Phantom Spear - C159

The last time he said this, Lu Jianfei had received the emperor’s orders to come to the Celestial Prison to visit the former Prefect of Hangzhou Faang Yan, who was imprisoned at the deepest part of the Celestial Prison. At first, Faang Yan was fully on guard, but after Lu Jianfei explained his purpose for coming, he finally relaxed a little.

Lu Jianfei asked sternly: “Master Faang, are you alright? The guards didn’t make things difficult for you, right? ” Although the two of them were separated by a thick metal door, their actions and expressions were as though they were talking directly to each other.

Faang Yan shook his head, and said indifferently: “Since the criminal has violated the sacred might, it is understandable that he would have to suffer some grievances and torment. However, the jailers and their brothers were rather courteous to their sinner, taking good care of him with three meals a day. “Here, no one speaks and no one is able to see the scenery outside, neither good nor bad. However, I already feel grateful for the fact that the Emperor has allowed this sinful subject to live.” Lu Jianfei had been a constable in the capital before, so he was very clear on the conditions of the prisoners.

Lu Jianfei sighed and said, “Master Faang, the Emperor had already secretly sent people to Hangzhou to investigate your situation, and the results were unsatisfactory. That’s why the Emperor was forced to do so. He could only temporarily imprison you within the Celestial Prison, you have to understand the concern the Emperor has for you. ”

Faang Yan raised both his hands above his head and said, “How can this sinner not know the great kindness shown by the Emperor? If it wasn’t for the fact that His Majesty has arranged for this subject to be placed in a Celestial Prison where outsiders are not allowed to enter and exit, and has set up so many Imperial Bodyguard s to guard outside, this subject’s lowly life would have probably been taken long ago. ”

Lu Jianfei frowned and said: “That’s right, Your Majesty is well aware of your abilities and accomplishments. I’ve always wanted to use you again, but for various objective reasons, I was unable to do so in the end. Sigh, I didn’t expect such a thing to happen again. However, the Emperor said that you can rest assured that it won’t be that easy for someone to wrongly accuse you. ”

Faang Yan suddenly kneeled on the ground again, kowtowing as he said, “Your majesty must believe that this subject is innocent, this subject has already shed tears of gratitude. If there were ever a day when sinners would do everything in their power to serve the Emperor. Even if it means your head will be smashed into smithereens and your bones will be smashed into smithereens, it doesn’t matter. ”

Lu Jianfei said: “Master Faang does not need to be like this, the current situation in the imperial government is not optimistic either. Some people have been plotting for a long time and are ready to make a move. They have been doing some small things to restrain the Emperor. “No matter what kind of attitude the emperor has, he still has to say something nasty first. Even if the emperor wants to protect your life, he might have to send you to the execution grounds one day. You have to prepare your heart for this.”

After Faang Yan heard this, he was not surprised at all. After all, he had been in the government for so many years, he did not know what to do about it. Originally, Faang Yan had already put his life on the line, but he couldn’t let go of his daughter no matter what. He was very clear that with his daughter’s personality, she would definitely investigate Shang Jing. No matter how dangerous it was, she would do everything she could to clarify the truth for him. The closer he got to the truth, the greater the danger. Even if he was hacked into thousands of pieces, he wouldn’t mind. But if his young daughter was hurt because of him, even if he went to the underworld, he wouldn’t feel at ease.

Faang Yan remained abnormally calm and said faintly, “Master Lu, I know what you’re talking about and I understand the difficulties Your Majesty has gone through. I still have to trouble you to report back to the Emperor that the Emperor wants his subjects to die. When that day comes, the sinners will not complain at all. They will definitely comply with the emperor’s decree. ”

Lu Jianfei shrugged his shoulders and said, “It’s good that Master Faang can understand the Emperor’s difficulties. Today, the Emperor has something he wants to ask you.”

Faang Yan said carefully: “Please speak, Master Lu, this criminal will answer truthfully.”

Lu Jianfei stared at the thick and heavy metal door and asked sternly: “Master Faang, that stolen money, is it really not related to you at all?”

After Faang Yan heard this, he answered decisively, “No!”

Lu Jianfei nodded in satisfaction and said, “Alright, the situation outside is complicated, so it will be safer for you to stay here. If there’s anything you need, you can talk to the prison warden, and ask the Imperial Bodyguard to pass on a message. I will personally report to the Emperor that within my capabilities, I will definitely satisfy you. ” Faang Yan’s expression became a little absent-minded, and paused for a good while.

Seeing that he had not spoken for a long time, Lu Jianfei knew that he must have some difficulty, and asked: “Master Faang, what do you have in your heart that you cannot let go of, you can tell me. “If I hide it from you, after today, I will not be able to guarantee that I will have such a good chance again.”

Faang Yan knew that if he did not say it now, he would not have another chance, and immediately said: “Master Lu, there is indeed one thing in this subject’s heart that I cannot let go.”

Lu Jianfei asked curiously, “Oh? Master Faang, please speak. ”

Faang Yan lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then said: “Master Lu, it does not matter if I can escape this calamity, but this sinful subject’s daughter, Faang Xinyao, she is still young right now, so I am clear of her character. “The sinner is afraid that she will be bullied outside. It doesn’t matter if the sinner dies, but if anything happens to the daughter, the sinner will let down her dead mother.”

Lu Jianfei did not have a family for the sake of his career, but he could understand the worry his parents had for his children. With a serious expression, he asked: “Master Faang wants me to send people to find the daughter of your daughter, to protect her, right?”

Faang Yan closed his eyes and said, “That’s right, as long as Xinyao is safe, there will be no more worries in my heart.”

In the past, when Lu Jianfei was fast enough, he liked to control the injustices of the world. Even though he had followed the Emperor for so many years, and his personality had long been tempered by the rules of the palace and the unspoken rules of the officials, he still retained the chivalrous loyalty he held when he was young. He said seriously: “Master Faang, I, Lu Jianfei, guarantee this matter with my life, I will think of every way, and find the daughter and ensure her safety. Don’t worry!”

Suddenly, Faang Yan pressed his body against the metal door and said excitedly, “This sinful subject, Faang Yan, thanks Master Lu. This debt of gratitude is something I might not have the chance to repay in my entire life. If there is an afterlife, this sinful subject is willing to be a servant for the Master Lu. ”

Lu Jianfei didn’t like it when others were being so polite the most, so he replied: “Hey, where did Master Faang get your words from? Even if it’s not me, Lu Jianfei, other people would definitely help you out. If you really want to thank me, thank the Emperor today. ”

Master Faang gently wiped away the tears that had uncontrollably fallen from the corner of his eyes, nodded and said: “Yes, yes, Master Lu is extremely right, the sinners did not manage to accomplish anything for the imperial government, and even made the emperor worry about my matters for so many days. The sinners are grateful, so even if I die, I will have no regrets!”

Lu Jianfei had finished speaking and was about to leave, then said: “Master Faang, everything has a turning point. Please do not let life come to you, please wait patiently here. Even if we were to die in the future, we men wouldn’t be afraid. I will take care of the things that I promised you. You should rest well, I will return to report first. ”

Faang Yan said loudly: “Alright, Master Lu, be careful in all matters. Please greet the Emperor on behalf of this sin.”

Lu Jianfei turned around and left a sentence behind: “I will, if fate wills it, we will meet again in the future!”

Just as he finished speaking, his figure gradually disappeared from the Celestial Prison room, which only had a bit of the light of the torches. Faang Yan sat back down on the bed. His eyes were filled with confusion, as if he was lost in thought because of something …

What about later?

And then we’ll see how it breaks down in the next round.