A gentleman is not a group

After Zhou Chi went out, he saw Xie Jianmian waiting for him outside.The flowers in the courtyard are still in full bloom, even in the dark night, the swaying flower branches can be seen clearly.

Xie Jianmian stood under the tree, with his back to the door, tall and straight, but inevitably a little lonely.

Zhou Chi's heart became quieter, it turned out that this was the feeling of someone waiting, it was not real, but it was extremely clear.

The space between heaven and earth is so vast.The joys, sorrows, sorrows and joys of mortals are only in a moment.

All living beings are insignificant, and walking in this world is just a drop in the ocean, floating in the world.No matter how deeply love, hate, anger and ignorance are, it is time to let go at this moment.

He did what he was supposed to do, and at the same time he also believed that the result would not disappoint him.

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Xie Jianmian looked back, and the moment he turned his head, a flower fluttered on his shoulder. The red flower in white clothes was like a picture scroll.

Zhou Chi looked at Xie Jianmian walking over like this, the flower was resting on his shoulder, not moving or falling.

Xie Jianmian didn't notice, and still walked forward.Zhou Chi didn't move, until the person walked up to him, then stretched out his hand, and landed on his shoulder, his knuckle fingers picked off the flower, put it on the tip of his nose and sniffed, a light fragrance poured in, specious , not thick but deep.

Xie Jianmian saw flowers falling on his shoulders, followed Zhou Chi's movements, and asked worriedly: "How is the matter going? What does the magistrate think?"

Zhou Chi held the flower in his palm and smiled reassuringly: "He agreed."

"Really?"

"Ah."

Xie Jianmian was relieved.

"You told him everything?" Xie Jianmian asked.

"Yes." Zhou Chi sighed softly, "There is no other way, these things cannot be concealed, and they will be found out one day, why don't I tell Master Zhang personally. Look, isn't this very effective? ? It's finally almost over."

"Yes." Xie Jianmian agreed, "But how sure do you think the magistrate can do this?"

"It's hard to say." Zhou Chi recalled Zhang Zeyuan's embarrassing expression. No matter how relieved he was, the stone couldn't fall to the ground until the matter was really over. "But anyway, I am grateful to Master Zhang. I have nothing to do with him." There is no reason for relatives, no relationship, no kindness, and it is such an offending thing. Master Zhang is willing to help me under such great pressure. I am grateful. No matter what the result is, I have no regrets in my heart."

"I'm very happy that you think so." Xie Jianmian took Zhou Chi's hand, "I was always worried about you before, afraid that you would not be able to turn this corner, that you would not be able to get out of this corner, and I was afraid that you would blame yourself too much, too much. If you want to get things done, once the result is not what you want..."

"What do you think will happen to me?" Zhou Chi said with a helpless smile, "Collapse? Cry? If you can't give up, it's useless to think too much.

With so much to do right now, I won't dwell on old memories.I will not forget the past, and I will be persistent, but I will not let it become my obsession.don't worry, eh? "

"Yeah." Xie Jianmian stretched out his arms to hug Zhou Chi, buried his face in his clothes and rubbed, "Let's go home."

Zhou Chi hugged him: "Okay..."

It was already very late when they went back that night. Not long after the two fell asleep, Zhou Chi opened his eyes. He looked at the sleeping face of Xie Jianmian beside him, reached out to touch his cheek, and then showed a soft smile. Kissing Xie Jianmian's forehead, he got up and went to get dressed.

At this time, it was not yet dawn.

After Zhou Chi went out, Xie Jianmian opened his eyes, his eyes were clear, as if he had just woken up.He looked at the direction Zhou Chi was leaving and sighed, but he didn't follow after all.

Xie Jianmian understood that Zhou Chi still had his own things to do, and he didn't want to disturb him.

The weather had become a bit stuffy, and it was better in the morning, but Zhou Zhi was almost soaked in sweat along the way.

He was too urgent, eager to know what method Zhang Zeyuan would use to help him, and even more curious to know what expression and words Chai Xin would have when facing this matter.Will he resist, will he deny, will he regret it?

But then Zhou Chi felt that he was a little funny, people like Chai Xin, even at that time, would not have any guilt.

What's more, 17 years have passed, ashes return to ashes, ashes return to ashes, and even the wronged souls have been reborn as human beings.

Perhaps Chai Xin had long forgotten about this matter. In his mind, it was nothing more than a failure of an insignificant person to resist him. He could crush anyone who resisted like an ant, whether it was Zhou Kuangxi, Or the entire Zhou family.

Zhou Chi had a hint of malice for no reason, and he suddenly wanted to know, when Chai Xin found out that he was the only son of the Zhou family back then, the only one who slipped through the net under his plan, and dangled in front of his eyes these days. What expression would Chai Xin have when he didn't notice it so many times?How will he react?

A while later, Zhou Chi arrived at the gate of the mansion. The gate of the mansion was open, and everyone was coming in and out, looking chaotic.

Seeing this scene, Zhou Chi felt somewhat clear in his heart.

Zhang Zeyuan started, although he knew that Zhang Zeyuan would do it if he promised him last night, but Zhou Zhi was surprised by the speed.

Zhou Chi stepped into the gate of the government office and saw Zhang Zeyuan standing inside, wondering what he was thinking.Seeing Zhou Chi, Zhang Zeyuan nodded at him: "Here we come..."

"My lord." The host replied, "You are..."

"Yes." Zhang Zeyuan nodded, "That's what you think."

"How did your lord do it? How could Chai Xin be willing to be arrested?"

"You don't need to worry about the process." Zhang Zeyuan rubbed his forehead, his eyes were a little blue, obviously he hadn't slept all night, "So what if he is not reconciled? I sent someone to look through his letters yesterday night, and Lin Gang's letterhead The handwriting on the letter coincided exactly with the above. Moreover, I looked through the file of the case back then, and there were many doubts in it. These were all handled by Chai Xin. It must be impossible to say that he did not do anything in it. The evidence is conclusive, no It can be argued, if he has a clear conscience, what else does he need to hide?"

Zhang Zeyuan sighed, and continued: "Before last night, I really didn't expect that the imperial envoy sent by the imperial court, the former magistrate of Jinzhou, would be such a person who knows people, faces, and heart."

Zhang Zeyuan was vague and concealed a lot, Zhou Chi couldn't figure out what method he used to get Chai Xin to obey, but it must be very difficult.

He knew how much pressure Zhang Zeyuan had put on him.It would be a great sin if the matter could not be explained clearly, or if there was any evidence that they were mistaken.

The imperial envoys sent by the imperial court represent the face of the imperial court after all. If they are used by someone with a heart, Zhang Zeyuan will not say that his official position will be difficult to protect, and he is afraid that his life will be difficult to save.

Therefore, Zhou Chi didn't ask any more questions, but hesitantly asked: "My lord, can I go to the dungeon to see Chai Xin?"

Zhang Zeyuan had expected that Zhou Chi would ask such a question, waved his hand at him, and said, "You go, I have to go back to my room to sleep. Be careful, don't fall into any trap." Zhou Chi nodded, turned and went to the dungeon .

The dungeon was very dark, and the outside sunlight couldn't shine in. There was always a gloomy atmosphere, mixed with some decaying smells.

When Zhou Chi was in the dungeon last time, his mood was completely different from this time.He walked down the steps step by step, walked through the rooms where the prisoners were held, and saw all kinds of people sitting on the weeds, showing different expressions, some were indifferent, some were panicked, and some were cruel.

These people include shameless villains who came in because of stealing, and desperadoes who came in because of murder and arson.Their pasts are different, and their future paths are also different.

Everything has a cause and effect, and is fate.

Zhou Chi walked all the way forward, all the wailing could not reach his ears, until he reached the last room, where there was a person sitting in it with his back facing him, his back was straight, vaguely revealing something different from ordinary people.

It was Chai Xin...

Zhou Chi raised his hand and knocked on the railing. Chai Xin turned around when he heard the voice, and seeing that it was Zhou Chi, his plain face changed slightly, as if he hadn't thought about why this young head catcher came to see him.

Zhou Chi just looked at him quietly, without speaking.Until Chai Xin felt a little uncomfortable being stared at, he asked, "Zhou Chi, what are you doing here?"

"Me?" Zhou Chi smiled, "Come and see Lord Chai."

"Look at me?" Chai Xin laughed, "Is it my joke? You must know that Zhang Zeyuan arrested me regardless. What evidence does he have to prove that I have committed something? If not, the prefect of Jinzhou will be afraid. It’s about to be replaced. Don’t you, a catcher, know what it means to choose a tree to live in?”

"I'm not very talented, so I don't understand your words, my lord." Zhou Chi smiled lightly, but for some reason, this smile made Chai Xin feel a little chilly all over, "Didn't Master Zhang tell you? Even I know why you were imprisoned here." .”

"Tell me what?" Chai Xin narrowed his eyes, "I think Zhang Zeyuan wants to rebel, and wants to drag you people to be buried with him. Zhou Chi, I think you are a person who understands current affairs, so don't be dragged into the water by Zhang Zeyuan." .”

"This hat is really big." Zhou Chi took a step closer and almost stuck it on the railing, "Besides, I have never been a person who knows current affairs, sir, not only do you have bad eyesight, but you don't even know that you can't speak nonsense? "

"Oh?" Chai Xin was a little angry, but he suppressed it forcefully. He smiled contemptuously, "Then I would like to ask Catcher Zhou for advice. What is the reason for arresting me?"

"Don't worry, my lord, it's still a long time." Zhou Chi raised his eyes and fixedly looked at Chai Xin. There was some strange look in his eyes, but he didn't seem to have any of them when he looked carefully. "Listen to me telling you a story first. After finishing this The story, maybe you know it."

Chai Xin looked at him with a frown, not understanding what Zhou Chi was planning, and raised his chin to signal him to continue.