After the jailer left, the secret guards changed into the jailer's clothes and began to patrol the cell. They pretended to be jailers and walked around the cell at will, but if you look closely, you can see that they passed Tao Yaoyao's place more frequently.
Tao Yaoyao felt that they would be suspected by doing this, and when she was about to remind them, the oil lamp in the corridor suddenly flickered a few times and then went out.
There were no windows in the cell, and there was no ventilation from all sides. How could the oil lamp go out?
unless……
When Tao Yaoyao opened her eyes and looked at the door of the cell, she saw two men in black rushing in from the outside. At this time, the sound of fighting at the door was heard. When the guard a few steps away from her saw this, he immediately drew his sword and charged towards her. The man in black stabbed him.
After the cell became lively, the prisoners who had fallen asleep all woke up. When they saw the situation outside, they were all frightened. Some even started to kneel down and beg for mercy.
Tao Yaoyao still maintained her previous sitting position, but she had a porcelain bottle and a dagger in her hands.
Dingbei Palace
"Master, it's bad, there was an assassin in the prison of the Criminal Department." Chang Geng came to Xie Lan's residence as soon as he learned about it.
Xie Lan was about to rest when he heard this and frowned. After Tao Yaoyao was arrested, both the Chu family and Dingbei Palace sent secret guards there. There were assassins outside the prison last night. Wasn't everything safe?
Chang Geng was responsible for this matter. How could he not know about it?
If that's the case, why is he so anxious now, as if something big has happened?
"What happened?"
Seeing that his master had noticed something was wrong, Chang Geng hurriedly explained the details.
"Nonsense." Xie Lan dropped the book and stood up, "She doesn't know the pros and cons, and don't Xiao Shuo and Zhang Jing know either?"
This woman is really good at getting into trouble, but after not seeing her for a long time, he gave himself such a big surprise.
"Why are you still standing there? Send someone over quickly for reinforcements."
There were many people who wanted to kill her, but she still dared to fish. She was simply seeking death.
When Xie Lan came over, even the outside of the Penal Department Prison was crowded with assassins. At this time, Chu Wulang also got the news and came over. When they saw the scene at the gate of the Penal Department Prison, the two of them were shocked and entered as quickly as possible. Prison Department of Punishment.
At this time, the secret guard could no longer hold on any longer. Seeing the cell door being opened, Tao Yaoyao's calm expression finally changed.
"Girl, be careful."
When the assassin came at her, the secret guard killed the assassin from behind.
But there were many assassins behind them, but the secret guards were clearly far behind them. Seeing this, the secret guards planned to take Tao Yaoyao away first, but Tao Yaoyao refused.
She made such a big noise just to find out the real culprit. Now that the show has begun, how can she run away?
Ahem, although this scene is a little different from what she imagined, she believes that there must be something in it...
The secret guard was killed, and Tao Yaoyao was stunned and taken away.
When Xie Lan and Chu Wulang came over, Tao Yaoyao was no longer in the prison. Xie Lan came to Chang Geng to ask, but Chang Geng had no idea what was going on.
Seeing that his master looked unhappy, he quickly found someone to look for him.
Xiao Shuo picked up the wine gourd on the ground and called to Chang Geng, "There's no need to look for them. I know where they went."
Xie Lan looked at his hand and narrowed his eyes after a while.
When the moon rose to the window, Tao Yaoyao woke up. She didn't know why she felt weak all over. After finally holding herself up and sitting up, footsteps sounded outside the door. Just when she hesitated whether to confront the man calmly or continue. While pretending to sleep, the door was opened, and then Jiu Qingzi walked in.
Under the moonlight, Jiu Qingzi looked at her with disgust, "Are you awake?"
"Senior, did you catch me?" Tao Yaoyao thought of something after being surprised, and she knew what was going on, "Fu Feng's death has nothing to do with me."
"I know."
"Then why did you arrest me?" Tao Yaoyao was curious, "Did you kill Zhou Yu?"
Jiu Qingzi looked at her with a strange expression. After Tao Yaoyao tasted the disgust inside, he coughed twice and said, "Don't blame me for overthinking. The main reason is that you caught me at this juncture."
"I thought you were quite smart before." Jiu Qingzi suddenly changed the subject.
"What do you mean by that?" It seemed like he was praising her, but if you think about it carefully, you could see that it was obviously scolding him.
"It means that you are seeking death tonight. If I hadn't taken action, you would be dead by now." Jiu Qingzi commented objectively.
Tao Yaoyao didn't think there was anything wrong with her plan. As for why things ended up like this, she felt something must have happened in the afternoon.
"Senior should not be a nosy person, and there should be no reason for senior to hang around the prison door of the Criminal Department." Tao Yaoyao exposed his lie.
Seeing this, Jiu Qingzi showed a rare smile, "You are right, I did go because of you. But I arrested you for something else."
Xie Lan was the one who hated Fufeng the most because of his lies. The third and second princes would more or less choose to let him go out of selfish motives.
Because Jiu Qingzi was his master, he chose to indulge him in the end.
But Fufeng died in the end, so the person most likely to kill him was Xie Lan.
It's just that she doesn't understand why Jiu Qingzi thinks that if he catches her, he can find Xie Lan?
"Since you know who you are looking for, why don't you come to the door in person?" Tao Yaoyao felt that Jiu Qingzi thought too highly of him, "What if the final result is different from what you thought..."
Jiu Qingzi's eyes suddenly lit up, then he looked up at the window, and then smiled.
"The person I'm looking for has arrived." After saying that, Jiu Qingzi got up and went outside the house.
Tao Yaoyao opened her eyes wide. After realizing what Jiu Qingzi said, she quickly got out of bed and went to the door.
At this time, Xie Lan and his party came outside the house. Within a few days, a few people came to the bamboo forest again, but because of their previous experience, everyone was more vigilant this time.
"Senior Jiu Qingzi, the person you are looking for is this king. I have already arrived and asked you to let Miss Tao go."
Jiu Qingzi stared at him for a moment and then said with a smile, "I really didn't expect that King Dingbei, who never likes to meddle in other people's business, would actually say this to me today for the sake of a woman."
Xie Lan frowned, "I killed this person. Since I dare to do it, I will not let a woman help me cover up anything. Moreover, Miss Tao is now a wanted criminal in the court. If she stays out all night, it will be detrimental to her."
"I'm not a member of the court, so I don't care about the twists and turns inside you." Jiu Qinglen said nonchalantly, "Since you know the consequences of killing Fufeng, why do you still do it?"
Xie Lan frowned, "Because he harmed border officers and countless innocent people, he deserves to die." Xie Lan looked at him and continued, "Even if I am given another chance, I will still kill such a person. .”
"You..." Jiu Qingzi already knew the temperament of King Dingbei, but seeing it in person today gave him a different feeling, "Your temperament is really unpleasant.
Okay, since you admit it, then commit suicide in front of me. As long as you die, I will let her go. "
At this time, Tao Yaoyao was already standing at the door. When she looked over, Xie Lan happened to look over too. The moment their eyes met, Tao Yaoyao's heart suddenly tightened for some reason.
"Senior, my master also does it for the border officers and the people. Besides, it was Fufeng who obviously did the wrong thing. You can't favor her just because he is your apprentice.
Besides, you didn't teach your apprentice well, and then you protected him even though you knew what he had done..."
"Chang Geng." Xie Lan interrupted Chang Geng and looked down at the dagger on the ground.
Seeing this, Jiu Qingzi smiled and said, "Why, you don't want to?" After saying that, before he could speak, he turned to look at Tao Yaoyao, "After all, the prince has a noble status.
Furthermore, with your current situation, it is almost a dead end, otherwise you can do it yourself and save the prince from embarrassment. "
Jiu Qingzi's condition is very simple, either Tao Yaoyao will die or Xie Lan will die.
Tao Yaoyao frowned, "This matter has nothing to do with me, senior, why did you involve me in it?" Tao Yaoyao felt that she was particularly innocent. Can she escape such a Shura field?
If she wanted to die, she wouldn't have to take the risk tonight, but if Xie Lan died because of her, how dare she live on her own?
Jiu Qingzi obviously did this to deliberately embarrass her.
But she had no enmity with him, so why did he treat her like this?
"Who told me to look down on you?"
I thank you.
"Besides, in the entire Kyoto city, you are the only one who can make this kid join the game obediently." Jiu Qingzi said this meaningfully.
Tao Yaoyao was surprised and looked at Xie Lan.
Xie Lan frowned, "Senior, I misunderstood. The reason why I take so much care of her is because of her grandfather's instructions..."
"Really?" Jiu Qingzi is someone who has been here before. Xie Lan's words can deceive others, but not him. "I'm not in the mood to listen to your explanations here. I only want one person's life, so you should discuss it quickly."
Jiu Qingzi closed her eyes and sat on the steps, "With a cup of tea, if you can't make a decision by then, I will help you."
Tao Yaoyao sighed silently, and then looked at Xie Lan.
Xie Lan didn't look at him at this moment, but turned to look at Chu Wulang.
"My lord, thank you very much for what happened before. I am really grateful that you remember my father's kindness to you before. However, this matter of Fufeng has nothing to do with Yaoyao..."
Chu Wulang admired Xie Lan very much, but between his sister and his friends, he would choose his sister without hesitation.
When Tao Yaoyao heard this, she was moved and somewhat sympathized with Xie Lan.
He seems to have said that there is no one he cares about, and no one cares about him.
If Fifth Brother said this, would he be unhappy?
Wait a minute, whether she is happy or not has nothing to do with him, she doesn't want to die.
Besides, Fifth Brother was right, he did this, and there was no reason for her to die for him.
