Chapter 396: Release from Prison, Lin Qingyi and Wang Qingtan!

Chapter 396: Release from Prison, Lin Qingyi and Wang Qingtan!

The death of Xiao Bieli.

Instantly, it caused a huge uproar in Dongling City.

Xiao Bieli was, after all, a high-ranking official of the fifth grade.

A fifth-grade official, no matter where they are, holds significant influence.

The assassination of such a high-ranking official was no different from challenging the authority of the Daxia court.

Especially at this particular time.

The impact was immense.

However, after two days of an extensive search throughout the city, they failed to find any trace of the assailant and only managed to restore some order to the chaos in Dongling City.

The city's order had improved.

Apart from that, there were no other gains.

Any official who understood the situation knew that this outcome was to be expected.

According to the postmortem examination of Xiao Bieli's body.

The attacker was none other than a Zongshi Realm expert.

A Zongshi Realm expert's movements were swift and elusive.

It was impossible for ordinary officials to trace them.

County Jail, Third Floor.

Jiang Ning was startled as he saw a woman in a long green dress standing before him.

The visitor was none other than Lin Qingyi.

Jiang Ning never expected Lin Qingyi to appear here.

"What? Are you surprised to see me?" Lin Qingyi smiled gracefully.

Jiang Ning nodded, "I am surprised. I never imagined that Sister Lin would come here."

Lin Qingyi stood outside the cell, "I also never thought that I would come to Dongling County to see you, and it would be in prison."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Before coming to the county jail, he never imagined that he would face imprisonment.

Looking back now, it seemed that fortune and misfortune were intertwined, and it wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

With the token of Zhenlong Hall in hand, he would also have the opportunity to come into contact with the remnants of the ancient mythical era.

Among them, there was a high probability of finding one of the keys to the Tianren Grandmaster.

"Do you want me to get you out of here?" Lin Qingyi noticed Jiang Ning's bitter smile and immediately asked.

"Not yet!" Jiang Ning shook his head, "Someone here is helping me, and I should be out in a day or two!"

He had no doubt about Lin Qingyi's ability.

Not only because Lin Qingyi was a Zongshi Realm expert, but also because she was a princess consort.

With her status as a princess consort, getting him out of the county jail would be a simple matter.

However, from their previous interactions and understanding, he had a rough idea that there was something unusual about Lin Qingyi's princess consort identity, and it might conceal some secrets.

Otherwise, Lin Qingyi, as a princess consort, wouldn't be working as a small deputy manager in Wan Hua Tower in Luoshui County.

At the same time, upon hearing Jiang Ning's refusal.

"Someone is helping you?" Lin Qingyi showed surprise and continued, "You've only just arrived in Dongling City, and you're already in the county jail. I never expected someone to be able to help you!"

Jiang Ning smiled and asked through the iron bars of the cell.

"Sister Lin, you suddenly came to Dongling County to find me. Is there something you need?"

"Can't I come to see you if there's nothing important?" Lin Qingyi showed her pure white eyes without any impurities, "Can't I come to see you just because I want to?"

Jiang Ning smiled, "Of course not! I'm honored that you came to see me. If we were outside, I would definitely invite you for a drink!"

"Drink?" Lin Qingyi pouted, "Inviting a girl for a drink is always a scheme! I won't fall for your tricks."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately felt embarrassed.

At this moment, he wanted to make a sarcastic remark.

A married woman, and still a girl?

"Alright! I won't tease you anymore!" Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning and said, "I came to Dongling County to deliver a letter to you!"

"A letter?"

Jiang Ning was slightly startled, but he quickly realized what it was.

It should be another letter from Ji Mingyue.

His mind immediately conjured the image of Ji Mingyue in the snowy field.

"Here, take a look!" Lin Qingyi took out a letter from her bosom and passed it to Jiang Ning through the iron bars, "I don't know what Xiao Shiqi sees in you, but without a single reply, she persistently writes you a letter every month!"

Hearing these words, Jiang Ning felt a twinge of shame in his heart.

He took the letter and saw the graceful handwriting on the envelope.

It was indeed her!

She was truly persistent and sincere!!

He sighed inwardly.

For some reason, he felt a strange sensation.

Then he opened the sealed envelope and took out the neatly folded letter.

There weren't many words on the letter, only a few hundred.

It recorded the small and interesting things she encountered on her journey, all shared by Ji Mingyue.

At the end, there was also a sentence from Ji Mingyue.

When will you reply to me?

At the end of this sentence, there was also a smiley face.

"How is it? Have you finished reading?" Lin Qingyi asked as she saw Jiang Ning's gaze returning from the letter.

Jiang Ning nodded as he neatly refolded the letter, "I've finished reading!"

"What do you think? Do you want to reply?" Lin Qingyi asked.

"Wait until I get out! After I'm out, I'll find a chance to write a letter to Xiao Shiqi!" Jiang Ning said calmly.

"Xiao Shiqi's persistence really paid off! Even hundred-tempered steel can be transformed into soft and pliable!" Lin Qingyi smiled.

Then she said, "In that case, I'll be staying in Dongling City for a while. After you're released, write a letter to me, and I'll forward it to Xiao Shiqi."

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Speaking of which, do you really not need your sister's help to get you out of here?" Lin Qingyi asked, continuing her question.

"You call me sister, so I can't let your call go unanswered! If I use my status, getting you out will be easy, no matter what trouble you've gotten into!"

Jiang Ning shook his head again.

"Sister Lin, there's no need for that! I'm quite comfortable here! Besides, if I really want to get out, this iron prison can't hold me back!"

"And I do have a way to get out."

Her voice trailed off.

A white light flashed in Jiang Ning's hand.

A token suddenly appeared in his hand.

"The 8th Prince's token?" Lin Qingyi's eyes narrowed.

Then she looked at Jiang Ning, "This token, you mustn't use it recklessly. Once you do, your connection with the 8th Prince will immediately spread throughout the Imperial City, and you'll be in great danger!"

"You'll be swallowed by a vortex!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded and put the token back in his hand.

"Understood!"

"Good, you understand!" Lin Qingyi nodded slightly.

Then, she turned her head towards the direction she had just come from.

Footsteps could be heard from above.

Hearing the footsteps, Lin Qingyi's eyebrows furrowed slightly.

When she arrived earlier, she had already instructed the jailguard above not to disturb her and had shown her identity token.

However, it was clear that someone was coming down.

The next moment, a hint of surprise flashed through Lin Qingyi's eyes.

Wang Qingtan appeared before her, wearing an elegant long skirt with interwoven golden and red threads.

Beside her, a jailguard held a torch, lighting the way.

The flickering firelight reflected off the skirt, creating streaks of golden light.

At this moment, Wang Qingtan descended the stairs and saw Lin Qingyi standing in front of Jiang Ning's cell.

Who is she? A trace of surprise also flashed through her eyes.

Then, Wang Qingtan waved her hand at the jailguard beside her.

"Go back!"

"Yes, Miss!" The jailguard replied respectfully.

Wang Qingtan!

Hearing the familiar crisp voice of the young girl, Jiang Ning instantly knew who the visitor was.

After a few breaths, in the dim light of the oil lamp, Wang Qingtan appeared within Jiang Ning's line of sight.

"Sister, are you here to see Jiang Ning too?" Wang Qingtan immediately addressed Lin Qingyi.

Lin Qingyi, upon hearing this, looked at Jiang Ning and then at Wang Qingtan.

"I wonder what relationship this young lady has with my little brother?"

Little brother?

Wang Qingtan was slightly surprised.

Then, she instantly understood.

"One with the surname Jiang, the other with the surname Lin!"

"What little brother? I think he's more like a little lover!"

She couldn't help but mock in her heart, but a sweet smile appeared on her face.

"Is that so!" Wang Qingtan extended her fair right hand, "It's perfect that my sister is here. Jiang Ning owes me quite a bit of money."

"He has no money now and is locked up in prison. I'm afraid he won't be able to pay back the debt. Since it's a brother's debt, it's only right for his sister to repay it, right?"

Lin Qingyi, upon hearing this, looked at Wang Qingtan's outstretched hand and couldn't help but be slightly taken aback.

"How much does he owe you?"

"Not much!" Wang Qingtan smiled sweetly, "Just a thousand taels of gold, and I only ask for twelve percent interest. Forget the interest, just repaying the principal is fine!"

Lin Qingyi: "..."

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"This matter has also troubled the County Governor, and after his release from prison, he will surely come to express his gratitude in person!"

"Alright! I'll inform my father about this matter!" Wang Qingtan nodded slightly.

Just then—

Lin Qingyi spoke up, "The young master of the Lu Mansion, is it Lu Mansion? Is it Guangning Hou?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Qingtan's clear and flawless eyes turned towards Lin Qingyi.

"For the young master of Guangning Hou to be considered an acquaintance is quite a feat! Later, Miss, could you tell me the ins and outs of this matter? As for Guangning Hou, I might be able to put in a good word for him!" Lin Qingyi said.

Wang Qingtan was momentarily surprised by Lin Qingyi's words.

To be able to put in a good word!

If these words weren't just an exaggeration, it implied that she had considerable influence and could affect Guangning Hou's decisions.

Thinking of this, Wang Qingtan suppressed the surprise in her heart and slowly nodded.

"Alright, later I'll tell you the ins and outs of the matter!"

"Thank you, Miss!" Lin Qingyi smiled slightly.

"Then let's go out first! I'll tell you about it outside!" Wang Qingtan wrinkled her nose, seemingly a bit uncomfortable.

"Okay!" Lin Qingyi nodded.

Without waiting for Jiang Ning's opinion, the two of them had already finished their discussion.

Afterwards, they bid farewell to Jiang Ning and left together.

Outside the County Prison.

"Huff—"

Not long after stepping out of the county prison, Wang Qingtan heaved a sigh of relief.

Seeing her like this, Lin Qingyi couldn't help but smile.

A moment later—

She learned the details from Wang Qingtan's mouth.

Lu Hou.

Lu Junyi.

Let's give it a try, it should be fine!

Lin Qingyi thought to herself.

On the other side.

The dimly lit third floor of the county prison.

Only a few oil lamps remained lit.

Sizzle—

The oil lamp in the corridor emitted a strange sound, instantly snapping Jiang Ning out of his thoughts.

"If things go smoothly, I should be out of prison soon!"

He muttered to himself.

That's good!

He was getting tired of staying here anyway!

Moreover, it wasn't a wasted trip, as he had gained an unexpected harvest. Now, he only needed to complete his Bone Marrow Refinement.

【Rank】: Fourth Grade Bone Marrow Refinement (669/1999)



After taking a glance at the panel, he closed it.

The Bone Marrow Refinement progress had reached one-third.

He was now one step closer to completion.

Subsequently, he adjusted his mindset and continued his cultivation practice.

That day, the three meals a day remained unchanged, and no news arrived.

But Jiang Ning wasn't in a hurry.

With these people's influence, in reality, Xiao Qiuyue's death had nothing to do with him.

He didn't believe this case would become a miscarriage of justice, so he wasn't anxious at all.

Everything proceeded as usual.

Until early one morning.

Zhao Yulong appeared before him again.

"Commander Jiang, I've come to take you as promised!" Zhao Yulong, dressed in grey cloth, revealed a warm smile.

Behind him followed three people.

Among them, two were from the Patrol Bureau.

Bai Luoyu and Su Zhi.

And the other was Zhao Dai, who delivered his three meals a day on time.

"Jiang Ning thanks the Mansion Lord!" Jiang Ning bowed in gratitude.

Zhao Yulong smiled indifferently, "This is what I should do! The people from the Patrol Bureau are our own! As the Mansion Lord, even if I don't seek benefits for our people, at the very least, I must ensure that you won't suffer any unfair treatment or injustice!"

At this moment, Zhao Dai also opened the key to the iron prison, removing the iron locks and chains from the cell.

"Commander Jiang, you've endured these days of hardship!" Zhao Dai spoke up.

Jiang Ning smiled, "With such good food and drink, what hardship is there to speak of? I almost don't want to leave this place!"

"Commander Jiang is joking!" Zhao Dai laughed in response.

The case of the death of the young master's wife had been resolved so easily, and he knew that Jiang Ning was someone he couldn't afford to offend.

With Zhao Yulong's attention and his extraordinary strength,

Even the iron prison on the third floor of the county jail couldn't hold him.

He could imagine that it wouldn't be long before Jiang Ning soared to greater heights.

Not to mention other paths, but with this strength alone, he could easily advance in the military examinations and even compete for the position of Martial Champion, an outcome that was unpredictable.

Historically,

The Martial Champions of Daxia, even the ones who fared the worst, held fourth-grade official positions.

That was an existence he could never reach in his lifetime.

Not to mention, in his eyes, Jiang Ning was still so young.

No one knew how far he could go in the future.

Perhaps there would come a day when he would become a supreme minister, leading thousands of troops.

Or perhaps a day when he would be granted a noble title and fiefdom!

(End of Chapter)

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