Chapter 466: Imprisoned
Being able to serve by the emperor's side is enough to show that Zhang Dayou is a smart person. He knew the delicate relationship between several people, so he simply arranged the prison cells of Tang An and Cheng Caixi opposite Cheng Yunhe and the Sixth Prince.
It is said to be a prison cell, but the environment is amazingly good, there are twelve wooden pillars that can play the role of "prison", and the remaining mahogany table and comfortable big bed are more like an inn.
Tang An never imagined that seeing Cheng Yunhe again would be in such an environment. Looking at the two old men who were playing chess and saw that they were stunned, Tang An squeezed out a smile and beckoned: "Hi, Sixth Prince, Lord of the Gate, I haven't seen you for a long time." β
"Tang An?" The two said in unison, and when they saw Cheng Caixi behind him, Cheng Yunhe couldn't hold back the surprise in his heart, and said in surprise: "Caixi, why did you come here?" β
Cheng Caixi pursed her mouth full of grievances, and said pitifully: "Dad-"
Tang An sighed and said, "Your baby daughter doesn't want the black-haired person to send the white-haired person, so the black light came to rob the prison blindly." β
"Hell robbery!"
This time, not only Cheng Yunhe, but even the six princes, who have always been calm and moderate, were shocked. This kind of blatant challenge to the prestige of the royal family has always only ended in the end of falling to the ground.
Cheng Yunhe stood up abruptly and said, "You are confused! The reason why the prince and I are in the prison is because the emperor wants to protect us, not as you think! You stupid girl, how can you do such a stupid thing! β
Tang An smiled bitterly: "I know, but it's a pity that I know it late." β
The sixth prince frowned and said, "Does the emperor know about this?" β
Cheng Caixi snorted and said, "He was the one who arrested us." β
As soon as they heard this, Cheng Yunhe and the Sixth Princes glanced at each other, and they both saw a trace of worry in each other's eyes.
Cheng Yunhe said: "What else did the emperor say?" β
Tang An said: "Say that as the Marquis of Zhenxi, I know the law and break the law, and my crime is unforgivable, and I will cut off the heads of both of us on a good day." β
"Buzz!"
Cheng Yunhe felt dizzy in his mind, and couldn't help but staggered back a step. He hurried to the door and shouted, "Someone! I want to see the emperor! β
The people who can live in the prison are all big people who used to be extremely human. The cell boss trotted over all the way and negotiated a few words with Cheng Yunhe, but he didn't dare to agree to such an invitation.
There are only a few people who can get out alive when they get here. Unless summoned by the emperor, how could he be arranged to see the emperor as a small jailer?
Cheng Yunhe sat down on the ground a little dejectedly, his face was blue. The most important thing in his life is his two children, but now it's good, he hasn't taken the first step, but has to watch his children walk in front of him, he can't afford the pain of losing a child in old age.
"Tang An, I made it very clear to you, let you protect Caihe and Caixi no matter what, is the result now your promise to me?"
Seeing Cheng Yunhe spraying his anger on himself, Tang An spread his hands helplessly and said, "Master, you underestimate the eldest lady's stubborn temperament too much. Who can change what she decides? β
Cheng Caixi lowered her head a little weakly, and said cautiously: "Dad, don't be angry, Tang An is not to blame for this matter, I secretly wanted to save you." If he hadn't guessed my intentions, I'm afraid I'd be dead right now. β
Seeing that Cheng Caixi was covered with scars, Cheng Yunhe was distressed. But after thinking about it, he said, "No...... How can they put the two of you in the same room? β
Cheng Caixi looked at Tang An, and didn't know how to answer Cheng Yunhe's sharp question. Is it possible to tell the father truthfully: It was your daughter who was shameless and used sweat medicine to stun him, and then the overlord forced him to bow?
Tang An smiled awkwardly, but he also knew that this problem would have to be faced sooner or later, so he simply took Cheng Caixi's small hand and said, "This... Master... I'm afraid I'm going to call you father-in-law in the future. β
"Father-in-law?" Cheng Yunhe was slightly stunned, as if he suddenly understood the meaning of these two words, two hands like eagle claws grabbed the doorpost fiercely, and said angrily: "Tang An, I asked you to protect Cai Xi, you actually guarded and stole yourself, taking advantage of my daughter - believe it or not, I killed you!" β
Tang An was sweating profusely, and finally knew who he learned from the words that the eldest lady often hung on her lips.
"Dad, this matter has nothing to do with Tang An, it's a daughter... Daughter..."Cheng Caixi wanted to explain, but when the words came to her mouth, she didn't know how to phrase them, she bit her lower lip shyly, and her chin was about to drop to her collarbone.
Tang An took the opportunity to say: "Yes, the two of us are in love, why should the master beat the mandarin ducks?" β
Mandarin ducks, you are big! Without the words of the matchmaker without the order of the parents, dare to do that kind of thing, what kind of love is this? It's called adultery!
Seeing Cheng Yunhe's stinky face, the sixth prince snorted and said with a smile: "Old Cheng, Tang An is so young that he is the marquis, and he is the commander of the forbidden army, and the power of the government and the opposition is just around the corner in the future, don't you want such a fast son-in-law?" β
Cheng Yunhe snorted coldly, obviously not adapting to the change of identity from master to father-in-law: "What Hou Ye, he is just a prisoner now!" β
"He is now trapped in shallow water, thinking that when the old emperor is still alive, who will I wait for without a prison sentence? Sometimes corporal punishment is also a favor, but it's a pity that you have been upright all your life, and you have always sent others to prison, but you have never lived in it, and you don't understand the truth. The sixth prince stroked his beard and smiled, "When he gets out of trouble, it will be the time to soar for nine days." Lao Cheng, have you thought about it, don't want such a son-in-law, I still have a granddaughter who is sixteen years old......"
"Don't even think about it!" Cheng Yunhe glared at him, and then stared at Tang An angrily: "Stinky boy, if you dare to treat my daughter badly, I will never let you go!" β
Tang An laughed and said, "Don't worry, the eldest lady, a fairy-like woman can favor me, it's too late for me to treat her well, how can I bully her?" β
Cheng Caixi's face turned red, and she snorted softly: "If she dares to treat me badly, I will kill him with a sword!" β
Although the words are fierce, the affection in her eyes can be seen even by a blind person.
"Haha, that's so good, everyone is happy. Congratulations to the owner for his son-in-law. The sixth prince smiled and arched his hand at Cheng Yunhe, in exchange for the latter's eyes.
Tang An's face turned pale, and he said, "After talking about us, it's time to talk about the two of you." Both of them are seniors, and they have seen countless storms in their lives, how could they do such a foolish thing? Even if you are killed, will you give up the interests you have when you travel far to the East? β
Cheng Yunhe shook his head and said with a serious face: "Things are not as simple as you imagined. Defending the city cares about the people's hearts, and in the coup d'Γ©tat thirteen years ago, the whole world knew that the three princes were rebellious, the emperor was famous, and the whole capital was united. And now, people with ulterior motives in the court slander the two of us as traitors, and the people don't know what to do, and they will only be used by traitors. If the two of us are still in the court, the people will only think that the emperor is mediocre, appoint traitors, and wait until the eastern troops are in the city, and the capital is separated from morality, how can this battle be fought? β
The sixth prince, Qin Yue, followed and said: "Those mediocre ministers who want to protect their status and status, think of such a stupid method, but it is harmful to people's hearts and minds, and they really can't be redeemed. In desperation, the two of us had no choice but to sacrifice ourselves to let the people see the true face of the Oriental journey. If he refuses to stop after we are dead, it will be clear at a glance who is a traitor. β
Cheng Yunhe sighed: "Thirteen years ago, my beloved died at his hands; Thirteen years later, this old man tried in vain to get involved in the Tang Dynasty. In the past thirteen years, I have been a courtier with him, and every time I see him, I can't wait to crush him, but I have to suppress this idea for the sake of Datang. I know that the biggest enemy is by my side, but I can only endure it, I have endured this pain for thirteen years, and now I ...... It's time to recoup the principal with interest. Even if I die, I will let him travel to the East for 10,000 years! β
Tang An finally understood the true thoughts of the two, in addition to his deep admiration for the two, his heart was miserable.
He understands that this method is not clever, but it is the only way to break the lie and make Bianjing unified.
Looking at Cheng Caixi, who was confused beside him, Tang An frowned secretly. In such a situation, how can two lives be saved?