Zhao Ce at this time.

Has been taken to prison.

There are also levels of imprisonment.

The notorious Jin Yiwei, and the prison they managed were naturally not much better.

Compared with the previous Dali Temple, the environment in the imperial prison can be said to be completely different.

What's more, Zhao Ce didn't even enter the cell in Dali Temple last time.

He was treated as a guest by Yang Shousui.

But this time, I received the emperor's order.

It's not that easy anymore.

The long alley outside Beizhen Fusi is filled with gloom.

It was extremely dark inside the prison, and as soon as I entered, I felt a gloomy wind blowing over me.

The leader of the Jin Yiwei Qian Hu had little interaction with Zhao Ce before, and he was also on official business.

He took Zhao Ce directly to the cell.

This cell was barely cleaned.

The ones nearby don't have such treatment.

The peculiar smell emanating from it penetrated Zhao Ce's nose.

"Clang."

The cell door is locked.

The leader of the Jin Yiwei only left a sentence: "Master Zhen Fu will come over later to record a confession" and left.

Zhao Ce took off his coat, spread it on the stone bed, and fell into thought speechlessly.

"Being taken away in front of Cai'er..."

Zhao Ce muttered helplessly: "Fortunately, the Jin Yiwei was accommodating for a little while and had time to say a few words of comfort."

Just now Jin Yiwei arrived directly at Dingxihou Mansion.

Zhao Ce and his party were preparing to return to the countryside.

A group of classmates also gathered together.

Everyone is looking forward to this return home.

pity.

Before we even started to set off, an accident like this happened.

At that time, everyone's mouths were so wide open that they could fit an egg in.

It seems impossible to think of it.

Zhao Ce, who had just passed the sixth grade and was the most popular person in the entire Ming Dynasty, was actually arrested and imprisoned by His Majesty the day after he presented his thank you form.

Imprisonment!

What is that place?

Can people who go in come out in good health?

Su Cai'er's big eyes were full of fear and confusion at that time.

But after spending so long with Zhao Ce, she was able to calm down quickly.

Jin Yiwei gave Zhao Ce some time, and he had time to say a few words to Su Cai'er.

"Wait for me at home."

"If there is anything, remember to ask someone to ask sir or go to Liu's house to ask."

What was Su Caier's reaction at that time?

Zhao Ce thought of her with a little water in her eyes and her daughter still smiling at him in her arms.

The whole person looks soft and weak.

But she nodded firmly and said to him: "Husband, we will go back when you come back."

Thinking back to this.

Zhao Ce sighed lightly.

In this case, the only option is to postpone the return.

Returning to my hometown to worship my ancestors, it’s okay to postpone it.

After all, they have a long journey and their return date is uncertain.

I don’t even know what the crime for which I was imprisoned was...

Zhao Ce thought about it for a moment.

During this period of time, I have been busy preparing for the imperial examination.

So, I definitely didn't offend anyone.

That probably happened before.

"Initiate sea bans, sell briquettes, convert canals into seas, and even clear land, unify taxes, etc. mentioned some time ago..."

"Hiss~"

"If all the news were spread, I would probably offend most of the gentry of the Ming Dynasty..."

Zhao Ce thought about it, always feeling that his life seemed to be quite cold.

After all, once everyone knows about everything he proposes, he will be the one behind the scenes.

I am afraid that those in the gentry class will regard themselves as a thorn in their side.

I wish I could get rid of it quickly.

"but......"

Zhao Ce crossed his hands and touched his chin.

"Except for converting the canal into a sea, and things like briquettes that cannot be hidden."

"His Majesty and Sir have kept the other things a secret and have not pushed me to the front."

Thinking like this, I felt that my life, which had just been frozen in water, might still be saved.

In fact, Zhao Ce was bored and analyzed it casually.

Even if those officials target him again, as long as the emperor is determined to protect them.

He can still be safe and sound.

Jinyiwei only obeys the emperor's orders.

In other words, he was arrested because of the emperor's personal order.

After those royal guards caught him in, they didn't treat him with tea as good as Yang Shousui's.

But there was no shouting, shouting, or punishment at Zhao Ce like ordinary criminals.

That being said, His Majesty probably doesn't really want to deal with him.

Not to mention, Li Dongyang, as the pavilion elder, will definitely keep his disciples.

But I'm afraid I have to endure some hardships before I can give an explanation to everyone.

But as long as his wife and children are not involved, Zhao Ce doesn't care.

Anyway, he is young and strong, so he doesn't have to worry about anything even if he stays in prison for a few days.

Thinking like this, he could only stay in the prison with peace of mind and wait for news from outside to come in.

The smell of the nearby cells is really not that good.

Zhao Ce could only try his best to relax himself and not pay attention to these peculiar smells.

...

Zhao Ce has been in jail for who knows how long.

Then I heard someone walking in.

A familiar voice sounded: "Have you brought the prisoner?"

"Lord Zhenfu."

"The person is already in jail, waiting to be arraigned."

"Um......"

While several people were talking, the door outside the cell was opened.
To be continued...