However, Princess Chang Qing was so worried after learning that Ling Yun was implicated in the prince's case and sent to the sky prison, so she had to come to He Yuting to discuss countermeasures.
"What does the princess mean?..."
He Yuting was upset and had already lost his mind, so he had to turn his hopeful eyes to Princess Changqing.
Princess Chang Qing frowned slightly and said: "I will go to the emperor early tomorrow morning and explain the whole story to him: That's right, the prince just went to Lu Wenzheng that day to ask for advice on how to govern the country.
"Our Zhichao was just going to say goodbye to Lu Wenzheng at the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice, and happened to encounter this incident. I must make it clear to the emperor that my Lin'er is the most innocent!..."
He Yuting's originally frowning brows were almost twisted into a knot, and he smiled bitterly and said: "There are too many things involved in the prince's case, and it is not as simple as you think. And now that the prince has recently lost his life, the emperor is in a bad mood. Please advise It’s better not to go. If it is self-defeating, it will be counterproductive and anger the emperor, and the consequences will be disastrous..."
Princess Chang Qing said angrily: "This won't work, and that won't work either. He Yuting, what do you think? Is Zhichao your biological son? Why don't you care about him at all?"
He Yuting buried his head and said in a muffled voice, "Of course he is my biological son, and I also want to help him get out of the current predicament; but now that the situation is complicated and he is involved, it is really difficult to save him. !..."
Princess Chang Qing was extremely discouraged by him and said sadly: "So you are not going to help him anymore, are you? He Yuting, it turns out you are not like this; but now you are timid in doing things, as if you have changed. , I almost don’t recognize you anymore... Tell me, what happened?"
He Yuting felt extremely bitter in his heart, as if he had eaten coptis, and he was struggling in a sea of bitterness. At this time, facing his wife's questioning, he could only sigh and lower his head in silence.
Seeing his devastated look, Princess Chang Qing felt her heart become cold to the core.
"He Yuting, you really disappoint me...Okay, I will figure out a solution for Zhichao on my own, and you don't have to worry about it anymore!"
When she said this, her voice trembled slightly, like the heavy rain in the south of the Yangtze River, with a hint of coolness. After that, she walked out without looking back.
Staring blankly at Princess Chang Qing's retreating and disappointed back, He Yuting sighed heavily and slumped down on the chair...
In the prison. That evening, the jailer in charge of Lingyun brought him dinner.
The jailer's surname was Zhang Minghu. Ling Yun had dealt with him several times before when he was the commander of the guards in Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice, so the two of them were familiar with each other.
During the few days that Ling Yun was in Tianlao, he also took good care of Ling Yun. Of course, Ling Yun was a smart person and tried his best to have a good relationship with him. In this way, although Ling Yun was in jail, he did not suffer much and naturally fought. I am grateful to Zhang Hu in my heart.
That evening, after Ling Yun had dinner, he silently leaned his tired body against the cold wall of the prison.
Thinking about what happened in the past few days, I didn't know what was going on with Mr. Lu. Although I was very anxious, I was trapped in this small place with nothing to do, and I just felt extremely depressed.
Seeing his worried look, Zhang Hu couldn't help but ask: "Eldest Young Master, what's wrong with you?"
When it comes to Ling Yun, he has always been a powerful figure. His reputation is very great both in the court and in the world. It can be said that he is powerful and famous all over the world.
From being the commander of the bodyguards of the Minister of Justice a few years ago, to the current county magistrate who later envied many princes and grandsons, to now the dignified eldest prince, he is truly a legend in life, experience, martial arts, and case handling... He has long become an earth-shattering male god-level figure who combines all kinds of legends into one.
As for Ling Yun being the eldest son of Lord Hou, Zhang Hu, who had always been a gossip, had already heard about it, so he called him that today.
Ever since Ling Yun recognized his ancestors and returned to the clan at the Marquis Mansion a few months ago, everyone who had met him had called him "Eldest Young Master". Over time, he had become accustomed to acquiescing.
Hearing Zhang Hu ask him so concernedly, Ling Yun felt a wave of heat surge in his heart. He shook his head gently and said, "It's nothing."
Zhang Hu said: "Actually, even if you don't say it, I can guess that you are worried about Mr. Lu, right?"
Ling Yun glanced at him and suddenly said: "What do you think of Mr. Lu's matter?"
Zhang Hu pondered for a moment and said: "When it comes to major matters in the court, I naturally don't dare to say anything; but with Mr. Lu's prestige and reputation in the court for so many years and his understanding of Mr. Lu, I always dare not believe that it will happen." If something like this happens, I secretly feel that there must be something hidden..."
Ling Yun looked into his eyes and asked, "Do you really think so?"
Zhang Hu was stunned for a moment, avoided Ling Yun's burning eyes, nodded and said: "Yes."
Ling Yun looked at him with some emotion and said: "Brother Zhang has such insight, Ling Yun is really pleased."
Zhang Hu smiled and said nothing.
Ling Yun changed the subject and said, "By the way, Brother Zhang, I'm a little thirsty. Could you please get me some water to drink, can you?"
Zhang Hu said: "Master, why are you so polite to me? Isn't this little thing just a trivial matter? Alas! It's true, the food tonight is indeed salty!"
While chattering, he turned around and went out.
After a moment, he turned around and brought a pot of strong tea. He took out the cup again, poured a full cup for Ling Yun, and handed it over through the bars of the cell door.
Ling Yun thanked him repeatedly, took the tea cup and said, "Brother Zhang, just get me a bowl of boiled water. Why bother making tea again? It's too much trouble."
Zhang Hu said: "My eldest son, I have always admired you very much when you were the commander of the bodyguards in Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice. Now you are in a difficult situation. Although your position is humble, as long as you can, you will still try your best." Just doing it for you.”
Ling Yun smiled slightly and said, "Brother Zhang, thank you very much."
As he spoke, he slowly put the tea cup to his lips, and when he was about to drink, his originally peaceful expression suddenly changed.
Zhang Hu's eyes were deep and he stared at Ling Yun's every move without blinking. Seeing that his expression was different, the muscles on his face twitched unconsciously, and he said nervously: "What...what's wrong?"
Ling Yun's expression quickly returned to normal, and he said calmly: "Nothing, just - someone is coming." As he spoke, his clear eyes turned and he looked up outside.
Zhang Hu also hurriedly turned his head to look, and saw Yuan Chao, the imperial guard, and two of his men, Shen Hai and Zhou Shan, walking in from the outside.
Yuan Chao is one of the four guards who command Li Zhishan, the imperial guard. He is about thirty years old, tall and tall, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. His eyes are somewhat gloomy, which makes people shudder at first sight.
Behind him, Zhou Shan was eight feet long, with a strong body, dark complexion, brow eyebrows, leopard eyes, straight nose and wide mouth, and his appearance was unattractive; Shen Hai, with a face like a crown jade, delicate eyebrows and beautiful eyes, looked more elegant.
When Zhang Hu saw it, he hurriedly stood up and greeted him, calling him skillfully, "Master Yuan, you are on duty tonight!"
Yuan Chao snorted coldly and said, "That's right. Is there anything unusual tonight?"
Zhang Hu lowered his hands and said respectfully: "No."
Yuan Chao said: "Is there anyone with ulterior motives who is planning something evil?"
Zhang Hu laughed along and said: "How can there be no way! Who is so bold and dares to plot evil and come to Tianlao to cause trouble? Doesn't he want to live?"
Yuan Chao glanced sideways at Ling Yun with his narrow eyes, and said with a strange tone: "It's hard to say. Some people may appear to be dignified and sanctimonious on the surface, but in fact they have evil intentions. They may not know what they are thinking in their hearts!"
"Are you referring to Sang and Huai, but who are you talking about me?" Ling Yun couldn't help but slandered; his face remained calm, as if nothing had happened.
He slowly drank the cup of tea and put the empty teacup on the ground; then he leaned back and said in a calm voice: "May I ask that you are Commander Li's subordinate, but I don't know what to call him?"
Yuan Chao said: "Commander Ling, we have dealt with each other before, don't you remember me?"
Ling Yun shook his head and said, "Sorry for my blindness, I really can't remember."
Zhang Hu whispered on the side: "My lord, this lord is the imperial guard Yuan Chao; the two lords behind him are Zhou Shan and Chen Hai."
Ling Yun said "Oh" and said, "Sir, I'm disrespectful."
A hint of humble pride appeared on Yuan Chao's greasy face, and he teased: "Yes! I think back then you, Ling Yun, were the second-rank bodyguard commander of the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice. You were a high-ranking commander in the dynasty, with exquisite appearance and eyes above your head. Of course, We little people will not be remembered.
"But there is a saying that goes well. Feng shui takes turns. Thirty years to the east of the river, thirty years to the west of the river. Unexpectedly, Ling Yun, my eldest son of the Marquis's mansion, you will also have today!" As he said that, his face darkened, and his eyes Revealing murderous intent.
Ling Yun saw that his expression was wrong, and he already realized something in his heart, and said coldly: "Yuan Chao, what do you want?"
Yuan Chao's triangular eyes narrowed slightly, and a ferocious smile appeared in his eyes, "Commander Ling is a smart man, don't you know what I want to do?"
Ling Yun couldn't help but be startled.
Yuan Chao looked over with a faint look, staring at the changes in his face with interest, his eyes half-smiling but not smiling, "I have been drinking that cup of strong tea for so long. Don't you feel any discomfort at all now?"
Ling Yun's heart suddenly sank. He suddenly felt dizzy before his eyes, and immediately realized that something was wrong.
He turned his face with some difficulty, his sharp eyes were like two sharp cold blades, and he stared at Zhang Hu coldly, "Tell me, did you put poison in the tea I drank just now?"
Zhang Hu's eyes flickered and he did not dare to look at Ling Yun's eyes full of questioning and anger. He lowered his head guiltily, and his voice was so low that he could hardly hear himself, "I'm sorry, eldest son, actually I don't want to do this, but I really can't help it! You...don't blame me..."
Ling Yun's face was tense, and he said through his teeth almost every word: "Tell me, what kind of poison did you put in it?"