It was just dawn.
There is a room in the backyard of the government office specifically for officials and subordinates to rest.
Ye Qing, who was sleeping in his clothes, opened his eyes.
He sat up from the big bed, glanced at the shouting officials around him, got out of bed quietly, put on his shoes, and went out to wash up.
A night of spring rain made the water from the well extremely cold.
The moment his fingers touched the water, Ye Qing's remaining sleepiness disappeared.
He looked at the gentle and handsome face in the bucket, raised the corners of his mouth, and forced out a forced smile.
He whispered: "I still don't get used to it. Every time I do something like that, I laugh unnaturally."
Wow!
The cold well water fell on his face, which relieved his gloomy heart.
After walking out of the government office, he sat down at the nearest breakfast stall, ordered something to eat, and quickly filled his stomach.
A familiar figure hurriedly came from the direction of the prison.
Ye Qing took a closer look and saw that it was the jailer Zhou Sheng.
He pursed his lower lip, asked the stall owner to pack seven more meals, and walked slowly towards the government office.
There is an endless stream of pedestrians on the street, noisy shouting, and smoke from cooking utensils can be seen everywhere.
In Ye Qing's eyes, it seemed like an extremely pleasing picture.
Returning to the government office, he went straight to the execution room.
I thought he was the first, but I didn't expect that Feng Buxiu had already taken the oil can and added kerosene to the oil lamps in the house.
"Morning, Brother Feng." Ye Qing greeted with a soft voice, placed the food on the table with tea and said, "I bought breakfast, would you like to eat some?"
Feng Buxiu, who was very old-fashioned, turned to look at Ye Qing admiringly, glanced at the food Ye Qing bought, and said in a reproachful tone:
"Don't buy any more in the future. It's not a specific restaurant. If you spend it yourself, the government won't reimburse you."
"Although breakfast is not expensive, it adds up to a big expense."
"Thank you, Brother Feng, for waking me up. I will pay attention to it in the future." Ye Qing smiled gently, stepped forward to take the oil pot, and started to fill the lamp with oil.
Feng Buxiu happily walked to the table and said while eating:
"You are a kind-hearted and sensible young gentleman. You have only been in the execution room for a day, and everyone has a very good impression of you."
"However, let me say a few more words. Don't do this kind of trivial errands in the future. Once everyone gets used to it, they will accept your kindness with peace of mind."
"I will be able to ask you to do other trivial things with peace of mind."
Although Ye Qing was aware of the teachings from those who had come before, he still listened carefully. After Feng Buxiu finished speaking, he agreed with a smile.
"I understand, from now on I will just take care of my stomach."
"Hahaha! That's not possible! Don't forget mine, I get up early too!" Feng Buxiu said cheerfully.
"Sure, no problem!"
Ye Qing finished filling the oil lamp, picked up the broom and started cleaning the house.
Less than half a moment.
Rapid footsteps sounded from outside the house.
"Ye Qing, come out!"
The voice of the promoter Matthew sounded from outside the house.
"Yes, Mr. Pushguan!"
Ye Qing guessed what was going on, calmly put down his broom and walked out quickly.
Feng Kuexiu wiped away the greasy food in his mouth while drinking tea, and looked at the departing tall figure with envy.
He muttered in a low voice: "What is Qing Xiaolang's identity? On the second day of coming to the government office, the official came again early in the morning."
In the courtyard.
Matthew's brows were furrowed. Behind him, jailer Zhou Sheng was hunched over in fear, his face full of fear.
"I've met Mr. Tui Guan."
Ye Qing bowed to Matthew with a calm expression.
Matthew waved his hand and said gloomily:
"Why did you go to the prison last night? When did you go? How long did you stay? What did you do?"
A series of four questions made Ye Qing confused. He hesitated for a moment, looked at Matthew in confusion, and answered quickly:
"Your Majesty, after my subordinate finished sorting out the files last night, he felt unbearably hungry, so he went to Sun Ji Noodle House to eat. Before leaving, he remembered that his colleague Wang Liu said that he went to jailer Zhao Wu for a drink, and asked him to go find him after he was done. He and his subordinates went to the prison to look for him."
"I remember that it was almost midnight when I arrived at the prison. I didn't pay attention to the specific time. However, when I arrived at the prison, I felt uncomfortable in my stomach and went out. After I came out, I drank two bowls of wine. The jailer Zhou Sheng arrived. At that time, he and Zhao Wu changed the value, and my subordinates took Wang Liu and Zhao Wu away."
"During this period, it should take about a quarter of an hour."
After Ye Qing finished speaking with some uncertainty, he found that Matthew's face was ugly and he seemed to be killing someone.
Behind him, Zhou Sheng began to raise his sleeves to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead.
He guessed what was going on and pretended to be frightened by Matthew's expression. He immediately bowed his hands and promised in a panic:
"Sir, your subordinate really didn't notice the exact time of the prison, nor the specific time he spent in the prison."
"I promise with my life that we will leave as soon as Zhou Sheng comes. Also, when I go out to pay homage, I usually eat two bowls of wine in less than half an hour."
Matthew narrowed his triangular eyes and stared at Ye Qing for two breaths.
He turned to look at the frightened and unlucky jailer behind him, and asked: "Zhou Sheng, you don't want to wear this skin anymore! You concealed the news that Zhao Wu was drinking, protected your colleagues, and dared to play tricks in front of me. It's really disappointing. I am impressed by you!"
thump!
Zhou Sheng bent his knees, knelt down neatly on the ground, and said in a trembling voice:
"Your Majesty, this subordinate is aware of his guilt, and I sincerely ask you to show mercy."
"Huh, let's talk about this later." Matthew waved his official sleeves and strode out: "Idiot, go call the couple to send a congratulatory message to the prison for an autopsy. Ye Qing, follow me to the prison."
"Yes, Mr. Pushguan!"
Ye Qing and Zhou Sheng responded in unison.
Ye Qing helped Zhou Sheng up and asked quickly: "Brother Zhou, what happened?"
"A prisoner was killed." Zhou Sheng's face dropped with bitterness and hatred, and he quickly reminded the shocked Ye Qing: "Don't be stunned, hurry up and follow the official!"
"Hey, thanks for reminding me!"
Ye Qing hurriedly cupped his hands and ran away.
The entire journey was silent.
The entrance of Huaiyang prison.
Ye Qing's heart was pounding when he saw the unprecedented battle.
Outside the prison.
Twenty Yangzhou guards wearing armor and armed with guns were guarding both sides of the door solemnly and coldly.
Bad Captain Zheng Ming's tall and majestic body was like an insurmountable mountain, blocking the door.
As soon as they saw Matthew appear.
The twenty Yangzhou guards clasped their fists at Matthew without saying a word, then returned to normal and continued to be on guard.
Zheng Ming cupped his fists and bowed, "I've seen Mr. Tui Guan."
"Zheng Ming, what's the question inside?"
Before Matthew could reach Zheng Ming, he asked aloud.
Zheng Ming, expressionless, said in a low voice:
"Sir, the prisoners near Wang Datou Prison said that there was a loud noise in Wang Datou Prison last night, which woke them up. I don't know the specific time."
"They were dissatisfied and questioned Wang Datou. Wang Datou explained that he had a nightmare, but the prisoners did not pay attention and continued to sleep soundly."
At this point, Matthew happened to pass by Zheng Ming. Zheng Ming got up and followed Matthew towards the prison.
As for Ye Qing who was following Matthew, Zheng Ming completely ignored him.
The three of them walked into the dim corridor.
Zheng Ming then continued: "Sir, Zhao Wu and Wang Liu have been drinking in the prison since Youzheng moment."
"The two of them have no memory of when Ye Qing arrived, but they promised that during this period, no outsiders entered the prison, and the key to the prison was never given to anyone else."
"The two of them were interrogated separately and it has not stopped."
Matthew slowed down and turned around to ask Zheng Ming some more details.
I heard Ye Qing's somewhat worried voice echoing in the empty corridor.
"Sir, I don't know if I am an outsider or not. After I arrived at the prison last night, I asked where I could get out of the prison. Zhao Wu gave me the key and asked him to find a cell to escape."
