The first work of the imperial prison

The color of the water is far away, the moon is veiled in a smoke cage, I don’t know what kind of seabird has not rested yet, who is running around in the cool night, swiftly crossing the sea of ​​clouds, with white wings faintly.

Close your eyes and think quietly, everything around you is silent, but some perceptions are clearer and sharper.

For a moment, everything in the past flashed through my mind, things related to the case, things not related to the case, things I remembered deeply, and things I didn’t notice... When Ye Baiting opened his eyes again, Ye Baiting’s brows were serious, and there seemed to be a slight twitch in his eyes. Light looms.

The hands in the sleeves were clenched into fists. He was not tense, but his face was very calm, like the moonlight falling on the sea, clear and clear, not hot at all, soft and harmless, not lethal to attack.

Looking at the turned face, the man in black suddenly moved his Adam's apple and swallowed his saliva. I don't know if it was because of the subconscious excessive nervousness, or because of the unique beauty in front of him...

Although the timing is very wrong and you shouldn't have this kind of thinking, this person is really, really good-looking.

The eyebrows and eyes are covered with moon veils, the clear face reflects pearls, and every angle of the head is just right. When the light and shadow on the face intersect, you can't help but look at his eyes, so clear, bright, bright and transparent... …

The moonlight is light and soft, but like the sun, it can illuminate the earth and see everything. It is easy to be ignored by people, but it is always there and everywhere.

The man in black had a feeling of being seen through. Remembering what his master reminded him before, he looked away: "Young master, do you have something to say?"

"Have."

Ye Baiting looked at him: "Your master is the third prince, right?"

The man in black was expressionless and did not speak.

Ye Baiting said again: "Third prince, he is the person involved in the case that Fusi of Beizhen closed today."

The man in black still didn't speak.

"I've seen him several times."

The man in black still didn't move.

"He's on board now, isn't he?"

The man in black's eyes fluctuated for a moment, but he still didn't speak.

Ye Baiting lowered his eyebrows and closed his eyes slightly: "He is Fang Zhizhu."

The man in black finally changed his expression: "You..."

But it was no longer his turn to speak, "Papapa"——

There was applause from the side, accompanied by the sound of footsteps slowly stepping over the boat ladder, the visitor was very leisurely, with a very steady gait, brisk frequency, and a sense of pleasure that you could hear as he climbed up the steps.

The corners of the clothes were unscrewed like water patterns, and they slid across the wooden stairs. The uppers of the shoes were decorated with pearls, the robes were embroidered with dragons, and the golden crowns on their heads. The temperament was quite different from usual, but the person was still the same person, with this face... Who is not Fang Zhizhu?

"Go back."

Following his words and the movement of his approach, the man in black quickly saluted and stepped aside, while the two people behind him came over and tied Ye Baiting's wrist with hemp rope.

Ye Baiting frowned slightly: "What do you mean?"

"No way, Mr. Ye is too smart. He can understand everything and see through everything. Although the news says that you don't know martial arts, you are a person who hates youth. Who knows if he has a whim and secretly taught you? What do you order... I dare not ignore it."

Fang Zhizhu strolled over and sat down opposite him, taking off his robe.

Someone served tea, came over with a candle, blessed the surroundings, and the light in the cabin was brighter.

Ye Baiting looked at Fang Zhizhu.He still has the same thin figure, and the same gentle eyebrows and eyes. Without Wei Shili at the side for comparison, he looks more elegant and handsome, and when he wears the clothes with dark embroidered dragon patterns, he looks a lot more expensive and a bit high-ranking. The author looks graceful and luxurious, even the sitting posture has been specially trained, and the posture with arms outstretched when sitting down is very bluffing.

It can be seen that the third prince is very serious about the cause of rebellion, even what clothes to wear in the future, where to sit, and how to sit to be more imposing and admirable...all are planned.

"You're not called Fang Zhizhu."

"You can call me the third prince."

The third prince lowered his brows and smiled slightly: "The name, how important is the person in front of you?" He slid his fingertips across the teacup, "Little Ah Ting, are you really ready to have a heart-to-heart with this prince?"

Ye Baiting looked at him: "If you are not afraid that I will vomit in front of you the next moment, please continue."

"Don't be so angry," the third prince blinked slightly, "The world is so big and there are so many interesting people, why stick to one place and frame yourself to death?"

Ye Baiting: "You invited me here today because—"

"Don't be so impatient—"

The third prince tapped his fingertips on the table, and there was a deep meaning in his eyes that others didn't understand: "Tonight belongs to you and me. The moonlight is just right, and the water is also affectionate. It's time to get to know each other deeply, shouldn't we talk?"

Ye Baiting understood that the other party was using time to suppress him.

The current situation, of course the third prince is not in a hurry, but it is impossible for him not to feel nervous. His own person is here, his hands are tied, and his movements are restricted. Beizhen Fusi doesn't know what the situation is. Is Qiu Xunqing in danger? He could see clearly just now, if someone pointed a crossbow at him, something would happen after a long time...

It is said that they understand each other, the third prince probably wants to understand him.

Want to see him full of loopholes after a nervous breakdown?Or do you want to force him to this point, so that it is convenient to talk?

Ye Baiting lowered his eyes: "What does the third prince want to know? I'm afraid you have all my files, right?"

"Of course, who wouldn't want to take a second look at such an amazing and talented person as Young Master Ye? He has an outstanding appearance, a good personality, enough skills, and occasionally a little arrogant, but he doesn't take pride in his talents... It's just that he is a little blind."

The third prince shook the teacup with three fingers, didn't drink, just played: "Why did you fall in love with that piece of wood Qiu Suiqing? He is fierce and stubborn, he doesn't like to talk, and has a bad temper. If he disagrees with him, he will strike. There is no interest at all, what's the fun in being with him? I hinted at you so many times, but you didn't respond at all, you really can't see it... Or is it really so devoted to him? Is it worth it?"

Ye Baiting looked up and down the third prince very slowly, before he slightly hooked his lips: "Third prince, why don't you review yourself, why am I so devoted to Qiu Suiqing, but I can't see such an 'excellent' you? "

What you call excellent and interesting is really excellent and interesting?Is it me who is blind, is it you, or the mob behind you?But don't brag to the sky, I believe what I said in the end.

The third prince knew Ye Baiting's temper, but he was not angry. Instead, he smiled deeper, put down the teacup, and leaned forward slightly: "I'm a little curious, why you didn't know who I am before, but you guessed it just now, and even broke my name." name?"

"You guys are really serious."

Ye Baiting lowered his eyebrows and thought about it, there was nothing he couldn't say, but he could delay the time, so he said: "The past of 'Fang Zhizhu', Wei Shili's information, Jin Yiwei has checked, one came from a distant ancestral house, borrowed the capital One of the family uncles is simply a step-son. The family relationship is a bit unexpected, but it is not too special. I have seen a lot of Jin Yiwei. You are similar in age, similar in experience, and have similar growth paths. If you are the only one, it may be "abrupt" 'It feels strong, we will pay more attention, but the two of us will reduce the abruptness of each other."

"The true feelings of your struggle, each other's losses and gains, Wei Shili suppressed and bullied you, you also fought back, bullied you back, many cases have been proved by people, Wei Shili didn't know that he was guided and controlled, and had a firm yearning for the organization, You're really honing your skills, but he absolutely doesn't know your true identity, otherwise he wouldn't be able to treat you so badly."

"I guessed right before. He is Jiang Jihong's substitute for you. It's just that your layout is too deep and too cautious. If you don't even account for this kind of accident, you have to maintain it even if you suffer on a daily basis— —I can never fail to see."

"Well, not bad," the third prince looked at him with a smile, "what else?"

Ye Baiting: "On the night of Fan Moyu's accident, the commander and I were on the boat. When we boarded the boat, you were leaving, and Mrs. Yao was seeing you off."

The third prince: "So what if she sends me off?"

"At first glance, there is nothing wrong. You are a guest, she is a bustard, you are an official, and she is a lowly citizen. It is reasonable for you to leave her, not to mention that you were spit on by others at that time. I should feel ashamed and be more polite..."

"So it's not normal?"

"If nothing else, of course it's normal, but you are her master." Ye Baiting raised his eyebrows, with a faint gleam in his eyes, "Her respectful attitude towards you is something that no one else has, it's different."

He really didn't notice this point at first, because he was not familiar with the people on board, he just thought that Lady Yao had a very character in her speech and actions, she was somewhat similar to Yan Rouman, and she was a powerful person.

The girls who come out of the brothel are different from others. Their path will be more difficult and full of thorns everywhere. Their attitude towards men is also different from that of ordinary women. When they reach a certain status and hold certain rights, it will be more obvious.

Lady Yao has long sleeves and is good at dancing, she is exquisite in all aspects, and she does everything well, but she has gradually cultivated her confidence from the bottom of her heart, and she can't hide her disdain for men. When she sent the third prince away that night, she was very respectful.

Everything happened too fast that night, and the light was not good. This hidden emotion in the dark was so slight that he didn't notice it until he thought about it before, and he didn't realize it was wrong.

Mrs. Yao would never be so respectful to an insignificant official, from the bottom of her heart.

The third prince seemed very satisfied, and then smiled: "What else?"

Ye Baiting looked at him: "In the whole case, the facts we found were clear, the logical chain was clear, and the evidence we found was also the same, and everyone had it. For example, Jiang Jihong, how could the Minister of the Ministry of Officials be a puppet? In the history books, When the country is weak, even the Son of Heaven can be a puppet, I am so sure in front of the court today, of course not because he is old and looks great, but because I have found evidence, he must know about the 'official position trading'."

"But you, in this case, everyone, Jin Yiwei, has found evidence of evil, more or less, but you haven't. You are clearly in the police, but you have nothing. You are the most innocent. It seems that you accidentally found evidence Jin—there are no doubts, only the doubts themselves.”

"I should have thought of it earlier," Ye Baiting closed his eyes slightly, "This case is so complicated and profound. There is a chain of buying and selling black incense, and a chain of buying and selling official positions. There are your confidantes and a substitute trained for you. Why not?" With your third prince himself?"

He should think more and be bolder.

"Clap clap-"

The third prince applauded again, and his eyes fell on his face, full of amazement and admiration: "Seeing the details, using the dots to form a line, Young Master Ye's quick thinking is admirable."

Ye Baiting looked at him with dark eyes.

The third prince smiled: "Let me tell you the truth, if it wasn't for this unlucky situation, Wei Shili was not secretive, and just happened to be bumped into by you, my man, you would never be able to catch him, can you believe it?"

Ye Baiting: "I believe it."

This time is indeed a good opportunity sent by God.

"So—"

"So you can hide for a while, but you can't hide for a lifetime." Ye Baiting's eyes were serious, reflecting the ripples of the water, "Since Jinyiwei already knows about your existence, they will eventually find you."

The third prince closed his smile, and looked at him with dark eyes: "People grow mouths to make themselves happy and make others happy. You are here with me now, but you are not Beizhen Fusi—speak well, don't look for me. unhappy."

Ye Baiting frowned, without any fear on his face: "You invited me, do you want me to please you? There are many people who can do this kind of thing, and there is a row behind you, but they stand there, I sit it's here."

"Isn't it because I can make you unhappy that I'm so special?"

"Um……"

The third prince stroked his chin, and suddenly smiled again: "Sure enough, it's the person I'm looking for, yes, very interesting. You are so smart, do you want to guess again, what am I going to play today?"

Ye Baiting glanced at the distant sea.

His room was at the bow of the ship, with a wide and clear view: "The people on the east and west ships were all pointed at by bows and crossbows, and seemed to be waiting for others to save their fate. The whole method, I am afraid that if you can save this one, you will not be able to save that one... the third prince, but you want me to choose?"

"Interesting... You are so interesting!"

The third prince looked at Ye Baiting, his expression became more and more excited, the more Ye Baiting guessed, the more he wanted to encourage him, the more expressionless Ye Baiting was, the more he wanted to see what this person looked like when he was frightened...

His interest was getting higher and higher, he no longer paid attention to any sitting posture, any elegance, and no longer maintained that noble and gentle appearance, as if the mask on his face finally cracked, revealing the madness and weirdness hidden underneath.

He likes this kind of stimulation, enjoys this kind of stimulation, and is looking for this kind of stimulation, looking forward to more and more stimulation!

"So which one do you choose?"

The third prince's eyes lit up with excitement: "You just saw that there are people on the east boat and officials on the west boat. Don't have unnecessary expectations. No one knows what happened here, and no one will come to rescue. Before noon today, The Son of Heaven has already left the city, and the focus of the imperial guards has changed. After the city gate is closed, no news from inside the city can be heard, and no news from outside the city...there will be no news from outside the city. The soldiers and horses of the five cities are as quiet as chicken , Beizhen Fusi Jinyiwei is too busy to take care of himself, even your commander is still asleep, no one can come, no one can help you, tonight, only you."

Ye Baiting quickly extracts the information here, that is to say, there are people from the Third Prince inside and outside the city, he is well informed, and even knows the current state of Qiu Yiqing...

"Don't act rashly," the third prince leaned slightly, his breath approaching, and his smile seemed gentle and affectionate, but it didn't reach the bottom of his eyes, "I like you so much, of course I won't kill you, and others may not. How pitiful you haven't woken up, if there are more blood holes in your body, you will never wake up..."

Ye Baiting: "You can't touch him."

The third prince narrowed his eyes: "So confident?"

Ye Baiting was extremely calm: "He is Qiu Yiqing, even if he is unconscious and unconscious, you can't kill him."

"It's really enviable, this kind of trust," the third prince lowered his eyebrows, "Well, I admit, it's a bit difficult to move him, and I'm afraid it will cost a lot of people, but I've done all these things, so I'm afraid of difficulties? "

With a wave of his hand, Ye Baiting saw the two ships on the sea.

The corners of the third prince's lips curled up: "This is the rule tonight, you listen to me, I can give you some face, and don't let things you don't want happen, don't listen - all my unhappiness, the hurt I want you to suffer , will appear on Qiu Suqing!"

"you dare--"

"Wow, I'm finally upset, little A-Ding, are you angry? I've been waiting for you to be angry for a long time, yes, your complexion is more radiant, and it's much cuter than the expressionless one!"

Ye Baiting took a deep breath in her heart, her eyes were cold and solemn: "What exactly do you want?"

"Of course I let you try!"

Following his words, the man in black brought up the wooden plate again, on which was the simple-made telescope.

The third prince also turned cold suddenly, his right hand was half clenched into a fist, his index finger and middle finger were raised up, and he swiped forward——

Arrows flew up from the sky, igniting a cluster of flower-like brilliant fireworks in the dark night.

Ye Baiting saw in the binoculars, on the east and west sides of the boat, the bows and crossbows of the men in black were stretched even tighter, and the bow strings were pulled apart, all pointing at the people standing in the middle.

"Have you figured it out? Choose the east or the west? Choose the east, the ships on the west will shoot all the arrows, and the officials will die. Choose the west, the ships on the east will shoot all the arrows, and the people will die. Ye Baiting, which one do you choose?"

Ye Baiting really never expected that such a dramatic scene would be staged in front of her!

It is impossible for anyone not to be nervous when encountering this kind of thing. Ye Baiting ordered himself to stabilize, calm down, and think carefully. He is also an ordinary person, and it is difficult to control emotional changes.

Seeing this, the third prince became even more excited, and was not in a hurry. He enjoyed the time of torturing the other party to the fullest, and even analyzed with him: "It seems a bit difficult to choose. There are more ordinary people than officials. They are so innocent and don't know anything. , muddling around every day, always being coerced by various things, being deceived by this person, being deceived by that person, and the parents and officials on top of the head change, you have to break the previous cognition, change your mind again, follow the above, Going with the flow, whether you live a good life or a bad life, it all depends on luck, you don't have any ideas of your own, you don't have any backbone of your own, how pitiful..."

"The officials on the ship on the west side seem to be few, but they are all able to read and write. They are smart and know how to think for their own benefit, how to do what can be exchanged for more things, and even help you think of various ways to fool the people... You saved Common people, the common people may not even know who you are, or turn around and be bewitched by other people's gossip, they will start to say that you are not good, that you were not saved by you at all, and misunderstood other kind people. If you get them, will you repay them...It all depends on the strength you have shown, as long as you are willing to show your intelligence, they can become your people, become your power, listen to your words, go through fire and water for you, and fight for you. You are cheating and cheating, like using your arms and fingers..."

"Don't you like to talk about great principles? You don't have compassion for the common people in the world. Don't you, Jin Yiwei, like to save people? Come on, you save! Let's see, who do you save!"

The third prince stared at Ye Baiting closely, as if he wanted to see clearly every change of expression on the other's face, wanted to see his struggle, or compromise and beg for mercy.

Ye Baiting finally frowned and asked, "Where is my sister?"

A completely unexpected sentence.

The third prince was inconceivable: "At this time, human life is at the forefront, but you only care about your sister?"

Ye Baiting looked at him: "My sister brought me up since I was a child, and she has been involved in every process of my growth. She loves and spoils me. She is my only relative in the world. I care about her. What's wrong?"

"Ha ha……"

The third prince smiled lowly: "It seems that you are not so selfless, and everything you do is with the common people in mind."

"When did I ever say that I am selfless and that what I think is only for the common people?" Ye Baiting's expression was even more unbelievable than his expression just now, "I am just an ordinary job, do a job, earn a share of money, begging A food and clothing, a smooth and safe future."

The third prince narrowed his eyes: "I don't believe it! Aren't you Jinyiwei noble? From your commander, no, General An, you have said that the people are the sky, and the people's safety is the country's prosperity. Protect this and that, and don't allow anyone to bully you. Don't make it difficult for anyone, how come no one cares about this, only your sister? Is it true that your sister is more important than anyone else in your heart? "

Ye Baiting said solemnly: "Of course. That's my sister. A loner like you naturally doesn't understand. No one has ever truly protected you, right? No one will firmly protect you when you are the weakest, have nothing, and can't see the future at all." Behind your back, right? No one cares about your well-fed and warm clothes, no one fanning you to repel mosquitoes in summer nights, just want you to sleep well, right?"

The third prince looked angry.

Before he broke out, Ye Baiting stopped quietly: "I want to see my sister. Where is she?"

"Ah……"

The third prince was furious: "Come here, tell him to meet his sister!"

Another sounding arrow was shot out, and a brilliant firework swept across the sky.

On the big ship in the east, in the corner of the third floor, a candle suddenly lit up.

Ye Baiting saw Ye Baishao through the telescope.She was in fairly good condition, her hands were tied, she was sitting on a chair, she couldn't get away from it, she couldn't move, but she was in a good state of mind, looking around vigilantly, as if she was thinking about something.

But that's not the most important...

Finally, I can touch the telescope again and take a closer look at the situation on the ship. My sister is very important and he cares about it. But more importantly, how to solve the current situation, he needs more information, more clues and details, but the reality is still It was too cruel, he couldn't think so much rationally, because among the children on the second floor, he saw twins!

Not only is the sister on board, but the twins are too!

Ye Baiting's lips were tightly pressed, and the pain between his teeth was biting.

He has to work hard... All these people can't die!

Soon, the telescope in his hand was taken away, and the field of vision was empty, and he couldn't see anything.

Ye Baiting let go of the fist clenched in his sleeve, and lowered his eyes slightly: "You put my sister on the boat to the east, isn't there no suspense in this matter?"

"Ok?"

"You know, I care so much about my family, so what's the point of playing this game? Isn't the answer obvious?" Ye Baiting looked at the third prince indifferently, "Although I feel guilty and sad, but which ship is my sister on? , I can only choose which boat, and prepare a sacrificial ceremony for the people on the other boat by the way, to show my intention."

The third prince looked gloomy, and after looking into the distance for a long time, he nodded: "That's right, it's boring to choose like this."

As soon as Ye Baiting's eyes widened, he saw the third prince snapping his fingers——

"Then why don't we look at the hearts of these filthy people first, and then let the pure and kind young master choose?"

Following his movements, there was a sudden movement on the boats on both sides, and a commotion broke out.