On June 23, the third year of Zhenguan, Lu Xin arrived in Chang'an City on the third day.

On this day, there was a hazy drizzle floating in the sky, and the entire capital was shrouded in a mist, looming. Perhaps due to the turmoil over the past few days, there were no people on the streets of Chang'an City. Even the shops that used to be boomed were mostly closed.

However, the various institutions of the court are still operating normally. No matter how chaotic Chang'an is, the three provinces and six ministries, nine temples and five supervisors, the censorate, Yongzhou Prefecture and other yamen are all operating freely and as stable as a rock. This is the face of the Tang Dynasty court and the guarantee for the people of the world to settle down.

The country is like a picture, but without a stable government governance, it can only be a war of fire.

Dali Temple, one of the nine temples in the court. Lu Xin was taken to Dali Temple and went directly into the dungeon. This was an extremely closed space, located more than ten meters below the ground. The dungeon was very large, but there was only one entrance and exit, and was heavily guarded. After the prisoner entered the dungeon, even if he had a fellow party member, he could not attack and kill him from the outside to save people.

Lu Xin was detained in the south of the dungeon, with 36 large and small prison cells in this area. Most of the prisoners detained are masters of the martial arts world. In fact, as a Supreme Court, which is only responsible for criminal cases in the capital and surrounding areas, its power is not large. Most of the cases in the states and prefectures are handled by themselves. Unless there are major murder cases or those who are sentenced to death in each state, the local government will report to the Dali Temple for verification.

However, since Li Shimin ascended the throne, the power of Dali Temple began to increase. Some difficult cases in some places, or those that alarmed the emperor, would be investigated by Dali Temple. After being arrested, convicted, they would be handed over to the Ministry of Justice for approval. Even bigger cases would be tried by the Three Departments. In other words, today's Dali Temple has become a powerful force institution in disguise, rather than a yamen responsible for the determination of cases.

"Young man, you can actually enter the dungeon of Dali Temple at your age. It seems that it was a crime in Chang'an City?"

"I haven't spoken all night, and I've woken up and pretended to be mute? Humph, I've been in this cell for nine years and finally got a person who can talk. I'm actually mute! I'm bored, bored."

Lu Xin sat upright on the straw mat in the cell, his eyes closed and he didn't say a word. In the cell on his left hand, there was a strong man with beard leaning against the wall, his hands were pillows, crossing his legs, and talking nonstop. Judging from the age of this person, he should be in his early forties. Although he couldn't see his face clearly, the bright eyes always showed a fierce look.

"You've been here for nine years?"

Lu Xin suddenly opened his eyes and looked at the strong man strangely. The detained people in Dali Temple should be the current serious offenders. Even if the cases are accumulated for some reason, they should be handed over to the Ministry of Justice to deal with it quickly. If it is an unjust case, they will either be released or returned to the local area. It is indeed a bit strange to be imprisoned in Dali Temple for nine years.

"Yo! So you can speak? Yes, it's been nine years, nine springs, summers, autumns and winters. I've forgotten what the world outside looks like."

"Hmph, since you have committed a crime, why doesn't Dali Temple ask you for trial? Or do you refuse to plead guilty?"

"You guys know nothing!"

The strong man shouted fiercely, his voice like spring thunder. He slowly turned his head, his mouth slightly raised, and his eyes were filled with mockery.

"Dali Temple dare not examine my case, and the Ministry of Justice does not want to examine it. As the saying goes, it will touch my whole body. If I open my mouth, a big man in the court can't sit still."

"Oh? So, are you going to die in this dungeon?"

"Hahahaha, just die. Now the world has returned to the Tang Dynasty. Those old friends from back then died, hide, and lose. Even if they go out, they can't take over the world anymore. As a man, he cannot make achievements. What's the point of looking at other people's country? It's better to be a purity in this dungeon and have no worries about food and drink."

"Hmph, strange talk!"

Lu Xin sneered and closed his eyes again. The strong man's words reminded him of Lu Tingfang. Both of them regarded making achievements as their greatest goal in life, or even the only goal, which made him bored. A person who always dreamed of fighting for the world is ultimately dangerous.

"Young man, you don't have the ability to laugh at me. Since you have entered here, don't think about going out. Just think of how to stay here for a few more days. The day you go out may be your death, hahahaha..."

The strong man laughed extremely gloomy and terrifyingly. After laughing, he fell to sleep and started to snore soon. Lu Xin frowned. The strong man's words were both disgusting, but they had to make him think deeply.

At the beginning of Zhenguan, when Li Shimin was in his prime, the momentum of the Tang Dynasty court was like the spring bamboo shoots that rose from the ground, which was the most prosperous period. Anyone who dared to oppose the court would be an enemy of Li Shimin and would never have a good end. Although Lu Xin had never really done anything to harm the Tang Dynasty court, since ancient times, he had no choice but to be punished. If he offended the Imperial Temple, it would be equivalent to offending the entire Yin-Yang Temple. As long as someone blew a gust of wind in the emperor's ears, it would be easy to be charged with the previous crime of treason.

"The master doesn't know when he will leave the palace. If Dali Temple is indiscriminate and listen to the one-sided words of the Imperial Temple, my crime of rebellion will be confirmed. But if the trial is carried out according to normal procedures, Wang Quanyi is dead and there is no evidence or evidence from the Xuanzhou temple case. I will definitely be innocent. Alas, I hope this Dali Temple Minister is a good official. Otherwise..."

Lu Xin looked up at the narrow window in the distance with a serious expression. What he feared most now was not that he was in trouble. Instead, once the court was injustice and convicted himself, Yue Buhei and the Yang sisters and others would probably do excessive things. Especially Yang Qin, who was simple in mind and did things exactly according to his own preferences. In case of a disaster in the dungeon or a disaster in the law field, things would be a big deal. At that time, the court would spill anger on Miaojiang, and countless people would die.

Although Lu Xin's face was always expressionless, he was still very nervous. He sat upright and waited until about noon, and suddenly a servant who delivered food came outside the cell. Judging from his outfit, he should be the headmaster of Dali Temple.

"I've eaten, I've eaten. After eating, I'll have enough, so I'll go on the road. Boy, don't pretend to be dead, come and have a meal."

The food brought by the headmaster was very rich, with two meats and three vegetables, including chicken and fish, which was obviously not a meal for prisoners. Lu Xin did not open his eyes when he heard this, but the strong man next to him turned up from his sleep.

"There are wine and meat. If he doesn't eat this rice, I will eat it!"

The strong man laughed strangely and rushed forward to reach out to get the food. Seeing this, the headmaster quickly pulled out a big knife from his waist.

"This is something that dead people eat. If you don't want to die, get out of here."

"Hehe, I'm a very bad temper. But I've never seen you before. You are neither a prison guard nor a strange face. I think you recognize him, right?"

The strong man stretched his hand back into the prison, but did not leave, but turned his back and looked at Lu Xin with a smile. When the headmaster heard this, his face changed slightly, and he stopped talking for a while.

"Don't worry, looking at this kid's face, it's not a short-lived ghost. You guys talk about you, I drink my wine and eat my food, both of them have nothing to do with it. Isn't this deal a loss to you, right?"

"Since you are greedy, it's okay to share some of this food with you. Let's go and eat it next to you."

The headmaster personally delivered the bowls and chopsticks to the strong man and moved the dish to the distance. The strong man laughed strangely, stopped talking, and took care of himself to drink and eat vegetables. At the same time, Lu Xin opened his eyes from the meditation.

"Didn't you say it's for the dead to eat? Fox, you're cursing me."

"Hmph, it's good to be able to come to see you. Dali Temple investigates and dealt with serious cases and major cases. Entering here means losing half of your life. You, like that stinky student, will cause trouble for me."

"Okay, it's about life and death, and I don't have time to joke. You came just in the right place. There is a wealthy businessman named Qian Hai in Huaiyuanfang in Xicheng, Chang'an. If you go to find him, you will say that I was wronged and now I am being taken to the dungeon of Dali Temple. This person should have a way to save me. Even if he can't escape the crime, he will not be framed and killed!"

"Qian Hai? OK, I remember. But Xiao Xin, you offended the Imperial Temple. This matter is probably not something you can solve with money. If Qian Hai can't save you, both sisters Yang Xiu and I have decided to rob the prison cart or the robbery of the law. We will definitely take you out of Chang'an."

"No, don't do this. In short, no matter what the result is, you cannot be enemies of the Tang Dynasty."

When Lu Xin's face changed suddenly when he heard that Yue Buhei had the idea of ​​robbing the Dharma field. But before he could finish his words, he saw a black beetle suddenly crawling out of Yue Buhei's ears and landing on his shoulders. Then, Yue Buhei's eyes were tightened and he quickly stood up.

"Yang Xiu said, the people from the Imperial Temple are here, they should be here to interrogate you. Xiao Xin, I have to leave. This insect can transmit voice within ten miles. If you put it in your ears, we will be outside at any time."

After Yue Buhei handed the insects to Lu Xin's hand, he hurried out of the dungeon. At this time, the strong man beside him also ate almost the food and food. He burped and lay down with a red face.

"I thought it was a disguise technique, but I didn't expect that your friend was still proficient in changes. This is a skill that only demons have."

"You heard what happened just now?"

Lu Xin's eyes turned cold and he suddenly looked to the left. The words of the strong man were really trembling. A person who could see the technique of changing the moon without black is a big deal. Obviously, the strong man in front of him was probably the Onmyoji.

"I didn't listen to everything. But... after drinking your wine, we can meet each other. If someone comes later wants to kill you, I may be able to save your life."

When the strong man said this, he laughed and fell asleep again in a blink of an eye, with a loud snoring sound. Lu Xin wanted to continue asking, but a large number of heavy footsteps came from his ears.
Chapter completed!