It was just dawn.

In the backyard of the government office, it is a room dedicated to the rest of officials and officials.

Ye Qing, who slept in clothes, opened his eyes.

He sat up from the Chase bunk, looked at the officials around him who were screaming, got out of bed lightly, put on his shoes, and went out to wash.

The spring rain overnight made the well water particularly cold.

The moment his fingers touched the water, Ye Qing's remaining sleepiness dissipated.

He looked at the gentle and handsome face in the bucket, and the corners of his mouth went up, squeezing out a far-fetched smile.

He whispered: "I'm still not used to it, every time I do that kind of thing, I laugh unnaturally." ”

Whoa!

The cold well water fell on his face, which made his gloomy heart feel a little relieved.

I walked out of the mansion, sat down at the nearest breakfast stall, ordered food, and quickly filled my stomach.

A familiar figure hurried from the direction of the prison.

Ye Qing fixed his eyes and saw that it was the jailer Zhou Sheng.

He pursed his lower lip, asked the vendor owner to pack seven more portions of food, and walked slowly towards the mansion.

The streets are filled with pedestrians, noisy shouting, and smoke everywhere.

In Ye Qing's eyes, it seemed to be an incomparably pleasing picture.

returned to the government office and went straight to the torture room.

I thought he was the earliest, but I didn't expect that Feng Buxiu was already holding an oil pot and adding kerosene to the various oil lamps in the house.

"Morning, big brother Feng." Ye Qing greeted in a soft voice, put the food on the table with the tea, and said, "I bought breakfast, can you eat some?" ”

It was very old-fashioned, turned his head and looked at Ye Qing appreciatively, glanced at the food that Ye Qing bought, but said reproachfully:

"You don't have to buy it again in the future, it's not a specific restaurant, and you won't be reimbursed for spending your own money."

"Although breakfast is not expensive, it adds up to a lot, and it is a lot of money."

"Thank you, Brother Feng, for waking up, I'll pay attention to it in the future." Ye Qing smiled gently, stepped forward to take the oil pot, and began to add oil to the oil lamp.

Feng walked to the table happily and said while eating:

"You, you are a kind and sensible little Langjun, you have only been in the torture room for a day, and the big guy has a very good impression of you."

"However, let's say a few more words, don't do this kind of errand in the future, after everyone gets used to it, you will be at ease with your favor."

"I will be more at ease and ask you to do other small things."

Although Ye Qing knew the teachings of the people who came over, he still listened carefully, and after Feng Bu finished speaking, he responded with a smile.

"I know, I'll only take care of my stomach from now on."

"Hahaha! That's not going to work! My you, don't forget, I wake up early! Feng Bu said happily.

"Cheng, no problem!"

Ye Qing finished filling the oil lamp, picked up the broom and began to clean the house.

Less than half a quarter.

Hurried footsteps rang out from outside the house.

"Ye Qing, you come out!"

Matthew's voice rang out from outside the house.

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

Ye Qing, who guessed what was going on, calmly put down the broom and walked out quickly.

Drinking tea to scrape off the greasy seal of the morning food in his mouth, his eyes looked at the departing long back with envy.

muttered in a low voice: "What is Qing Xiaolang's identity?" On the second day of coming to the palace, the horse pusher came again early in the morning. ”

In the hospital.

Matthew's brows furrowed, and behind him, jailer Zhou Sheng was trembling and hunched over, his face full of panic.

"I've seen Lord Tuiguan."

Ye Qing's face was calm, and he bowed to Matthew.

Matthew waved his hand and said gloomily:

"Why did you go to prison last night? When did you go? How long did you stay? What have they done? ”

A series of four questions, Ye Qing looked confused, he hesitated, looked at Matthew puzzled, and quickly replied:

"My lord, after my subordinates sorted out the files last night, I was hungry, so I went to Sun Ji Noodle Restaurant to eat, and when I left, I remembered that my colleague Wang Liu said that he went to find the jailer Zhao Wu to eat wine, so that his subordinates could go to him after they were busy, and his subordinates went to the prison to look for him."

"The subordinates remembered that when they arrived in the prison, it seemed that it was almost time, and they didn't pay attention to the specific time, but when the subordinates arrived in the prison, they felt uncomfortable in their stomachs and went out of Gong, and after they finished drinking, they drank two bowls of wine, and the jailer Zhou Sheng arrived, and he exchanged values with Zhao Wu at that time, and his subordinates took Wang Liu and Zhao Wu away."

"During this period, it should be about a quarter of an hour."

After Ye Qing finished speaking with some uncertainty, he found that Matthew's face was ugly, as if he was going to kill someone.

And Zhou Sheng, who was behind him, began to raise his sleeves to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead.

He guessed what was going on, pretended to be frightened by Matthew's face, and immediately bowed his hand, and assured in a panic:

"Lord Tuiguan, my subordinates really didn't notice the exact time of the prison, and how long they stayed in the prison."

"The subordinates guaranteed with their lives, we left as soon as Zhou Sheng came, and the subordinates basically ate two bowls of wine in less than half a moment."

Matthew's triangular eyes narrowed slightly, staring at Ye Qing for two breaths.

He turned his head to look at the unlucky jailer behind him who was panicking, and asked, "Zhou Sheng, you don't want to wear this skin!" Concealing the news of Zhao Wu's wine on duty, shielding his colleagues, and daring to play in front of the official, it really makes the official look at you with admiration! ”

Thump!

Zhou Sheng bent his knees, knelt on the ground neatly, and said in a trembling voice:

"Lord Tuiguan, his subordinates are guilty, and I implore Lord Tuiguan's subordinates to show mercy."

"Hmph, I'll talk about that later." Matthew flicked his official sleeves, strode out and said, "Fool, go and call Zuo He Wen to go to the prison for an autopsy, Ye Qing, you go to the prison with the official." ”

"Yes, Lord Governor!"

Ye Qing and Zhou Sheng responded in unison.

Ye Qing helped Zhou Sheng up and asked quickly, "Brother Zhou, what happened?" ”

"There are prisoners who have been killed." Zhou Sheng's face was bitter and hateful, and he hurriedly reminded Ye Qingdao, who was full of shock: "Don't be stunned, go and follow the magistrate!" ”

"Hey, thanks for the reminder!"

Ye Qing hurriedly arched his hand and ran away.

Nothing to say all the way.

The entrance of Huaiyang Prison.

There has never been a battle, and Ye Qing, who watched it, was in a sudden heart.

Outside the prison.

Twenty Yangzhou guards in armor were solemnly and coldly guarding both sides of the door.

The tall and majestic body of the bad lieutenant Zheng Ming, like an insurmountable mountain, blocked the gate.

As soon as they saw Matthew appear.

Twenty Yangzhou guards clasped their fists wordlessly, then returned to normal and continued to be vigilant.

Zheng Ming clenched his fists and bowed: "I've seen Lord Tuiguan." ”

"Zheng Ming, how is it asked?"

Matthew hadn't even reached Zheng Ming's approach, so he asked out loud.

Zheng Ming, who was expressionless, said in an urn voice:

"My lord, the prisoners near Wang Datou's cage all said that there was a lot of noise in Wang Datou's cage last night, which woke them up, and I don't know the specific time."

"They were dissatisfied and questioned Wang Datou, who explained that he had a nightmare, and the prisoners did not care and continued to sleep."

Speaking of which, Matthew also happened to pass in front of Zheng Ming, Zheng Ming got up and followed Matthew towards the prison.

As for Ye Qing, who was following behind Matthew, he was completely ignored by Zheng Ming.

The three of them walked into the dimly lit corridor.

Zheng Ming continued at this time: "My lord, Zhao Wu and Wang Liu have been eating and drinking in the prison since the moment of Youzheng. ”

"The two of them don't have the slightest memory of when Ye Qing arrived, but they guarantee that during this period, no outsiders have entered the prison, and the key to the prison has never been given to others."

"The two of them were interrogated separately and have not stopped."

Matthew's pace slowed down, and he just turned his head to ask Zheng Ming something more detailed.

I heard Ye Qing's somewhat apprehensive voice echoing in the empty corridor.

"My lord, I don't know if my subordinates are considered outsiders, after my subordinates arrived at the prison last night, when they asked where they could pay tribute in the prison, Zhao Wu gave the key to his subordinates and asked his subordinates to find a cell to pay tribute."