"Master Kong... Haha, don't be nervous, brothers, it's just a routine matter."
The lights in the cell flickered on and off, illuminating Bian Guang's smiling face. It seemed that the prisoners' heart-rending wails could still be heard in the howling cold wind.
In this place where there is no connection between the heavens and the earth, the cruelty of people to others can reach a level that would put even a kid in the eighteenth level of hell to shame.
Although he had not been punished after being "invited" in, Kong Wen's back was already soaked with sweat.
The name of Jinyiwei Prison had already been well known to him. When Kong Wen was removed from home, his mother fainted on the spot, and his father had already made preparations to invite people to a meal. This shows how terrifying this place is.
"I don't know why the adults brought me here." After all, it was the tolerance he had cultivated since childhood. Until now, Kong Wen could still maintain the most basic calmness.
"Master Kong is impressed by this list."
Bian Guang pushed a piece of paper in front of Kong Wen. On it were written several names that he was very familiar with. They were all disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect, but there was no one named "Qiao Cunsi".
In fact, when he saw Xi Qiu and Chu Wei on the list, Kong Wen's heart was already cold, but he still managed to remain calm and said: "They seem to be descendants of officials, and I have met a few of them. I wonder what you mean, sir?"
"Master Kong, don't be nervous, I'm just asking casually."
Bian Guang smiled and put away the list, and said casually: "Someone reported on the young master and said what it was. The young master and the people on this list wanted to instigate several highnesses to commit heinous acts."
"This is a false accusation!"
Kong Wen stood up excitedly and was greeted by two fists as big as sandbags, one hitting his lower abdomen and the other hitting his chest.
Although Kong Wen had martial arts skills, he was not crazy enough to fight against Jin Yiwei in prison, so he had no choice but to swallow these two fists. The fierce force made him bend over and almost spit out his overnight meal. .
Immediately afterwards, two bright Xiuchun knives were placed on his body. The sharp blades were pressed against his neck, making him calm down immediately.
"What are you doing? Master Zhenfu has already told you to know how to treat guests," Bian Guang glanced at the two guards with swords drawn, waved his hands and said, "Listen up, Mr. Kong is the one we invited back. Distinguished guests, please don’t be rude, please put your sword away for me.”
"Yes." The two royal guards sheathed their swords and stepped aside, as if nothing had happened.
Kong Wen sat down slowly while holding his chest. He took a breath and said, "Sir, I don't know anything about this matter. Even if you are a Jin Yiwei, you can't convict me for no reason. May I ask who reported it?"
"Well, Master, you don't need to know." Bian Guang was vague and did not want to give his name.
But Kong Wen already had the result in his mind, and he just wanted to confirm it through Bian Guang's words. This evasive performance made him even more convinced that it was "Qiao Cunsi" who was not on the list who had betrayed them.
This kid is both a newcomer and a royal guard, so it is only natural to betray them.
Kong Wen secretly hated that Xi Qiu Chu Wei didn't know people well, which caused him to fall into this situation.
"Sir, this matter has nothing to do with me."
Kong Wen had already made up his mind. Once the Xiaoyao faction's plan was exposed, even if it was at a small scale, the whole family would be exiled, and at a big scale, he would be afraid of death and the whole family would be annihilated, which would be regarded as His Majesty's mercy.
So, what he has to do now is just one word, endure.
Kong Wen never admitted that he was involved in this matter or that he was an accomplice of these people. Kong Wen didn't know how many days he could survive the Jin Yiwei's torture to extract a confession, but this was already the most promising option to save his family.
"What did the young master say?" Bian Guang looked at Kong Wen with a half-smile and asked.
"This matter——" Kong Wen gritted his teeth and said decisively: "It has nothing to do with me."
Bian Guang clicked his tongue twice and asked again: "Young Master said this, do you have any proof?"
"It's ridiculous," Kong Wen raised his head and said loudly: "The Qing Dynasty is self-purifying, so there is no need for proof. I and Your Highness are gentlemen's friends. Just based on a list of names and a confession, you can falsely accuse Your Highness and me of committing treason. The Imperial Guards are not afraid of the people in the world. Discuss?"
Bian Guang nodded in agreement, and then told the guard in Jinyi who was taking notes next to him: "Write it down. Mr. Kong confessed that His Highness Seventh Prince was also involved in this matter."
"you!"
Kong Wen stood up angrily, and the two guards in Jinyi came forward again, one of them kicked him in the chest and abdomen. This time, he did not remain silent, but used palm skills with both hands to block the flying kick.
Seeing this, Bian Guang overturned the table in front of him with one kick, then stepped forward and punched out a Taizu long fist. With a force of ten seconds, Kong Wen was directly knocked away and hit in the back. on the wall.
"cough."
Kong Wen stood up with difficulty, his hair in a messy bun, and traces of blood flowing from the corners of his mouth. While using his internal strength to stabilize his injuries, he stood up straight, as if he would rather die than surrender.
Bian Guang looked at him with a sneer, but said nothing more. At this time, a guard walked in outside the cell and came closer and said, "Sir, His Highness the Seventh Prince's carriage is outside the door."
His voice was not loud, but the cell was also small. Naturally, Kong Wen heard his words clearly, and a little hope could not help but rise in his heart.
I thought that Guanghui over there was deliberately trying to make things difficult for him, but unexpectedly, this Qianhu was surprisingly easy to talk to.
As soon as he heard that the Seventh Prince was here, Bian Guang's face changed into a kind smile, and his attitude suddenly changed 180 degrees.
"I told you to be more polite, come on, come on, why don't you help Mr. Kong up."
Bian Guang greeted him with a smile that was as fake as possible: "Since the young master has such a friendship with His Highness Seventh Prince, why didn't you tell me earlier? This caused the brothers to misunderstand."
While despising the other party for bullying others, Kong Wen also murmured in his heart, when did His Highness the Seventh Prince gain such a great reputation with Jin Yiwei? How come he didn't know at all.
Not long after, His Highness the Seventh Prince appeared outside the cell. It was difficult to get out of Jinyiwei's prison, but not everyone was qualified to enter, especially for an idle person like him.
It was a great honor to let His Highness Seventh Prince go to the imperial prison to visit Kong Wen. Bian Guang and a group of brothers came forward to salute him: "I have met Your Highness Seventh Prince."
"This..." His Highness the Seventh Prince was a little flattered. The two looked up at each other. They were embarrassed now. He didn't recognize this Jin Yiwei at all.
Bian Guang didn't care, he said kindly: "I am the deputy Qianhu of Fusi in Xiabei Town, Bian Guang."
"It turns out to be Deputy Qianhu of Bianguang."
His Majesty the Seventh Highness tried hard to maintain the majesty of a prince, but Jin Yiwei's lustful power was growing day by day. He, a low-ranking prince who could not gain a foothold in the imperial court, could not show off his temporary courage.
However, Bian Guang did not brush his face, but lowered his head as if listening to the teachings.
This gave His Majesty the Seventh Prince great confidence. He held his head high and asked, "I wonder what Brother Kong has committed that has led him to be taken to prison for questioning."
"It's just some small things, it doesn't matter."
Bian Guang stepped out of the way in an extremely cooperative manner and said generously: "Your Highness, you want to see Mr. Kong for something? If so, Your Highness can take Mr. Kong away now."
"Really?" His Majesty the Seventh Prince was doubtful.
"It's natural."
Bian Guang kept his promise and not only released Kong Wen on the spot, but also personally sent him and His Highness the Seventh Prince out of prison.
Kong Wen had an unreal feeling until he got into His Majesty Seventh Prince's carriage. He looked back at the gloomy prison gate and couldn't believe that he came out so easily?
"This is strange. The Jinyiwei arrested me with great fanfare, but why did they let me go so easily?" Kong Wen was very puzzled.
After listening to Kong Wen's words, His Highness the Seventh Prince frowned and thought for a while, then said: "This imperial prison is under the management of Beizhen Fusi. Brother Kong, do you think it is Lu Zhenfu who is showing favor to this king... ...He wants to take refuge with me?"
Hearing this, Kong Wen was stunned, Your Highness, how dare you think about it.
