After the death of the previous emperor, the Empress Dowager became arrogant

[Sister Qing, where are you now? ]

Roudun'er just took out the progress book and wanted to make some plans for her, but after reading it for half a day, he found that he couldn't understand anything!

How did a good palace fight turn into a fight between officials?

[It’s just the beginning, there’s still a long way to go.] Yuan Qing stopped rubbing his hands, [How long will you stay this time?]

The previous plan did not take Roudun'er into account. A rough estimate is that it would take at least seven or eight years for him to go from an unknown scholar to a position firmly in the officialdom.

If there is a cheating device like Roudun'er, some things can be spared many processes and the time can be greatly shortened.

If she could resolve Wen Chengyu's worries early, she could return to her own identity sooner and enjoy the good life under the protection of the big boss.

[I won't leave. Although I don't understand what you are doing now, I know it must be difficult and there will be many dangers.]

Roudun'er twisted his little paws and wagged his tail, as if trying to please, "I'll do whatever you ask me to do."

Seeing Roudun'er's guilty expression, Yuan Qing wanted to laugh, but considering its thin skin, he held back, [You don't need to go through fire and water, so your expression doesn't need to be so... um... bitter and resentful. ]

I don't mean to blame it.

She has a strong personality. In her previous life, she only asked others for help once when she was at a loss. After that, no matter how difficult it was, she still gritted her teeth and persevered.

It was during those years of hard work that I realized that one should not pin all one's hopes on others. Only when one is truly strong can one win the respect that belongs to one.

What are your plans next?

[As for the plan, it actually depends on how Wen Chengyu arranges it. Only if he handles the previous matters well, my imprisonment will not be in vain.]

【? ? ? 】

Roudun'er cooperated by showing three question marks above his head.

Yuan Qing pulled his outer robe over to cover it, "I am the brick in Wen Chengyu's hand. Whoever he wants to deal with, I will smash with all my strength. Do you understand?"

After hearing this, Rouduner understood.

[In this case, wouldn't you be the enemy of many people? ]

[Yes, so, my life depends on you to protect it. ]

[Okay, okay, I promise to complete the task! ]

Hearing the footsteps, Roudun'er went straight back to his sea of consciousness without waiting for Yuan Qing's instructions.

Yuan Qing's cell was located outside, and several officers took a special look when they passed by.

The person walking in front took off his waist badge and handed it to them along with his official hat. He looked over and asked, "Who is imprisoned in here?"

Even though he is a prisoner, he has only been suspended from his post pending investigation. Your Majesty has not removed him from his official position, so we still have to serve him carefully.

"To answer your question, sir, this is the candidate from Pingjin Prefecture."

Yuan Qing heard the voice and looked up.

The officer held up a lantern, and the faint yellow light only illuminated the man's lower body.

The black robe with gold patterns is a typical official uniform of the Dali Temple.

The man chuckled and said nonchalantly, "Can I be placed with this young man?"

"This..." The officer was in a dilemma.

There is chaos in the court now. Many people from the Censorate, the Imperial College and other places have been dismissed by His Majesty. The adult in front of him is also within the scope of investigation. All this is caused by that person inside.

When the man was taken to jail, the people above him specifically sent a message saying that this man must not be neglected and no accidents should happen to him.

If the two of them were locked up together, what would happen if Lord Shaoqing got angry and beat the scholar to death?

No one can take this responsibility.

The man seemed to see through his concerns and said with a smile: "What are you afraid of? I won't kill him. I just think this little brother is interesting and want to get to know him."

Official: "..."

He hasn't said a word to you yet, what's so interesting about that?

Just close it. At most we can send more brothers to watch over it.

So the man successfully moved into the cell next to Yuan Qing's.

The man had been staring at her since he came in. His eyes were like knives hanging over her head, making her feel cold.

Yuan Qing couldn't stand it anymore, so he rolled up the straw rope and looked at him cautiously, "Why are you looking at me like that?"

The man put away his scrutinizing gaze, leaned against the wall and smiled, "You look good."

Yuan Qing: "..."

She smiled wryly and replied, "Thank you, but I'm not as pretty as you."

"Come here." The man hooked his finger.

Only a fool would call a puppy this way.

Yuan Qing glanced at it and remained motionless.

Seeing that he couldn't get her to stop, the man softened his tone and said, "I have something serious to tell you. I don't mean anything else."

The man spread hay on the space reserved for Yuan Qing across the iron bars, patted it and invited her to come over.

Yuan Qing pursed his lips, hid the rope in his sleeve and stood up.

When the two were half an arm's length apart, the man suddenly attacked.

Yuan Qing didn't have time to react and was grabbed by the collar, slamming his head against the iron railing.

Fortunately, I protected my head with my arms in advance, otherwise, with the strength of the man, I would have at least suffered a mild concussion.

Yuan Qing was not to be outdone. He pulled out the rope hidden in his sleeve and tied the man's arms to the iron bars.

He pushed forward with one foot, but one of the man's feet was firmly stuck in hers, unable to move.

The man slowly raised his free hand, as if he wanted to move again.

Yuan Qing gritted his teeth, closed his eyes and charged forward.

There was no expected pain. Instead, a big palm pressed against his forehead, preventing blood from splattering on the spot.

The officer heard the noise in the prison and came over with a lamp without even having time to finish his meal.

After taking a look, he found that the two were entangled together. He wanted to reprimand them, but he didn't dare to do it openly. He could only whisper, "Do you two want to change places?"

These days, those who go to jail are all the big bosses, and those of them who serve under them cannot afford to offend any of them.

"You have nothing to do here. I know what to do." The man seemed impatient and frowned and scolded.

The official picked up the lantern, bowed and slipped back to eat.

As long as they don't beat anyone to death, let them do whatever they want, he has no right to interfere.

"What? You still want to risk your life?" The man pushed his hand and easily dissolved all the shackles.

Yuan Qing rubbed his sore arm and asked, "Why did you hit me?"

The man sat back down, "This is all because of you, who else should I hit if not you?"

Not hearing any rebuttal, the man thought that he had exposed the truth about him and was speechless for a moment.

As soon as I closed my eyes, I heard the young man argue: "I didn't cheat."

There was no roaring, no anger, and the words were so calm that they didn't seem to come from the person involved.

The man opened his eyes and said, "Whether I cheated or not, this imprisonment of mine is all because of you.

You should also be the one to receive this beating."