Chapter VII

The prison was damp and cold, with a musty smell. "樂" Wen "Xiao" said|Maybe it was done properly, she was locked up in a cell of **.

said it was **, but she was the only one in the wooden fence. The other female prisoners could see each other, and the prisoner next door could even touch her with his outstretched hand. Truth be told, it would hell if such a cell could trap her. Zheng Qingluan's eyes flashed, she would not take this path unless she had to, after all, she had too many leads.

Unlike the others, her cell is located in the corner of the wall, with two sides against the wall, and even two small windows above the wall, which are transparent and breathable, with thick straw piled up in the corner, and the place where the bucket is placed is even fenced with straw mats, which is a bit of a private space.

Zheng Qingluan sat cross-legged in the grass, ignoring the scrutiny of all the female prisoners, closing her eyes and recuperating, tomorrow, she still has a tough battle to fight, success or failure in this move, you have to recuperate.

Just now, the prefect quickly reported that Prince Rui and Qin Cha and his entourage had arrived at the government and would come to the county seat after a short rest. For the Xiao family, no one knows better than the Cao family how sorry the emperor is. This time, the emperor can let Prince Rui come in person, so you know how much the emperor attaches importance to the last seedling of the Xiao family. And Li Pingnian, the imperial historian, is the most upright and impartial official. But the deputy envoy is the nephew of the right minister, and when he thinks of the county lieutenant Du Zhongqian's complacent face, he can't help but sneer.

"Someone!" he shouted out the door.

The one who came in was a seventeen or eighteen-year-old young man, tall and strong, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a dignified appearance, this was Wang Huaxing, the head catcher of this county, "What do you command?"

"Where is the county lieutenant now?" Regarding Wang Huaxing's refuge, Cao Xianling has never expressed his position, but now there is a ready-made touchstone, if it is done well, this person can be used.

Wang Huaxing's heart moved, and he became more and more respectful, "Lord Hui, today is the birthday of the old lady of the Zhang family, and Mrs. Du went to the Zhang family early in the morning." ”

Cao Xianling only then remembered that the Zhang family did make a post a few days ago. After taking two steps back and forth, he looked at Wang Huaxing and hesitated for a moment before he said, "You come closer, I have something to order." ”

Wang Huaxing's heart beat a few times, knowing that this was something to do privately, this was a good sign, and after walking a few steps, he heard Cao County's order: "You go to do three things, the first thing, go to Zhang's house to borrow another courtyard, and say that there is a noble person to come, borrow it for a few days, let him keep quiet, and then have his own benefits." The second thing is to find a way to keep our Lord Du from waking up before tomorrow morning. After a pause, seeing that Wang Xinghua's face was as calm as before, he was satisfied with two more parts, and continued: "There was a little girl from Zheng Qingluan in the prison today, take care of her in private, but don't let her see anyone." ”

"Humble duty understands. Wang Xinghua nodded affirmatively and exited the door.

Wang Xinghua walked out of the yamen and slowly exhaled a breath, as long as he could gain the trust of the county order, he would be able to sit firmly on the head. For Wang Xinghua, these three things are really not a problem.

I went to Zhang's house and walked through the corner gate, and soon met Zhang Cheng, the master of the Zhang family.

Zhang Cheng and Wang Xinghua's father have a good relationship, and since his father left, he has also taken care of Wang Xinghua. Of course, in this Yunchi County, the Wang family can also ensure that the Zhang family is not harassed. The two families have such a connection of interests, and they are more intimate than others.

This Zhang Cheng can lay out such a big business, naturally he is not incompetent. Seeing Wang Xinghua coming to see him quietly, there must be something important. "Virtuous nephew has something important, but it doesn't hurt to say it. Zhang Cheng asked while beckoning the chief butler to serve tea in person.

"Uncle Zhang is polite. There is something important to come today. As he spoke, he wrote two words on the table with water, which made Zhang Cheng gasp.

"Really!" Zhang Cheng asked in surprise.

"I borrowed the other courtyard for use, I'm afraid it's for that person to stay. Wang Xinghua nodded affirmatively. Snakes have snake paths, rats have rat roads, Fucheng quickly came to the letter, what was written in the letter, only Cao County Ling knew, but the official who came from Fucheng to report the news was his sworn brother, Shadow Shadow Zhuang, there are always six or seven points accurate.

Zhang Cheng turned back and forth excitedly, "Thank you nephew!" He knew in his heart that borrowing the other courtyard must be an errand under the orders of Cao County, but to entertain King Rui, I am afraid that it is Wang Xinghua's own news, and he has to accept this favor.

Wang Xinghua nodded, hesitated, and left. The less people know about the matter of Lieutenant Du, the better. Besides, the Zhang family is a family of businessmen, although Zhang Cheng is a good person, but the nature of businessmen is still not very reassuring, and it is good for everyone to have reservations.

After thinking about it, I went to the City God Temple in the east of the city. This temple is known as "Ghost Five", which was rescued by Wang Xinghua three years ago and settled in the City God Temple. After explaining a few words to the ghost five, he went back to the county office, and he didn't worry about it at all, the ghost five couldn't do it well. You think the title of "Ghost Five" is called in vain, small Yunchi County, this little thing, it's like playing!

As for Zheng Qingluan's matter, Wang Xinghua knows best. When Zheng Xiao's two families were married, he followed his father to witness the Fang County Order at that time, and even played with Xiao Yunfeng for a few days, the two of them were the same age, and he even laughed at Xiao Yunfeng for asking for a milk doll to be his wife. With a long sigh, ten years have passed, and things have long been different.

When he saw Zheng Qingluan in prison, he couldn't help but praise Xiao Yunfeng's good fortune. The milk doll that was lying on the kang and spit bubbles has become a girl. Presumably, the lovely orange sister who tugged on her sleeve back then has also become a big girl.

Thinking of all the things in his childhood, he couldn't help but ask, "Is Sister Ju okay?" asked Meng Lang who couldn't help but regret himself.

Zheng Qingluan has been waking up since Wang Xinghua came in, and when he heard this person call Zheng Qingju "Sister Orange", he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, which was a very frivolous greeting, but it also showed that he was an old man.

Seeing Wang Xinghua's embarrassed appearance, he knew that this was an unintentional mistake, so he responded lightly: "Okay!"

Wang Xinghua breathed a sigh of relief, "Ten years ago, I saw you and Sister Ling!"

Ten years ago, it was the year I married the Xiao family. That year, Xiao Yunfeng also lived in the Zheng family for several days, and he wanted to say that he had seen Xiao Yunfeng.

Zheng Qingluan nodded, indicating that he understood.

"He's fine!" Wang Xinghua stared at Zheng Qingluan, wanting to convey his meaning, lowered his voice, and said word by word: "His father used to be the companion of today's school. King Rui is the most trusted by the emperor, Li Pingnian is the Tanhualang in the first year of the founding of the country, and he is upright and impartial as an official. The Du family can't figure it out. ”

Xiao Pengfei is the companion of today, that is his confidant, his right-hand man. This is news that the Zheng family does not know at all.

Why is King Tiri? Is King Rui coming! Yes! It must be so.

The Du family is the political enemy of the Xiao family, and the Xiao family must have the fatal handle of the Du family or the master of the Du family, so the Du family wants to kill the Xiao family. And he became the bait for Xiao Yunfeng!

That's why King Rui is here!

So Li Ping is here! Be a witness!

So the Du family is here! Take the opportunity to kill Xiao Yunfeng!

And what about himself? Is he pathetic cannon fodder? Xiao Yunfeng is alive, and he is still valuable! If Xiao Yunfeng dies, I am afraid that he will not even have the opportunity to watch the widow!

Therefore, Xiao Yunfeng must live!

Zheng Qingluan's mind turned quickly, stood up, looked at Wang Xinghua, and said, "I'm afraid that the old man is coming!"

Wang Xinghua was stunned, what do you mean? Did you mean that Xiao Yunfeng was coming?

Wang Xinghua looked at Zheng Qingluan uncertainly, she was not at all like a little girl in her early tens, so calm and smart! Seeing Zheng Qingluan nodding affirmatively, Wang Xinghua was silent for a moment, and said: "The strong dragon can't suppress the head snake, I know what to do, don't worry!" After speaking, he took a deep look at Zheng Qingluan, turned around and left.

Wang Xinghua can't be trusted, Zheng Qingluan doesn't know, she can only gamble, bet that the information she got from Wang Xinghua's face is accurate! He is indeed a loyal person!

Zheng Qingluan relaxed, deduced from side to side, and fell asleep unconsciously.

When night fell, the county government welcomed distinguished guests! Prince Rui Song Yitai, Qincha Zheng envoy Li Pingnian, deputy envoy Du Zhonghe, and prefect Fang Qianxing.

At this time, no one noticed that the matter about Xiao Zheng's family had become a household name unconsciously.

How many people couldn't sleep all night. Zheng Qingluan slept very well, wrapped himself tightly in the thick sheepskin cloak, and he didn't feel cold at all. When I woke up, I got up and moved my legs and feet, and I saw a woman in her forties and fifties coming in with her toiletries. A basin of hot water and washed my face. Finely combed his hair. I saw the woman come with a meal, a bowl of sticky white rice porridge, a plate of pickles with sesame oil, and two hot white flour steamed buns. Very clean meals. knew that this was probably explained by Wang Xinghua.

"Girl, Wang Zhutou said, let you prepare for your life, and the hall will be open in a while. "The mother-in-law looked at the little girl sympathetically, and said in her heart, what a neat girl's house!

"Thank you. Zheng Qingluan nodded, and said in his heart, come so fast! He took out a two-dollar silver horn from his purse and stuffed it into the woman.

Sure enough, the woman took out a box of green salt from her sleeve as if she were juggling. Zheng Qingluan said secretly, sure enough, there is still money that can make ghosts grind.

After eating and tidying up, two servants came to pick up people. Zheng Qingluan walked out of the cell with them, the sky was overcast and the wind was cold. She couldn't help but tighten the cloak on her body, took a deep breath, and looked back at the cell, this hellish place, she would never come back.

Seeing from afar, there was a sea of people at the entrance of the yamen, Zheng Qingluan was sure in his heart, it seemed that the second uncle had done a good job.

I don't know who shouted, "Look! It's that little girl!" Everyone looked at Zheng Qingluan.

Zheng Qingluan simply let go completely, held his head high, and strode over, through the crowd, until he reached the outside of the county hall. Zheng Qingluan didn't dare to look around, she knew that her relatives were mixed in the crowd, she was afraid to see their worried faces, at this moment, she was not allowed to be distracted!

At this time, the crowd was full of admiration, young age, natural bearing, and people loved it.

And everyone in the lobby couldn't help but praise it, good bearing!