The man in the straw hat sat quietly in the corner, his figure inconspicuous in the crowd.

He listened to everyone's conversation, and thought to himself: "My ancestor and the famous assassin Jing Ke are brothers, how can I lose his face?" Tonight, I will go to the county government prison to rescue Jia Xu. ”

His gaze was firm and calm, as if he had a plan of action in his mind.

The man raised his head slightly, looked at the dazzling sun in the sky, and thought to himself, "When night falls, it will be my time to act." ”

He took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly, as if adjusting himself to the challenge that was coming.

And the man has only one goal in his heart - to rescue Jia Xu.

Xi Yu sat by the window at home, his brows furrowed, sullen. There was an oppressive atmosphere in the room.

After a while, Xi Shi gently walked into the room, holding a steaming bowl of lotus seed soup in his hand.

"Husband, I just learned to make lotus seed soup, and I want to serve you to taste it myself." Shih Tzu said softly, his eyes full of concern.

Xi Yu waved his hand impatiently and said irritably, "Didn't you see that I was in a bad mood?" Take it, I don't have an appetite! ”

Xi Shi's face showed a hint of disappointment, but she still insisted and said, "You can taste it and see if it tastes good." ”

Xi Yu stood up abruptly and shouted angrily: "I said I don't want to eat, you hurry up!" ”

Xi Shi's eyes suddenly moistened, and tears flowed uncontrollably. She cried as she turned and left the room.

She really didn't understand why Xi Yu treated herself like this.

After a while, Xi Yu sat on the chair, frowning, and secretly annoyed in his heart.

"How could I have treated Shih Tzu like that just now? She just wanted to care about me, but I was angry with her because of my irritability, which was too much. ”

He slowly stood up, walked to the table, and looked at the bowl of lotus seed soup, which was already a little cold.

Xi Yu stretched out his right hand, gently picked up the bowl, and gently scooped a little lotus seed soup with a spoon and put it in his mouth.

The sweetness of lotus seed soup spread in his mouth.

His eyes couldn't help but light up: "Well, it's really delicious." ”

After eating, Xi Yu put down the bowl and couldn't help but reach out and touch his chin, as if thinking about something. After a few moments, he seemed to have made a decision, and raised his feet and walked towards Shih Tzu's room.

When Shih Tzu returned to her room, she threw herself on the bed, tears pouring out like a flood that had burst her banks, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

When the maidservant heard this, she rushed over and asked with concern, "Miss, what's wrong with you?" Why are you crying so sadly? ”

Xi Shi sobbed and told everything about the incident with Xi Yu just now.

After hearing this, the maidservant comforted softly: "Miss, the prime minister definitely didn't mean it, maybe he was just in a bad mood." Don't take it too seriously. ”

Xi Shi raised his head, looked at the maidservant with tears in his eyes, and muttered, "Even so, he shouldn't treat me like this." ”

She still couldn't let go of her heart, and the bowl of lotus seed soup and Xi Yu's rebuke were like a thorn, deeply rooted in her heart.

At this moment, Xi Yu had already arrived at the door of the room.

He knocked lightly on the door, with a hint of hesitation in his voice: "Shih Tzu, can I come in?" ”

The maidservant then said to Xi Shi, "Do you see it?" The Prime Minister has come to apologize to you. ”

After getting Xi Shi's permission, Xi Yu pushed open the door and walked into the room.

His gaze fell on Xi Shi's face, and his eyes were full of guilt.

"Shih Tzu, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive just now and shouldn't have lost my temper with you. The lotus seed soup you made is really delicious. Xi Yu said sincerely.

Although Xi Shi was a little happy in his heart, he still pretended to be very angry on the surface, and turned away to ignore Xi Yu.

Xi Yu scratched his head helplessly, and said softly: "Okay, don't be angry, it's all my fault." As he spoke, he reached out and gently scratched Shih Tzu's armpit.

Xi Shi couldn't help laughing, and quickly retracted, still with a straight face.

Seeing this, Xi Yu continued to find a way to make her happy, and told a joke: "Sun Wukong couldn't find the golden hoop stick, so he called the land lord out and asked: 'Old man of the land, where is my golden hoop stick?' The land lord said, 'Great Sage, your golden rod is especially suitable for your hairstyle. ’”

After speaking, Xi Yu laughed first.

But Xi Shi felt very confused, and Xi Yu remembered that there was no story of Journey to the West at this time.

There was no way, Xi Yu had to dig out his mind and tell a lot of jokes.

Finally, there is a joke that has already impressed Shih Tzu.

"Okay, husband, I'll forgive you this time."

Xi Yu breathed a sigh of relief, and then said to the maidservant: "You go out, I have something to say." ”

So the maidservant went out quickly.

Xi Shi asked, "Husband, is there something wrong?" ”

"Since I have sinned against you, I must make amends to you."

With that, Xi Yu hugged Xi Shi and put him on the bed.

Only then did Xi Shi understand what Xi Yu was going to do.

"Hey, husband, what are you doing in broad daylight?"

"What happened in broad daylight? We're legitimate. I made you unhappy just now, so I have to make you happy now. ”

So, Xi Shi's face turned red.

Xi Yu is also too cunning, obviously he wants to be happy, but he still has to say it so high-sounding.

Next, Xi Yu lived a happier life.

finally let me stop thinking about Jia Xu's problem.

After a while, Xi Yu came out of the room, and the maidservant who was walking in the garden also returned to the room.

She already understood what Xi Yu was doing just now.

Especially when I saw Xi Shi's blushing face, I confirmed my guess even more.

Zhuge Liang walked out of Zhuge Jin's room with a thoughtful expression. He knew in his heart that Wu Guotai was going to live here for a while, and Zhuge Jin might also stay here for a long time.

He walked resolutely towards Xi Yu's room, his thoughts surging like a tide along the way.

"Kong Ming, you're here. How's it going to talk to your brother? Xi Yu saw Zhuge Liangdao.

"Thank you, Prime Minister, my subordinates have a good talk with my brother."

"Then what did you do when you came to my room?"

Zhuge Liang frowned, and said in a heavy tone: "The subordinates are still for Jia Xu's business. I don't know what his condition is now. ”

Xi Yu sneered in his heart, secretly thinking that Zhuge Liang was really cunning, but on the surface, he replied quietly: "I have asked the county government to take him away." ”

Zhuge Liang showed an extremely sad look on his face, and he said earnestly: "I also hope that the prime minister's brother will open up the net." The shopkeeper is just an insignificant little person, how can he kill our heroes for him? ”

Xi Yu looked directly into Zhuge Liang's eyes and asked, "Are you sincere in what you say?" Do you really hope that Jia Xu will survive? ”

Zhuge Liang's eyes were firm and sincere, and he replied solemnly: "Naturally, it is sincere, and everything I say is from the bottom of my heart." ”

But Zhuge Liang sighed in his heart, could it be that his thoughts have been seen by Xi Yu?

"Zhuge Liang, what do you mean by saying that the shopkeeper is a little person over and over again?"

Zhuge Liang snorted again, he had now confirmed that Xi Yu had fully understood what he meant.

Zhuge Liang's hands trembled slightly, his voice was a little flustered and nervous, and the sweat on his forehead also ran down his cheeks.

Xi Yu looked at him coldly, the corners of his mouth rose slightly, and said, "Don't think I don't know your mind. ”

Zhuge Liang's face turned a little pale, he smiled reluctantly, and tried to explain: "Prime Minister, it's not as ...... as you think"

Xi Yu interrupted him.

"You're just jealous. Hmph, you don't know when I do? A flash of anger flashed in his eyes.

Zhuge Liang bit his lip.

Xi Yu continued: "Jia Xu may react a little slower, but sooner or later he will understand what you mean." Maybe he's cursing you in prison right now. ”

After speaking, Xi Yu sneered, turned around and walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside the window, and said no more.

There was silence in the room, except for Zhuge Liang's slightly heavy breathing.

Zhuge Liang was silent for a moment, and finally spoke slowly.

"Well, I admit, I do have a hint of schadenfreude." There was a hint of helplessness in his voice.

Xi Yu turned around and stared sharply at Zhuge Liang.

Zhuge Liang smiled bitterly.

"On the one hand, I hope Jia Xu survives, he is a talented person after all; But on the other hand, I ......" He paused, as if considering how to express it.

"Alright, if there's nothing to do, go back." Xi Yu directly stopped what he was going to say.

So, Zhuge Liang hurriedly retired.

Xi Yu came to Ouyang Linlin's room irritably, and sat on the chair as soon as he entered the door, his brows furrowed.

Ouyang Linlin looked at him and asked softly, "What makes you so worried?" ”

Xi Yu said straight to the point: "Although I have many wives, you are the only one who can really give me ideas." This time I came for Jia Xu's business. He violated the law of the land and should have been sentenced to death, but I don't know if I should open the net. If the net is open, what will the world say about me? If it's to save face and kill the heroes, is it right? Isn't it right that I keep saying that I want to uphold the law, but now I'm caught up in human affection? ”

Ouyang Linlin walked up to Xi Yu, gently held his hand, and comforted: "Husband, you don't have to worry too much, things in this world are already complicated and difficult to understand. ”

Xi Yu sighed.

"I really don't know what to do."

Ouyang Linlin smiled and said, "Since you are the prime minister of a country, you should weigh the pros and cons. Although Jia Xu violated the law of the country, his past achievements cannot be ignored. As for the evaluation of the world, you just have to have a clear conscience. ”

"You mean you need me to open the net?"

"My husband must have this kind of thought, otherwise how can he come to discuss with me?"

But Xi Yu shook his head.

"Husband, even if you sentence him to death, it will be dealt with in accordance with the law, and others will not say that you are ruthless."

"But isn't there something wrong with being too ruthless just to get a good name?"

Xi Yu asked a question again, and he felt that he was about to become a philosopher, and these questions were too profound.

"Husband, you better do things according to your own behavior."

At this moment, Xiaohong hesitated for a moment and asked softly, "Prime Minister, can I say a few words?" ”

Xi Yu looked at her and smiled, "But it's okay to say." ”

Xiaohong plucked up her courage and said, "Although you don't want Jia Xu to die, for the sake of the justice of the law, you must also let him die." Otherwise, you will be perceived as a disgrace and a defence to your subordinates, ignoring the justice of the law. When the time comes, everyone will be unconvinced. ”

Xi Yu nodded slightly, his gaze firm.

"You're right. I decided to do what you say I would. ”

A smile of relief appeared on Xiaohong's face.

After Xi Yu left, Xiaohong said to Ouyang Linlin with some uneasiness: "Miss, am I talking nonsense?" ”

Ouyang Linlin smiled and comforted her: "You are right. Didn't you also get a compliment from your husband just now? ”

Xiaohong frowned slightly.

"But I'm still a little worried."

Ouyang Linlin patted Xiaohong's hand.

"Don't worry, your words do make sense. In fact, it's not like I don't know how to say these things. A flash of thought flashed in her eyes.

Ouyang Linlin continued: "Just saying it, maybe it will make your husband feel embarrassed." There was a hint of helplessness in her tone.

On the other side, Jia Xu's wife felt very incredible when she learned the news that her husband was in prison.

She was so anxious that she hurried to the county office to ask what was going on.

In the county office, the atmosphere was solemn, Wang Liang looked at Mrs. Jia with an anxious face, and slowly told everything.

After hearing this, Mrs. Jia still couldn't believe it, and she asked in a trembling voice, "How is this possible?" How could he commit such a crime? ”

Wang Liang sighed helplessly.

"Mrs. Jia, Mr. Jia, he has already pleaded guilty."

Mrs. Jia's eyes moistened, and she firmly offered to visit Jia Xu in the prison.

Wang Liang hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed, and he instructed the official to lead Mrs. Jia to the prison.

Mrs. Jia's mood became heavier.

In the prison, Jia Xu sat alone in the corner, in a daze, completely unexpecting that his wife would come at this time.

Mrs. Jia walked into the cell and burst into tears when she saw the haggard Jia Xu.

She asked in a trembling voice, "Did you really kill someone?" Why? ”

Jia Xu raised his head and looked at his wife, his face full of guilt.

"I was just confused for a while, and now I have made a big mistake, and I can't regret it."

Mrs. Jia wiped away her tears and said bitterly: "I will go to ask the prime minister, you have made a contribution to him, and he will definitely open the net." ”

Jia Xu smiled bitterly and shook his head.

"It's useless, the law of the country is like a mountain, and no one can violate it."

Mrs. Jia complained, Xi Yu was simply too rigid.

"Okay, madam, don't insult the prime minister, it's all my own reasons."

Because it was already known that it was Xi Yu who asked Wang Liang to capture the livestock.

Now she was really annoyed.

"You have done something to him, why should he do it? Is it just to earn a good name, to sacrifice you? I'm not convinced. ”

Mrs. Jia is usually a well-informed person, but today this incident made her very painful.

Jia Xu hurriedly pleaded: "Don't say it, don't blame the prime minister." ”

The lady burst into tears and said sadly: "It's already like this, why are you still protecting the interests of the prime minister?" ”

After speaking, she turned around and resolutely left the prison and went straight to the theater.

When she came to the gate of the theater, Mrs. Jia looked at the solemn door, took a deep breath, and said to the soldiers guarding the door: "I ask to see the prime minister." I am Jia Xu's wife. ”

The soldier shook his head expressionlessly.

"The prime minister is busy, how can you just see him?"

The lady bit her lip, knelt down with a thud, and said firmly to the soldier: "Then when the prime minister sees me, I will get up again." ”

The two soldiers guarding the door looked helpless and persuaded softly: "Madam, don't make trouble without reason, and don't embarrass us." ”

Mrs. Jia shook her head firmly.

"I must see the Prime Minister."

When one of the soldiers saw this, he had no choice but to say, "Then you wait here, I'll report to the prime minister." ”

He turned and walked away quickly.

Soon, he came to Xi Yu's room.

"Prime Minister, there is Jia Xu's wife outside who asks to see you, and she kneels outside, saying that she can't afford to kneel if she can't see you."

When Xi Yu learned of Mrs. Jia's arrival, he naturally understood her intention.

He frowned and said to the soldier, "Let her kneel, I won't see her." ”

After the soldier came out, he came to Mrs. Jia and conveyed the meaning of the joke.

"Now you can die, the prime minister won't see you."

After hearing this, tears rolled down her cheeks, and she still knelt stubbornly, refusing to get up.

The two soldiers also ignored her, and knelt if they wanted.

At this time, a lot of people came over.

Naturally, they came to see the excitement.

But this is the Prime Minister's Mansion after all, so there is no close contact.

And many people don't know who this Mrs. Jia is.

But someone recognized it, and of course knew that he was here for Jia Xu's business.

And this matter has caused a lot of discussion among the people.

Xi Yu knew that he was not a ruthless person, he knew that Mrs. Jia was interceding for her husband, and he could understand it.

But now he must uphold the justice of the law, and he must not give the green light privately.

After a while, he asked people to go outside to inquire, and said that Mrs. Jia was still kneeling there.

He shook his head.

"It's really tough."

However, if you want to impress yourself in this way, you are doomed to failure, and it is impossible for you to be impressed.

In fact, he could have had Mrs. Jia driven away and taken away by force.

Let him think that this is not bad, at least let everyone see that he is upholding the sanctity of the law.

In the prison, Jia Xu was very worried.

He knew Madame's temper.

Although it is usually gentle and drizzling, once you are in a hurry, you will do some crazy things.

And it is estimated that the prime minister will not meet his wife.

He's here in a hurry to stomp his feet, how can this be?

He hated himself even more, wasn't it all because of himself?

If I hadn't killed people in the first place, where would there have been so many things?

But what's the use of all this now? (End of chapter)