In the dark basement, it was impossible to see anything around. Although the season was midsummer, it was so cold in this place that one could shiver! The three men were tied to wooden stakes, with numerous wounds on their bodies, and blood was dripping drop by drop.
Their breathing was very heavy and the pain on their bodies was unbearable. Coupled with the bone-chilling temperature, no normal person would be able to bear it!
There was a slight sound of footsteps, and a masked man walked into the room. The candle in his hand was the only light in the darkness. It was also the light that the three men least wanted to see, because the hope at this moment was their most hope. Things you don’t want to have!
The man placed the candle on the table nearby. Through the weak candlelight, he could see various cruel instruments of torture placed on the table. Their mouths were wide open with blood stains on their bodies. It was obvious at a glance that this was what happened just now. Used before!
"Let me tell you, everyone, are you still going to carry on? It's been two days, I don't know how long you can survive? If you ask me to tell you, just say it directly! The Ghost King has spoken today, who among the three of you will be the first to reveal what's going on behind the scenes? Only one person can survive, listen up! Only one person can survive!"
The man's words seemed like an elixir buried in the sea of blood and corpses, the last straw under the fear of death. The three people did not hesitate at all and immediately rushed to give the answer!
"Report to the Ghost King, we have asked the mastermind behind the scenes!" The man brought up a piece of paper!
The Ghost King took a look in his hand and frowned slightly, "Is this so?"
"King of Ghosts, what should we do next?"
"Send this to the Lord Protector's house and give it to the Lord Protector. As for what to do, it's up to him!"
"But who is the person behind this...?"
"Hmph! As long as Jinxiu is fine, I don't care about the rest!"
"Yes!" The man slowly backed away.
Zhao Xuanyi woke up slowly, looked at Du Xinyu lying next to him, and showed a happy smile. Last night, he begged for a while in front of Tang Rou before spending the night with Du Xinyu. A year of longing for him made Zhao Xuanyi so enthusiastic that Du Xinyu was all over his body. There are traces of it, I guess I won’t be able to get out of bed today!
Zhao Xuanyi got up early. It was still dark outside, but he had to go to court in the morning and he didn't dare to delay! Zhao Xuanyi was standing by the bed getting dressed, which woke up Du Xinyu. Du Xinyu turned to look at Zhao Xuanyi, very curious, "Husband, what are you doing up so early?"
"Let's go to court in the morning!"
Du Xinyu turned around and looked outside, "It's not day yet!"
"Who says otherwise? I would say this morning should start at noon and end in the afternoon!"
Du Xinyu laughed after hearing this, "There seems to be no such rule in all dynasties!"
"It's inhumane!" Zhao Xuanyi lowered his head and kissed Du Xinyu on the lips. "You continue to sleep. I'm going to work. I'll come back to accompany you when I have time!"
"Well! Husband, go slowly!" Du Xinyu turned over and continued to sleep!
Zhao Xuanyi put on his official robe, walked out of the room, looked around, and thought to himself, I got up earlier than the dog, and the dog was still sleeping! After walking out of the courtyard, go straight to the door of the mansion!
After arriving in the front yard, they saw Shen Wei already waiting for Zhao Xuanyi. Tang Tianli was standing aside, and there were twenty Qilin guards standing beside him. When they saw Zhao Xuanyi coming, they all saluted, "Duke!"
Zhao Xuanyi was a little surprised, "Is this a patrol?"
"Is that so, aren't there assassins in the past two days? I just wanted to let Tang Tianli lead people to protect them secretly!" Shen Wei said.
"Isn't this bad? There are so many civil and military ministers going to court, but no one brings an escort. I'm a bit too special!"
"How are they as important as you? To put it bluntly, even if they die, no one will care!" Tang Tianli said with a smile.
"Hahaha! Don't say this again! In this way, you will follow me secretly!" Zhao Xuanyi said with a smile.
"Yes!" Tang Tianli nodded.
Shen Wei took out a letter and said, "Young Master, this is from the Ghost King, saying it is for you!"
Zhao Xuanyi took it over and took a look, wondering if the Ghost King had found it? Zhao Xuanyi opened it and saw that it was a confession! After reading it, Zhao Xuanyi smiled coldly, "That's true!" Zhao Xuanyi put the letter
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"Nangong Che and Wang Yunchuan set off half an hour ago, and I got three hundred taels of silver!"
"Okay! Let's go!"
"Yes!" Shen Wei glanced at Tang Tianli, who nodded.
About an hour later, Zhu Yuejun slowly woke up in the dormitory of Tayunxuan. He looked at the empty bed and felt very disappointed. "Nanzhu?"
"Here!" Nan Zhu walked in from outside, "Princess!"
Zhu Yuejun looked out the window, "Looking at the time, Yilang should have gone to court, right?"
"Almost, but... every time the Duke goes to court, the prince will stay for breakfast!"
"Go and take a look. If nothing happens, ask him to come over quickly!"
"Yes!" Nanzhu turned and left!
Zhao Xuanyi is having breakfast with Zhu Wenyu in the East Palace at the moment. Zhu Wenyu is very enthusiastic and serves three dishes and one soup every morning. This is considered very frugal for his status. After all, Zhu Wenyu has been wandering around the world since he was a child. Accustomed to a simple life, there is no need for so-called royal pomp!
Zhao Xuanyi took a bite on the chicken leg and his mouth was full of fragrance, "This chicken drumstick is good!"
Zhu Wenyu smiled, "You come to morning service every day, and I will prepare delicious food for you every day!"
"Thank you, but I still like to sleep until I wake up naturally!"
"How about I prepare a bedroom for you in the East Palace? You come here to rest after morning service every day! If you are not used to being alone, I will arrange a bed for you with a palace maid!"
"Don't, don't, don't... If my ladies know about this, why don't they kill me!"
"Hahaha...!" The two laughed easily!
Zhu Wenyu sighed, "You also heard it this morning. It seems that there is another natural flood disaster in Sichuan. Why have there been so many disasters in Ming Dynasty in the past few years?" Zhu Wenyu looked sad.
"Don't worry! I already have a backup plan. Although it can't solve everything, it can at least alleviate some of it!"
"Oh? What did you do again?" Zhu Wenyu asked curiously.
"I also heard that there was a natural disaster in Sichuan. I sent people there this morning. Although it's nothing at the moment, in a few months, these people will probably be without rice to cook, so I went one step ahead and recruited people to serve as workers. Soldiers, this can alleviate their problem of food and clothing, and also solve the problem of soldiers!"
Zhu Wenyu raised his thumb and said, "High! As expected of me, the Duke of the Ming Dynasty. I only want to be powerful. Come on, let me toast you!" Zhu Wenyu raised his glass!
"Do it!" Zhao Xuanyi also raised his glass and said.
Lan Chuyin came to Zhu Wenyu, poured wine for Zhu Wenyu, and whispered, "Brother, carriage!"
"Oh, yes! Ahem! Brother, Brother Qi has something to ask you!"
"What's up?"
"I heard that your unicorn chariot is very powerful. It is invulnerable to weapons, water and fire! And there are very powerful mechanisms on the chariot. I was thinking, can I make one for me so that I can use it when I leave the palace in the future?"
After Zhao Xuanyi heard this, he saw Lan Chuyin standing aside and understood everything instantly. He smiled slightly, "Brother Qi, you... said it too late!"
"It's late? What do you mean?" Zhu Wenyu asked.
"It was too late for you to say this yesterday, but it is a little late to say it today. The main person in charge of this Qilin Chariot is Nangong Che. I just sent him to Sichuan this morning. So, when he comes back, I will ask him to do it for you immediately. One car, just have to wait for a while!”
"Oh! Okay, what I have most now is time!" Zhu Wenyu said with a smile. XiuShu.com
The two were drinking and chatting when a young eunuch from outside the palace came in and knelt on the ground, "Prince Qi, Miss Nanzhu is here and she has something to say to the Lord Protector!"
"Xuan!"
"yes!"
Nan Zhu walked into the hall and saw Zhao Xuanyi drinking. He smiled slightly and immediately saluted, "See you, Prince!"
"No courtesy! Did the eldest princess have any orders?"
"The eldest princess asked the Lord Protector to have breakfast and then rushed to Tayunxuan to discuss something with the Lord Protector!"
After Zhao Xuanyi heard this, he smiled bitterly. Zhu Yuejun seemed to be inseparable from him now. He had to rush early in the morning after not seeing him for two days! Zhao Xuanyi stood up slowly, "Prince, I've had enough wine and food, so I'm going to pay my respects to the eldest princess!"
"Okay! Thank you for your hard work, Lord!" Zhu Wenyu waved his hand.
Zhao Xuanyi and Nan Zhu walked out of the hall together.
