The sobbing did not stop, and Xia Zhi patrolled the small dark room, looking for the source of the cry. Eventually, it was a voice from the next room. Recall, it seems that I have heard Xiaolou mention that the newly bought girl from the was locked up in a small black room, could it be that she was still stubborn and did not let go?

Xia Zhi asked tentatively, [Hello, my name is Xia Solstice, and I am in the room next to you, what about you? 】

The sobbing paused for a moment, and only after a while did a hoarse reply with a crying voice come from, [My name is Zhao Yutong. Were you also abducted? 】

[uh...... Strictly speaking, it doesn't count. I was imprisoned after being punished for reflection. The summer solstice is honest.

There was no follow-up on the other side, and the scene became embarrassing for a while. Xia Zhi took out a small porcelain jar from her arms, which contained her favorite osmanthus candy, and handed it over from the middle vent, [I have sugar here, do you want to eat it?] 】

[Don't!] Zhao Yutong's categorical refusal.

Xia Zhi timidly took it back, poured one himself, and ate it with relish. The cry next door sounded again, and the sobbing and choking was very distressing. Xia Zhi was helpless, all he could do was to stuff the sugar jar over, which could be regarded as a silent comfort.

[Summer Solstice ......] Zhao Yutong spoke again.

[Huh? 】

Can you help me get out of here? I was abducted by bad guys, and my parents must be in a hurry to find me. As long as I can escape, I will thank you well. My father was an official of the imperial court, and he was originally going to Jiangdu to take office. As a result, I got separated from them halfway and was sold here......] Zhao Yutong couldn't help wiping her tears as she spoke, this experience was like a nightmare for her, and the most terrible thing was that she was still trapped in a nightmare and couldn't wake up.

[......] Xia Solstice did not respond immediately. If what Zhao Yutong said is true, she may really be able to escape from this gorgeous cage together, but she is not without worries. The operation of Qinglou is within the scope of the government's permissible business, but the illegal sale of human beings is definitely a big or small crime. Although Tongxiangyuan is filthy, there is still a special feeling for the summer solstice, and I don't want to see go to prison because of this incident.

Zhao Yutong didn't see Xia Zhi's response, and hurriedly added a guarantee, [Don't worry, what I say counts, and it's okay to stand up as proof!] 】

[Then can you promise not to ask the other people in and Kirikain?] The summer solstice will reveal his doubts and discernment.

[So you're worried about this.] Of course, as long as I can leave safely, I will not pursue it. Zhao Yutong swore a promise.

The two hit it off and discussed specific matters. Zhao's father took office, passed through Tongzhen, and settled at the inn according to the original plan, but she didn't know which inn it was, so she could only ask Xia Zhi and his family to find it. Zhao Yutong handed the jade pendant he carried with him to Xia Zhi, [This is the jade pendant I have carried since I was a child, and I never leave my body. When my father and mother see this token, they will definitely believe your words and find a way to save me. 】

The next day, under the plea of Dr. Huang, the ended the punishment ahead of schedule, at the cost of taking on more work. Xia Zhi left the sugar jar to Zhao Yutong and left the small black house with the jade pendant himself.

Busy until the afternoon, the summer solstice finally has a chance to go out. Although Tongzhen is only a small town, there are many merchants, and inns and restaurants are scattered in the streets and alleys, and it is not easy to find a place for Zhao's father. Considering his identity, Xia Zhi only screened slightly famous shops to inquire.

I asked several inns in a row, and I was told that there were no such guests, and Xia Zhi couldn't help but be a little discouraged. Seeing that it was getting late, I could only go home temporarily and make plans tomorrow.

Passing through Chenghu Lake, there is no leisure to enjoy the lakeside scenery on the summer solstice, and the footsteps rush to Tongxiangyuan. Unexpectedly, when he was passing by the bridge, someone shouted loudly, [Summer solstice! 】

When Xia Solstice heard this, she looked around and saw a figure on the bridge jumping briskly and walking towards her. The young man in front of him was still dressed in black, with a faint smile on his delicate face. Xia Zhi remembered this person, wasn't it Luo Ying who he met in Chenghu some time ago and wanted to kill himself, what's the matter, did he settle on this bridge?

Luo Ying stopped in front of him, and after the smile faded, he returned to an indifferent face that did not smile, [Sure enough, it's you! 】

Xia Zhi raised his hand, which was regarded as a greeting, [Hello. 】

[You missed the appointment! Luo Ying directly popped out a few words, with a hint of blame in his words.

No-show? Xia Zhi patted his forehead and remembered that there was such a strange three-day agreement. It's just that there are too many troubles during this time, and she has forgotten that there is still this stubble. [What, you won't wait for me here every day, will you? 】

[......] Luo Ying was stunned for a moment, and resolutely denied it, [No! Don't always put gold on your face! It's just the credit of the rivers and lakes, do you understand that a gentleman is difficult to chase after a horse? How can you break the promise of something? 】

If Xia Zhi is not mistaken, the so-called promised thing is to experiment with the medicinal properties of poison, this person has something wrong with his brain, how can anyone keep pestering him to eat poison. However, Xia Zhi was not in the mood to reason so much with him now, so he directly threw the porcelain bottle containing the pill to him, [This is the amount of medicine for this half year, save some food. 】

Luo Ying followed the porcelain vase and called the Xia Solstice who was about to leave again, [Why are you in a hurry? 】

【Go home!】 Didn't your mom and dad tell you not to hang outside after dark? Xia Zhi's tone couldn't help but be a little impatient.

didn't think that Luo Ying's face instantly became lost, and he said in a low voice, [My father and mother are gone......]

【…… I'm sorry. Xia Zhi stopped, he didn't expect that he was also a child who had lost his parents, so was it because of this that he wanted to die? There was still such a word as revenge in the previous words, and perhaps he was carrying far more than she imagined.

Luo Ying changed the topic, [Seeing that you are in such a hurry, I thought something happened to you. In that case, it won't delay you. 】

After his reminder, Xia Zhi's eyes lit up, [Luo Ying, if you are not in a hurry to go home, can you do me a favor? 】

Luo Ying agreed. Xia Zhi hid the detailed information about Zhao Yutong, and only asked Luo Ying to help find Zhao's father's stay. The two made an appointment with their respective areas of responsibility and met the next day to exchange information.

Xia Zhi's selfishness did not reveal too much information about himself, and subconsciously he still minded the world's contempt for such a livelihood as Tongxiangyuan, and Luo Ying was naturally no exception. I only secretly pray that this time I can save people and save myself as I wish, and start a new life as soon as possible.

That night, Xia Zhi secretly went to the small black house, informed Zhao Yutong of the progress, and brought her some food by the way. Zhao Yutong changed his previous depression, as if he saw the light in the darkness, and repeatedly promised to fulfill his promise and leave Tongxiang Courtyard with Xia Zhi.