The prince is hard to serve

Prison of Dali Temple.

Prison Prime Minister Wang Yong had never received any notification, and did not know that Yan Wenhao and Mu Ziling had already returned to the prison at this time, so when he suddenly heard that his subordinate jailer came to report, he was startled and hurriedly stood up He walked out quickly.

Hurrying to the door of the cell, Wang Yong saw Yan Wenhao and Mu Ziling standing not far away.

Wang Yong had already met Yan Wenhao once before, and he had a very good impression of him. Now when he saw Yan Wenhao again, and saw his gentle and considerate appearance to the young man beside him, he guessed Mu Ziling almost instantly. I also understand their identities.

After walking a few steps forward, Wang Yong saluted respectfully and said, "Your Majesty, I have seen the Second Highness, the Second Imperial Concubine."

"Master Wang, get up." With a gentle smile on his lips, Yan Wenhao said slowly, "We are here to visit Prime Minister Mu, please ask Mr. Wang to show you the way."

Wang Yong lowered his head and said respectfully: "Your Highness speaks seriously, please come with me, both of you."

Yan Wenhao nodded, took Mu Ziling's hand, and followed.

Mu Ziling's memory of the prison still stays in the dark and terrifying dungeon of his previous life, and that memory is still the nightmare buried in the deepest part of his heart, so he doesn't touch it easily, and now he stepped into the prison cell again , even though this place is not as terrifying as in the previous life, and Yan Wenhao is by his side, he still resists and loathes instinctively, and his body trembles slightly.

Since he was holding Mu Ziling's hand, Yan Wenhao didn't miss Mu Ziling's trembling at this moment. He held Mu Ziling's hand tightly, turned his head to look at him, and comforted him softly: "Don't Don't worry, father-in-law will be fine."

He thought that Mu Ziling was worried about Mu Jiyan.

Mu Ziling raised his head, and after meeting those eyes full of tenderness, his heart really calmed down. He nodded his head lightly, and smiled back at Yan Wenhao.

Walking ahead, Wang Yong vaguely heard Yan Wenhao's conversation, and while leading the way, said with a smile: "Please rest assured, Your Highness and Imperial Concubine, after Lord Mu was imprisoned, Old General Yun personally came and ordered You can't let Mr. Mu suffer any grievances, and he brought an imperial doctor to take care of him at any time, and everything is fine now, Mr. Mu."

After all, he had already led Yan Wenhao and Mu Ziling to the 'C' cell.

The cell where Mu Jiyan was imprisoned was at the end of this corridor. Because it was at the end, there was a very high window on the wall of the cell. When the weather was fine, the sunlight could shine in from that small window, making this place appear The cell was exceptionally bright and less eerie.

Because of Yun Chen's order and management, the cell also has a bed, desk, bench, etc., and a pen holder and a few books are also placed on the desk, which is already excellent compared to other cells.

But even so, when Mu Ziling saw it, he couldn't help feeling uncomfortable.

Standing outside the cell door, Wang Yong said slowly to Mu Jiyan who was sitting in front of the book case, lost in thought: "Lord Mu, Your Highness and the imperial concubine have come to see you."

Hearing the sound, Mu Jiyan came back to his senses. He raised his head, stood up when he saw Mu Ziling, walked quickly to the doorpost, looked at Mu Ziling, and asked gently: "Come back!" Are you okay on the way?" He knew that they were going to Jiangnan instead of Huguo Temple.

Before waiting for an answer, Mu Jiyan looked at Mu Ziling carefully for a while, then frowned, and said, "I lost a little weight, but got sick again?"

Shaking his head, Mu Ziling said slowly, "I'm fine, and I've been fine along the way, but, how are you, Dad?"

Smiling lovingly at Mu Ziling, Mu Jiyan pointed sideways at the arrangement inside, and said with a smile, "I'm fine, Ling'er don't have to worry."

"father in law."

He called out to Mu Jiyan and bowed to him, then Yan Wenhao turned to Wang Yong and said, "Master Wang, can you open the prison door and let us in?"

Yan Wenhao's father-in-law really shocked Wang Yong, and after he realized it, he nodded and responded with a smile: "It's certainly possible, please wait a moment, Your Highness, and the next official will open the door. "

Wang Yong originally thought that even though Yan Wenhao was gentle and considerate to Mu Ziling, it was only because Mu Ziling had saved his life. He never thought that he really regarded Mu Ziling as his concubine. Mu Jiyan also paid so much attention and respect regardless of the dignity of the monarch and his subjects.

"Your Highness, you can go in now."

Seeing this, Wang Yong became more respectful towards Yan Wenhao in his heart. He bowed and finished speaking, then bowed respectfully to Yan Wenhao and Mu Ziling. The guarding jailer retreated first.

After Wang Yong and the jailer left, Mu Ziling couldn't wait to enter the cell. He came to Mu Jiyan and asked worriedly: "Father, what happened? How could you be connected with the murder case? "

Hearing this, Mu Jiyan suppressed his smile. He patted the back of Mu Ziling's hand, then turned around and sat down on the bamboo chair. After a moment of silence, he sighed again and said, "About this matter, I also I don’t quite understand, I’ve been thinking about it these days, but there’s always something I can’t figure out.”

Pursing his lips, Yan Wenhao said, "Could you please elaborate on what happened that day?"

After pondering for a while, Mu Jiyan said in a slow voice: "I went home directly after the court was set that day, and never went out again. After nightfall, I finished processing the paperwork and felt sleepy, so I went straight to sleep , I don’t know why that day, I slept very soundly, without any consciousness, but when I woke up the next day, the woman was already dead, she died in the room, there were still many wounds on the body, it was a dagger Injured, that dagger is in my hand."

"It was Maoshi at that time, and I had already got up in the past, so a maid came in from outside. Seeing this scene, she screamed in fright, which attracted many people in the mansion. After Mu Yan confirmed, the The dead woman was a distant relative of a cook in the mansion. I heard that she had just come from the countryside to visit her, but she died in my room. I was innocent and aboveboard, so I simply asked Mu Yan to report the case to prove my innocence. , It’s just that this happened in my house, and there is no witness to prove it. The Jingzhao Mansion couldn’t decide the case, so it affected the third prince. After the third prince found out, he temporarily detained me in Dali Temple, waiting for the joint trial of the three divisions.”

After hearing the whole story, Mu Ziling couldn't help furrowing his brows tightly, and said in a deep voice, "This case is full of loopholes, and it's easy to find out that you are innocent, but Mr. Jiang is still in the south of the Yangtze River and hasn't come back yet. Without the Criminal Department, the Third Division cannot start the trial, so you can only be locked in this cell and cannot get out."

After being silent for a while, Yan Wenhao narrowed his eyes, stretched out his hand, lightly tapped the table, and said in a cold voice: "Perhaps, this is the purpose of the perpetrators, to trap father-in-law in the prison of Dali Temple. "

He originally thought that the purpose of his third younger brother was to get rid of Mu Jiyan, but after hearing the ins and outs of this matter now, he understood——

Yan Wenjin didn't set up this trap to get rid of Mu Jiyan at all. He knew that Jiang Xi was not in the capital now and couldn't return to Beijing for a short time. Living in Mu Jiyan made it impossible for Mu Jiyan to touch the court affairs in a short period of time, so that it would not affect what he and Concubine Degui were about to do.

Yan Wenhao was very puzzled about this matter. There was one point that he couldn't understand. He knew Yan Wenjin's character. He understands the principle of accepting talents, not to mention that Mu Jiyan has always been upright and has a very good reputation. The people love him very much, and he is also a great example of scholars in the world. Common people, give an explanation to the students of the world?

But if Yan Wenhao's purpose is not here, then it makes sense and makes sense.

Mu Jiyan didn't react and was still a little unclear, so he frowned and asked, "Trap me? Why do you trap me?"

Glancing at Mu Jiyan, Yan Wenhao didn't answer bluntly, but asked again pointingly: "Father-in-law, is Emperor Father sick?"

Hearing the words, Mu Jiyan was puzzled at first, he looked up at Yan Wenhao, and when he saw the deep meaning in Yan Wenhao's eyes, he lowered his head again and began to think seriously. After a while, he suddenly realized, and said in a cold voice: "Your Highness is saying that this matter is a trap set up by members of the royal family, and the actual intention lies with His Majesty?"

Slightly nodding his head, Yan Wenhao said indifferently: "Eight or nine is not far from ten."

Mu Jiyan stood up and said solemnly: "In this way, isn't Your Majesty very dangerous?"

Shaking his head and chuckling lightly, Yan Wenhao said: "Father-in-law, you worry too much. Although Father-in-law is sick in bed, he will definitely not be defenseless. If that person really makes a move, I am afraid that he will die in the end. he."

When he first received the news, Yan Wenhao really thought that Concubine Degui was using her favor to take advantage of her father's illness and put him under house arrest in a disguised form, and would not allow her father to see anyone, but after thinking about it carefully later, he felt that it was not true. Impossible, with the emperor's character, how could Concubine Degui be able to handle it easily?Ten noble concubines are not enough to see!If he was really under house arrest, I'm afraid it was an illusion he deliberately made to deceive Concubine De Gui and the others.

After pondering for a while, Mu Jiyan said: "In any case, it is better for Your Highness to enter the palace to see His Majesty. You are the son of the former Empress, and you have just returned from Huguo Temple. If Your Majesty is safe and sound, I will definitely summon you."

With a faint smile, Yan Wenhao nodded and said, "I understand."

Yan Wenhao said again: "It's just that father-in-law, I'm afraid you have to stay here for a while longer. I will find a way to rescue you." After a pause, he continued: "I will ask Fuquan to send some clean Pillows and blankets and a change of clothes, and I ask my father-in-law to wait for a few more days with peace of mind."

"No problem." Waving his hands indifferently, Mu Jiyan rarely took off his serious mask, and joked: "I'm fine here, and no one will disturb me, but I can calm down and study. "

After finishing speaking, he turned his head again, smiled comfortingly at Mu Ziling, and then confessed softly: "Remember to thank Old General Yun on behalf of father, thanks to his care these days."

"Ok, I know."

After answering, Mu Ziling continued to look at Mu Jiyan with good eyes, his eyes were full of concern and worry, he suppressed the sadness in his heart, and said in a hoarse voice: "Father, it's cold in the prison, you should pay more attention to your health." , I will see you again tomorrow."

Patting Mu Ziling's shoulder lightly, Mu Jiyan smiled and nodded at him, and said softly, "Okay, Dad will wait for you to come over."

Slightly nodding to Mu Jiyan, Yan Wenhao took Mu Ziling's hand and said, "I'll leave first with humility, please take care."

"Go." After speaking, Mu Jiyan stopped looking at them, opened a book and looked down.

Standing on the same spot, Mu Ziling took a deep look at his father, and couldn't help recalling his last life. When his father learned that he was arrested and came to visit him in prison, his temples looked gray and he felt very uncomfortable. .

He raised his hand and pressed the corners of his eyes, and after a while, his eyes gradually became firm——

He must find out the real murderer and return his father's innocence!