Chapter 117

117 "I don't deserve it. Sir, please stand up quickly."

He stretched out his hand hurriedly to greet him. Xiang Jiannan could not expect the middle-aged man to do such a thing. With the help of Lin Zhen and Master Guo, he was in a panic when helping the middle-aged man up.

He really couldn't handle it. Even if he was a master, he might not dare to accept the bow from the middle-aged man.

They mobilized a large army to capture me, could it be just for this matter? The contrast between the two was so great that I couldn't react for a while.

"I bow to you to thank you, young Taoist priest, on behalf of the people of the Great Zhou Dynasty."

The middle-aged man leaned forward slightly while being supported by Lin Zhen, and spoke unclearly: "For so many years, only the young Taoist priest dared to do what others would not do. In comparison, I feel ashamed."

This hat is simply scary.

Looking at the middle-aged man who elevated the matter to a very high level with just two sentences, Xiang Jiannan did not show any emotional fluctuations because of his praise.

He has not personally admitted that the dense forest was burned. After listening to the middle-aged man's words, he just felt that he should stick to his original idea.

The master said that the dense forest was the last barrier of the general's plan. The higher the middle-aged man praised himself, the harder he would fall when trouble came.

It is too hasty to conclude that you did something just because of a few words from others.

I, Xiang Jiannan, am not a fool.

"This is Magistrate Sun. He has specially put aside his official duties and rushed here from Shou County today."

Seeing that the young Taoist priest didn't respond for a long time, Lin Zhen couldn't help but remind him.

He felt that Xiang Jiannan was sometimes even less savvy than his master. The prefect had spoken so emotionally, so what was the meaning of you not saying anything for so long?

It was a great honor in the Great Zhou Dynasty for a senior official to pay great respect to a young Taoist priest who was barely emerging.

You have to know that intellectuals are all proud, and it is very difficult to get them to bend down on their own initiative.

"Governor Sun, the burning of the dense forest is actually not as everyone says."

After hearing Lin Zhen's introduction, Xiang Jiannan immediately wanted to explain and felt that things must be made clear. Xiang Jiannan didn't care whether the so-called prefect had conducted an investigation before coming. Strictly speaking, the fire that burned the dense forest was actually set by the Ghost King.

I am participating.

Currently, only he and An Wensheng know about this matter, so it is difficult for him to prove his innocence.

Originally, I was just obsessed with whether burning down forests was a crime in the Zhou Dynasty. Now it seems that the point I was concerned about was wrong from the beginning.

Regardless of whether Magistrate Sun believed it or not, he had to tell the truth of the matter. He was deceived by a city god named An Wensheng, but there was a little accident in the subsequent handling of the matter.

I never thought it would end like that.

"It doesn't matter. I only care about the results."

Not wanting to give Xiang Jiannan a chance to explain, he took a few steps to the side and continued to smile:

"Young Taoist priest, don't worry. Those reckless people can't do things as quickly as we do."

These words made Xiang Jiannan feel even worse. Looking at the three people in high spirits in the prison, he kept thinking of countermeasures in his mind.

The reckless man should refer to the group of military generals. It’s great that they have inexplicably provoked a group of powerful enemies.

This is the reason why I am trying my best to distance myself from the matter. Who doesn't tell some lies? No matter if it is useful or not, I will reveal it first. Maybe when I am retaliated against in the future, I can still keep my body intact.

"Originally, I wanted to invite the young Taoist priest to the mansion, but the journey was too long, so I had no choice but to resort to this last resort."

After carefully examining the cell, Magistrate Sun turned to Lin Zhen and ordered, "Send someone to clean up this place later. No one is allowed to step in here again."

"yes."

Does this mean that he wants to stay here? Seeing that Magistrate Sun had no intention of releasing him, Xiang Jiannan did not understand what he was up to, so he could only wait on the side.

At least let me out first. I've been here for so long and I haven't even had a sip of water.

Could it be that the gift just now was used to send me off? Governor Sun, if you have something to say, why don't you just say it.

"I will stop here today. After the ceremony tomorrow, I will personally welcome the young Taoist priest."

As he spoke, he signaled to Lin Zhen that he could go out and do his business first. He took Xiang Jiannan's hand and patted it twice. Magistrate Sun's actions made the young Taoist priest confused.

Go to court? This still means you have to convict yourself. Officials really know how to keep others in suspense. Just come directly. I can't stand this kind of torture.

"Tomorrow's ceremony will be for others to see. Young Taoist priest, don't think too much about it. Have a good rest tonight."

It was obvious at a glance that the young Taoist priest was troubled by thoughts, so Prefect Sun said a few words to calm him down: "It's just a formality, it's no big deal."

"Is burning the jungle really against the law?"

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At this moment, he suddenly remembered something that he had not been able to understand before. After Prefect Sun told him not to worry, Xiang Jiannan could only make small talk.

He couldn't find a point of entry, and he didn't want to get himself into trouble because of any words.

Tomorrow's court session is for the generals to see? I should have said this earlier, it would have ensured my safety.

“That depends on who handles it.”

As if Xiang Jiannan's question froze him for a moment, then he revealed a look of being in control. Prefect Sun said confidently: "This matter can be big or small. Whether it violates the law or not depends entirely on the words of the person in charge!"

"Of course, I will not come up with such a lowly charge. Please rest assured, young Taoist priest."

"Taoist, are they gone?"

After Magistrate Sun and others left the cell, the man who had failed to protest his injustice had been curled up on the floor of the opposite cell without moving for a long time. Suddenly, he climbed up carefully from the ground, looked outside through the wooden pillar, and spoke in a low voice.

At this time, Xiang Jiannan had just sat down in the newly cleaned cell. When he heard the voice coming from the opposite side, he couldn't help feeling better, but he couldn't describe the feeling.

Both the civil and military parties do not seem to be good people at the moment. An Wensheng has really done a lot of harm to others.

The last few words of Magistrate Sun made me feel that he was also a ruthless person.

Playing with other people's lives and deaths in the palm of your hand.

"Let's go, are you okay?"

Although he despised the man in the cell opposite because of the previous incident, Xiang Jiannan temporarily let go of his grudge when he saw that he was able to survive.

Some people say that it's good to talk. At times like this, you really can't think about things alone. The more you think, the more upset you feel.

"I said you were wrongly accused. After the court session tomorrow, you will be free again after you leave."

Sitting on the ground and rubbing his body, the man in the cell opposite laughed across the wooden pillar and said, "Little Taoist priest, what on earth did you do to alarm the prefect? ​​Which forest did you burn?"

"Did you hear everything?"

"I heard some of this when I was pretending to be dead. Don't trust what these officials say too much."

He crawled to the corner and tidied up the hay under him. The man in the cell opposite stopped making any sound and leaned against the wall. Soon he seemed to fall into a deep sleep. Xiang Jiannan waited for a long time and wanted to ask something, but in the end he did not open his mouth.

Go to sleep first. Who knows what will happen in the court tomorrow? I hope that Magistrate Sun did not lie to me.

(End of this chapter)