Ji Ting wore an official robe and combed his hair meticulously, obviously coming prepared.

He and He Yang are similar in stature, but their aura is completely different. His turquoise official robe complements his breezy, pine and bamboo posture.

"My humble servant sees the emperor." Ji Ting bent down and bowed without squinting.

He Yang stood beside him, staring at him for a while, then suddenly lowered his eyes and smiled, the laughter was full of irony.

No matter what role Ji Ting played in this matter, his appearance here at this very moment, well-dressed, has already proved that he is inseparable from the whole matter.

The little emperor saw the quarrel between the two brothers, and said calmly: "Ji Sizheng came just in time, and I was looking for you."

Ji Ting was stunned for a moment, but there was no change in his eyes when he raised his head. He asked in a surprised tone: "I have received a reward, and I came here to thank you. What orders does the emperor have?"

The anger in the little emperor's eyes was still there, and he tentatively said in a cold voice: "Have you heard about the sudden death of the county guard Han Ye in prison?"

"What, there is such a thing?" Ji Ting was dumbfounded, and said with sincerity and fear: "The emperor calmed down, I came all the way from the general's mansion, and I didn't hear about it."

He Yang observed the change in his expression, and sneered in his heart, pretending to be quite similar.

The little emperor grew up in the deep palace, he was suspicious by nature, He Yang could easily see it, but he might not be able to guess it.

However, the little emperor thought for a moment, and then said seriously: "You brought these people back from Jiangnan. During the detention period, only General Ji went in and out of the prison of the Criminal Ministry. Now that Han Ye died suddenly, I will make an exception and take the case with full authority." Leave it to you to find out the truth and give General Ji justice."

"This..." Ji Ting pretended to hesitate, and turned to look at He Yang. This was the first time he cast his eyes on him after entering the palace, but the expected resentment did not appear in his eyes. Before he was given a star, Ji Ting's eyes dimmed, and he turned his head and said seriously: "I am close relatives with General Ji, I am afraid that I will be criticized if this case is handed over to me."

"This matter has been decided, so there is no need to discuss it again." The little emperor said solemnly, "I believe you can be fair and strict, and don't leave anything to those officials outside."

Ji Ting bowed and saluted, a smile flashed in his eyes: "...the minister takes orders."

He Yang's expression from the beginning to the end was confident, even though he was reduced from a general who turned his hands into clouds and rain into a prisoner, he didn't say a word to refute, he wanted to see what kind of medicine was sold in this good brother's gourd.

The little emperor sat on the head with his eyes downcast. Ever since he made up his mind to get rid of He Yang's control, his ten fingers never relaxed. He gripped the corner of the table, so hard that his fingertips turned white until He Yang's back stepped out. At that moment in the study, he finally couldn't help raising his head slightly, and a hazy mist appeared in his eyes.

"Ji Xiao, if you have never had the intention of treason, I will..."

"Your Majesty, what did you say?"

The little eunuch knelt on the ground and couldn't hear his murmur clearly. The little emperor came back to his senses, his eyes were completely silent. He shook his head and sighed: "You also step back."

He Yang took a carriage and was secretly escorted from the palace to the prison of Dali Temple. There were more than 40 people guarding him along the way, and Ji Ting took the same carriage with him.

"Master Ji won't let people put me in shackles, but also prepare such a comfortable prison car, aren't you afraid that I will break your neck and escape?"

He Yang leisurely picked up his teacup, looked down at the stack of delicate pastries on the table, and spoke with a meaningful tone.

Ji Ting shuddered all over and shrunk his neck. When others heard his own brother say this, they would probably think it was a joke, but he knew in his heart that Ji Xiao would definitely do what he said, especially when he did this. After the righteous act of killing relatives.

"Brother, eat a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus cake to calm down." Ji Ting smiled flatteringly, held the plate in front of He Yang, and explained in a low voice: "It's obvious that someone is going to frame you, I can't just watch you fall into the hands of the enemy."

He Yang narrowed his eyes and glanced at him thoughtfully.

Ji Ting leaned closer again, with an intimate gesture: "Now this case is under the jurisdiction of Dali Temple, brother, you can stay with me for a few days at ease, and when I find the real culprit, you can be cleared of suspicion."

He Yang sneered, with a hint of danger flashing in his eyes, he lowered his voice and said, "Before Han Ye died, I was the only one who went to the prison of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. How do you know that I didn't kill him?"

Ji Ting was taken aback, just as the carriage bumped violently twice, a few drops of green soup in the teacup splashed out, soaking the grain of the wooden tabletop: "Brother, you're not burnt, dodge quickly."

He Yang pressed his arm calmly, and said in an unquestionable tone, "Answer me."

"I, how could I doubt you." Ji Ting's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a wry smile appeared in his eyes. He raised his eyes and looked straight into He Yang's eyes and said, "Do you still remember that when we were young, my father taught us martial arts, and I couldn't bear it?" Always looking for opportunities to be lazy, every time my father finds out, brother, you always protect me, and you will be punished with me in the end."

[Ji Xiao is really nice to this younger brother. 】

He Yang: I'm afraid of raising a white-eyed wolf.

"So, I have decided to protect you when I grow up." Ji Ting said vowedly.

He Yang sneered, his eyes were complicated, sometimes he really didn't know if this younger brother was really stupid or fake.

The reason why the little emperor sent the case to Ji Ting so easily is to restrain his actions. There are hundreds of pairs of eyes staring at him outside. If Ji Ting is a little careless, he will be convicted. So what if he is innocent at that time? , In the case tried by his own brother, he was dealt with in the name of righteousness and extermination of relatives, but letting him go was suspected of perverting the law for personal gain.

"This is the end of the matter, you don't have to come up to me and say such nasty words." He Yang waved his hand away, a sneer flashed in his eyes: "The reason why you spend so much time is because you are afraid that the news will spread outside the customs. When the time comes, 10,000 + When the army is approaching the city, your promise to your father will be in vain."

"I..." Ji Ting said with difficulty, "Brother, I really—"

"Master Ji, we are here."

The carriage passed through four or five courtyard gates and finally stopped. Ji Ting swallowed his unspoken words, lifted the curtain and ordered, "Prepare a wing room for General Ji. It must be clean and tidy."

"My lord, I'm afraid this is against the rules." An officer who was ordered to escort frowned and reminded: "If this matter gets to the emperor's ears, I'm afraid he will be punished."

"Then prepare a clean cell and move all the facilities in the wing room to me."

"……Yes."

The people below were nimble, and it didn't take long for the prison cell to be remodeled. Ji Ting personally sent He Yang to the door, and reluctantly told the guards: "try to meet my brother's requirements, and if you want to see me, you have to be the first time." Pass."

"It's easy to leave." He Yang closed the prison door with a "bang" and shut the others out, as if he had a young master's temper.

[It's too comfortable to be in prison to your level. 】

He Yang: It's just an appearance, I can guarantee that this cell is absolutely guarded by heavy soldiers, not even a fly can fly out.

[Then what can you do? 】

He Yang: Wait.

【Do you really think that Ji Ting can find evidence and rescue you? 】

He Yang: I mean, wait for the little emperor to beg me to go out.

"Brother, then I'm leaving, I'm really leaving..." Ji Ting turned his head three times with worried eyes.

He Yang lay down on the bed, closed his eyes and said, "Get out of here."

After saying this, He Yang didn't open his mouth again for three whole days. During this period, he had everything needed for food and clothing. Ji Ting came to see him regularly every day, and talked about a lot of trivial matters, but he didn't reveal anything about the outside world. Condition.

On the fourth day, there was a noise at the door of the prison. He Yang was lying on the grand teacher's chair to take a nap. He heard the footsteps of people slow and heavy. It didn't seem like Ji Ting, who had martial arts, turned his head and smiled: "Last time, I hurriedly said goodbye. , I wanted to invite Gu Shilang to a teahouse in the city for a talk, but I didn't expect to meet in such an embarrassing situation due to unpredictable things in the world."

"This situation is very different from six years ago." Gu Huaishan looked around and sighed softly, "It's the old minister who is worrying too much."

He Yang chuckled, but didn't get up: "What's the difference? Isn't the script of being framed and imprisoned exactly the same as six years ago?"

"Six years ago, the general was single and weak, but now he has the strength to protect himself. When this case is settled, the veteran should also resign and return to his hometown to spend his old age in peace."

"You want to stay out of it." He Yang's eyes froze, he sat up and laughed lowly: "You are really a military servant, are you worthy of my father's kindness?"

Gu Huaishan shook his head lightly, and remained silent. His thin face was full of wrinkles, and his pale temples silently indicated the passing of time, and he had long lost the vigor of his youth.

"That's all." He Yang smiled relievedly, pulled out the dagger at his waist and cut off the corner of the robe, the snow-white cloth fell lightly in his hands, and then handed it to the Minister of the Ministry of War: "Do one last thing for me, from now on I won't Let me ask you about your past."

Gu Huaishan raised his head and stared at He Yang with puzzled eyes. The latter smiled slyly: "Don't worry, it's not a military talisman or a letter. You can check it carefully."

Gu Huaishan took the cloth suspiciously, carefully inspected it inside and out, and confirmed that it was indeed just a piece of ordinary cloth that He Yang temporarily tore off from the robe, and there was nothing unusual about it.

Seeing this, He Yang continued: "At noon tomorrow, send it to the Songzhu Pavilion, and you don't have to do anything else."

Gu Huaishan showed embarrassment, hesitated for a while, and finally nodded, accepting the job.

Reason told him that it was impossible for He Yang to spare no effort to send out a simple piece of fabric, but what he said was very serious. He is not an ungrateful person, otherwise he would not have hesitated to find out six years ago. the truth.

"Since the old minister can't see the mystery, he is completely confused to the end. Even if the future generations bear the eternal infamy, I am the old minister willingly."

Gu Huaishan cupped his hands in a salute, and when he raised his head, he burst into tears.

He Yang lowered his eyes and smiled, and politely returned the gift: "Thank you, Mr. Gu."

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