Chapter 90
At this time, Li Qingge was sitting on the royal ship, enjoying the banquet on the ship. This boat banquet is really unique. The boat is filled with all kinds of delicacies, including delicacies from both mountains and seas. Eating delicious food while admiring the scenery of the lake and mountains is so relaxing. Yangzhou is a place with convenient water and land transportation, many lakes, and a lot of good things in the lakes. The first-class Jiangnan delicacies such as whitebait soup, crab meat lion's head, braised silver carp head, blanched dried shreds, salted goose, jade shaomai, etc. are all carefully cooked and served on the table.
Li Qingge was wearing a gorgeous palace dress and a golden crown, sitting on the bow of the boat. She has a beautiful face, and her eyebrows reveal a calm and authoritative temperament. At this moment, she was eating the dried shredded noodles with relish. She was full of praise for the delicate texture and delicious taste. At the same time, she looked up from time to time to admire the lake view. She saw the lake surface sparkling, and the mountains in the distance looked particularly soft under the sunset. The beautiful scenery and delicious food made her feel particularly comfortable.
Suddenly, a subordinate ran over in a hurry, breaking the tranquility. He knelt in front of Li Qingge and said breathlessly: "Your Majesty, Qianlong and the others were caught causing trouble at the city gate."
Hearing this, Li Qingge frowned slightly, but then he regained his composure. She asked calmly: "Oh? Why did they come to Yangzhou to cause trouble?"
The subordinate replied: "It is said that Qianlong wanted to come to see the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan, but unexpectedly he had a conflict with the guard at the city gate."
After hearing this, Li Qingge raised a playful smile on his lips. She had known for a long time that Qianlong had come to Dayan, and Yangzhou was his first stop. She was originally thinking about how to teach him a lesson, but she didn't expect him to come to her door first.
"Then where are they now?" Li Qingge asked.
"He has been escorted to the government and is waiting for His Majesty's resignation." His subordinates replied.
Li Qingge nodded, and then said calmly: "The state has national laws, and families have family rules. Just follow the rules." Her voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.
"As you command!" His subordinates responded and were about to turn around and leave.
“Wait a minute——” Li Qingge stopped him again.
The men stopped and asked respectfully: "Your Majesty, do you have any other orders?"
Li Qingge pondered for a moment, and then asked: "Did Qianlong do it himself?"
The subordinate replied: "No, people around him took action, but he was not directly involved."
Li Qingge listened and nodded. She knew in her heart that although Qianlong was mediocre and incompetent, he was still the king of a country. If he were really imprisoned, it would be a big deal. By then, not only would Dayan be disgraced, but he might also cause unnecessary trouble.
"That's good, find a good place for him to be placed under house arrest, and the others will be dealt with according to the law." Li Qingge ordered. Her voice was calm and cold, as if she was dealing with a trivial matter.
"Yes!" The subordinate responded, and then hurriedly left.
Actually, Li Qingge did this not because she was soft-hearted or wanted to be selfish. She knew very well that Qianlong must have some agenda when he came to Dayan this time. But she also understood that in that era, family honor was extremely important. If Qianlong really went to jail, his family would be embarrassed. What's more, if word spreads about the emperor's imprisonment, the world will laugh out loud, right? Those who love gossip will definitely add fuel to the rumor, and it will be difficult to end it by then. That's why she chose this way of dealing with it, which not only taught Qianlong a lesson, but also saved his face.
As for Qianlong, he was put under house arrest alone in a restaurant in Yangzhou. Although this restaurant is not big, it is quite elegantly decorated. Qianlong was placed in a spacious and bright room filled with all kinds of books, calligraphy and paintings, obviously to allow him to pass the time. However, Qianlong had no intention of appreciating these. He was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot, spinning around in circles. He knew that he had caused a big trouble this time. Not only did he fail to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan, he also got himself and the people around him into it.
Ziwei and Ji Xiaolan were released because they did not participate in the fight. As soon as they walked out of the official gate, they hurried to the restaurant where Qianlong was under house arrest. They all knew in their hearts that this matter was serious and they must find a way to resolve it as soon as possible.
As for those who took action, Xiao Yanzi, Yong Qi, and Erkang were each imprisoned for fourteen days and fined a hundred taels of silver for disturbing public order. They were kept in dark, damp cells and had only one simple meal a day. Xiao Yanzi cried heartbrokenly. She never thought that she would end up like this. Although Yongqi and Erkang were unwilling to do so, they knew that the most important thing now was to find a way to rescue Qianlong and others.
Qianlong spent his days in the restaurant like years, and he looked forward to leaving here as soon as possible every day. However, he was powerless and could only watch his children being punished. He knew in his heart that what happened this time was all caused by his impulse. He regretted that he could not control his temper and had a conflict with the guard. He also regretted that he failed to protect the people around him and let them suffer along with him.
However, it was too late to regret. The only thing he can do now is to wait for Li Qingge's fate. He didn't know how Li Qingge would deal with him, but he knew in his heart that this matter might not end so easily. He could only pray silently, hoping that things would pass as soon as possible so that he could return to the Qing Dynasty and the world that belonged to him as soon as possible.
Although both were sentenced to public security penalties and had to spend fourteen long days in the county government office, the situations of Xiao Yanzi and Yong Qi were completely different. Dayan's law clearly stipulates that public security punishment is not a serious crime and does not require actual imprisonment. It is only a few days of imprisonment and release upon expiration. However, due to impulse, Xiao Yanzi, a gege, had a fierce conflict with the official guarding the city. His behavior was so arrogant that it was shocking. Therefore, when the verdict was handed down, the general who was accidentally injured by her angrily ordered her to be thrown into prison as a sign of severe punishment.
What's even more shocking is that after Li Qingge learned about this, he took special care of her and ordered Xiao Yanzi to be thrown directly into the cell where felons were held. The cell was dark and damp, with mottled walls around it, giving off a depressing atmosphere. As soon as Little Yanzi stepped into this heavy prison, it was like falling into an endless abyss, and her heart was filled with fear and despair.
"How did I end up in this situation?" She cried, her voice echoing in the empty cell, "I am Huanzhugege, the daughter of the Qing Emperor! You people, can't you Don’t you even know some etiquette? Where is the royal law? I want to sue you..." Her voice was trembling, and tears rolled down like broken beads.
Usually, Xiao Yanzi always keeps saying that he doesn't care about the glory and wealth, hates the rules in the palace, and yearns for the freedom of the people. However, as Princess, she has enjoyed the best treatment since childhood. Emperor Qianlong loved her very much, and the princes loved her very much. Who in the palace did not respect her respectfully? She always lets her choose the good things first. She has never experienced the suffering in the world.
But now, she is in the Great Inflammation, and everything has become completely different. Except for Yongqi and Erkang, everyone else treated her coldly. The people of Dayan have received modern education and are full of hatred for the nobles who once oppressed them. Now she has broken the law and is imprisoned. Her hands and feet are chained with heavy shackles, and she has no freedom at all. This feeling of falling from heaven to hell made her previous pride disappear.
However, even so, she still couldn't let go of her arrogance and wanted to show off her authority in front of the jailers. She glared at the jailers who laughed at her with wide eyes, trying to intimidate them with her authority. But the jailers didn't buy it at all. They sneered and their eyes were full of disdain.
"Huan Zhugege? How noble and honorable!" A jailer mocked, "But this is Dayan, not your Qing Dynasty. Don't call you Princess, even if you are the emperor, you have to be honest when you get here. "Really."
Another jailer answered: "Yes, why don't you look in the mirror?" See what you are like now? Everyone is equal before our laws. No matter who you are, you have to go to this prison."
"You are still showing off your attitude. It's so ridiculous!" The guards laughed at her one after another and didn't take her seriously at all. Their voices echoed in the cell, like sharp blades, cutting into Little Yanzi's heart.
How has Xiao Yanzi ever been so angry since she was a child? She was so angry that she was shaking all over and her face was as pale as paper. She gritted her teeth, trying to suppress the gasps that were about to come out. However, the anger in his heart was like a volcano erupting and could not be contained.
"You dog slaves, you dare to humiliate me like this, aren't you afraid of retribution?" She yelled, "Even if this is Dayan's territory, for the sake of peace between the two countries, you can't do this to me. If The Queen knows, and all of you will die without a burial place!”
Her voice was sharp and harsh, full of anger and unwillingness. However, the jailers were not affected at all. They smiled and said back to her: "You want to scare us? Her Majesty the Queen has so many things to do, how can she have time to care about your trivial matters? If she finds out, she might have to increase your punishment!"
said After that, the jailers turned and left, leaving Xiao Yanzi crying alone in the cell. She huddled in the corner, tears gushing out like spring water and wetting her clothes. She never thought that she would end up in such a situation, becoming a prisoner and being humiliated.
However, even so, she was still unwilling to give up hope. She silently chanted the names of Yongqi and Erkang in her heart, hoping that they would find a way to rescue her. She believed that as long as they were here, there would be a way to free her.
Time passed day by day, and Xiao Yanzi spent fourteen long days in the cell. During these fourteen days, she experienced the transformation from heaven to hell, and also witnessed the indifference and cruelty of human nature. However, she also learned strength and patience during this experience, and understood how difficult and precious life is.
When the last day finally arrived, Xiao Yanzi was released from the cell. She stood in the sun and took a deep breath of free air. Although she lost a lot, she also gained growth and transformation. She knows that the road ahead is still long, but she will go on bravely to welcome her own new life.
Another soldier sneered and spoke, the corner of his mouth curled up with a hint of contempt, and he said as if he was watching a good show: "Look at this so-called royal princess, she behaves so badly. I thought she was so noble and dignified. Well, I didn't expect it to be so tacky. Look at her gorgeous clothes, but now they are covered in dust. It's really ironic. Do you blame us for being harsh? Everyone is shameless in his own way, but this one is really unique and special. When I finish my duty today, I will have to brag about myself to my brothers. What is the funniest princess I have ever seen in my life?"
The companions beside him also laughed in agreement, with a greedy light in their eyes. "This royal secret is simply a priceless treasure. Common people love to inquire about it. If I sell it to a new newspaper in Yangzhou, I won't have to worry about drinking money for a year. Hehe, maybe I can make extra money."
After hearing this, Xiao Yanzi's anger instantly surged into her heart. Her eyes widened, as if she wanted to carve the appearance of these soldiers into her heart. She shouted loudly: "You dare to spread the word, and when I, Emperor Ama, find out, I will chop off your heads! When Yongqi comes to save me, none of you will even think about it easy!" Her voice was in the empty space. echoed in the cell, with an unquestionable majesty.
However, the soldiers were not affected at all and they still responded with playful smiles. "Ouch, I'm so scared!" One of the soldiers pretended to be scared and patted his chest, but with obvious ridicule on his face, he said in a sinister manner, "I'm so scared that your emperor will chop off my head. , Hahaha!”
Another soldier also joined the taunting ranks, his eyes showing sternness. "As Gege, don't you know where this place is? After entering this cell door, you still want to get out easily? This is a prison for serious criminals. The outside is a reinforced concrete wall and surrounded by power grids. Even Yongqi No matter how high your martial arts skills are, breaking in is a dead end. Do you think you are still the one who controls everything in the palace? Now, you are just a plaything in our hands."
Listening to these words, Xiao Yanzi felt an indescribable humiliation and anger in her heart. She bit her lower lip tightly, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out. She never thought that one day she would end up in such a field and be so humiliated by these humble soldiers.
“There are too many Qing nobles imprisoned in our prison in Dayan.” A soldier said proudly, “Even the nephew of the Queen Mother of the Qing Dynasty has been squatting here for ten years. . He was very arrogant when he first came in, and then he was brought into submission, and now he is as well-behaved as a cat. If you don't understand, we have plenty of ways to deal with you. Don't think that you are nothing, you are nothing here!"
How can you do this? To me!" There was a cry in her voice, and tears welled up in her eyes. She relies on her status as a princess, and has always had smooth sailing and glory since childhood. She was much loved in the palace and was the center of attention wherever she went. Unexpectedly, when Dayan arrived, all this came to nothing. She looked at the soldiers' mocking and contemptuous eyes and felt extremely aggrieved and angry.
"Why do you treat me like this?" she shouted at the top of her voice, "cruel, vicious, and heartless! Where is the law? I am the emperor's daughter, how can you bear to trample on my dignity like this?" Her words With deep despair and unwillingness.
However, the soldiers just laughed at her naivety and ignorance. "Hahaha, you really laughed me to death!" They burst out laughing. "Listen to this word, it sounds like a opera. I thought I was watching a clown perform on the stage! Do you think you are still the superior one? Gege? Now, you are just a prisoner!”
Xiao Yanzi is still immersed in her noble status. She always feels that she should be respected like Ziwei, and she even imitates the parallelism in Qiong Yao's dramas when she speaks. She forgot her current situation and that she had lost all shelter and support in this strange country.
The soldiers' ridicule and humiliation were like sharp knives, piercing her heart. She felt heartache in waves, as if she was suffocating. She clenched her hands tightly, digging her nails into her flesh, trying to use pain to suppress the anger and humiliation inside her.
However, these prison guards are not good at all. Although Li Qingge stipulated a system of separate prisons for men and women, it is common for men and women to mix in this prison for serious criminals. These soldiers are all fierce men. They don't know how to show mercy, let alone Xiao Yanzi. They used to be trampled and oppressed people at the bottom, but now they have finally turned around. Naturally, they will trample the former nobles under their feet and let them taste the taste of discrimination and humiliation.
Looking at these soldiers, Xiao Yanzi felt an indescribable hatred in his heart. She vowed that if one day she could regain her freedom, she would make those who had humiliated her pay the price! However, now she can only endure all this silently, waiting for Yongqi's arrival, hoping that he can save her.
Time passed minute by minute, and Xiao Yanzi spent a long and difficult night in the cell. She huddled in the corner, hugging herself tightly, trying to use her body temperature to dispel the coldness and fear in her heart. She kept telling herself to be strong and brave and not to be defeated like this.
Finally, after a long wait, Yong Qi's figure appeared at the door of the cell. He looked at the tortured little Yanzi, and felt an indescribable anger and distress in his heart. He walked quickly to Xiao Yanzi and held her tightly in his arms, as if he wanted to share all her pain and humiliation.
"Little Yanzi, don't be afraid, I'm coming." Yongqi's voice was gentle but firm, as if a warm current poured into Xiao Yanzi's heart. She looked up at Yong Qi, tears welling up in her eyes again. She knew that no matter what happened, Yongqi would be by her side, protecting her and guarding her.
With Yongqi's help, Xiao Yanzi finally left the cell full of humiliation and pain. She took a deep breath of free air, as if to drive away all the haze. She knew that this experience would become the most unforgettable memory in her life and the most valuable asset on her growth path. In that dark and damp cell with dull echoes echoing around the walls, Li Qingge, the former Princess of the Forbidden City, is now ruthlessly imprisoned here like a swallow with broken wings. Her eyes once shone with an endless desire for freedom and a subtle provocation to imperial power, but now there was only a silence of despair and helplessness.
"Oh! Those who say anything about dignity and undignity have become prisoners. How dare you be so arrogant and unruly?" A jailer with a rough voice had a ferocious smile on his face, and his eyes were filled with laughter. It was contempt for Li Qingge. He was tall and muscular, like an insurmountable mountain, suffocating all Li Qingge's hopes.
"You called us cruel, heartless, and vicious guys, okay! Then we will let you taste it for yourself." Another jailer took over, his voice as sharp as a knife, every time Every word seemed to be deliberately trying to cut off the last trace of pride in Li Qingge's heart. His face was thin, his eyes were sunken, and there was a cunning light in his eyes, like a hungry wolf ready to pounce on its prey.
Li Qingge was firmly tied to the cold stone wall, her hands and feet were tightly locked by thick iron chains, and the mottled rust on the iron chains seemed like traces of humiliation that could not be erased from her heart. Her long hair was messily spread over her shoulders, and a few strands of hair stuck to her cheeks. Sweat and tears intertwined, blurring her vision, but not the resentment and unwillingness in her heart.
"No one can enter this prison cell except Her Majesty the Queen's order. Even if you are no longer here, we can still say that you committed suicide out of fear of guilt and died without evidence." The burly figure The jailer spoke again, his tone full of threats and unquestionable authority. His face looked even more eerie under the dim light, as if he were a demon crawling out of hell specifically to harvest Li Qingge's soul.
As the saying goes: "Evil people will be punished by evil people." This saying is so apt when applied to Li Qingge now. I remember that in the Forbidden City, although the queen was extremely powerful and could deal with the disobedient concubines, she had to take into account the royal family's face and Emperor Qianlong's feelings, and did not dare to deal with her blatantly. At that time, Li Qingge was like a dexterous swallow, freely shuttling through the gaps in imperial power, daring to challenge the queen's authority and pursuing his own happiness.
However, times have changed and things have changed. Now, she fell into the hands of these jailers who were not afraid of the imperial power, and the aura of Huanzhugege was dimmed instantly. She was completely turned into a piece of fish on the chopping board, ready to be slaughtered. Her heart was filled with endless fear and despair, but she knew that she could not just give in, and she could not let her dignity be trampled by these people.
When she heard the words "suicide out of fear of crime", Li Qingge's heart skipped a beat. She knew that these people meant what they said and would never show mercy. She was so frightened that she didn't dare to breathe out. She could only bite her lower lip tightly, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out. There was a flash of fear and helplessness in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by firm determination.
"Hmph, does this ignorant woman know how to be afraid now?" A jailer sneered, with a hint of ridicule and pride in his voice.
"You dare to show off in front of us, you are really overestimating your capabilities." Another jailer continued, his tone full of disdain and contempt.
"You'd better be obedient, or you'll suffer the consequences!" the third jailer threatened, his eyes flashed with a fierce light, as if he wanted to eat Li Qingge alive.
Several jailers took turns scolding Li Qingge until his mouth was dry and his tongue was dry. Their words were like sharp blades, cutting into Li Qingge's heart, making her miserable. However, she could only endure it all silently, unable to resist or escape.
When the jailers turned around and left the cells, their backs looked particularly tall and scary in the dim light. They were chatting and laughing while drinking, as if what they just did was just a conversation they had after dinner.
"I've been doing this for so many years, and I've never seen anyone so tolerant." A jailer said, with a bit of pride and pride in his voice.
"That's right, you think you are great because you are a princess, but in fact you are just an illegitimate daughter with no name and no status, so why are you putting on airs?" Another jailer answered, his tone full of contempt and disdain.
"As soon as I entered the cell, I cried like a dead father and mother, and my voice became hoarse." The third jailer sneered, with a cruel light shining in his eyes.
"If Her Majesty the Queen hadn't been so kind and changed the rules as soon as she came to the throne, we were not allowed to execute ourselves privately, and we were not allowed to be beaten into submission. I would have really wanted to give her some chili pepper water to try." A jailer said angrily, His voice was full of regret and dissatisfaction.
"Stop talking, these unlucky words sound upsetting." Another jailer interrupted him, his tone revealing a bit of impatience and disgust.
"Haha, come on, drink, drink..." Several jailers raised their glasses and drank again, as if everything just now had nothing to do with them.
Singer Li Qing’s feet were tied tightly and she could not move. The insults and ridicules of the jailers echoed in her ears, and her heart was filled with endless grievances and humiliations. She felt like a butterfly trapped in a cocoon, unable to break free from the constraints and predicament.
She recalled that she had once been the royal jewel, and had enjoyed endless glory, wealth and favor. At that time, she was like a free-flying swallow, soaring in the sky of the Forbidden City. However, now she has fallen into this situation, becoming a prisoner and being bullied.
Her heart was filled with resentment and confusion towards the Great Yan Queen. That queen, who violated human ethics, disregarded the rules of ethics, and was murderous, was able to found a country, proclaim herself emperor, and rule the world. Li Qingge didn't understand why this country wanted to make things difficult for him? Where did he offend them?
She felt like those poor women in the drama who were bullied by vicious and vicious people, and her heart ached as if it was about to bleed. Her eyes shone with determination, and she secretly swore: "One day, I will make you people kneel at my feet and beg me for mercy!"
Just as she was thinking wildly, she suddenly heard the jailer shouting: "Come and eat!" This shout broke the silence and dullness in the cell.
As soon as he heard the word "eat", Li Qingge's stomach growled unsatisfactorily. Since the boat left Yangzhou, she has been wandering all the way without eating even a grain of rice. At this moment, she was already so hungry that she didn't even have the strength to speak.
She couldn't help but recall the delicious food at the county food stall yesterday: the steaming steamed buns, the fragrant fried dough sticks, and the steaming bowl of tofu puffs... Those foods that were once within reach, Now it has become an unattainable luxury for her.
A trace of desire and helplessness flashed in her eyes, and she knew that she had no choice now. She could only wait silently for the jailer to deliver the meal, and then eat it silently to maintain her strength and life.
However, when the jailer placed the meal in front of her, she froze. The so-called meal was nothing more than a bowl of rice porridge so thin that you could see a human figure and a few hard steamed buns. This was a far cry from the delicacies she had enjoyed before.
Her heart was full of bitterness and helplessness, but she knew that she could not complain or refuse. She could only silently pick up the steamed buns and chew them one bite at a time, as if chewing on her own destiny and life.
In that dark, damp, seemingly isolated cell, the little swallow - Li Qingge, who was once a lively character in the Forbidden City, is now like a trapped swallow, having lost his former freedom. and brilliance. Although her face is still pretty, her eyebrows are a bit more haggard and unyielding. Those eyes that once shone with curiosity and vitality are now full of helplessness and resentment towards the current situation.
"Little Yanzi, she is a lover of all things meat, and the taste of meat is indispensable in every meal." This sentence sounds like a luxurious nostalgia at this moment. I remember that in the palace, her three meals a day were all carefully prepared delicacies, all delicious and delicious. But now, she can only face this dark cell and food that is difficult to eat.
"Humph! You are already in this dark place and you still want to eat meat. How shameless!" The jailer's voice was rough and cold. He spat and held up a stained pot. The barrel came slowly. The wooden barrel contained a dark, thick liquid that exuded a disgusting stench, as if it were old dirt fished out from a dark corner.
Little Yanzi watched the jailer scoop up a spoonful of thick liquid with a dirty spoon, pour it into a worn-out porcelain bowl, and then throw it away, and the bowl landed firmly on her before. There was an indescribable disgust and fear in her heart, but more of it was a sense of powerlessness against the current situation.
"Oops! What is this? It's as black as ink and smells so bad. How can you eat it?" Xiao Yanzi frowned, her voice trembling, obviously because of the food in this bowl. The stuff is so disgusting. She tried to hold the bowl with both hands, but as soon as her fingers touched the edge of the bowl, she immediately retracted it, as if the bowl was hot coals, which was unbearable.
“It’s good to have something to eat, but it’s so pretentious to be picky!” The jailer rolled his eyes, with a sarcastic smile on his lips. He was obviously accustomed to Xiao Yanzi's reaction, and even thought it was a kind of fun, allowing him to find a little pleasure in this boring cell life.
Xiao Yanzi was so angry that she could not speak. Her chest heaved violently, as if there was a ball of anger burning in her chest. She stared at the jailer with wide eyes, but finally lowered her head weakly. She knew that in this place, she could neither resist nor change the status quo.
"What are you talking about! This is the territory of Dayan, not your Qing Dynasty. If you want to show off, you have to show how much you weigh!" The jailer became angry when he saw that Xiao Yanzi was ignorant. He approached Xiao Yanzi step by step, with a fierce light shining in his eyes. He seemed like a hungry wild wolf, ready to pounce on the helpless little swallow at any time.
“If you don’t eat, you’ll fall down, or you’ll starve to death!” As he said that, the jailer snatched the bowl from Xiao Yanzi’s hand and threw it in her face without mercy. The thick black liquid instantly splashed all over Xiao Yanzi's face and clothes. She felt a stench coming to her nose, and she was so sick that she almost vomited.
Little Yanzi was splashed with dirty water. She was so aggrieved that she burst into tears and cried so hard. Her cries echoed in the cell, making her look particularly desolate and helpless. She missed Yongqi, Huang Ama and the others, as well as the warm and beautiful home she once had.
"Yong Qi, Huang Ama, where are you? Come and save me!" Xiao Yanzi sobbed and shouted, her voice full of despair and expectation. But she knew that this place was isolated and her shouts would never reach their ears.
After offending the jailer and receiving special care from Li Qingge, Xiao Yanzi's life in prison was miserable. She was forced to eat unpalatable food every day and endured the ridicule and bullying of the jailers. Her heart was filled with anger and unwillingness, but she also understood that there was nothing she could do now and she could only endure it all silently.
What about Erkang, Yongqi and others who were arrested with her? Although he also lost his freedom, at least he was not tortured. They were put in another cell. Although the conditions were equally difficult, they could at least rely on each other and encourage each other.
Yong Qi was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot. He couldn't bear that Xiao Yanzi had to endure such suffering alone. He struggled to rush out to find Xiaoyanzi, but was held tightly by Ertai and Erkang.
"Calm down! This is the county government office. There are policemen guarding the outside with guns. If you rush out, you are seeking death!" Ertai's voice was full of anxiety and worry. He held Yongqi's sleeve tightly, fearing that he would do something stupid on impulse.
“Don’t worry, she will be fine.” Erkang also advised, “Yangzhou is a civilized place. Although we got into trouble, we were only sentenced to fourteen days in prison. Xiao Yanzi and We are equally guilty, but she was locked up in solitary confinement Because of the different genders, she is afraid that mixing men and women will ruin her reputation. After all, she was imprisoned under the order of the queen of Dayan, so her life should not be in danger."
But Yongqi couldn't hear it, he felt like he was being held captive. As restless as fire. He punched the newly built wall and roared: "How could this happen? The South always values etiquette, so how could it be so rude to us? It's just because we are not allowed to enter the city that it caused so many troubles, little Yanzi All the suffering is because of this!”
In fact, Yong Qi’s words somewhat meant to express his anger at the city guarding officer. But what he didn't know was how much suffering and pain it brought to the people of Yangzhou when the Qing troops entered the customs. Now that they have not come to seek revenge, they are already magnanimous. How can they dare to expect that they will treat the descendants of their enemies well?
Although Yongqi was anxious, there was nothing he could do. He could only sit silently in the corner of the cell, praying that Xiao Yanzi could survive this difficult time safely.
In comparison, Qianlong's treatment was the best among these people. Although he was also detained, he was placed in an inn. This inn is a newly rebuilt luxury place in Yangzhou City. The rooms are spacious, bright and fully equipped. Compared with the prison cells, it is a world of difference.
Qianlong lived here. Although he lost his freedom, at least he still had someone to take care of his daily life. He can eat delicious meals every day, and occasionally take a walk in the courtyard of the inn to get some fresh air. This gave him some comfort and relief.
Yangzhou has indeed undergone earth-shaking changes under Li Qingge's governance. Urban construction is advancing rapidly, the economy is prosperous, and people live and work in peace and contentment. Qianlong looked at all this and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: I thought that when the Qing Dynasty entered the customs, this was still a war-torn place, but now it has become so prosperous and prosperous. He couldn't help but feel a bit of admiration for this Queen of Great Flame.
However, what he didn't know was that behind all this prosperity lay Li Qingge's endless ambitions and conspiracies. Not only did she want to rule the entire Great Yan, but she also wanted to completely annex the Great Qing. And Xiao Yanzi and these people are just pawns for her to achieve this goal.
Although Qianlong temporarily lost his freedom, his heart was full of expectations and hopes for the future. He believed that one day he would regain his freedom and return to the Forbidden City that belonged to him. And by then, he must teach the Queen of Great Yan who dared to imprison him, and let her know that the majesty and power of the Qing royal family are inviolable!
Yangzhou, this ancient city shows its unique charm even more under the cover of night. Compared with those inconspicuous little inns hidden in the corners of the city, the restaurants here are undoubtedly a different world, magnificent and elegant, as if they can illuminate the world. The gloom in people's hearts makes people's eyes brighten and their hearts cheer up.
Inside the restaurant, the floor is paved with carefully selected golden marble. Each piece is as smooth as a mirror. When walking on it, it seems that even the soles of your feet are stained with a bit of nobility and shimmer with light. The coffee table uses advanced tempered glass technology and is forged in one piece. It is as transparent as crystal, reflecting everything around it, adding a bit of dreamy color.
The bedding on the bed and the sofa in the living room are all filled with top-grade plush, which is soft to the touch. When you sit on or lie down, you feel like you are falling into a gentle embrace, making people intoxicated and unwilling to wake up. . But what surprised Emperor Qianlong the most was that the restaurant was equipped with air conditioning. You know, last year, although the Great Yan Dynasty had begun mass production of air conditioners, due to the large population, especially the unbearable heat in the south, the demand was huge.