frightfiction Chapter 607 Entering the Ministry of Punishment
Chapter 607 Entering the Ministry of Punishment
"Su Peisheng, get in here!"
Hearing his master's roar, Su Peisheng rushed into the hall, crawling and rolling.
"Your Majesty, but..." What happened?
Before he could finish his next words, he saw a woman with pockmarks all over her face lying on the ground, her life or death unknown.
"I failed to protect you properly, allowing such a disgusting person to disturb your majesty. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."
The emperor originally wanted to relax by reading and enjoying the scenery, but he didn't expect that his good mood would be ruined for no reason.
He was attracted by the eyes of the pink-dressed woman and wanted to explore what was under the veil, but he didn't expect...
As Rong'er said when she taught Hongyao, those who take the initiative are not good people.
The emperor took a long time to calm down his heart, which had been pounding with fear.
"We will discuss your failure to protect the emperor later. Now, drag away the person who disturbed the emperor and interrogate him thoroughly."
The pink palace dress made the pockmarks on the woman's face stand out even more, making people feel disgusted.
The emperor felt that he would not come to Wanchun Pavilion to appreciate the peach blossoms in the next few years.
"Yes, I will do it right away."
When Su Peisheng started to drag it himself, he accidentally saw the pearl flowers on the head of the person on the ground, which looked very familiar.
After careful recollection, I found out the exact source.
He knew very well that his old friend would suffer this time, but he could not swallow the humiliation of being implicated for no reason.
Su Peisheng took a deep breath and reminded carefully.
"Your Majesty, the pearl flower this woman is wearing on her head was given to Consort Zhen by your order from the Ministry of Internal Affairs. I heard that Madam Zhen brought the second daughter of the Zhen family to the palace to celebrate the hundredth day of the prince and princess. Will this woman..."
The emperor's gaze fell on the woman again, then quickly looked away, a hint of disbelief flashing in his eyes.
"You said that this person who had the audacity to come and frighten me is Concubine Zhen's sister?"
"Your Majesty, this is exactly what I meant."
Concubine Zhen had been causing trouble for him time and time again, and now he had finally caught her.
"Your Majesty, today is the 100th day celebration of the Eleventh Prince and Princess Lingxi. Logically, Miss Zhen Er should be in the Baohe Hall. Yet, her presence here is truly bizarre. I fear someone may be plotting against Your Majesty, and I boldly request that this person be taken to the Ministry of Punishment and severely tortured."
Seeing the emperor's hesitation, Su Peisheng added fuel to the fire.
"Your Majesty, the Zhen family has just returned from Ningguta. They hold only the most vicious criminals. I am concerned that the young Second Miss Zhen may have accidentally come into contact with something, causing her to act strangely and disturb you."
"I once heard Imperial Physician Li Songling mention that some people who have endured too much hardship will develop brain disease and behave differently from normal people."
"The Zhen family is a family of scholars, and Concubine Zhen was personally taught by Zhen Yuandao. I believe that as the second young lady of the Zhen family, Zhen Yuandao will not show favoritism."
"But Miss Zhen Er's behavior is indeed unusual. Please allow me to investigate this matter thoroughly, Your Majesty."
Under Su Peisheng's guidance, the emperor's expression became increasingly gloomy. Zhen Yuandao's past defiance was still fresh in his mind, so it was not surprising that his daughter behaved like this.
The emperor threw the scroll in his hand heavily on the couch and gave orders in a deep voice.
"Su Peisheng, please check this out for me!"
If Zhen Yuandao holds any grudge against him, then he should go back to Ningguta.
"Slave takes orders."
When Su Peisheng saw the emperor walking out angrily, he quickly winked at Xiao Xiazi at the door, asking him to follow him and serve his master.
Watching the emperor walk away, Su Peisheng spat on the ground and gave orders in a sinister tone.
"Someone, come here! Drag this evil-minded woman to the Ministry of Punishment."
"Yes."
The two young eunuchs who received the order had no expression on their faces, and they dragged the person away as if he were a dead object.
Zhen Yurao, who had fainted, bumped into the stones on the roadside several times, wincing in pain, but still did not wake up.
As soon as they entered the courtyard of the Ministry of Punishment, two elderly maids skillfully took the unconscious person from the young eunuch's hands.
Almost no one who entered the Ministry of Punishment could get out alive.
Especially since this person was brought here personally by General Manager Su.
The nanny showed no mercy.
The dust-covered man was tied directly to a bench, and his limbs, waist, abdomen and neck were tied with several circles of hemp rope.
Su Peisheng walked around it several times and verified that the hemp rope was tied very firmly, then nodded with satisfaction.
"This woman was supposed to be attending the prince and princess's hundred-day banquet at Baohe Hall, but she appeared stealthily at Wanchun Pavilion, disturbing the emperor's presence. I suspect she is spying on the emperor and has ulterior motives. You must bring your best skills to bear and interrogate her to uncover her purpose for appearing at Wanchun Pavilion."
He then remembered that this person was Concubine Zhen's sister, so he frowned and gave the order.
"Don't leave any scars that are too obvious."
"Please rest assured, Eunuch Su. The Ministry of Punishment has countless methods of interrogation, and we servants know them all."
The maids understood what he meant, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in their eyes.
At this time, a lame eunuch came hurriedly and came forward, baring his teeth to invite him.
"Chief Steward Su, this female prisoner seems to have fainted. It will be a while before she can speak again. I recently acquired some decent tea. Would you be so kind as to taste it?"
There were dark bloodstains on the torture instruments in the cell. Su Peisheng hadn't seen such a bloody scene for many years.
He nodded solemnly.
"Then please let Eunuch Liu lead the way."
Before leaving, he deliberately glanced at Zhen Yurao. The nanny standing by understood and punched her in the abdomen. Zhen Yurao curled up in pain, but still could not wake up.
A moment later, Su Peisheng, led by Eunuch Liu, came to a simple and elegant room.
The aroma of tea wafted from the small red clay stove, and four steaming pots of meat were placed on the table, a stark contrast to the gloom in the cell.
The Ministry of Punishment was a place that made people shudder in the palace. Even Su Peisheng would not get away with it if he walked through it.
The kitchen is very friendly to this side, so it's not surprising that they can deliver four pots in a short time.
"Thank you for your concern, Eunuch Liu."
"Today, the Emperor drank a few more cups in Baohe Hall and thought of going to Wanchun Pavilion to get some fresh air. Unexpectedly... Alas, fortunately, the master was agile and kicked the offender away. If the master had been in trouble, Eunuch Liu would have been interrogating me today."
Eunuch Liu was a very perceptive person and understood that Su Peisheng was giving him some advice.
He winked at the waiter beside him, indicating that he should greet the prisoner inside properly, still flattering him.
"Steward Su, you're joking. You and the Emperor have known each other since childhood. Everyone knows that you have always been favored by the Emperor."
"Eunuch Liu, I'll be honest with you. I was guarding outside the pavilion today, and someone broke in and startled you. I'm still worried about it."
Su Peisheng picked up a piece of soft radish with chopsticks and put it in his mouth, chewing it carefully. It tasted good.
Eunuch Liu understood the elegant meaning and quickly made a request.
"Master Su, I don't know many words. After I finish writing my confession, I'd like you to help me polish it."
Is this a legitimate opportunity to revise my confession?
Su Peisheng said "not appropriate" but took the initiative to refill Eunuch Liu's cup of tea.
"The fragrance of your tea is still what I like."
The two of them drank tea instead of wine and chatted with each other, looking very harmonious.
On the other side, Zhen Yurao, who was awakened by the cold water, screamed in fear when she saw the nanny staring at her ferociously and the eunuch with a mouth full of yellow teeth.
The woman's shrill voice echoed in the cold cell, adding a touch of terror and despair.