The First Empress - Chapter 157
Chapter 157 Follow the Vine and Touch the Melon
Linglong looked at Hui Ye and felt that it was such an iceberg that she could not get close to it.
“Tell me, who commanded you? Perhaps this prince will be lenient. If you persist, there will be more torture. Everyone is smart, and some things will come to an end.” Hui Ye waved his wide robe and sleeves, and then the people behind him gradually exerted strength. Linglong did not avoid it, but watched as the nails entered that person’s knees inch by inch.
That person’s head was covered in sweat. Xie Yunxiao said something in Hui Ye’s ear, then walked to the criminal’s side and said, “If you say it out loud, we will forgive you. You are the only one. Then you can go to the place you like. Whether it’s a group of wives or concubines, you can die alone. Anyway, no one will hurt you, right?”
The man’s mouth was stained with blood, He didn’t loosen his teeth, She didn’t want to say anything at all. She clearly put on a posture of sacrificing her life for justice. Linglong saw Hui Ye waving her hand and walked in front of this person. She then said, “This palace is here to say something. This palace has let bygones be bygones. Today is also a convenient day. The so-called capture the thief first, this palace doesn’t want to make it too difficult for your skin and flesh.” “The promise they made just now will also give you the luxury you deserve. Tell me, who is the leader among you?”
Linglong looked at the flattered person and smiled, “You get up first.”
Hui Ye’s expression changed slightly. Seeing Linglong slowly help this person up, she said, “There is only one chance. You can afford to waste this palace. The methods of the Seven Kings may not necessarily be better than this palace. Since you are toasting and refusing to eat this palace’s punishments, it will be too late for you to regret it at that time.”
Hui Ye’s expression was as cold as ice as he looked at Ling Long and the person in front of him.
It could be seen that this person was an indifferent person, It could be seen that this person could not speak, but Linglong could see the desire to survive in this person’s eyes. She then smiled and said, “It seems that you still haven’t thought it through. Lord Xie, it seems that you should use the second set of torture. I heard that the second set is more interesting, so let’s go through it one by one.”
This person was afraid at this time, sweating profusely all over his head, and said, “Do you keep your word?”
“Will this Palace’s Golden Branch and Jade Leaf Sovereign of Myriad Vehicles deceive a commoner like you?” Linglong nodded firmly as she spoke, “As long as you say it, you are the only one who can survive in this place. The rest of them-kill them!” Even Hui Ye was a little impressed by Linglong’s solemn tone. He unconsciously looked at Linglong and discovered that Linglong wasn’t tired at all. She was like a wild beast with its teeth and claws, ready to devour people.
‘”I, I said–” that man’s teeth loosen for a moment, and he pointed at a man of great stature in the crowd and said, “think it’s Lan Huaiyu, just ask him. I want to go alive, I want to go alive–” and then stretched out his hand, ready to grab Linglong for the promise that he had already made, which Linglong naturally had faith in.
The Dragon Taboo Lieutenant beside him had already pushed this shaky person away. He looked at Linglong in disbelief and said, “Aren’t you going to let me go?”
Linglong’s eyes turned cold and she said, “I only promised you that I would give you honor and wealth, but not now. You still have to testify in front of the Emperor, otherwise, wouldn’t it be in vain for you to leave?”
The man cursed profanely.
Linglong walked in the direction of his finger to the side of that person. Hui Ye reached out and someone had already grabbed this person.
Linglong looked at Hui Ye and said, “Seventh Prince, can you give me face and let me personally try this person? After all, I was hurt by this person when I was in a life-and-death situation. If anything happens in the future, I will preface everything with the Emperor. What does Seventh Prince think?”
Hui Ye smiled and said, “Your Highness can do as you please. This prince also wants to see how your Highness Jie Yu is doing.”
Linglong cupped her fists and said, “Since that’s the case, I will definitely not disappoint Seventh Prince.”
The room instantly went completely silent. Linglong seemed to tilt her head slightly. After thinking for a while, he smiled and walked to Lan Huaiyu’s side and said, “The three of them must have my master. I can tell that you are a capable person, but you have followed the wrong person. As long as you tell me everything, I will plead for mercy in front of Seventh Prince and the Emperor. At that time, you will still be the humerus of the country. What do you think?”
Lan Huaiyu was a thirty-year-old man who had already seen through life and death. She said coldly, “A knight can be killed but not humiliated. You can do whatever you want. It would be impossible for me to surrender.”
“Good backbone!” Linglong said, “Since that’s the case, I won’t let you off.”
“Come on, tie these people up and send them all to the Prime Minister’s Mansion in Elder.” Linglong raised her voice. No matter how ruthless this move was, it was impossible. Linglong saw the smile at the corner of Hui Ye’s mouth. Hui Ye’s smile became so cold. However, Linglong could clearly feel a clear sense of conceit in that smile, as well as a bit of affirmation of her own style of doing things.
Hui Ye watched the crowd tie them up before he walked to Ling Long with a smile, “Sister-in-law Huang is really swift and swift in her deeds. This king is ashamed of himself. This king has now been cleared of all suspicions?”
Linglong smiled and said, “Of course, the suspicion hasn’t been cleared. When we arrive at the Prime Minister’s Mansion, I will judge whether you did it or not.” As she spoke, her eyes swept across Hui Ye’s face coldly. Hui Ye’s expression was not good at all. Linglong smiled and said, “In order to clear the suspicion, the sooner the better. If the Seven Kings have no objections, then go to the Prime Minister’s Mansion. This is a mountain-shaking and tiger-shaking thing. No matter how good it is, I wonder what the Seven Kings think.”
Hui Ye’s triangular eyes narrowed dangerously. “Come, let’s go to the Prime Minister’s Mansion and see what Lan Zhenglin has to say. This is something that can’t be washed away by jumping into the Yellow River. Only in this way can we have the best of both worlds.”
Linglong’s two curved willow-leaf eyebrows revealed a faint smile. “Alright, Lord Lan, go to the Prime Minister’s Mansion in front of you now. When the time comes, you can talk to each other in front of you. Perhaps you’ll understand.”
Actually, Linglong was also suspecting that these people were used by Seventh Prince to accuse Lan Zhenglin, or that they were indeed Lan Zhenglin’s people. Seeing that Hui Ye’s expression was as cold as usual, she said, “Let’s go.”
Hui Ye looked at the slender Linglong and pulled back his steps. He smiled self-deprecatingly and said, “I didn’t expect Your Highness to be a very cautious person. This king admires Your Highness.”
Linglong’s pink face was filled with spring. She smiled and said, “If I admire you, then there is no need for me to do so. This is all for the sake of clearing away your highness’ suspicions. I hope that your highness will cooperate with me in a high degree.”
“This king knows what to do. You can rest assured.”
A group of people arrived at the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Xie Yunxiao went to knock on the door. The guards were naturally frightened when they saw a group of people arrive. They hurriedly went inside to inform Lan Zhenglin that Lan Zhenglin had already walked out after a while.
Hui Ye’s expression did not change at all. He was still so cold and fierce. His exquisite and grim eyebrows slightly shrugged. Seeing Lan Zhenglin walk out, he smiled and said, “Did I scare Prime Minister Lan this time?”
Lan Zhenglin first glanced at Ling Long and Hui Ye with his eyes. Then, he saw Lan Huaiyu’s ashen face. He smiled and said, “Your Highness and Your Highness have come to Xiaguan. Naturally, there is something they need to do. Then let’s go inside.”
Linglong used her hand to gather her clothes and said, “This palace will not enter the Longtan Tiger’s Cave of the Prime Minister’s home. This palace has only come here today to let Lord Prime Minister recognize a person. After recognizing it, this palace will disappear on its own. It’s good that you are busy with it.”
Lan Zhenglin’s muscular face suddenly twitched. Although it was almost invisible, Linglong was still able to slowly capture it. There was no doubt in her heart.
Xie Yunxiao pushed the witness down in front of Lan Zhenglin and said, “Does Old Lan know this person?”
That person originally thought that what awaited him was a bright future and glory, but this was exactly what happened. He was extremely scared, “I … Lord, save me!”
“Who are you? How could your true self save you? However, your true self is compassionate. After you die, your true self will find a way to take care of your family. This is considered benevolent.” As he spoke, he swiftly stabbed an ox-eared sharp knife into his body. The man twitched twice on the ground before dying. Linglong watched as he slowly pulled the dagger out of the man’s body. She also saw the hot, blood-red, and blood-red streak that landed on Lan Zhenglin’s face.
“The Prime Minister really knows how to righteously annihilate relatives. It is said that this person is from my own clan. He originally came from the same origin. Why are we in such a rush to fry each other?” The one who spoke was Hui Ye. After Hui Ye finished speaking, he coldly looked at Lan Zhenglin. Lan Zhenglin’s face twitched and said, “These people are all blindfolds who came here to frame me. Although I am unconscious, I can still clearly distinguish between good and bad people. This person who killed me did not regret it.”
‘”But,” Linglong smiled and said, “Isn’t the Prime Minister being too hasty? This person only said one sentence. Just one sentence, and the Prime Minister really won’t let this person off?”
Lan Zhenglin’s expression was calm and dignified. He looked at Linglong and said, “This kind of person can’t be kept. I was afraid that if I opened my mouth and bit him randomly, then I would lose my reputation.” As he spoke, Lan Zhenglin looked at the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Soon, a large crowd of spectators had arrived at the main entrance.
Lan Zhenglin’s expression turned serious as he said, “It’s better to go inside.”
Hui Ye smiled faintly. ‘”Is the prime minister afraid that his family’s shame will spread out? This king wants all of these people to come over and see how the prime minister manages the family, so that the ordinary people can come over and see the liveliness. What does the prime minister think?”
Ordinary people’s faces had already turned red when they heard this, but Lan Zhenglin didn’t seem to care at all. He merely smiled and said, “Since the Seven Kings have made up their minds, then this old official will naturally obey the orders of the Seven Kings and Empress Jieyu.”
Hui Ye had always given the initiative to Linglong, and Linglong had always controlled it herself. At this moment, Linglong saw that Shengdou Xiaomin was getting closer and closer. She had doubts in her heart and asked, “You guys also came to help identify them. Do you know any of these people?”
The commoners liked to watch the fun the most. A group of people had already come over. Suddenly, a person glanced at Lan Huaiyu and said, “This person is Lan Huaiyu. I know Lan Huaiyu.”
Linglong smiled and said, “Do you know this Mr. Lan Huaiyu?”
The man lifted his lips and said, “Lan Huaiyu is the guardian of the Prime Minister’s Mansion. Probably not only do I know him, everyone here knows him. Also, the person the Prime Minister just killed is also the guardian. If the Empress doesn’t believe him, she can ask the people around her.”
As they spoke, a few people walked over eagerly. Linglong naturally did not believe them. She looked at everyone and said, “There are similarities between people and objects. Take a look and see if you are the old guardian of the Blue Pavilion. Don’t misunderstand the venerable official of the Imperial Court. This palace cannot afford to do so.”
A few people had already walked over and recognized him after three or two rounds. Linglong smiled confidently and looked at Lan Zhenglin and said something that Lan Zhenglin could never have imagined. It was simply unfathomable.
