Chapter 62: The Prisoner of the Water
Lujiang was too guarded in the mansion, heavily guarded, and Zhou Xu was dressed in military uniform, standing outside the living room. His expression was serious, his face was as heavy as water, and he was cold and terrifying. Since the assassination of Sun Yu in the fifth year of Jian'an, Xiao Qiao has not seen her husband have such an expression for many years.
In the morning, the maid of the family found that her beloved daughter Zhou Che was missing, and the husband sent people to the whole city to find Qishi and Sun Shao. Xiao Qiao wanted to persuade, but at this time, he couldn't open his mouth anyway.
"Lord Taishou, Sun Gongzi and Ah Shi have already brought." A soldier came to report quickly, Zhou Xu pursed his lips and waved his hand vigorously, and soon saw Sun Shao and Qishi who were surrounded by soldiers.
"Uncle Zhou. I heard that Toru is missing? Sun Shao came up and said, Zhou Xu interrupted him. Yun Han, where did you go last night? Is Ash with you? ”
Sun Shao said decisively: "I have been with Ah Shi last night, and I have never been separated. ”
"All night?"
Sun Shao nodded and said, "Yes, all night." Qi Shi also said: "Uncle Zhou, may I ask what happened to Sister Zhou's disappearance?" ”
Zhou Xu said in a deep voice: "I have been patrolling the barracks last night, and there was a fire in the house, and someone took the opportunity to take her away from the room. I've always believed in you, but this time you have to give me a reasonable explanation. Why did your Qingyun soldiers gather in the Qianchuan warehouse and refuse to allow the Lujiang army to enter and search? ”
Qi Shi said calmly: "Uncle Zhou, Qingyun Bing is my son's personal soldier, and he lived scattered because there was no suitable camp before. Now that the Qianchuan warehouse is resting, of course, it has to be gathered together. ”
"At present, Chen Wu has blocked all the gates of Lujiang and is looking for Che'er everywhere. I hope you can open the door of the Qianchuan warehouse and let Chen Wu take a look. He didn't ask Sun Shao, but asked Qishi directly, because he knew Qishi's ability too clearly.
Zhou Che disappeared, and he only speculated that someone had taken him away. Because he thinks that Zhou Che has no reason to disappear. Now that the war is imminent, his first reaction is that the alliance of military divisions like Huanglong and Tongque is going to engage in intrigues and tricks and restrict balance, for fear of involving his beloved daughter.
Qishi also sensed Zhou Xu's intentions, and she said to Sun Shao: "What does Childe think?" ”
Sun Shao bowed to Zhou Xu and said, "Yun Han dares to disobey his orders, and is willing to accompany Uncle Zhou to go together." ”
"It's for the best." Zhou Xu walked out with a step, and Sun Shao followed. Qishi walked beside Sun Shao, but she didn't expect a soldier to stop her.
Sun Shaoleng said: "Uncle Zhou, how is this?" ”
Zhou Xuming said: "Yun Han, Xiao Che is missing, I'm afraid that Huang Long or Tong Que is hiding behind it." So I want to ask Ah Shi to stay as a hostage, please understand. ”
"I'm afraid this is inappropriate, Ah Shi is definitely not the mastermind behind the scenes!" Sun Shao said hurriedly. However, Qi Shi said happily: "Childe, I didn't do anything wrong, and I can understand Uncle Zhou, I am willing to stay in the house." ”
She said to Zhou Xu again: "Lord Taishou, since you have revealed my identity, then I might as well say it clearly." Instead of worrying that we are going to influence your decision-making through Zhou Che, it is better to pay more attention to the attitude of the four surnames of Jiangdong. ”
This sentence hit the key point of Jiangdong, and Zhou Xu was speechless for a while. At this time, a group of people walked in from outside, led by Chen Wu. As soon as he saw Zhou Xu, he said, "Lord Taishou, the sergeant has been prepared and can be pulled." ”
"Let's go!" Zhou Xu's figure disappeared behind the screen stone, and Sun Shao said to Qi Shi: "Ah Shi, don't worry, I will definitely prove your innocence!" ”
"Thank you Childe~" At this time, Qishi also laughed.
When they were all gone, the two soldiers stepped forward and said, "Miss Ashi, please come with us." ”
Qi Shi said: "You don't need to take it, I know how to walk in the backyard." ”
"Lord Taishou doesn't want you to stay in the mansion, but takes you to Lujiang Water Prison."
"Huh? Is this what Taishou-sama meant? Kiyo asked rhetorically.
Another soldier said angrily: "Miss has been taken away, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to stay in the mansion any longer." ”
Qi Shi glared at him, and then said, "Before that, I want to see Mrs. Xiao Qiao." ”
"Mrs. Xiao Qiao also went out to find Miss, and she is not in the house at this time. Hurry up and come with us, you woman! ”
It seems that all this has been arranged, and Qi Shi no longer insists on it, her true identity is useless to soldiers like them. She felt that a huge conspiracy was calculating her, Zhou Che was definitely not kidnapped, and he might be planning all this from the side at this time.
This Lujiang water prison, she doesn't mind breaking in. There, Huang Long also has infiltration, and her personal safety will be guaranteed.
Zhou Xu was quite considerate of her and arranged a carriage for her. Qishi sat in the carriage, and as soon as he lifted the curtains, he was dissuaded by the soldiers accompanying him outside.
She sat upright, and the map of the entire Lujiang City had already appeared in her mind. The Lujiang Water Prison is located in the southeast corner of the city, next to the waterway. She glanced at the structure of the water prison, and had scared Zhang Yitong before, but she didn't expect that she was going to be thrown into it now.
As for the Qianchuan warehouse, Hua Die should have left the city, so only Wei Baohu was in charge. Although Sun Shao is still free, Zhou Xu will definitely take him with him.
Now, her and Sun Shao's hopes are all pinned on Wei Baohu. She believes that this son of Jiangmen from Changsha will definitely be able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of leading the Qingyun soldiers.
The carriage stopped, Qishi got off, and in front of him was the strong gate of the Lujiang Water Prison. The thick wooden door is covered with three rows of copper nails and water paint, which can not only prevent fire attacks, but also resist collisions.
In ancient sieges, the defenders resisted stubbornly, and generally chose to resist in the county government or prison with strong fortifications. After the capture of the city, in addition to the grain depot and armory to be taken over, this prison is also a place that must be controlled.
Qishi sighed as he walked into the door of the water prison. It is said to be a water prison, but in fact, only one side of the cell is immersed in water and used to suppress the prisoners who are seriously punished. Once in the water, the prisoner has only one way to die, and this is the poison of the water prison.
She was ushered into a room, not spacious, but clean and tidy, and by no means a prisoner's habit. According to the cell leader, Zhou Xu specially asked them to prepare for Qishi.
It seems that before Zhou Xu finds Zhou Che, Qishi will spend his life here.
"May I ask what else Miss Ah Shi has to order?" The cell boss is very good at observing words and feelings, and knows that although Qishi is locked up here, he is also a person that Zhou Xu likes very much.
Qishi didn't appeal at first, but her heart moved, and said: "Cell boss, please bring me pen, ink and paper, you don't need much good paper, just cut it into a boxy stack." ”
This room reminded her of the studio she used to stay in.