Emperor Zhao Yu heard that Ding Jinzhi and Li Zhishan reported that Ling Yun colluded with thieves to set fire to the crime, murder and escape from prison, and couldn't help but be furious, and immediately issued an order, drew a shadow and figure, and wanted Ling Yun.

Then he said angrily to Princess Evergreen: "This is what your good son did!" I thought that he might be wronged, but I never thought that he would do such a rebellious thing, which was really disappointing to me! - Imperial Aunt, what else do you have to say now? ”……

The emperor's deep voice came into the ears of Princess Evergreen, like a thunderclap exploding in her ears.

Her emotions were like falling from a height to the bottom, her face immediately became extremely ugly, and her eyes when she looked at the emperor became terrified and shocked.

She slowly knelt on the ground as if she had lost her strength, and wept bitterly: "Holy Lord, the son of the courtier, the courtier's wife knows best, it is impossible for him to do such a rebellious thing, there must be another hidden ......"

The emperor suddenly wanted to laugh, but he really couldn't. He was speechless, glanced at Princess Evergreen fiercely, and said angrily: "Imperial Aunt, now that the iron-clad facts are in front of you, why are you still speaking for him now?"

"Hmph, don't say it, you and Ling Yun are really mothers, this stubborn temperament is really similar! - I've passed on the decree now, draw shadows and graphics, want Ling Yun, if there is anything, wait until Ling Yun is caught! Okay, I won't talk to you anymore, you can step down first! ”

Princess Changqing was still trying to say something, but the emperor flicked his sleeves impatiently and turned around and went out.

Leave only the evergreen princess alone in the imperial study.

Princess Evergreen's lips trembled, her face was full of disbelief and despair, and her body involuntarily went limp, tears flowed down her face, and she cried bitterly......

In the blink of an eye, night had fallen again.

Above the sky, the stars and the moon are dim; The dark night shrouded the vast land.

It was late at night, and the surroundings were quiet. The moon shadows are everywhere, the autumn leaves are swaying, and under the night breeze, the bamboo is swaying with the wind, and the sound is like a heartbroken person whimpering and sobbing.

Ling Yun was sitting in front of several cases with Du Zhenghai at this time, looking at each other, at a loss.

This is a remote, inconspicuous hut rented by Du Zhenghai outside the city. The room is very simple, with only a table, a chair, and a few benches.

A small kerosene lamp was lit on several desks, and the dim, flickering light made everything in the room look dim and blurry.

Ling Yun stared blankly at the flickering lights on the cases, and couldn't help but think of the catastrophe in the prison last night.

The man and woman who rescued Ling Yun from danger last night were none other than Du Zhenghai and Lian Nanchun.

The thrilling scene at that time is still vivid. Now that I think about it, if it weren't for Lian Nanchun and Du Zhenghai who arrived in time to rescue him, then he Lingyun might have to be turned into ashes along with the heavenly prison and the flames.

But after the three of them successfully left the prison and escaped from the capital in one go, Lian Nanchun finally did not come with them, but parted ways with him and Du Zhenghai at the three-way intersection.

Until now, she still refuses to forgive him after all, and she still doesn't want to ignore him.

Although Ling Yun was sincerely grateful to her from the bottom of his heart for saving him again, his stubborn temperament still made him hold his breath and did not bow down to her, nor did he ask her to stay.

So, these two awkward people are more energetic, no one is willing to give in, no one pays attention to anyone, and the final result is "each goes back to his own home, each finds his own mother".

Du Zhenghai, who was left as a bystander, shook his head helplessly and sighed: "Alas! You two, it's really not like you don't get together! ”……

At this time, Du Zhenghai saw that Ling Yun was just staring at the kerosene lamp on the table in a daze, so he said, "What are you thinking?" ”

Ling Yun shook his head and said, "I don't know, anyway, my heart is very messy." ”

Du Zhenghai sighed and didn't speak.

Ling Yun broke the silence and said, "By the way, why did Brother Du suddenly come to the capital?" ”

Du Zhenghai said: "The little brother is here to be entrusted by others. ”

"Entrusted?" Ling Yun was stunned, "Who, is it still practicing Nanchun?" ……”

Du Zhenghai hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, with a noncommittal look on his face.

Seeing this, Ling Yun didn't ask any more questions, and asked again: "What is the second reason why Brother Du came to the capital?" ”

Du Zhenghai said: "Of course, it's for Brother Ling." ”

Ling Yun's clear eyes flickered, "For me?" ”

Du Zhenghai said: "Are you and I friends?" If you are friends, you should help each other, especially when friends are in trouble. ”

Ling Yun looked at him with emotion, and suddenly felt like he wanted to cry.

Du Zhenghai said: "Now Lord Lu has been framed and is in prison; Brother Ling was almost killed by them, I don't know what Brother Ling thinks now? ”

Ling Yun said: "What else can I think? The first thing I have to do now is to find out the cause of the prince's mysterious death, find the culprits who manipulated the case, and clear the innocence of Lord Lu and myself. ”

Du Zhenghai looked at him with blazing eyes and said, "Brother Ling thinks who will be the culprit who manipulates this case?" ”

Ling Yun frowned slightly and said, "It should be the people of Tianxiao who are manipulating this case, Ding Jinzhi and the people of Ouchi are involved." ”

"Ouchi's people?"

Ling Yun said: "Not bad. The one who wanted to kill me in the prison that day was Ouchi's people. ”

Du Zhenghai said in a deep voice: "Tianxiao, courtiers, and Da Nei...... God, this is an earth-shattering conspiracy! ”

Ling Yun looked out the window with a melancholy gaze, and said silently, "Now what I'm most worried about is Lord Lu. Although I escaped death, I escaped; But I don't know how Lord Lu is now? ”

Du Zhenghai's face sank, and he said dumbly: "He is in a very bad situation." Yesterday, the trial was held in Dali Temple, and the presiding judges were Ding Jinzhi, He Yuting, and the prince of Jinling, and they used torture on him......"

"What? ......" Ling Yunteng stood up suddenly, looked at him with burning eyes and said, "You went to Dali Temple yesterday morning?" Did you see it with your own eyes? ”

Du Zhenghai said softly, "At that time, I was lurking on the roof of Dali Temple, and I could see their every word and deed. ”

Ling Yun's eyes trembled violently, and his voice was hurried: "Has Lord Lu suffered a lot?" ……”

Du Zhenghai nodded weakly and said in a low voice: "At that time, Ding Jinzhi asked him about the motive and process of murdering the prince.

"Lord Lu said righteously and solemnly: He has been an official for many years, and he has always been loyal to the court and the emperor; What's more, he has no enmity with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, and he has a very good relationship, why should he risk the world's disapproval to harm him? There must have been some ill-intentioned people who framed him. Master Lu also said, 'You said that I plotted to kill the prince, please show evidence.' ’

"Ding Jinzhi was annoyed and said: 'It seems that you don't need to be punished this time, you won't confess.'" Ordered to be executed.

The prince of Jinling hurriedly stopped him, saying, "If you can't be courteous, you can't punish the doctor." Lord Lu was an important minister of the imperial court, so how could he abuse lynching before the charges were determined? ’

Ding Jinzhi retorted: 'Lu Wen has been in the Criminal Department for many years, he is well versed in the way of case investigation, his methods of crime are clever, he is cunning and cunning, and he quibbles in every way, if he does not need to be punished, how can he obediently reveal the truth? The prince is so kind-hearted and soft-faced, how can he find out the truth and avenge His Royal Highness the Prince? And so ......"

Du Zhenghai stopped talking. The tragic situation at that time is vivid in my mind again, and I am in front of me-

So he was tortured. First the sticks, then the flogging...... The pain that pierced his heart and bones spread through his whole body in an instant, like a raging fire.

Lu Wenzheng gritted his teeth desperately to prevent himself from shouting; But his body still arched involuntarily, and layers of cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he soon sweated profusely.

Lu Wenzheng is a literati, and he is usually pampered, so how can he endure such torture? He screamed so hard that he finally fainted.

A scoop of cold water was splashed on his head, and Lu Wenzheng woke up slowly.

Ding Jinzhi's face was hideous, and he said in a fierce voice: "Lu Wenzheng, do you want to recruit or not?" ”

Lu Wenzheng was already covered in bruises at this time, and his whole body was blurred with flesh and blood, which was unbearable.

He barely raised his head, and before he could open his mouth, he vomited out a mouthful of blood, apparently suffering extremely serious internal injuries.

He laughed miserably and said intermittently: "Lord Ding, what are you going to ...... Is it a trick? Hmph, don't be delusional, even if I, Lu Wenzheng, am crushed to pieces, I have to keep this innocence......"

Ding Jinzhi couldn't help but be annoyed and angry, and when he ordered someone to be punished, the prince of Jinling and He Yuting hurriedly stopped it. Ding Jinzhi's anger did not subside, and he ordered the guards on both sides to escort Lu Wenzheng down first, and then try him another day......

Listening to Du Zhenghai's voice trembling about the tragic situation at that time, Ling Yun only felt that his heart was torn apart.

He tried to adjust his heavy breathing, and said in a trembling voice: "Brother Du, don't say it anymore!" Lord Lu is a noble body, and he is an important minister of the imperial court, but he was framed by the powerful ministers and treated so unfairly, if he continues to be interrogated like this, he will ...... one day He will be overwhelmed and die in prison—no, I must get him out!" ”

Du Zhenghai nodded thoughtfully, "Do you want the little brother to help Brother Ling?" ”

Ling Yun raised his eyebrows and said happily, "Thank you so much!" ”

Du Zhenghai's eyes stared at him without blinking, and said, "Then when are we going?" ”

Ling Yun couldn't help but look up at the bleak night outside. The pale moonlight came in coldly through the sparse shadows of the trees, mottled and dim as frost.

It's the middle of the moon now. It seems that it is too late tonight, and there is no planning and preparation beforehand.

He lowered his head and lowered his eyes for a moment, then raised his head, looked at Du Zhenghai and said, "Tomorrow night!" ”

"Okay, it's a deal!" Du Zhenghai's eyes were persistent, and his voice was firm.

The two-man hitter made a deal......