this matter, it will be different. ”

"Is there such a person in Gangneung?" Yang Zhen wondered.

"It's true that Jiangling doesn't, but Wuchang does. Have you forgotten Lord Zheng? He is Gao Xinzheng's protégé, so he naturally has a grudge against the Zhang family, as long as he asks for help, he should help us. He still owes Erlang a big favor to you! ”

Yang Zhen was stunned, although he always felt that there was something wrong in his heart, but after thinking about it, he felt that his brother's words were reasonable, so he nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll get up and go to Wuchang to find Master Zheng!" At the same time, he also thought of Zhao Yanshi, who had a good impression of him, maybe he could also help him say something.

"Go now, don't think of me!" patted the back of his hand, and Yang Chen also urged.

Yang Zhen turned around at that time, but when he went forward, he somehow had an illusion in his heart, as if he would never see his brother Yang Chen again. But he has never been a mother-in-law, and since he has decided, there is no reason to turn back.

Yang Chen watched him leave, his eyes were full of reluctance, he coughed lowly, and there was a sense of farewell in his eyes.

Yang Zhen came to the jailer, took out five taels of silver from his arms and handed it to him: "Please also ask my brother to take care of my brother on my behalf, and the silver is not a respect." ”

The jailer quietly put the silver into his sleeve, and a smile suddenly appeared on his face: "It's easy to say. Yang Dutou is also a member of our yamen, and I always have to help with this help. It's really cold this day, let's prepare a bed quilt for Yang Juren later, but we can't let him freeze. ”

"Thank you so much." Yang Zhen hurriedly bowed his hand. Immediately, his heart moved, and he thought of an important matter, since he wanted to ask Zheng Fang for help, he couldn't just rely on the previous friendship, and it was inevitable to spend money. But how can his family have how much money can satisfy the appetite of those high-ranking officials?

It seems that before this, he has to make a deal without capital, and at the same time as he made this plan, Yang Zhen walked out of the government prison, and subconsciously looked behind him, and an idea had come out.

On October 12 of the first year of Wanli, Yang Zhen left Jiangling again. And the night before, the treasures worth tens of thousands of taels of silver in the secret collection of the prefect of the flower were stolen, but for some reason, he did not dare to make a noise, and only asked some cronies to secretly visit, but after a period of time, he could not even find any trace of the thief.

ps: This book has been signed, and I take advantage of this great opportunity to ask for a collection again!!!