Chapter 695: Emperor visits prison

I live in a quiet courtyard on the back wall of Dali Temple in a proud and bold manner. Although the furnishings here are simple, they are clean and tidy. There is a small hall outside and a bedroom inside. There is also a carpet in the hall, a charcoal basin is placed, and a red sandalwood incense burner exudes a faint fragrance.

Not only that, there is a row of bookshelf by the window. In addition to some collections of history and history, there are actually several latest Suiya Weekly magazines. It can be seen that the clerks of Dali Temple are quite thoughtful.

There were two full-time prisoners, one was Zhu Shi and the other was Liu'er. The two of them could only smile. This beat Gong and the other was ruthless, which made Chen Ao feel embarrassed. Chen Ao waved his hand and said, "I am a criminal, why are you doing so politely? Those who don't know think I am an imperial envoy. You don't need to take care of you here. You should do whatever you should do. What others are like, I should do. Don't make special."

Zhu Shi, Liu'er smiled and said, "Where is your Highness? How can you be equivalent to the criminals? Your Highness is just a tiger falling into the sun. Sooner or later, it will be a blessing for the villain to serve Your Highness. It is a blessing that will be cultivated for the rest of your life."

"Oh." Chen Ao suddenly realized and said, "So that's the case. Since that's the case, I'm not polite. If you call someone, it's not easy for you to play Que'er cards. How about the gambling game smaller? Just twenty-coin games, you won't join forces to bully me, right?"

Who doesn’t know the skills of King Pingxi? Especially in Dali Temple, countless people fell into the hands of this prince. Zhu Shi and Liuer immediately looked like earth, and knelt down together, saying, “Damn the villain, the prince should forgive him.”

Chen Ao glared at his eyes and said, "What? What you said just now doesn't count?"

Zhu Shi said embarrassedly: "Where do the villains dare to play cards with the prince? This...this...this...this goes to pour you tea."

Liu'er on the other side said: "The villain's annual salary is only twenty cents a year, so where can he play with this? The prince is joking."

As he was speaking, a majestic voice came from outside, saying, "Who wants to play cards? You want to play, I will play with you."

As soon as he finished speaking, a person came in from outside the threshold, with several guards and father-in-law behind him. Zhao Ji was wearing a casual shirt and suddenly appeared in front of Shen Ao.

The emperor came too suddenly. He must have said hello to Dali Temple before, and Chen Ao was stunned for a moment. Seeing that Zhao Ji's temples were a little gray, and thinking about his current identity, he couldn't help but feel mixed emotions. He saluted respectfully and said, "The criminal Chen Ao has seen Your Majesty, long live Your Majesty."

Zhao Ji had a stern face before, and his expression became light at this time. A few warm colors flashed in his eyes. He quickly helped Chen Ao up and said, "There are no outsiders here, so there is no need to be polite." After that, he said to his left and right: "You all go out, I have something to say to Shen Ao."

The others tiptoed out and closed the door. Only Zhao Ji and Shen Ao were left in the room. Zhao Ji looked around the room and couldn't help but smile: "It's quiet to live here. It seems that Dali Temple has taken some effort."

Anyone with discerning eyes knows that the so-called skill is simple, and it must be appropriate, so that Chen Ao can feel comfortable at home. It cannot be too fancy, so that people think that Dali Temple is the Honglu Temple. Chen Ao is not a criminal official but an envoy of the foreign vassal. In fact, it is necessary to master this degree well. If it is too simple, it is inevitable that he will offend the King of Pingxi in the future. But if it is too luxurious, it is impossible to say that any censor who has heard the news and referred to Dali Temple for a book, which is to steal chickens and lose rice.

Chen Ao couldn't help but smile and said, "How is Your Majesty going to be fine lately?"

Zhao Ji withdrew his gaze, found a chair and sat down. He picked up the book in the bookcase beside him and read it. He said, "No, if such a big thing happened in Taiyuan, how good can I be?"

Chen Ao also sat down, pressed his knees with both hands and said, "The criminals are not doing well."

When Zhao Ji heard him say this, he said, "I heard that you are doing well in Taiyuan. You are killing the prefect and the governor. Even the Duke of Zheng asked you to kill you."

Chen Ao was speechless for a moment, and Zhao Ji's words were somewhat ridiculous. The more he spoke, it proved that Zhao Ji had already calmed down at this time. If he was resentful about this matter, he would probably not make fun of it. Chen Ao said seriously: "Your Majesty, killing people is a pleasure, but it is not a pleasant thing. If the criminal was not forced to do so, he would never use this method."

Zhao Ji shook his head and said, "I don't want to listen to your explanation. If you want to say that when I was in the imperial examination, I came to visit my friends today. My friends were in trouble. I always want to come and take a look." He couldn't help but say, "Why is there no pen and ink here? I'll ask someone to send it later. The talented man has no pen and paper. Wouldn't he be very lonely?"

Chen Ao also calmed down and said with a smile: "What do you want to do with your pen and ink? Even if you have a good hand, you can't make a good painting."

Zhao Ji nodded thoughtfully and said, "This is true. Are you used to living here? If you can't, I can't even open the door and let you go back to your house and face the wall."

Chen Ao shook his head and said, "Forget it, Your Majesty has difficulties. If you let the criminal return home, someone will inevitably make things go wrong."

Zhao Ji let out a sigh, stood up, pushed open a small window in the room, looked at the bare branches outside, and said, "It's good that you can understand my situation." He said that he would not mention official business, but at this time he couldn't help but say, "You are too confused. Kill a prefect, I can treat it as if I didn't see it. Kill the governor Wen Xianzhi, I will give you a little punishment and make you think of your mistakes behind closed doors. After a year and a half, you will still be restored to your post. But you killed the Duke of Zheng, and it's understandable that you can kill the prefect and the governor. You are the imperial envoy and have the power to be arbitrarily. Most of the Taiyuan Prefectures are in your life and death. But the Duke of Zheng is the father-in-law, not your official, so why did you kill him? I just want to protect you, but I am afraid that I am powerless. Although Concubine Zheng said nothing in the palace, I felt very uncomfortable when I saw her not thinking about food and food. Others can kill Zheng Ke, but you can't do it. You are the son-in-law and my son-in-law. Duke of Zheng is the father-in-law. How can I kill his son-in-law in the world kill his father-in-law?"

He did not let Chen Ao have the opportunity to continue speaking, and then said, "Now the court is talking, what should I do?" Without waiting for Chen Ao to answer, he continued, "There are only two roads now, it depends on how you choose." As if he felt the wind outside the window was a little cold, Zhao Ji closed the window sadly, sat back on his seat, and looked at Chen Ao's eyes, and said, "The first one is to remain in the imperial examination. If you really have a guilty crime, I can't protect you, I'm afraid that you can only ask according to the law." He licked his lips and continued, "As for the second road, I have already arranged it for you. You immediately write a letter to apologize and state your own crime, and Go to the Zheng family to apologize, be sincere. I will inform the Zheng family and ask them to perform this drama well. At that time, I will repent and the Zheng family is willing to take away your title temporarily and let you stay at home for a year. After a year, I will issue another order to enlist you into the court." He pulled out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it to Chen Ao, saying, "I know that this second article makes you embarrassed and cannot save you this face, but you have to think about your family, think about An Ning and Shen Jun. This memorial was written for you. If you nodded, you will submit this memorial to Dali Temple and then send it to the door from Dali Temple to save it."

Chen Ao took the memorial and couldn't help but speechless. This was written by Zhao Ji, who imitated his handwriting. Yang Yang said that every word was like a knife, saying that he was dead, and he actually killed Duke Zheng in a hurry. Now that the truth is gone, his sins are obvious. Chen Ao's running script is changeable, and if you want to forge it, only a running script like Zhao Ji can fake it. Although there are several places where the brushwork is stiff, Chen Ao believes that if he doesn't look closely, no one can see the clues.

From the beginning, Zhao Ji was determined to let Chen Ao make the second choice, so he had even written a letter of guilt for Chen Ao, hoping that Chen Ao would admit his guilt obediently.

Chen Ao looked at the apology seriously and couldn't help but look at Zhao Ji with gratitude. Someone in this world is willing to write this letter for him, which shows that his friendship is deep. What's more, he, the 95th Lord, has never written such memorials. How could a person who always only issues commanders and writes orders write this? I believe that Zhao Ji must have worked hard before writing.

Chen Ao couldn't help but feel a little moved at this time. Zhao Ji was so kind that he actually served one-stop. As long as he was willing to nod, all the troubles could be solved.

Even in an instant, Chen Ao felt a little shaken and thought to himself: As long as you admit one mistake, you will kill Duke Zheng, and you will end up leaving it alone. Where can you find such a good thing?

Zhao Ji is afraid of trouble, so why is Chen Ao also afraid of trouble?

But then, Chen Ao gave up this idea and said seriously: "Your Majesty, the criminal minister wants to say that the criminal minister is not wrong. Since it is not wrong, why should he admit it? The criminal minister would rather participate in the imperial interrogation and hope that the majesty will find out the truth about Taiyuan. If it is really a crime, the criminal minister is willing to surrender the law."

A trace of disappointment flashed in Zhao Ji's eyes, and he couldn't help but say angrily: "What I want is not to come out of the truth, but to be at peace. Are you wrong? As long as you admit it, you will still be the King of Pingxi. Isn't that good? Why do you have to fight for this loyalty? Is it easy for you to write this memorial for you? Okay, if you have to interrogate the emperor, I will fulfill your wish. If you really feel guilty at that time, I will never forgive you." He said a few words angrily, and finally his tone eased, and said, "This is your own decision, and I don't have time to interfere. Let me give it up, let it go."

Zhao Ji showed some fatigue, sat on the chair weakly, took a sip of tea, and then slowly said: "There will be a royal hearing in four days. Do you want me to let Chen Jun come to see you? Let you see the child?"

Chen Ao was silent for a moment. He really wanted to meet this child he had never met, but in the end he shook his head and said, "Everything can be revealed one day, and the criminal will give His Majesty an explanation."

Zhao Ji nodded and comforted him, "You don't have to worry, my heart is still on your side. I will not be biased by Concubine Zheng. You can rest here, read more and cultivate your nature. Speaking of which, I asked you to go to Taiyuan, but I have worked hard for you." After that, he stood up and said, "It's not early, I'm going back to the palace. Do you want to play Que'er cards?"

Chen Ao laughed and said, "I was joking with those two clerks."

Zhao Ji couldn't help but laugh and said, "At this moment, you are still joking." After that, he left.

Chen Ao sat quietly in the room for a while, then looked at the apology again, threw the apology into the charcoal basin, and the book immediately burned and emitted a thick smoke. Chen Ao also stood up, and was so confused that he wanted to go out, but then smiled bitterly, only then realized that he was still waiting for sin, so how could the room go out if he said it? So he sat back, took a sip of tea, and said to the outside: "Come, come."

Zhu Shi immediately trotted in and said, "What are your instructions?"

Chen Ao said seriously: "I have made a difficult decision and am determined not to play Que'er cards with you."

Zhu Shi was amused and cried, and hurriedly said, "The palace *** cares for the villain, and the villain is very grateful."

Chen Ao said: "But then again, it's really no point to stay here. Can you invite a few song sings for me?"

Zhu Shi was stunned and said, "Your Highness, isn't this good?"

"Isn't it good?" Chen Ao said with confidence: "I am not a prostitute, I just listen to the song. What's wrong with it? If you commit an official, can't you listen to the song and cultivate your sentiment?"

Zhu Shi hesitated for a moment before saying, "The villain must report to Shangguan, Your Highness, please stay."

Zhu Shi hurriedly went to find the government official. After hearing this, the government official couldn't help but say, "Dali Temple is not a brothel and a restaurant, how is this aptitude?"

Zhu Shi said humbly: "That villain went to reject the King of Pingxi?"

"Bastard!" The hall official cursed: "Have you seen Your Majesty come to visit the prison in person just now? Do you dare to refuse such a person? How many heads do you have? But..." He closed his eyes and said: "If you really find a brothel girl, it is difficult to guarantee that someone will be irresponsible. Since you are a criminal, then follow the rules of the criminal official. The Jiaofangsi is full of children, wives and concubines. It is better to invite a few good-looking people who can play and sing." The hall official coughed and said seriously: "Let them teach the criminal Chen Ao their life experiences, so that the criminal Chen Ao knows the harm of violating my Song Dynasty's laws."
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