Tian Prio Tianzi is the most heavily guarded cell, but the strict security does not mean that the environment here is the worst. On the contrary, it is still spacious and clean, but the walls are thicker than other cells. The grid needs to be more than two layers.
Xia Jiang squatted leaning against the corner of the cell, closing his eyes and recalling the entire process of his failure. He has been immersed in the officialdom for decades, and he has acted ruthlessly with thoughtful and thoughtful actions until now, and he has never encountered such a miserable situation. On the surface, it seems that he was just accidentally betrayed by his apprentice, but after being betrayed, Emperor Liang still can't convince Emperor Liang of the existence of this kind of betrayal, but it is definitely the result of a master's design.
Emperor Liang's trust in Xuanjing Division had dropped to freezing point at this time. He was so angry that he didn't even want to see Xia Jiang face to face.
Although he asked this question every time, in fact, even if Xia Jiang was willing to admit his guilt, he couldn't admit it, because he couldn't hand over Wei Zheng at all. Not to mention the crime of framing the prince, admitting it is also a dead end.
When it comes to the authority of the emperor and the ruthlessness of Emperor Liang's handling methods, others don't know, but Xia Jiang clearly understands it.
The damp and moldy air in the cell swept through his nostrils. Xia Jiang gritted his teeth, thinking about the young man who was clearly fragile and shattered when he was pinched, but he was also frighteningly strong. When the name of Su Zhe first reached his ears, he didn't care too much, thinking that it was just another ambitious person who hoped to move from the Jianghu to the temple, and might not have much energy. More importantly, he really didn't have much interest in the battle for succession at that time. It didn't matter who won the crown prince or King Yu. The Xuanjing Division was always the Xuanjing Division, so there was no need to worry at all.
But then things changed drastically. King Jing was born, and the upward trend became more and more fierce, and Xia Jiang felt a sense of crisis. That's when I started to take this change seriously. But what he never expected was that he despised a Jianghu person who was hidden behind the scenes. He actually lost with one move, ruining the victory that was originally in his hands, and he was reduced to such a point.
Xia Jiang no longer thinks about how to bring down King Jing's affairs. He is thinking about how to survive, especially when there is no response after the two papers are handed over.
At this moment, the sound of the iron locks outside the cell rang. The door was opened, left open at will. However, Xia Jiang never thought of taking the opportunity to escape, because the person who dared to open the door so carelessly must be Meng Zhi.
Langya ranked second on the list of masters, and Meng Zhi was the first hero in Daliang.
The commander-in-chief of the Imperial Guard brought Xindi pen, ink, paper and inkstone, which obviously means that the emperor is not satisfied with the suspect's latest confession.
"Xia Jiang, Your Majesty's patience is limited. If you don't confess your guilt until now, Your Majesty will only be punished severely." Meng Zhi crossed his arms and said coldly.
"It's already a capital crime, where can it get worse?" Xia Jiang stood up with the stone wall. "Commander Meng, everything I have compromised is the truth. Why doesn't your majesty believe it?"
Meng Zhi said expressionlessly: "You identified Mei Changsu as an old friend of King Qi. Is there any basis?"
"By his own admission..."
"If you are an old friend of King Qi, would you admit it yourself? Besides, it's for no reason. Why did he take the initiative to show that he was an old friend of King Qi in front of you? Is Mei Changsu like someone so stupid that he would court death?" Meng Zhi said with a sneer, "If you want His Majesty to believe, don't bite at will, just tell the truth, such as handing over Wei Zheng."
"Wei Zheng is not in my hands, how can I hand it over?"
"If you don't pay, you don't plead guilty?"
The interrogation fell into a vicious circle like the previous few times. Xia Jiang felt that he was about to go crazy, took a few breaths, calmed down, and said, "Master Meng, I admit to moving Wei Zheng to Dali Temple for detention, and deliberately put the robbers in the hanging mirror. The Secretary has some bad intentions, but Xia Dong said that all the things I instructed her were all framed, and Your Majesty can't listen to favors!"
Meng Zhi stared at him for a long time, his eyes were cold, "Xia Jiang, thanks to Xia Dong, he has been absolving you all the time... Up to this point, it doesn't matter if you dare to do it or not, you even have to put the blame on yourself. Disciple. Your Majesty gave you the opportunity to defend yourself, how can you say that you are partial, Xia Dong is obviously your own lover, why did she frame you?"
The muscles on Xia Jiang's face twitched involuntarily. The words that Meng Zhi asked were the most difficult part of him to explain. The relationship between Xia Dong and him was well known. There was no news of discord between master and apprentice before. If you turn your face, you will inevitably have doubts in your heart, not to mention the reason for turning your face, it's really hard to say.
"It doesn't matter if you don't plead guilty, it doesn't matter if you want more time," Meng Zhi continued, "Your two young masters have also confessed, and you have instructed them to let the robbers enter the hanging mirror department, so you don't have to resist seriously. "
"I did it to kill them in one fell swoop! I used to set gunpowder in the dungeon to kill these robbers, didn't they say?"
"From the point of view of the confession, no." Meng Zhi's unwavering voice sounded particularly despairing, "After I sealed the Xuanjing Division, there was no trace of gunpowder in the dungeon. Neither did Xia Chun and Xia Qiu's confessions. Speaking of this, do you have any other evidence of innocence?"
Xia Jiang's face turned pale. In order to encourage King Jing to make a bold move on the day of the incident, he intentionally led Xia Chun and Xia Qiu out, and he did not need their cooperation. Of course, he did not inform them about the design of the gunpowder trap. They will also be bombed together. Xia Qiu will not talk about it. Even Xia Chun, who is not related to Xia Dong, has studied art with her since childhood. If you don’t tell them, you are afraid of extracurricular problems. I don't even have a personal ID... But the two young masters...
"Please report back to Your Majesty, Lord Meng. There is a problem with the confessions of the two young envoys. They are the most aware of gunpowder. They know that I am absolutely going to kill those robbers..."
"It's too late," Meng Zhi coldly and ruthlessly extinguished Xia Jiang's last hope, "these two young envoys only knew that they were ordered by you as the first emperor, but they forgot that they were officials in the imperial court. When they were tried, they kept saying that they It was just an order, so I am innocent. His Royal Highness Yu King reported this madness to His Majesty, and His Majesty was naturally furious. He ordered the internal supervisor to use a forty stick, but they did not resist and were already dead."
"Dead..." Bean-sized beads of sweat rolled down Xia Jiang's forehead. He took two steps forward blankly and asked. "How could it be His Royal Highness Prince Yu who is on trial?"
"This case is special. Your Majesty does not want Yousi to participate. Although His Royal Highness Prince Yu is disabled and ignores the affairs of the court, he is a prince after all. What's so strange about assigning him?"
Xia Jiang closed his eyes. I felt as if my limbs were being handcuffed, unable to move at all. Not long ago, King Yu was oppressed by King Yu because of his fight for a concubine. If he wanted to choose this time to vent his anger, it would be perfectly normal. This may be the way things in the world are. The person you didn't pay attention to when you were in power may one day give you the heaviest blow.
Meng Zhi stared at the man who had been cornered. His expression did not soften in the slightest, "Xia Jiang, you have today. You are really planting the cause and tasting the fruit yourself. What is a hanging mirror envoy who has lost trust to His Majesty. You know it best. He has grown more and more now. The more I don’t want to hear about you, the more likely I won’t come back in the future. You are dead. But when you will die is still uncertain, but you can’t escape the autumn finals no matter how late. Before that, on this day You are going to live in prison for a while. I think you should have more than this debt. Before you die, there is nothing wrong. There is paper and ink here. You can slowly think back and write slowly. There is no need to take it to the coffin and become the next A lifetime of sin."
After saying this, the commander of the Imperial Guard never looked at Xia Jiang again, turned around and left the cell, locked the door again, and left the people inside a dark space that was so quiet that it was almost suffocating.
After leaving the Tianzihao room, Meng Zhi did not go out immediately, but turned around the corridor and came to the women's prison to visit Xia Dong. The women's prison is located on the top floor, and the air circulation and light are much better. When Meng Zhi entered, Xia Dong was standing in the middle of the cell, looking up at the pale sunlight penetrating from the high window, and did not turn back when he heard the sound of the cell door.
"Master Xia, someone asked me to come and see you. Are you okay?"
Xia Dong did not answer. The sun shone on her face, her skin was transparent, and her wrinkles were clear. She narrowed her eyes, as if counting the dust in the light. That state of pure calm is actually another kind of despair.
Meng Zhi suddenly felt speechless. What can he comfort this woman? Said that someone would intercede for her, that her life was safe? After experiencing all kinds of heartbreaking pain in life, how could Xia Dong still care about her own life and death...
After being silent for a long time, Meng Zhi could only ask helplessly: "Master Xia, do you have anything else to say, who do you want to bring?".
Xia Dong finally turned his gaze slowly, his bright eyes moved slightly, "How are Brother Chun and Brother Qiu now?"
"Oh, neither of them were there on the day of the incident. It cannot be assumed that they are also accomplices, so they are probably dismissed, and there will be other punishments, which should not be heavy..."
"Then... what about him?"
"He's the main offender, and he has no life." Meng Zhi felt that there was no need to be euphemistic. "This is what he deserved, and Master Xia doesn't have to hang up Xia Dong and bow his head and smile, "I won't worry about it, my heart is long gone, where can I hang it? "
"Master Xia, General Nie Feng died before he could close his eyes. Before the truth is revealed, please be kind and cherish yourself."
Mentioning Nie Feng, Xia Dong's eyes flashed with pain, involuntarily raised a hand and slowly stroked the white hair on his forehead. It may be the easiest thing to break down like this. Weeping, escape, numbness, and even death are all easier than gritted teeth. But she knew she would never be able to choose that ease.
Because she was Nie Feng's wife, even if she was unlovable, she hoped that the deceased would have peace of mind. She must get the tragic truth and go to the grave of her deceased husband.
"Sir Meng, please tell the gentleman that Xia Dong believes that he is not a devout man, and Xia Dong also believes that he can return justice to the deceased. Before that, even in exile, I can still support it, please don't have to do it for me. Distracted."
Meng Zhi bowed and saluted her solemnly, and changed the name in his mouth, "Mrs. Nie's words, I will definitely bring it to the teacher. Not only will the old case be buried in this old case, but His Royal Highness King Jing has also vowed to investigate it to the end. Although there is no stigma on General Nie, he is the cause of the Chiyan case after all. If he can't clearly reveal all the truth in front of the world, General Nie's heroic spirit will also be uneasy. Just when will this wish be fulfilled, really It's hard to tell, please be patient with Madam Nie."
Xia Dong turned around, and the light swept across her cheeks, leaving a silhouette on the side of her nose. She didn't answer directly, but the calmness and perseverance in her eyes said it all. Meng Zhi stopped talking too much, bowed his hands, and exited the cell. Outside the Nether Dao, an old jailer was still hiding in the dark and secretly looking here, or in other words, he thought he was hiding.
The cold room is still empty, deserted and lonely. Meng Zhi only cast a hurried glance over there, and then strode away.
There are the last footprints of King Qi there. There used to be the termination of many people's hopes, but the commander of the Imperial Army understands that at this time, it is far from the time to mourn.