Records of Mysterious Things in the Southern Dynasties

Chapter 164 Legal Loli
Qilin City was built on the shore of Xuanwu Lake, surrounded by water on three sides and connected to the land by only one passage. It was not only easy to defend and difficult to attack, but also a good place to detain prisoners.

After Ren Yuan and the other two got off the boat, they boarded the prison cart of the Gou Chen Si, passed through layers of gates, and arrived at the Gou Chen Si government office in the center of Qilin City.

"We're here." Zuan whispered to the three of them, "Don't get angry when you get in. Be honest and I'll help you get what we can."

"Thank you." Ren Yuan nodded. Along the way, he could feel that this deputy captain was quite nice, except for his foul mouth.

And I always feel that he is very familiar, but I just can't remember where I have seen him.

The four men from the Fifth Dimension escorted the prison van, greeting everyone along the way as they entered the Gouchensi government office.

It was getting dark, and the huge yamen was empty, looking particularly gloomy and eerie.

Although he had prepared for the worst, Ren Yuan still couldn't help but feel nervous, not knowing what fate he would face.

The prison van stopped outside the gate of the Gou Chensi prison. Zuan took the documents and hurried to the duty room to complete the handover. After a while, he came out with the prison boss.

"Greetings to the fifth block master, Block Master Nangong." The jailer saluted the two block masters, handed the document back to Nangong and said, "The higher-ups have told us that the prisoners you two brought will not be sent to the jail."

"Then where should we send it?" Nangong asked.

"The Palace of Reflection on Repentance." the jailer replied.

"Really?" Nangong suppressed his surprise and took the prison van to the Reflection Institute instead.

She looked at the fifth dimension, and the fifth dimension shook his head to indicate that it had nothing to do with him.

After no one else was around, Chen Baxian whispered outside the prison car, "Brother Zu, what kind of place is the Siguoyuan? It sounds scary."

"That's where high-ranking officials and noble families live before they are arrested and convicted." Zuan only hated that he couldn't tell a lie to scare him, and said unhappily:

"Let me tell you about a person. The commander of the Northern Expedition Army, Marshal Pei Sui, was reported to have colluded with the Northern Dynasty. He was taken back to Jiankang by our department for investigation and lived there. You can decide what the conditions are for the Siguoyuan."

"Oh, Marshal Pei's case has not been closed yet?" Chen Baxian was relieved. Then he said indignantly: "Even the people of Changxing know that Marshal Pei was wronged. This is obviously a conspiracy by the Northern Tartars to sabotage our Northern Expedition!"

"Who said it wasn't?" Zuan said angrily, "But the censors at the Censorate are so stubborn that we can only invite them to have tea. Alas, they keep dragging their feet and the Northern Expedition has been delayed."

"In fact, the emperor also knows that Pei Shuai is fine, but he has had an experience in Beitou after all, so it is better to investigate it according to the procedures to clear Pei Shuai's name and eliminate his future troubles." The fifth dimension also said: "Don't worry, Pei Shuai will be fine."

At this time, the prisoner car arrived at the gate of Siguoyuan. Diwuwei smiled at Ren Yuan and the other two and said, "I believe you will be fine. We will definitely have a chance to meet again."

"I hope that the Fifth Master will not forget us when we meet again." Ren Yuan and Chen Baxian thanked the Fifth Master together. "Thank you for your care along the way. We brothers will remember your kindness."

"Okay, when you are free, I will treat you to a drink." Diwuwei pointed to a high-walled courtyard in front and said, "This is the Siguoyuan."

Zuan stepped forward and knocked on the tightly closed courtyard door. The officer poked his head out, saw who was coming and said happily, "I've been waiting for you all day, and you're finally here."

After that, he quickly completed the handover, opened the door and said, "Just drive the prisoner carriage in. Everyone is tired from the journey, go back and rest quickly."

Nangong saw this and felt that his words might be a bit redundant, but to be on the safe side, he still reminded: "This is the person the emperor wants. He may summon him again. Don't make things difficult for them."

Yang Zhong saw the opportunity and stepped forward, stuffed a small bag of broken gold into the official's sleeve and said, "I bought some local specialties on the way. Bring them back for the children to taste."

"No, really no." The officer pretended to refuse twice, then withdrew his hand and said, "Thank you Uncle Yang, and bring the bitter peaches to my house for a drink tomorrow."

"Okay." Yang Zhong nodded and said softly, "I'll leave these brothers in my care."

"Okay, okay." The officer responded immediately and watched the four people leave.

Then he looked at Ren Yuan and the other two, thinking that they didn't look like wealthy people, so why did so many people greet and care about them?

Shaking his head in confusion, he opened the door of the prison van and said to Ren Yuan and the other two, "Come down, don't be polite, just treat it like your own home." Then he personally led the three of them into a small courtyard with three rooms, one main room and two side rooms. The courtyard had obviously just been cleaned, and not a single fallen leaf could be seen.

When you enter the room, you will find all kinds of furnishings available, the floor is spotless, and even the bedding is brand new.

"This is specially arranged for you. The bedding and utensils are all new. Feel free to use them." The officer smiled and said, "There is only one rule: do not leave this courtyard. You can do whatever you want with the rest."

As they were talking, a few more officers came in carrying hot water and food boxes.

"Wash yourself while it's hot and have dinner. We won't disturb you three." The official smiled and led the crowd out, leaving the gate ajar when he left.

"My goodness, they don't even lock the door?" Chen Baxian exclaimed, "If we had known that being in prison in Gouchensi would be so comfortable, why would we run away? We should have surrendered ourselves long ago."

As he opened the lunch box, he exclaimed again: "Wow, there are fish, shrimp, chicken and meat. Is it so delicious? I want to stay in jail here forever."

"If no one cares about you, give it a try." Ren Yuan chuckled and said, "This should be Miss Lingzhi who asked for it."

"It must be her." Chen Baxian also smiled and nodded, "She brought us here, so it's only right that she treats us well. We just need to live here with peace of mind."

"I've never seen you feel guilty, brother." Ren Yuan couldn't help but laugh.

"That's right, a man should do this!" Chen Baxian laughed and said, "Eat when you should eat and drink when you should drink. Don't take anything to heart. Even if your head falls off, it will only be a scar the size of a bowl."

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After eating and drinking, Chen Baxian lay on the mat contentedly and asked Ren Yuan: "I have a question."

"what is the problem?"

"Did you hear them calling Huan'er 'Princess' today?" Chen Baxian asked.

"Princess Yongkang." Ren Yuan thought for a moment and said.

"That's my question." He lowered his voice and said, "As far as I know, the emperor has three legitimate daughters, Princess Yongxing Xiao Yuyao, Princess Yongshi Xiao Yuwan, and Princess Yongkang Xiao Yuhuan, all born to the late Queen Xi."

"Well, what's wrong?" Ren Yuan nodded.

"Haven't you figured out the problem yet?" Chen Baxian said mysteriously, "The Crown Prince was born after Empress Xi passed away, so he's already 25 this year. Princess Yongkang is his third sister, so she must be almost 30. Why does she look like she's 14 or 15?"

"Yeah." Ren Yuan nodded and said, "But it's nothing strange. There are all kinds of things in this world. I've even seen fathers younger than their sons."

"Don't ask. If they want to tell you, they will know it naturally." He also reminded Chen Baxian: "Say less. The Gou Chen Division is very evil. What if there is a wiretap?"

"Yeah, then let's go to sleep." Chen Baxian yawned and soon began to snore.

"He can eat and sleep, but he is heartless." This is the evaluation of the senior sister.

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Thousand miles on the ship.

As soon as Chen Baxian came up, he saw Princess Yongkang was already on the boat.

"What do you think? I'm not bragging, am I?" Xiao Yuhuan, the ring girl, crossed her arms and said proudly, "Are you shocked?"

"Yes, yes." Chen Baxian nodded repeatedly. He didn't expect that under this little girl's face, there was actually a soul older than him, which made him feel... even more exciting.

“It was so amazing, we were stunned!”

"So Huan'er is a famous doctor!" The little monk was even more flattering, and said with admiration: "And she is a princess! How can I be so lucky to be on the same boat with the princess every day!"

"Oh hahaha!" Xiao Yuhuan covered her mouth with the back of her hand and laughed so hard that her body shook. She finally felt proud.

(End of this chapter)