The jailer carried a battered lunch box down the narrow aisle to their cell.

With a malicious smile on his face, the jailer handed the lunch box to Xi Yu, and then whispered, "As long as you are willing to spend money on me, I can intercede for you in front of the county order and let you go out as soon as possible." ”

Xi Yu listened to the jailer's words and angrily accused: "You are taking bribes!" Your behavior is simply intolerable, you deserve to die! ”

The jailer's face instantly turned hideous, and he cursed.

"You guys who don't know what to do, toast and don't eat and drink! I think you want to stay in this cell for the rest of your life! ”

After saying that, the jailer glared at them fiercely and turned to leave, leaving Xi Yu and Xiao Cui silent in the cell.

Xi Yu looked at the okay food in front of him, although his heart was full of anger towards the jailer, he still cared about Xiao Cui first, and said softly: "Xiao Cui, eat quickly, it's important to keep your strength." ”

Xiao Cui nodded, glanced at Xi Yu gratefully, and then silently began to eat food.

After eating, Xi Yu quietly summoned the secret guard hidden in the shadows.

Xiao Cui watched in amazement as the Dark Guard appeared and disappeared like a ghost, her eyes full of curiosity and doubt.

Xi Yu whispered to the secret guard: "You go to the Huang family immediately to see what the situation is." ”

After receiving the order, the dark guard disappeared into the darkness in an instant, as if he had never appeared.

Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui's surprised expression and explained, "Don't worry, he is my confidant and has been secretly protecting me." ”

Xiao Cui breathed a sigh of relief, but her eyes still revealed worry.

There was a heavy breath in the hall of the Huang family, and Master Huang was lying on the bed, his face was as pale as paper, and he was terminally ill.

Several of his wives gathered around the bed, weeping.

The eldest lady said to Master Huang with tears in her eyes: "Master, you can go with confidence." I will bury all the concubines alive according to your wishes. ”

When several concubines heard this, they were so frightened that they cried bitterly, and begged for mercy: "Big lady, please spare us!" We have always been loyal to our lord! ”

But the eldest lady accused them of being unfaithful to the master.

"You sluts, you are intrigued and jealous on weekdays, and now the master is seriously ill, but you just want to live yourself!"

Old Man Huang said weakly: "I...... I most hope that Xiaocui will be buried with her and let her ...... after her death Stay with me ......"

In the courtyard of the Huang family, the cries of several ladies echoed in the wind, making people feel a burst of sadness.

Like a ghost, the dark guard quietly appeared in the corner of the Huang family.

He quietly observed the situation, taking in every detail.

A trace of determination flashed on the eldest lady's face, and she said to Master Huang: "Master, don't worry, Xiaocui will definitely accompany you." ”

"But Xiaocui has been rescued, so what's the matter?" Old man Huang said.

After a while, Master Huang's breathing became weaker and weaker, and he finally swallowed his last breath.

The entire Huang family fell into a state of grief, and several ladies cried silently.

The eldest lady endured her grief and said to the housekeeper: "Hurry up and handle the funeral, be sure to do it solemnly." The butler nodded and hurried away.

At the same time, the guard quietly returned to his cell. His face was solemn, and he told Xi Yu in detail everything he saw in the Huang family.

After listening to Xi Yu, his brows tightened.

Xi Yu looked at the dark guard with a firm gaze, handed him his token, and said solemnly: "You take my token, immediately go to the local assassin and tell him about our situation." ”

The Dark Guard took the token, took the command, and quickly disappeared into the darkness.

It was late at night, and there was silence in the cell, except for the occasional sound of Xiaocui turning over.

Xiao Cui was sleepy, but being in a room with a strange man made her feel a little unnatural.

Xi Yu was keenly aware of her thoughts, and said softly: "You can rest assured to go to sleep, I am definitely not a bad person." ”

Xiao Cui looked into Xi Yu's eyes, trying to distinguish his expression in the dark.

She found that Xi Yu's eyes were full of sincerity and firmness, and the uneasiness in her heart gradually dissipated.

Xiao Cui finally relaxed, slowly closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

Xi Yu sat quietly on the side, looking at Xiao Cui's sleeping face, and a determination to protect her swelled in his heart.

In a secluded village, the moonlight at night shines on dilapidated houses and dirt roads.

Liu Long, a burly man with a grim face, was talking to several masked men.

Liu Long's appearance exuded a kind of majesty, and his eyes were as sharp as knives, revealing coldness and decisiveness.

His hair was messy and fluttered by the wind, adding a touch of wildness.

His face was well-defined and his jaw was tense.

Liu Long angrily yelled at several masked men: "You guys, you didn't even kill Liu Xie!" What's the use of me raising you? His voice was filled with annoyance and disappointment.

It turned out that Liu Long sent two groups of masked men.

That wave has already been killed, and this wave directly did not dare to show up.

One of the masked men replied in a trembling voice: "Big brother, that Liu Xie is playing around him, he has a master to protect him, our plan is ...... Failed. ”

Liu Long gritted his teeth and interrupted him: "Excuse! I've given you so much time and resources, and you can't even do this little thing! His fists clenched, as if ready to explode at any moment.

Another masked man whispered, "Big brother, we'll find another way......"

Liu Long turned around sharply and glared at them angrily: "I don't want to hear any more excuses!" Next time, you must succeed or don't come back to me! ”

The atmosphere around them was tense to the extreme, and the masked people bowed their heads and remained silent, their hearts filled with fear and stress.

The night breeze blows, bringing a hint of coolness.

Liu Long's figure looked lonely and firm in the moonlight.

He burned hatred for Liu Xie in his heart, and he was determined to make the other party pay the price at all costs.

In the official residence of the Bright Moon Ancient City, Chen Dagang, the assassin, sat in the study, holding a letter in his hand. His brow furrowed and his expression serious.

The night of the Bright Moon Ancient City is quiet and serene, and the moonlight is like water sprinkled on the bluestone streets.

An oil lamp was lit in Chen Dagang's study, and the faint light illuminated his face.

He silently looked at the contents of the letter, and a mixed emotion welled up in his heart.

The letter was written by Liu Long, mentioning Xi Yu's whereabouts and hinting that he hoped he could find a way to get rid of Xi Yu.

A hint of hesitation flashed in Chen Dagang's eyes, but he immediately approached the letter to the oil lamp and lit it. The letter paper gradually turned to ashes in the flames and scattered in the air.

Chen Dagang took a deep breath and said to himself: "Liu Long, Liu Long, your request really makes me embarrassed. ”

He stood up and paced back and forth in his study, thinking about what to do.

The night in the Bright Moon Ancient City was exceptionally quiet, only the footsteps of Chen Dagang echoed in the room.

He knows that this decision will affect the fate of many people.

Chen Dagang stood up and stretched, ready to end the day's work and go to rest.

Just as he turned to walk to the bed, a gust of wind blew and lifted the sheets.

Startled, he looked at the window suspiciously.

At this moment, a dark figure appeared in front of him like a ghost.

Chen Dagang thought he was dazzled, he rubbed his eyes, looked closely, and found that there was indeed a person standing there.

He was startled, and instinctively wanted to call someone, thinking that an assassin had broken in.

However, the Dark Guard quickly intervened and motioned for him to remain silent.

Chen Dagang looked at the dark guard nervously, and asked in a trembling voice, "Who are you?" How did you get in? ”

"You don't have to shout, if I were really an assassin, you would already be a ghost under the knife by now."

"Who the hell are you?"

The secret guard lowered his voice and replied, "Don't be surprised, my lord, I am the prime minister's secret guard." I have something important to tell you. His tone was calm, revealing an extraordinary temperament.

Chen Dagang breathed a sigh of relief, but his eyes were still full of vigilance. He looked at the Dark Guard and asked, "What's your business?" ”

The dark guard approached Chen Dagang and said softly, "My lord, the prime minister is currently in danger. He needs your help. ”

Chen Dagang frowned, thinking about the words of the dark guard.

The secret guard took out a token from his bosom and handed it to Chen Dagang.

The light on the token flickered in the darkness, showing its special and important.

Chen Dagang took the token and carefully studied the patterns and lines on it, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He realized that the dark guard in front of him was indeed Xi Yu's cronies.

The dark guard looked at Chen Dagang's reaction and said softly, "My lord, now you believe in my identity." The prime minister was locked up by the county order and was in critical condition. ”

Chen Dagang frowned and asked suspiciously, "Why didn't the prime minister take out the token and tell his identity?" Wouldn't that save a lot of trouble? ”

The dark guard sneered, a hint of disdain in his tone.

"The prime minister has his own reasons for doing things, and it is not something that people like you can understand and question. He has his own plans and considerations. ”

Chen Dagang listened to the words of the dark guard, and couldn't help but be stunned.

Chen Dagang stared at the secret guard and asked, "What is the purpose of the prime minister and the county order?" Why is it so troublesome? There was eagerness and confusion in his voice.

The dark guard replied firmly: "It's about the implementation of the funeral system." The prime minister discovers the misconduct of the prefectural order in the funeral system and wants to expose the truth. ”

Chen Dagang's face became serious, and he understood the importance and sensitivity of the funeral system.

Without hesitation, he stood up and said, "We must go to the county government immediately, and we can't let this kind of thing continue." ”

The dark guard expressed satisfaction with Chen Dagang's decisiveness.

He nodded and said, "Your Excellency, your decision is the right one. Time is running out and we must act as soon as possible. ”

Chen Dagang hurriedly walked out of the room and immediately began to prepare his horse.

The night was deep and silent.

The prefectural order was lying on the bed, drowning in sleep.

Suddenly, there was an urgent knock on the door, breaking the silence of the night.

The county order was awakened, and his heart was very unhappy.

He frowned and asked angrily, "It's so late, who is knocking on the door?" Is it here to report the funeral? ”

The subordinate outside the door replied excitedly: "Master, it's the governor who is here!" ”

The prefectural order was startled and sat up from the bed in an instant.

His eyes widened, his heart filled with doubts and uneasiness.

"Your Excellency? How could he come at this time? He muttered to himself as he hurriedly put on his clothes.

He hurriedly sorted out his appearance, took a deep breath, and walked to the door.

The county commander hurriedly came to the gate, saw Chen Dagang, and hurriedly saluted.

Chen Dagang walked directly into the mansion with an expressionless face, and the county magistrate hurriedly followed, and while ordering the lights to be lit, he asked cautiously: "Lord Governor, you came to visit late at night, I don't know what happened?" ”

Inside the hall, the candlelight flickered, illuminating the nervous face of the prefectural order.

Chen Dagang's eyes were sharp, staring straight at the county order, and asked, "Did you put people who shouldn't be locked up in prison?" ”

The county commander immediately replied: "My lord, the lower official has definitely not done such a thing. The lower officials have always enforced the law impartially, so how can they detain innocent people at will? ”

Chen Dagang sneered and said in a stern tone: "I received news that someone has been detained for no reason. If I find out that you have any favoritism, I will bear the consequences! ”

Cold sweat broke out on the forehead of the county commander, and he lowered his head and said, "My lord, the lower official understands. If there is a violation, they are willing to be severely punished. ”

At this time, the entire hall was filled with a tense atmosphere, and the heart of the prefectural commander was full of uneasiness and fear.

Chen Dagang looked at the county order with sharp eyes and said, "I got the news that you have detained Xi Yu." ”

The county commander hurriedly waved his hand and replied with a panicked expression.

"There is absolutely no such thing! How could a subordinate do such a foolish thing? And the lower officials are not qualified to see Xi Yu. ”

Chen Dagang asked reluctantly, "Then have you detained a man and a woman?" It is said that the man has come to discuss the funeral system with you. ”

The county magistrate was taken aback when he heard this, and secretly wondered in his heart: Could it be that the man is Xi Yu?

Fine beads of sweat began to ooze from his forehead, and his voice trembled slightly: "My lord, Xia Guan did detain a man and a woman, but they ......"

Chen Dagang's gaze was like a torch, as if he could penetrate the heart of the county order.

He said solemnly: "I am going to meet these two people in person to make sure that the truth of the matter is true." ”

The prefectural commander said respectfully, "Your Excellency, please come with me." ”

The two walked together to the county jail, and the road was silent, only the sound of their footsteps echoed.

The corridor of the county office was dim and oppressive, as if to herald the coming of a storm.

In the silence of the cell, Xi Yu heard a voice from outside and immediately woke up alertly.

There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes.

Chen Dagang and the county magistrate walked into the cell.

Chen Dagang has a keen eye, he has seen the portrait of Xi Yu before, and he recognized the person in front of him at a glance. He hurriedly stepped forward and saluted respectfully.

"Prime Minister, it's too late for the next official, and I've made you suffer." Chen Dagang's voice was apologetic.

The county magistrate stood aside and was directly dumbfounded.

He never expected that the person who was imprisoned by him was really Xi Yu, his face turned pale, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

At this time, Xiao Cui next to him was also woken up by the sound.

She rubbed her eyes, saw Chen Dagang and the county magistrate, and immediately understood what was going on.

"Childe, are you the prime minister?"

Xi Yu smiled slightly.

"Yes, I've been lying to you, I hope you don't mind".

A smile of joy bloomed on Cui's face, and she couldn't believe her eyes.

The person in front of him turned out to be a drama and a prime minister!

A surge of excitement and joy welled up in her heart.

"Prime Minister!" Xiao Cui shouted excitedly, her eyes flashing with surprise.

Xi Yu looked at Xiao Cui with a smile, his eyes revealing a kind of kindness and warmth.

"Xiao Cui, don't panic. We will be leaving here soon. His voice was calm and firm, giving a sense of reassurance.

The county commander's face was pale, his legs were weak, and he quickly knelt down.

His voice trembled, full of trepidation and remorse.

"Prime Minister, the lower officials have eyes and don't know Mount Tai, and they mistakenly detain you here, it's really a crime that deserves death! Please forgive the ignorance and ignorance of the lower officials. ”

He bowed his head and bowed, his forehead almost touching the ground.

The prefectural commander's heart was full of fear, and he knew that he had made a big mistake and might ruin his future.

Xi Yu looked at the county magistrate quietly, and his voice was calm and majestic: "Okay, since you know that you are wrong, then tell me for yourself what crimes you have committed." ”

The county commander lowered his head and lowered his eyes, his face embarrassed.

His voice trembled.

"Prime Minister, the lower official did accept Master Huang's gift, so he chose to turn a blind eye to the funeral system. In addition, Xiaguan ...... Xia Guan has also accepted bribes from other people, which is really ashamed of the court and the people! ”

His words echoed through the silent cell, every word filled with remorse and remorse.

At this time, the atmosphere in the cell became solemn, as if even the air had condensed.

Xi Yu's eyes were like torches, he looked at the county order seriously, and didn't say a word, which made the county order feel huge pressure.

Cold sweat was dripping on the forehead of the county commander, and he didn't dare to raise his head, so he could only continue to confess: "The lower official knows that he is wrong and is willing to take all the responsibility." Please give the subordinate a chance to mend his ways. ”

Xi Yu was silent for a moment, and then said slowly: "Your crime is clear, and the most important thing now is how to make up for your mistakes. You must return all bribes and actively cooperate with the investigation to bring the truth about the funeral system to the public. Only in this way can your guilt be mitigated. ”

The county commander nodded repeatedly.

"The lower officials must do it, and they must do it!"

Chen Dagang looked at the county order and said solemnly: "Since the matter is clear, let the prime minister and this girl go out quickly, so that they can rest." ”

The county commander hurriedly nodded and said respectfully: "Yes, yes, the lower official will go and arrange the best guest room, so that the prime minister and this girl can have a good rest." ”

Xi Yu and Xiao Cui walked out of the cell and felt the fresh air outside.

The rooms are elegantly furnished and comfortable.

The county magistrate said respectfully: "Prime Minister, you and this girl will rest instead."

Xiao Cui hurriedly shouted.

"Isn't there another room?"

The county order was embarrassed at this time, and finally watched the drama.

He originally thought that Xi Yu was willing to sleep in the same room with this girl.

"Yes, hurry up and prepare another room for him." Said jokingly.

"Okay, okay, the lower officials will arrange it immediately."

After a while, the county magistrate prepared another room, ready to let Xiaocui pass. (End of chapter)