in2ebook Chapter 527 Prison Break
Chapter 527 Prison Break
No matter how serious the murder was, how could it alarm the Heavenly Court? Lin Yutang was just a commoner, so how could he be related to Murong Yanhui?
Being too clever may lead to mistakes, Murong Feng is definitely the best interpretation of this saying!
Now, how will he resolve it?
Yu Qingli slowly closed her eyes and leaned back into the car, quickly sketching out several possibilities in her mind.
Just moments after returning home, Murong Shiling's imperial decree came down. Sha Qianli of the Sea Shark Gang had always been a bad person and had committed murder. The evidence was conclusive and he was sentenced to immediate execution!
With a crisp "bang", the fine enamel and gold-painted teacup was smashed to pieces. Amidst the aroma of tea, Murong Feng jumped up with a dark face.
"What did you say? Say it again!"
"Grand Prince, please save our leader! His Majesty has just issued an imperial decree sentencing our leader to immediate execution!"
Murong Feng paced back and forth with his hands behind his back. His anxious steps made the fine fabric rustle, which made him even more irritated.
"How could he be sentenced to death suddenly?" Murong Feng was anxious. He had finally established a relationship with the Sea Shark Gang. He thought he could use such a gang to facilitate his own affairs without anyone knowing. After all, few people would link a gang with the crown prince of the dynasty, so he used Sha Qianli this time.
The plan was perfect. Kill an unknown person, let Sha Qianli take the blame, and protect Minister Wang himself, and then Minister Wang would obey. But who knew that the plan would not change quickly. Now, not only Lin Yutang, the insider, was let go, but even Sha Qianli might be killed.
In this way, wouldn't he fail again?
Murong Feng's forehead veins throbbed wildly, "When will His Majesty sentence you to behead?"
"Originally it was to be this afternoon, but the prefect reported that someone had fallen ill and died in the prison today, so it was postponed to tomorrow morning."
Murong Feng snorted coldly, "He's smart." Then he waved at the newcomer, "Go down and do this..."
The visitor nodded rapidly and soon ran out of the house happily.
Xiluo hid and watched for a while, then turned back to Yu Qingli. Just as she entered the courtyard, she heard Murong Yanhui softly chanting, "'A little green mountain is emerald, and the clouds and rocks cannot hide the stars.' Lili, you used the word 'emerald' so well, describing the intoxicating color of the sunset so vividly."
Yu Qingli took a sip of tea, turned a page of the book calmly, and did not answer, as if she did not see Murong Yanhui.
Xiluo couldn't help but sigh again. This male master is really thick-skinned, but why is he never liked by the female master?
Murong Yanhui was left aside awkwardly by Yu Qingli. When she saw Xiluo out of the corner of her eye, she immediately grabbed a life-saving straw and said, "Xiluo, what are you doing standing at the door? Come in quickly."
Xiluo walked up to the two of them with her head held high, not knowing whether she should tell the news she had heard in front of Murong Yanhui. She glanced at Yu Qingli lightly.
"How's it going over there?" Yu Qingli spoke first, and Xiluo, without hesitation, told her everything he had learned. At the end, he added, "That man looks like a member of the Sea Shark Gang. Maybe the Sea Shark Gang will take action tonight."
Murong Yanhui smiled when he heard this, "Xiluo, you've been following Lili for a long time, so your brain has become more flexible."
Yu Qingli looked up at Murong Yanhui and asked, "You know Sha Qianli, right?"
Murong Yanhui scratched his nose awkwardly, without saying a word. He just winked at Xiluo, and Xiluo immediately retreated to the entrance of the yard.
"I looked at the portrait at the time, but I wasn't sure. After all, I hadn't seen him in years." Murong Yan replied truthfully, "By the time I had investigated, Murong Feng had already taken him to surrender, so naturally, he didn't say anything."
"Really?" Yu Qingli's clear eyes stared at Murong Yanhui. Murong Yanhui was slightly startled. Thanks to Yu Qingli's sharp intuition, he did recognize Sha Qianli at that time. However, because of Yu Qingli's attitude towards Lin Yutang, he was jealous. Thinking that it was just a matter of jealousy between scholars, he did not mention it. Who would have thought that this matter would become more and more serious, and now it seemed to be Murong Feng's conspiracy.
"Lili, how could I have ever lied to you?" Murong Yan replied, explaining, "I didn't tell you because I wasn't sure."
Watching Murong Yanhui's fluctuating expression, Yu Qingli had a vague idea of what he was thinking. While she was somewhat moved by his unwavering devotion and care, the weight of her own past prevented her from being moved. So, why should she care if Murong Yanhui was hiding something from her? And what position did she hold to question him?
Yu Qingli's mind raced as she lowered her head and took a sip of tea before slowly saying, "The prefect is incredibly cunning. He's deliberately delayed the execution until tomorrow morning. It would be strange if the Sea Shark Gang didn't take action tonight."
"Lili means that they will break into the prison?" Murong Yanhui finally breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Yu Qingli change the subject. He played with the teacup in his hand, his eyes slightly narrowed, and a flash of his eyes contained silent murderous intent.
"Otherwise, I'll bring some people..."
"No need." Yu Qingli interrupted Murong Yanhui, "If he wants to save me, he has his own tricks. Now that the situation is unclear, why not take advantage of them?"
"But, wouldn't that make us too passive?"
"That may not be the case. As long as we understand his intentions, we can fight back." Yu Qingli smiled faintly, "Besides, it's us who are planning this time."
"We?" Murong Yan smiled happily.
Upon hearing this, Yu Qingli subconsciously turned her head, but as soon as her eyes met Murong Yan's, she looked away.
"Since Lili said so, I will go there myself tonight to see what trouble they can cause." Murong Yanhui looked at Yu Qingli with a smile, but he also knew that he couldn't push her too hard.
"Well, I'll have to trouble the little uncle with this matter." Yu Qingli stood up and saluted, with a hint of seeing him off. In the past, Murong Yanhui would have been shameless, but today he left so readily.
As soon as Murong Yanhui left, Yu Qingli said, "Xiluo, prepare the car."
The afterglow of the setting sun gradually sank into the west, and the orange light enveloped Cang and Dijing in a layer of mist. There were very few pedestrians on the streets, but the singing houses and teahouses were extremely lively.
The carriage arrived at a house. Before it stopped, a thin man came out of the yard. He was wearing a black robe and a mourning dress on his right arm.
The man who came had an extraordinary demeanor. Although he was skinny, his eyes were as deep as the sea, making it impossible to see through them at a glance. You would only think that he was calm, trustworthy, and amiable. However, when you really approached him, you would find that the smile that was always on the corner of his lips had never reached his eyes.
Yu Qingli felt regretful when she saw Lin Yutang like this, but she never regretted it. If a person who only knew how to govern a country but didn't understand human affairs became the top scholar, the consequences would be tragic.
Rather than being forced to change, it is better to change proactively. Perhaps such initiative can preserve one's sincerity. This truth took her a lifetime to realize.
Lin Yutang understood now, and she was very glad.
Lin Yutang noticed Yu Qingli's gaze. He glanced sideways at the mourning ribbon on his arm and laughed self-deprecatingly, "This is the only thing I can do for Father Zhang."
Yu Qingli gave Lin Yutang an encouraging smile and had no intention of telling him that Zhang Laosan was not dead. She helped Xi Luo get off the carriage. The small courtyard was hung with white banners. Two coffins were placed side by side under the flower stand in the courtyard. Purple wisteria flowers fluttered down and sprinkled on the black coffin board, which was extremely eye-catching.
Lin Yutang lit the incense and handed it to Yu Qingli, who bowed and went up respectfully.
Everything was silent, the night wind was getting colder, and it was suddenly desolate.
Only after everything was done did Yu Qingli say, "Lin Yutang, you must remember the pain of today, remember the debt of life you bear, remember your oath, and be careful and cautious at all times."
"Yes!"
"I have arranged for someone to wait outside. You will cremate him yourself later, and the person outside the door will take the ashes back to his wife."
"Yes!"
"The scientific examination will begin in five days. You must give it your all."
"Yes!"
Lin Yutang was respectful and polite, without any rebuttal. However, Yu Qingli felt disgusted by his obedience. She stared at the thin man and asked, "Do you have anything else to say?"
Lin Yutang looked up at Yu Qingli, her calm, simple yet noble face, and asked slowly, "Why did you save me so many times, young lady?"
Yu Qingli said softly, "It's because I have high hopes for you and think you will definitely be the top scorer in the imperial examination. It's because I think that you, who have won the top spot, will definitely achieve something. Are you satisfied with my answer?"
Lin Yutang was stunned for a long moment, then he bowed deeply and said, "From today on, I will obey you, young lady."
Yu Qingli gave him a light support and said, "I just want you to protect yourself and live well in this world."
The night wind blew from the west, bending down a patch of reeds and revealing an open space in the middle. A fire was blazing on the open space. Lin Yutang stared at the blazing flames until the last spark died out.
"Young master, we are leaving now." Carrying the ashes, the two men quietly retreated.
Lin Yutang looked up at the starry sky and took a deep breath. It was the first comfortable breath he took since arriving in the capital. With this sigh, he felt that he had finally embarked on a road full of thorns.
At the same time, there were rustling noises outside the government office, as if about twenty people appeared out of thin air, and the leader had a red cloth wrapped around his arm.
"Master, he's here." Changkong was hiding in the shadow of the roof with a burning gaze.
Murong Yan put his hands on the pillow, crossed his legs and lay on the roof with his back, a straw stalk in his mouth, and said lazily, "Come on, come on, what's the rush?"
"Master, these bailiffs are all rookies. They will definitely be rescued by the Sea Shark Gang in less than half an incense stick."
Murong Yanhui sat up straight, watching the dense crowds of people in the alley climbing over walls and houses without any obstruction, and smiled coldly, "This prefect is really a smooth talker. I think it will take less than half an incense stick, just the time it takes to pee."