diskusbooks Chapter 308 Lingchi
Chapter 308 Lingchi
"The person interrogating Miss Ye..." The eunuch's eyes darted around before finally landing on Consort Yun. Consort Yun slightly curled her fingers and made a gesture.
The eunuch quickly replied, "Miss Ye, it was I who interrogated her. But although it was an interrogation, Miss Ye's status is what it is, so I didn't dare to be rude to her. I only asked some simple questions."
"This servant only asked Miss Ye what happened in the bustling city today, and how the Second Young Master usually behaves in the manor."
"At that time, Miss Ye said that she did not know. Since Miss Ye said that, this servant did not dare to make things difficult for her, let alone use torture. So I thought that I would wait to report the matter to the Emperor and let the Emperor deal with it. Therefore, I left Miss Ye in the dark dungeon. After this servant came out, I locked the door."
“After that, I have been guarding this place. Not only me, but several other guards have also been guarding this place. During this time, I have not seen anyone approach this dark cell.”
Consort Lan scoffed, "That's strange indeed. There are restrictions in this palace. Anyone who uses magic here will alert the guards and the Emperor. No one used magic, and you said that after you finished interrogating them, you closed the door, and no one has approached this dark cell since. How could they just disappear so suddenly and inexplicably?"
Consort Lan pursed her lips: "Your Majesty, I feel that this eunuch is probably not telling the truth. When I asked him a question just now, his eyes kept darting around, and he looked guilty. I don't know what he was guilty about."
"I think we should take this eunuch away and interrogate him properly."
Ye Qinghao knelt down, holding Ye Feiran in his arms: "Your Majesty, Qing'an is completely innocent. I beg Your Majesty to do justice for Qing'an. I no longer care about the fact that Qing'an did nothing wrong but was interrogated. I only want to know where Qing'an is now, and whether she will be alright after losing so much blood."
"Your humble servant only prays that you, my lord, may return safely..."
Yi Yun Kui's eyes were full of irritation. What on earth was going on?
It is true that Ye Qing'an has mysteriously disappeared in this palace, and judging from the mess in the room, he is probably seriously injured.
Furthermore, Ye Qing'an had indeed not done anything wrong before, yet she suffered this calamity...
Yi Yun Kui took a deep breath: "Prime Minister Ye, rest assured, there are restrictions in this palace, and no one can use spiritual power in this palace without being detected. Since no spiritual power was used, your daughter must still be in this palace. I will search the entire palace and find your daughter and give you an explanation."
"You should take your son back to your residence first, as your son's illness is of great importance. I will order a search of the palace immediately, and I will certainly send someone to report to you if there is any news."
Ye Qinghao frowned slightly, looked down at Ye Feiran in his arms, pondered for a while, and then nodded gently: "Yes, then this humble subject will take his leave."
After Ye Qinghao left, Yi Yun Kui turned to Consort Lan and said, "Today, I'm afraid you won't be able to see Miss Ye or chat with her. This matter is none of your concern, so please return to your palace to rest. I know you are concerned about Miss Ye's safety, and as I just said, if there is any news, I will send someone to inform you."
Consort Lan knew perfectly well that Yi Yun Kui had already become suspicious of Consort Yun and was preparing to interrogate her behind closed doors, not wanting her to be present.
Consort Lan frowned, glanced at Consort Yun who looked slightly flustered, and simply nodded: "Yes, then this concubine will take her leave first."
After Consort Lan's figure disappeared outside the courtyard gate, Yi Yun Kui looked at Consort Yun: "Your excuses, such as the banquet being held in the palace and your fear of disturbing my enjoyment... Ha, these words sound utterly ridiculous. No one can be fooled, neither Consort Lan, nor Prime Minister Ye, nor I have ever believed them."
"If Ye Feiran and Ye Qingan are both well, then so be it. Just return them to Ye Qinghao. It was just a misunderstanding, and I don't want to blame you for it."
"But now, Ye Qing'an, something has happened to her."
Yi Yun Kui's eyes were bloodshot, and veins on his forehead were faintly bulging: "Speak! Why did you lock Ye Fei Ran and Ye Qing An in this dark dungeon without my permission? Why did you interrogate them without my consent? Who was it that interrogated Ye Qing An?"
Consort Yun, her face filled with panic, forced a smile and said, "What is Your Majesty saying? Why can't I understand at all? I locked up Ye Feiran and Ye Qing'an simply because I didn't want to spoil Your Majesty's mood. Besides, what Ye Feiran said outside the palace was truly treasonous..."
"If those words were truly spoken by him personally, or at the behest of his family, then such punishment would suffice. I will merely detain and interrogate them..."
"Your Majesty, I didn't know, and I didn't expect, that many people outside the palace had their accidents. After all, the only one who was caught and heard by Shao'er was Young Master Ye."
"Your Majesty, I am innocent!"
"Really? You're innocent?" Yi Yun Kui glanced at Gu Ya Yun, then turned to the eunuch: "If you're innocent, then it must be his problem."
"Guards!" Yi Yun Kui shouted, "Drag this lowly slave away and torture him severely. Use the method of slow slicing, slice off pieces of flesh from his body bit by bit. After each piece is sliced off, ask him carefully what exactly happened earlier."
"If he doesn't answer, then continue with the torture of being sliced to death. Until he tells the truth, or until he dies."
Upon hearing this, the eunuch trembled.
Having served in the palace for so many years, he naturally understood that Yi Yun Kui was not just a threat.
"Your Majesty, spare me! Your Majesty, spare me! This servant truly knows nothing! This servant truly knows nothing!"
Yi Yun Kui didn't even bother to look at him, and simply waved his hand: "Take him away."
The guards dragged the eunuch away, and Yi Yun Kui then ordered, "Seal off the palace, mobilize the palace guards, and search carefully, place by place. Don't miss any spot, even if you have to dig three feet into the ground, you must find Ye Qing An for me!"
"Yes."
After giving his instructions, Yi Yun Kui turned to look at Consort Yun: "Pray well. I hope this matter is truly as you say, and has nothing to do with you whatsoever. Otherwise..."
Yi Yun Kui's eyes were icy cold: "You know I hate it when people lie to me. If I find out you lied to me, then I'll have to teach you a lesson."