My sister became the empress, but I'm still growing vegetables and raising chickens

Chapter 221 Hope

Chapter 221 Hope

Si Muyan was wearing a loose prison uniform, with disheveled hair and a very disheveled appearance. When my younger sister saw him, her eyes welled up with tears. She covered her mouth and dared not say a word, fearing that the yamen runners outside would hear her.

Si Xingzhi looked Si Muyan up and down and asked, "Big sister, you have worked hard these days."

"It's not that hard." Si Muyan said, "My younger sister took good care of me in Fenghuang County, and here I have Lord Luo to take care of me, so I haven't suffered much."

Si Xingzhi breathed a sigh of relief. Prisoners in high-ranking prisons were no longer human beings in the eyes of the jailers. A woman convicted of a capital crime could be trampled upon as they pleased. Fortunately, he had made all the necessary arrangements, or else his Yan'er wouldn't be in such a state. Even though she was about to die, why would he care about her chastity? But he also didn't want her to suffer torture before her death.

Si Muyan didn't ask why they came to Lingnan City. She simply explained, "I met the county magistrate once. He was probably dying, but he did tell me some truths. He said that my eldest brother had helped him a lot in the past, but unfortunately he was born at the wrong time. It wasn't them who wanted to kill my eldest brother, but the people above them couldn't tolerate the Si family. He admired my eldest brother's talent, but he was powerless to do anything about it."

The younger sister's eyes flashed with resentment. "If it weren't for the people above, with Big Brother's intelligence and talent, he would never have died in such an unclear way. I should have thought of it earlier, I should have thought of it earlier..."

But let's not talk about the fact that she was only twelve when her eldest brother died. Even if she had thought about it a long time ago, what could she do? Those people above her were so far away from her. The most recent one was Feng Ziheng. But wasn't Feng Ziheng's attitude enough to explain the attitude of those above her?

Si Muyan continued, "As for those who want to deal with me, it's the Jin family."

Jin family!

My younger sister still remembers the Jin family vividly. They nearly bankrupted their food shop in the beginning, and even framed Aunt Zhu and nearly caused her to suffer a great crime. But after more than a year of silence, she assumed the Jin family was afraid to make another move.

Si Muyan said, "The Jin family is very ambitious and has colluded with several officials in Lingnan City before. There is no official above them who has not been bribed by them. And now he is so blatant because... his sister is the fourth concubine of the prefect and is very favored."

The second sister was surprised and said, "But just because she is a concubine, can she really cover up everything?"

Si Muyan said, "Pillow whispers are never just talk. Besides, the prefect must be unaware of the Si family's situation. He knows that the higher-ups don't like us, and getting rid of me can still make his concubine happy, so why not? Dad, second sister, little sister, don't think about this anymore. Nothing you do is useful when you're under the power of the strong. If not for yourself, think about my younger brother and Xiaoxia'er at least."

Si Xingzhi choked up and said, "Sister, it's because Dad is useless and can't protect you..."

Si Muyan shook his head and said, "Dad, don't say these things anymore. Our Si family is just an ordinary family. I have seen clearly that as long as we behave ourselves, there will be no more trouble. Please go back and live a good life."

The visiting hours were not long, and the three of them left reluctantly. Before leaving, the younger sister stuffed some silver and money into the jailer's hand, hoping that they could take care of her elder sister.

After they left, Judge Luo Tong had already arranged for the three of them to leave Lingnan City. "It's not advisable to stay here for long. If anyone knew you had left Fenghuang County without permission, there's no telling what the consequences would be. Go back quickly."

But Si Xingzhi shook his head dully: "Lord Luo, no matter what, I will see my daughter leave before I leave. Please don't worry about us, please pretend you haven't seen us, so as not to be implicated."

Judge Luo Tong was speechless. He had no way of persuading the three people in front of him. He could only wave his hand and leave them.

But in the evening, there was a knock on the door of Luo Tongpan's mansion, and it was said that the third daughter of the Si family was looking for him.

Mrs. Luo was a little nervous. She pulled on the sleeve of Luo Tongpan and said, "Master, I know you had a good relationship with Si Jingyu in the past, but after all, he is gone now, and the Si family is in trouble. If people knew that you still had such close contact with them, I'm afraid we..."

Luo Tongpan said, "My old friend's sister asked to see me. I can't just turn her away without even meeting her. Don't worry, I've done everything I could for them. There's nothing else I can do. I can only comfort her and send her away."

He hurriedly saw his younger sister, but found that she was no longer the same as she was yesterday and today. She was wearing makeup and dressed very beautifully.

Judge Luo Tong was stunned for a moment, his ears slightly red. He didn't dare look directly at her. He lowered his eyes and bowed, saying, "Third Miss, I'm not your age, and I'm already married... It's true that I'm good friends with your eldest brother, but I've already done everything I could for the Si family. I really can't do anything about your sister's situation."

The younger sister raised her eyebrows and smiled: "Lord Luo, I dare to come to see you like this because I am sure that you are a gentleman and will not do anything to me."

Judge Luo Tong looked up in surprise. Seeing that her eyes were genuine and clearly had no intention of seducing him, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "What's the matter with the third young lady..."

My younger sister said, "The prefect's fourth concubine is the younger sister of the head of the Jin family. I also heard that since the prefect's wife lost her youngest daughter to drowning, she has devoted herself to worshipping Buddha and not caring about worldly affairs. Is this fourth concubine the one who calls the shots in the mansion now?"

Judge Luo Tong hesitated and asked, "Miss San, do you want me to introduce you to the prefect? ​​But Miss San, the prefect is fifty-three now, older than your father. And you are only seventeen, in the prime of life. How can you become a concubine to someone who can be your grandfather? Moreover..."

What's more, Si Muyan will be executed in eight days. Even if she succeeds in handing her younger sister over to the prefect now, she may not be able to defeat the fourth concubine or save her sister.

Judge Luo Tong didn't say this aloud, and continued, "I know Third Miss is eager to save her sister, but you must know that the prefect has reached his current position by no means a dissolute man. It's true that he loves beautiful women, but the fourth concubine's trust is not just due to her youth and beauty. She comes from the Jin family, has strong business skills, and has a strong control over the harem. Moreover, the benefits the Jin family provides to the prefect are far beyond what the Si family can achieve."

"I know what you said, sir. If I enter the prefect's backyard, it will only be dangerous. In terms of strength, the Si family cannot compare with the Jin family, and in terms of ability, I may not be a match for the Jin family girl. Therefore, I have no such plan."

My younger sister raised her head, her eyes determined. "In the entire Lingnan City, there is only one person who can rival the prefect, and that is Governor Bi."

Judge Luo's eyes narrowed slightly: "Do you know Lord Bi?"

"Yes, if I want to overturn the case and save my sister, my only hope is Master Bi."