As soon as I put it on, I met a sickly man

After the yamen runner whispered a few words quickly in Zhao's ear, Zhao's confident look suddenly collapsed, and was replaced by fear and anger.

He pointed at Jiang Yue, his voice shrill and trembling, "How dare you! How dare you threaten me!"

Jiang Yue frowned slightly, a trace of doubt passing through his mind.

When had she ever threatened him?

She was about to open her mouth to explain, but saw Master Zhao suddenly turn to Magistrate Li and exaggerate the report of the yamen runner to say that Jiang Yue threatened the government officials with the intention of obstructing the investigation of the case.

Magistrate Li was already incompetent and blindly obedient to Master Zhao's orders. Without a second thought, he slammed the gavel and said, "How dare these rude people disrespect the court! Come, arrest them all and throw them into jail!"

The yamen runners on both sides pounced on them like wolves and tigers, surrounding Jiang Yue, Ding Chen, Qiu'er and others.

Ding Chen wanted to resist, but was held down by two strong yamen runners.

He struggled, looking at Jiang Yue anxiously, "Miss Jiang!"

Jiang Yue's expression remained unchanged as she calmly glanced at the yamen runners around her who were eyeing her covetously, as well as the people who originally supported her but were now pointing fingers at her and whispering about her.

She was full of doubts. It was clearly Master Zhao who set her up, so how come in the blink of an eye, she became a criminal who threatened the government?

What link did she miss?

On the way to the prison, the gossips of the people around him pierced Jiang Yue's heart like needles.

"I didn't expect that this girl, who looked so nice, would do such a thing!"

"You really know people, faces but not hearts!"

"I think she must be feeling guilty, that's why she wants to threaten Master Zhao!"

These voices came like a tide, drowning her in a sea of ​​questioning and ridicule.

In the dark and damp prison, the air was filled with a disgusting smell of mold.

Ding Chen was imprisoned in the cell next to Jiang Yue. He looked at Jiang Yue anxiously through the bars, his eyes full of worry.

Jiang Yue pretended to be calm and gave him a comforting look, "Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Although he said this, Jiang Yue knew in his heart that this dilemma was more difficult than any previous one.

She was trapped in this cage, isolated and helpless, unable to find out the truth of the matter, let alone clear her name.

Qiu'er paced back and forth in the cell, crying and shouting, "Miss, what should we do? This place is terrible! When can we get out?" Jiang Yue looked at the panicked Qiu'er, and a sense of powerlessness surged in her heart, but she forced herself to calm down. "Qiu'er, don't cry. Crying won't solve the problem. What we need to do now is to find a way to get out."

Qiu'er looked at Jiang Yue with tears in her eyes and choked, "But...but how can we get out? There are soldiers everywhere here..." She sat down on the ground dejectedly, hugged her knees, and lowered her head in despair.

Jiang Yue looked at Qiu'er, her eyes flickering, and suddenly said: "Qiu'er..."

"Qiu'er," Jiang Yue's voice was low and firm. "I know you're afraid, and I'm afraid too. But we can't just give up. Do you remember what Master taught us? Stay calm, use your brain, and believe in yourself."

Qiu'er raised her head, looked at Jiang Yue with tearful eyes, and said with a sob: "But Miss, we are now locked up in this dark prison and there is nothing we can do..." Her voice was full of despair and helplessness.

Jiang Yue held Qiu'er's hand and said firmly, "No, we still have a chance. As long as we don't give up hope, we will definitely find a way out." She looked around. The cell was dark and damp, and the air was filled with a suffocating smell of mold.

However, even in a desperate situation, Jiang Yue's eyes still shone with an eternal light.

In the cell next door, Ding Chen paced back and forth anxiously, constantly calling Jiang Yue's name.

He gripped the bars of the cell door tightly, his knuckles turning white from the strain.

His heart was filled with regret and self-blame. If he had been stronger at that time, perhaps he could have protected Jiang Yue.

Suddenly, Ding Chen noticed Xuanyuan Che's unusual behavior.

He saw Xuanyuan Che squatting in the corner with his back to him, seemingly fiddling with something.

Ding Chen took a few steps closer out of curiosity. Through the dim light, he saw Xuanyuan Che holding a small metal tool in his hand and chiseling the prison wall bit by bit.

Ding Chen's eyes widened, a glimmer of hope ignited in his heart. He lowered his voice and asked, "Brother Xuanyuan, what are you doing?"

Xuanyuan Che said in a low voice without even raising his head: "Don't make any noise, I'm digging a tunnel."

Ding Chen's heart was shocked and a surge of blood rushed to his heart.

He quickly walked to the other side of the cell and, imitating Xuanyuan Che, began to dig at the wall with his fingernails.

Jiang Yue also noticed the actions of Xuanyuan Che and Ding Chen, and a warm feeling surged in her heart.

Even in desperate situations, there are still people who silently protect her and work hard for her.

At the same time, the mysterious old man was running around looking for evidence to prove Jiang Yue's innocence.

He walked through the streets and alleys and asked countless people, but still found nothing.

He thought of Jiang Yue's eyes full of hope, and his determination to save her became even stronger.

Mr. Zhao sat proudly in the county government office, enjoying fine wine and delicious food.

He knew that Jiang Yue would have no chance of escaping this time.

He thought of the humiliation Jiang Yue had inflicted on him before, and his heart was filled with the pleasure of revenge.

County Magistrate Li sat aside and felt relieved when he saw Master Zhao's smile.

He had disliked Jiang Yue for a long time, and this time he finally had the opportunity to get rid of her.

Suddenly, a yamen runner ran in in a panic, knelt down in front of County Magistrate Li, and shouted in horror: "Sir, something bad has happened! The cell... the cell over there..." His intermittent words foreshadowed the coming of a new storm.

The bailiff was panting, his face pale. "Sir! The cell... the cell collapsed!"

County Magistrate Li spat out a mouthful of wine and jumped up from his chair in shock. "It collapsed? What happened?!"

Master Zhao's expression also changed, and an ominous premonition arose in his heart.

At the same time, dust was flying and gravel was scattered inside the cell.

The hole that Xuanyuan Che dug became bigger and bigger, and finally, an entire wall collapsed.

The dazzling light coming in from outside made it impossible for the people in the cell to open their eyes.

"Let's go!" Xuanyuan Che shouted and rushed out first.

Ding Chen followed closely behind, supporting Jiang Yue and Qiu'er, who were stunned by the sudden change, and rushed out of the ruins of the cell.

The outside world was sunny and the air was fresh, which formed a sharp contrast with the dark and damp cell.

The joy of regaining freedom made Jiang Yue and Qiu'er so excited that they burst into tears.

However, their joy was short-lived. After they had run a few steps, they were surrounded by a group of jailers who had rushed over after hearing the news.

"How dare you, you bold prisoner, escape from prison!" The leading jailer roared, waving the long knife in his hand and slashing at Xuanyuan Che.

Xuanyuan Che's eyes flashed, he dodged the attack by turning sideways, then quickly attacked and knocked the jailer to the ground with one palm.

He was agile and his moves were fierce, like a tiger coming down the mountain, moving freely among the crowd.

Although Qiu'er was afraid, she mustered up the courage to rush forward when she saw Xuanyuan Che fighting to protect them.

She picked up a broken wooden stick on the ground and waved it in front of Jiang Yue to prevent the jailer from getting close.

Ding Chen watched anxiously from the side. Although he also wanted to help, he was unarmed and could not intervene at all.

He could only keep cheering for Jiang Yue and Xuanyuan Che.

The mysterious old man ran around the city, asking about Jiang Yue's news.

He thought of Jiang Yue's clear, bright and hopeful eyes, and his determination to save her became even stronger.

He felt that Jiang Yue was a child worth helping. There was a kind of unyielding tenacity in her eyes, which reminded him of himself when he was young.

He walked through the bustling streets and through the quiet alleys, not missing any place where he might find clues.

As the sun sets, the sunset dyes the sky red. The old man looks at the fiery clouds in the sky and prays silently in his heart: Child, you must hold on, I will definitely find a way to rescue you.

An indescribable sense of responsibility drove him, making him feel as if he had returned to his youth when he was a chivalrous man.

The battle continued. Xuanyuan Che was outnumbered and gradually felt exhausted.

There were already several wounds on his body, and his clothes were stained red with blood.

Qiu'er was also injured, but she still protected Jiang Yue tightly and refused to retreat.

Suddenly, a jailer took advantage of Xuanyuan Che's unpreparedness and attacked him from behind, knocking the sword from his hand to the ground.

Xuanyuan Che staggered a few steps and almost fell.

The jailers rushed over and pinned him to the ground.

"Xuanyuan Che!" Jiang Yue screamed heartbreakingly and wanted to rush forward to help, but was held tightly by Ding Chen.

"Don't go there, Jiang Yue! You will only die in vain if you go!" Ding Chen's voice trembled. He hugged Jiang Yue tightly to prevent her from acting impulsively.

Qiu'er was also subdued by several jailers. She cried and struggled, but to no avail.

Jiang Yue looked at the injured Xuanyuan Che and the crying Qiu'er, her heart filled with despair. She felt that she was really in a desperate situation and there was no way to escape.

The dust cleared and the air was filled with the smell of blood.

Xuanyuan Che was half-kneeling on the ground, his arms tightly clamped by two jailers. Bright red blood dripped through his fingers, staining the ground red.

He clenched his teeth, frowned, but his eyes remained firm, filled with unyielding anger.

Qiu'er collapsed on the ground, tears streaming down her face. Seeing Xuanyuan Che injured, she sobbed and kept shouting, "Miss, what should I do...what should I do..."

Jiang Yue's heart seemed to be tightly gripped by an invisible hand, and breathing became difficult.

She watched her hopes shatter, and a feeling of powerlessness surged over her like a tide, drowning her.

She wanted to rush forward, but Ding Chen held her tightly and she couldn't move.

Ding Chen's face was as pale as paper. He understood that they were in a desperate situation again.

"Let me go! Ding Chen, let me go!" Jiang Yue struggled desperately, her voice hoarse, "I want to save them!"

Ding Chen didn't let go, but hugged her even tighter.

"Jiang Yue, calm down! Rushing forward now will only lead to your own death!" His voice trembled slightly, but he was incredibly firm. "Trust me, I'll find a way, I definitely will!"

Jiang Yue closed her eyes in despair, tears silently sliding down her cheeks.

She knew that Ding Chen was right, but watching her friend suffer while she was powerless to do anything was a feeling worse than death.

At this moment, an old and majestic voice sounded, like a thunder, exploding in the silent yard: "Stop!"

Everyone's eyes turned to the source of the sound.

An old man in a green robe walked slowly towards them, leaning on a cane.

His hair and beard were all white, but he was in good spirits, his eyes were sharp, and he exuded an aura that could not be ignored.

The jailers looked at each other, not daring to act rashly.

The leading jailer stepped forward and asked cautiously, "Who are you? How dare you obstruct the government?"

The old man snorted coldly, his eyes sweeping across the crowd like lightning, "You are not worthy of knowing who I am. If you have any sense, let me go!"

The head jailer was intimidated by the old man's aura, and felt a little timid. However, thinking of his duty, he still said, "These people escaped from prison first. We have orders to arrest them. How can we let them go just like that?"

A cold glint flashed in the old man's eyes. "Prison break? Humph, I think you framed me! I saw it with my own eyes. This cell collapsed due to years of disrepair. What does it have to do with these people?"

The old man's words stunned the jailers present. They had never thought that someone would dare to accuse them in public, and say it so confidently.

Just then, a noise came from a distance, getting closer and closer.

The jailers also ran to check. Jiang Yue was confused and didn't know what was going on.

A jailer pointed to the distance and shouted in panic: "Oh no! ... There's a fire!"