Small green grass falling from the sky

【Self-inflicted, can't live】

Prison prison.

Xiao Tong was dressed in a military uniform, which made his figure even more straight and handsome. Even the jailers leading the way couldn't help looking at his face quietly.

Xiao Tong is expressionless, like a wooden man without emotion, only the occasional flashes of darkness in his amber pupils can reveal that he is not in a very beautiful mood at this time.

In the dim corridor, there is only the sound of "da da" footsteps.

I don't know how long I walked, and finally reached the end. Turning to the right, the sky suddenly brightened, and what appeared in front of me was a miniature courtyard.

From the cramped road to the narrow courtyard, not only does it not feel like a "hideous willow", but it makes people feel more depressed.

The houses on all sides are only as high as one person. Looking up, the sky above is covered by dense iron grids—it is really hard to fly.

The jailer bowed and pointed towards the west side of the prison, with a very respectful attitude, "Lord Captain, that's the room."

Xiao Tong nodded and put his gaze on him.

The jailer lowered his head even lower, and said knowingly: "The villain is guarding outside, if you need anything, just call."

Xiao Tong finally said, "Thank you."

The other party smiled obsequiously, turned and retreated.

Xiao Tong raised his feet and walked towards the low prison step by step, his fists unconsciously tightened.

In the small prison, a thin figure with his eyes closed, his face raised slightly, leaning against the wall, seemed to be asleep.

But Xiao Tong knew that she wasn't asleep, just like she used to pretend to be asleep because she didn't want to see him.

But what is she doing now?

Obviously she gave up the jade hairpin that she gave her, and tried every means to ask someone to pass the message to him.

Through the dense iron gate, Xiao Tong looked inside, although her face was haggard, but she looked like a woman who had carefully groomed herself, and asked, "You want to see me?"

The voice was as cold as ever.

Xia He's heart ached, and it took him a while to open his red and swollen eyes, and said hoarsely, "You know, after the autumn harvest, I will be sent to the northwest."

"Well, I heard from the messenger just now." The tone was flat, and no extra emotions could be heard.

In normal times, facing his attitude, Xia He would definitely look away proudly and never say a word.However, at this moment, in order to change the upcoming tragic fate, she can only step on the arrogance in her heart.

Xia He took a deep breath, then raised her eyes to look at the man on the opposite side, she was about to cry, "Is what you said before all false?"

Xiao Tong's eyes darkened, and his voice became deeper, "Do you like me?"

"I……"

Xia He wanted to say "Favorite", at this time she wanted to try her best to please the man in front of her, but when she met Xiao Tong's cold eyes that seemed to be able to see everything, all her words were choked in her throat inside.

Xiao Tong looked at Xia He, and remembered the first time they met, when she had red lips and pink cheeks, and her smile was like a flower.She said: "Lang Jun, come to a bowl of hot soup to warm up your body!"

At that time, he was seriously injured, poor and sick. If he didn't have that bowl of hot soup, it would be very difficult for him to get through that cold winter night, and he would never have the chance to meet Chu Jing again.

He kept her in his heart for a whole ten years...

Xiao Tong closed his eyes, perhaps because he couldn't bear to see her distressed appearance at this time, or perhaps because he didn't want to see her ugly soul.

"Xia He," this was the first time he called her name in person, without any shyness or throbbing, "You don't like me..."

When he spoke again, his voice was hoarse than those in prison, "I thought I could wait, but you didn't give me this chance."

Xia He slumped to the ground, yes, I don't like him, I just... care about his status.

Xiao Tong turned around, his voice returned to his usual calmness, "Let's know for ourselves."

Hearing the sound of his leaving footsteps, Xia He woke up suddenly, clutching the iron bars vigorously, her originally pretty face was almost crazy.

"Xiao Tong - can you bear it?"

"Do you have the heart to watch me become a military prostitute who is used by thousands of people?"

That word was almost yelled out by her; even if she just said that, a huge sense of nausea filled her heart.

——Her family's ancestors have been officials for generations, and her grandfather has been an official to the prime minister. If her father hadn't stood in the wrong team, if it hadn't been a dispute in Yandi, she and her sister would still live a carefree life—why, why!

Xiao Tong's footsteps stopped, his sharp lips pursed into a straight line.

——If she hadn't murdered his elder brother, who had the grace to save his life and the righteousness to rebuild, he would definitely have saved her at all costs. Who would have imagined it, but she just...

He raised his hand, took out a small dagger from his pocket, flipped his wrist and threw it into the prison.

With a "bang", the golden vessel touched the ground, shattering Xia He's last extravagant hope.

"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

Xiao Tong raised his face and suppressed the moisture in his eyes.

Even if he knows that he will be punished by today, but he still wants to help her keep her dignity and pride, this is his last love for her!

He took a deep breath and turned into the corridor without looking back.

In the dark cell, there was a shrill cry from nowhere, and a sharp voice cursed loudly——

"Zhao Yi! You lied to me! You actually lied to me! You said it was set up for me, for me..."

"Zhao Yi! You will die badly! You will die badly..."

Xiao Tong clenched his fists, but didn't stop in his footsteps—after all, he was self-inflicted and he couldn't live.

***

Nanyang Palace, ancestral hall.

The heavy door was pushed open, and the cool moonlight poured into the room, hitting the dejected figure.

Zhao Yi saw who was coming, and his sluggish face suddenly became ferocious, "You still have the face to see me? It's all because of your flirty idea! If you hadn't told me to plan ahead, how could I have lost my position as a prince? Will you be demoted to Qiongzhou?"

Speaking of this, Zhao Yibei started from his heart, and his voice was full of tears, "That place where no bird shits, is surrounded by water in all directions, and only repeat offenders will be sent there——What is the meaning of Uncle Huang's move? Any fool knows it!"

The masked man resisted the urge to frown, and his tone was usual cold, "If you have the strength to cry, why don't you settle down and think about how to save the defeat."

Zhao Yi paused, and looked at him suspiciously, "Could it be that you have a way to save the emperor from punishing me?"

"Exemption is impossible. If you do well, you may be able to change places."

Zhao Yi curled his lips, "It doesn't matter where I change to? Once I leave Bianjing, I will completely miss that place."

The masked man sneered, and threw a map in front of him, "Let's have a look first before we talk!"

Zhao Yi lowered his head subconsciously, and saw the place marked with a red pen at a glance, "Really?"

The masked man nodded, "One of the three major towns in the north of Beijing. It is adjacent to Yanzhou in the north and Daming in the south. It is only a thousand miles away from the capital. Its garrison..."

Before he finished speaking, Zhao Yi shook his head like a rattle, "No matter how good it is, it must be a fief named Chu. Let me grab the territory from him. Are you crazy?"

I knew that Zhao Yi was an idiot, but I didn't expect that he was not only stupid, but also cowardly...

The masked man squeezed the center of his brows with a headache, and said coldly, "I didn't let you grab the fief with him, even if you wanted to, you're not qualified."

Zhao Yi choked, and his tone became even harsher, "After talking so much, are you just here to see my jokes?"

The masked man closed his eyes, touched the cloudy land with his round fingertips, and explained as calmly as possible: "There will be a battle between Great Chu and Liao. Even now, the border land is not peaceful. When I invite the military governor, maybe there is still a chance to stand up."

Zhao Yi was suddenly blessed, and blurted out: "You mean... military power?"

The masked man nodded, "It may be dangerous and difficult at first, as long as you can bear it."

"I can bear it!" Zhao Yi couldn't wait to grab his hand, and his attitude should be as respectful as possible, "I, I, how should I ask Uncle Huang? Please teach me, sir!"

The masked man hooked his lips and spoke carefully.

Against the moonlight, the emotion in his eyes was unclear, only the deep and slow voice gave Zhao Yi infinite hope.

At this time, if Su Li saw this scene, he would be completely surprised - he was Zhao Yi's man.

***

At the same time, Baihua Lane.

After Xiao Tong came back from the Ministry of Punishment, he went straight into the study and told Chu Jing frankly what he had done.

Chu Jing was not as angry or disappointed as he had guessed before, but shook the account book in his hand with a smile, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously:

"I'm still worried. If you bravely break into the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice and take her away, how should I apologize to my adoptive father? I can't confiscate Fanlou, can I? Thinking about it really hurts."

Hearing this, Xiao Tong's tense expression obviously relaxed, and he said sternly: "There is no need to send Fanlou, but Jingnan Huazhuang may be considered."

Even if he doesn't care about common affairs, he knows something from Bai Cong's babbling all day long. Jingnan Huazhuang has been losing money since the year before last, and this year's cold wave has caused a lot of money.

But Chu Jing shook his head resolutely, and snorted, "That's no good, I have to keep it as a dowry!"

Xiao Tong's expression cracked, "Marriage, dowry?"

"Ah," Chu Jing said seriously, "My Lizi likes flowers and plants, so of course I want to give him the flower farm."

"But, but...how can you...marry?" Xiao Tong was tongue-tied.

Chu Jing didn't seem to notice his entanglement at all, and closed the account book with a "snap", "I have to go and see my Xiaolizi, today's incident probably scared him, and he can't do it without me accompanying him." Can't sleep well."

However, just as his butt got off the chair and before he could stand still, Mo Zhu pushed the door open and entered with a serious face.

"Master, the Ministry of Criminal Justice has just received news that Xia He... committed suicide in fear of crime."

"Really?" He said lightly, but the hand hanging by his side suddenly tightened.

Mo Zhu glanced at Xiao Tong vaguely, with a sad expression on his face - after all, they have been together day and night for many years, and they exist like relatives. At this time, watching her walk into a dead end, no one feels good.

Xiao Tong looked at Chu Jing, and said in a deep voice, "I will enter the palace now and plead guilty to the officials."

"No need." Mo Zhu said at the right time, "Half an hour ago, Mr. Guo, the servant of the Ministry of punishment, went to the palace overnight to ask to see the officials, and took the responsibility for the crime with all his strength."

Xiao Tong was taken aback, and asked eagerly, "How do the officials punish you?"

"Half a year's salary."

With deep guilt on Xiao Tong's face, he looked at Chu Jing questioningly, "Brother, I..."

Chu Jing waved his hand, "If you go to the palace now to clarify, Mr. Guo will not be as simple as fined half a year. The eldest daughter of Mr. Guo's family will get married at the beginning of next month. Remember to prepare a separate congratulatory gift and send it there yourself."

He glanced at the antique shelf by the wall, and said with a smile: "I remember, Mr. Guo prefers Taihu stone ornaments. Go ask Bai Cong and ask him to find some good ones for you."

When Xiao Tong heard this, he felt much better.

That night, in the seemingly peaceful city of Bianjing, countless people tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Su Li leaned out again and looked at the courtyard next door - in Chu Jing's study, the candles were still burning.

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