"Only my son and the few people who were interrogated that day knew." The prison where Dr. Liu was held was in a single room, and there were no other prisoners around. There were only four of them including himself at the time. When they heard the news, several people couldn't believe it. Yes, but looking at Dr. Liu's solemn expression, they couldn't help but not believe it.
Seeing that his father looked wrong, Su Chi immediately said, "After Imperial Physician Liu said that, his son had someone gag him. Before returning home, he also carefully instructed the three people not to leak the news, otherwise something might happen. , I have already imprisoned the three of them in one place."
This is also a last resort. If this news spreads, it will cause a lot of turmoil in Dayu. The situation in Dayu is already very complicated.
"You did it right. Are those three people reliable?" Su Lian asked hurriedly.
How could Su Chi not understand what his father meant? This was an unreliable statement, and these three people would have to die as a last resort. But according to Su Chi, these three people had good moral character. The most important thing was that they were loyal to the emperor and patriotic. You can see some of the details, so
"Father, my son thinks that these three people will not leak this matter to anyone. They have good character, are loyal and patriotic, and have extremely down-to-earth and steady personalities."
Hearing this, Su Xiang didn't know that his son was planning to protect these three people, so he said no more, rubbed his eyebrows, and sighed, "You have to take control of this matter yourself. Don't be merciful if you have to keep them. The overall situation is It’s important.”
Although he knew that Ling Guo and Feng Lan Guo were most likely aware of this matter, they could keep it secret for as long as they could. He had to think about it carefully during this period. He was no less shocked than his son.
"Yes, father, where is Sir Yu about this matter?" As his boss, Sir Yu has to report this matter to him. Su Chi is in a dilemma.
"I will send someone to ask him to come over later. Doctor Liu will keep an eye on him. The cell will be guarded all day long. No visitors can be allowed in."
"yes."
Soon, Yu Lingyun was brought back to the Prime Minister's Mansion.
"What's the matter in such a hurry? Your people called me here before my butt is even hot!"
Before entering the room, Yu Lingyun's dissatisfied loud voice came into the Prime Minister's study.
Su Chi saluted Yu Lingyun who hurried over, then went out, closing the study door.
Yu Lingyun didn't hesitate. He had been to the prime minister's study room not seven times but eight times. He was very familiar with it. He just found a comfortable chair and sat down, picked up a cup of tea and drank it.
"Ling Yun, I came to see you because of His Majesty's affairs." Su Xiang went straight to the point.
Taking a sip of tea, Yu Lingyun nodded, "Huh? What about Doctor Liu?" But isn't that a matter about spies from neighboring countries? Daoyuan should have expected it, so is it because he is coming here now because of spies from neighboring countries? Yu Lingyun always felt something was wrong.
Su Xiang nodded and told Yu Lingyun all what Su Chi had just said.
"What!?"
Yu Lingyun's pupils widened, his face was full of disbelief, and he couldn't find his voice for a long time.
"How could this happen? It must be that ignorant woman!" Yu Lingyun immediately thought of the Queen Mother Chen who died not long ago.
No wonder! No wonder since His Majesty ascended the throne, this woman has been refusing their proposal for His Majesty to choose a concubine for various reasons. What is the original reason?
"Not only us ministers have been deceived, but also the late emperor! This woman has been ambitious from the beginning, and her intentions are very big! What can we do now? This matter must not be exposed, at least when the envoy is about to arrive! "Yu Lingyun naturally foresaw the consequences.
"Now Ling and Fenglan have already known about this matter. This matter can't be kept secret for long! Let's go to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment to meet with Dr. Liu." Su Xiang still wanted to go and see for himself. .
"I think so too."
After saying that, the two of them got into the carriage and headed to the prison of the Ministry of Punishment.
The five or six jailers on duty saw the two people approaching gradually. They were standing lazily until they saw their appearance clearly, and then they hurriedly stood up straight.
Your Excellency, the Prime Minister and their Minister of Punishment, Mr. Yu! ?
I didn't have time to think about why these two big guys came, so I subconsciously bowed down and saluted respectfully.
Yu Lingyun glanced at the jailers coldly, looking at their lazy appearance, they didn't have the energy that a young man should have! However, I thought that I had important things to do here and it was not appropriate to add any extraneous matters, so I didn’t say anything else. I just asked, “Has anyone been here today?”
"Sir, four waves of people have come today. They are all the wives, concubines and clan members of Dr. Liu's family. There are no more others." The leading jailer was still calm and hurriedly bowed his hands and reported the truth.
"Well, cheer up. No one is allowed in or out unless I bring someone here."
"yes."
The cell was dark and damp, the walls were mottled, and the air was filled with a putrid smell that was suffocating.
As soon as Su Xiang and Yu Lingyun came in, Doctor Liu noticed it.
At this moment, Doctor Liu was unkempt, his clothes were tattered, and there were bloodstains on his body from being tortured. He was lying on the damp straw in the cell, breathing shallowly. If he didn't pay attention, others would think he was dead.
Doctor Liu could not speak because his mouth was blocked and his hands and feet were shackled. He could only keep whimpering and struggling.
Yu Lingyun opened the cell door and pulled out the rag that blocked his mouth.
"Tell me, why did you betray His Majesty?" Yu Lingyun looked condescendingly at Dr. Liu who collapsed on the ground.
When Doctor Liu heard this, a hint of sarcasm flashed across his dirty face, "I think the Great Yu Kingdom is going to be over, so let's find a new master!" Doctor Liu felt that he was going to die, facing these big shots who were once beyond his reach. No more awe.
"How outrageous! As a citizen of Dayu Kingdom and a highly respected imperial doctor by the people, you dare to curse your own country like this. Where is your conscience?" The anger in Yu Lingyun's chest was suddenly stimulated by a certain word, and his voice couldn't help but Raised high, with anger on his face.
Su Xiang's face turned black.
"Hahahaha, you also believe it, don't you? It has never happened since ancient times that a woman became an emperor! And this woman is neither talented nor moral. On the contrary, she is violent and ignorant, and kills innocent people indiscriminately! Why can't I betray such an emperor? !? I finally gained the trust of Ling Guo's hostage. It's all her fault. It was all ruined by me! My glory and wealth, my high official and generous salary, my lovely wife and concubines are all gone..." Dr. Liu said from From the initial excitement to the final decadence, his eyes dimmed.
Yu Lingyun couldn't control his violent temper, so he stepped forward and kicked Imperial Doctor Liu a few times, knocking him to the ground and unable to speak. .
Su Xiang was unusually calm at the moment. He frowned and lowered his eyebrows. It took him a long time to say, "It's okay if you don't tell the truth. Your family must be willing to come in and accompany you."
Hearing this, Dr. Liu's eyelids trembled slightly as he lay on the ground in unspeakable pain, but he still suppressed the panic in his heart.
