Kaifeng Prefecture Prison.
Xu Hui brought Zhao Huan's handwritten order to the prison head.
"Where is Chong Lin imprisoned?”
Even though Xu Hui was the Imperial City's Chief Supervisor, without the Emperor's orders, he would not normally come to the Kaifeng Prefecture's prison.
Therefore, the jailer here did not know him.
However, to be able to be the head of the prison in Kaifeng Prefecture, he still had good judgment.
Those who could appear here were either criminals or court officials.
Obviously, Xu Hui was the latter. The prison head did not dare to offend someone he did not know.
However, the prison guard knew exactly how Chong Lin got in.
That was a case appointed by the Grand Commandant. Without the Grand Commandant's permission, it was impossible to meet Lin Chong.
The jailer was in a difficult position."Official, since you want to see Chong Lin, I'm sure you know how Chong Lin got into the prison of Kaifeng Prefecture. Without the Grand Commandant's order, I wouldn't dare to let you see him privately!"”
Xu Hui didn't waste time with the prison head and directly took out the handwritten order that Zhao Huan had given him.
"Do you recognize this?"
There were many felons in the prison of Kaifeng Prefecture, and they often received instructions from the Imperial Court. There were even many instructions from the Emperor.
The prison guard looked at the book in Xu Hui's hand and recognized it with a little identification. His expression tightened."Sir, please come in."
The warden brought Xu Hui to the outside of Chong Lin's cell.
"Chong Lin, someone is here to see you!"
The prison guard shouted at Chong Lin, who had disheveled hair, a bracelet, and a lot of blood on his body.
Chong Lin slowly raised his head and looked at Xu Hui. His eyes were filled with doubt and anger.
"I don't know you. Why do you want to see me? If Gao Qiu sent you here, then let me tell you, don't even think about making me confess!”
Xu Hui waved his hand at the prison guard." Open the handcuffs on Chong Lin's ankles. Wait outside first!"”
"Yes, yes!"
The warden undid the bracelet and left.
"You are Chong Lin?" Xu Hui sized up Chong Lin and was also surprised."He's strong and powerful. One look and you can tell that he's a martial artist. He's not an ordinary person!”
Although Chong Lin didn't know Xu Hui, he didn't vent his anger on him.
"That's right, I won't change my name. I'm Lin Chong!”
Xu Hui nodded." You're a man. Come with me. His Majesty wants to see you!"”
"What, Your Majesty, Your Majesty wants to see me?”
Chong Lin was dumbfounded.
He was just a mere Imperial Army instructor, and the current Emperor wanted to see him. This, this was too inconceivable.
"This, this Lord, Your Majesty, Your Majesty really wants to see me?”
Xu Hui looked at Chong Lin who was at a loss and nodded."Yes, His Majesty specifically asked to see you. Why, are you going to disobey the imperial edict?”
Against the decree? That would be beheading.
Lin Chong was a man, not a fool. Since the emperor wanted to see him, how could he dare to disobey?
"I wouldn't dare. Please lead the way!"”
When Xu Hui thought of Zhao Huan's attitude when he mentioned Lin Chong, coupled with Zhao Huan's special instructions, Xu Hui could deduce that Lin Chong should be placed in an important position by the Emperor.
Otherwise, the emperor of Great Song would not have personally asked a mere Imperial Army instructor.
Therefore, Xu Hui had an idea. He looked around and whispered into Lin Chong's ear.
"Instructor Lin, do you understand what I just told you?”
Hearing Xu Hui's words, Chong Lin's expression became extremely cautious.
Looking at Xu Hui's serious expression, he nodded after a while."I know what to do!"
Xu Hui patted Chong Lin's shoulder and smiled.""Let's go, follow me into the palace!"
After leaving the prison of Kaifeng Prefecture, the uneasy Lin Chong followed Xu Hui to the Imperial Palace.
On the other side, the people sent out by Xu Hui had also arrived at Gao Qiu's residence. They brought Zhao Huan's personal order for Gao Qiu and his adopted son, Gao Yamen, to enter the palace to meet the Emperor.
……
In the hall, Zhao Huan, who had been reading memorials for half a day, was also a little tired.
He stood up and stretched his muscles."Emperor, even though you have great power, it is tiring enough to read so many memorials every day!”
Da da!
At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the palace.
Soon, Xu Hui appeared at the entrance of the palace with a burly, muscular, middle-aged man whose clothes were tattered and covered in blood.
Looking at the person behind Xu Hui, the corners of Zhao Huan's mouth curled up.""This person should be Chong Lin!”
"Your Majesty, this lowly subject has brought the Imperial Army instructor, Lin Chong!”
After Xu Hui finished reporting, Chong Lin hurriedly bowed to Zhao Huan."I, the instructor of the Imperial Army, Lin Chong, pay my respects to Your Majesty!”
Even though he had met Lin Chong, who was famous in Water Margins, Zhao Huan was not too excited.
He was the Emperor of the Song Dynasty, and all his subjects were under his command. Even though he admired Chong Lin's martial arts, the Emperor was still the Emperor, and his subjects were still his subjects. The disparity in status could not be changed.
Zhao Huan nodded and raised his hand towards Lin Chong."Rise!"
"Long live Your Majesty!" Chong Lin hurriedly thanked him.”
"Xu Hui, has Gao Qiu and his adopted son, Gao Yamen, sent anyone to summon them?" Zhao Huan asked Xu Hui.”
"Your Majesty, I have already sent someone to summon him. According to the time, he should be entering the palace soon!”
"Alright, let's wait then!" Zhao Huan nodded.”
Since Gao Qiu and Gao Yamen were not here, Zhao Huan could not carry out what he was going to do next. Zhao Huan continued to read the memorial in front of him.
Not long after, the eunuch's voice rang out from outside the hall.
"Your Majesty, Grand Commandant Gao Qiu and his adopted son, Gao Yamen, request an audience!”
"Xuan!" Zhao Huan didn't even raise his head.
Gao Qiu and Gao Yamen were very puzzled as to why the new Emperor would allow them to enter the palace.
However, this was the Emperor's order, and they did not dare to obey.
When they entered Chuigong Hall, Gao Qiu and the young and old man in Gao Yamen were stunned when they saw Lin Chong. Then, they cursed in their hearts.
However, at this moment, the two of them did not dare to say anything. They hurriedly bowed to Zhao Huan, who did not even raise his head.
"Your humble subject Gao Qiu greets Your Majesty!”
"Greetings, Your Majesty!”
However, Zhao Huan did not seem to hear their conversation and continued to read the memorial.
This time, Gao Qiu and Gao Yamen were even more conflicted, and the ominous feeling grew stronger.
Seeing this, Xu Hui quickly shot a look at Lin Chong.
Seeing this, Chong Lin fell to his knees.
"I, Lin Chong, have suffered an injustice and have a grievance to complain about. I want to complain to the emperor.”
The corners of Zhao Huan's mouth curled up slightly when he heard that.
"Gao Qiu, you're finished!"
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