On the rain corridor on the second floor of the official residence, the high priest slowly walked out and looked at his son's back as he walked away. At this time, Alp, who was by the door, walked forward and waited next to him with his hands crossed.

"No need for Alp, Leo is a proper child. Just follow me to have breakfast immediately. We will wait for him here." The high priest ordered calmly.

The Tulianuum dungeon is the most trembling place in the city of Rome. It is like a giant beast that satisfies flesh and blood in the morning breeze. It lies further east of the Altar of Hercules, looking far from the river from the Temple of the Goddess Bellena. From the outside, it is a simple double-story brick and stone building, but it has two chimney-like bulging buildings, which makes it look particularly unique. The jailer will tell you that these two "chimneys" will never be angry, but only produce death breath. Its exit is sealed with an iron fence, and then it will continue until the oval tomb-like prison underground. The prisoner can only follow the high chimney to get some air and sunlight. At night, the jailer will completely seal the chimney with a cover, so that the entire dungeon will be submerged in complete darkness.

There are no partitions in the dungeon. Because there are not many people who are imprisoned here, there is no need to do this. Now there is only Tulinus, who spent his life alone in the dungeon last night—the damp and slippery walls, the endless darkness and coldness, lifeless reliefs, the strange wind blowing in the gaps, and the dead silence that is isolated from the world.

In just one night, Tulinus had grown old for ten years and twenty years. When Leo held a torch and stood in the passage outside the dungeon, he quickly leaned over like a moth. "I can swear to you again. I will make the most poisonous vow. I will never participate in planning the mutiny of Lelibi!"

"Then how should you explain the insults you have made to me and my sister and my parents in the letter?" Leo, who was under the torch, said with a sad expression.

"Forgive me, that's because I'm young and energetic and ignorant of the world. I've figured it out in the past few days. I'm determined to admit my mistake to you. Even if I lose my engagement with Corinna, or even if I lose my name as Caesar, I just want not to keep me here for a day. I'm the innocent Leo, I'm innocent! Even if I say slanderous words proudly behind my back, I have never done anything that actually hurts you and your family." Tulinus, who held the iron railing, burst into tears.

Leo sighed twice, and then he said, "Then think about it carefully, I will convey what you said to my father-first, have you really lacked military resources when commanding the Legion in the Greek War Zone?"

"Yes, that's right. Since the distribution of the inheritance, the free people under my jurisdiction and the industries run by the slaves have been in a very recession. Many of them have gone bankrupt, and many of them have not made enough money. So for a year of war, I could only rely on the assistance of the Parthenon treasury grants. However, the four legions of Brutu received financial support from Xiaoya, Greece and Macedonia to be loyal to the city, which is also the fundamental reason why I have been unfavorable for many years. I really have no choice but to borrow money from you in my private name." Tulinus seemed to have seized the life-saving straw.

After hearing this, Leo shook his head, "Now I'll tell you the reason for this situation. Tulinus, you are too young. The reason why your adoptive father got a lot of money was not because he was good at managing the industry, but because he sent the Governor of Gaul, and got rich by trophy and extortion. Inside, the industry and trade of your Julius family are actually very weak, and their strength only exists on the books. Once you encounter economic competition and your adoptive father's death, you will be very fragile."

"Yes, yes, you're right. You should have accepted the invitation to join my army." Turinus didn't know what Leo said. "Also, I was cheated by Wonteuz. I understand. This guy actually came to surrender to me. He was still worried about the dismissal of my adoptive father. Now he is playing a double-faced spy to cheat me!"

"Well, after Avenus was killed, he quietly took control of the guards, documents and confidential affairs around you, but Agripa, who was truly determined to you, always told him to run on the front line. This is indeed your fault, Turinus. So in secret, Wonterus stole your seal and defrauded Lilibi's five hundred Tarante's military funds. He also used money to bribe the twin legions and create mutiny. As he turned around, he framed you with a trap of self-exposed tricks." Leo slowly analyzed.

"Yes, do you know Leo? And Mesenas, who has always been the elder brother, also has prejudice and misunderstandings against me. He must have thought that I was the murderer behind the Lilibi mutiny, so he hated me so much. I know that his father is Kaimax and your father's most trusted guest. When you explain all this clearly, I will go and explain this inside story to Mesenas in person - it is all Cicero, Vonteuz and my stepfather and others." Turinus stretched out his hand excitedly, and held Leo's hand through the iron fence, "You still remember

Is it? A few years ago, how did we go to watch all kinds of competitions and performances together. I always remember the years at that time. You must not doubt this. Now my friends have dispersed. Juba has gone to Utica and is ready to go to the king of Numidia. Agripa is still on the front line of Epirus and serves in the army. Vivia is your wife, pregnant with your child. And I have also fallen here. What about your sister Corinna? The saddest one should be her? I also care about her very much, so all hope is placed on you, Leo."

"How can I help you, Turinus." Leo turned his hand and held the back of the other party's hand, "I'm very upset too."

"No worries, my friend, I beg you, and you beg your father again. As long as the guardian agrees, even if I will be exiled for three years, no, or even five years, he will invoke me to return to Rome and continue to support me. That's all. Leo, I beg you, this is the only hope. Corinna, Corinna, yes, although I have indeed had evil thoughts about other women, I have never betrayed her. If Corinna really wants to wait for me, I will always regard her as my mistress, my favorite wife."

At this time, the torches kept rising and falling in the wind. Leo and Tulinus's hands were held together. After a long silence, Leo let go of his hand and said quietly, "It seems that you don't understand what I am worried about, Tulinus." (To be continued, please search for astronomy, the novel is better and faster!
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