My Years in the Jianghu with the Prince: A Time of Unethical Conduct

Chapter 175 Interrogation

Chu Ling then chuckled a few more times and said, "There is a gap on the Emperor's seal, while these letters were clearly written recently, but the seal on them is intact."

"Why do you think that is?"

Chu Ling's eyes were deep and unfathomable.

As he spoke, he glanced lightly at the two generals whose faces had turned pale instantly, and finally fixed his gaze on Eunuch Li, who had his head bowed.

"So, was this really the work of my elder brother, or was it a secret letter forged by someone else impersonating him?"

Chu Ling smiled.

Although he has always had a smiling face since he first appeared, there is not a trace of laughter in his eyes.

His gaze was like a sharp blade, cutting into one's heart with each stroke.

Eunuch Li suddenly raised his head, and the moment his eyes met Chu Ling's, he couldn't help but tremble.

His face turned purplish-blue, and he dared not meet Chu Ling's gaze. He could only look away while gritting his teeth and saying, "The Emperor didn't give the order personally, but so what?!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ling did not react at all, but the two generals kneeling beside Eunuch Li gasped and glared at him with bloodshot eyes.

If the attack on Chu Ling was not ordered by the Emperor himself, then their actions at this moment constitute overstepping their bounds and are punishable by death!

Ignoring the two murderous gazes beside him, Eunuch Li stubbornly retorted, "Even if it wasn't the Emperor's order, isn't it a fact that you command a powerful army and your achievements overshadow the Emperor?"

"I've served the Emperor for so long, and I know his heart best. He's long wanted to get rid of you, this major threat!"

"It's just that he's too proud to make a move."

"I am doing this to share the Emperor's burdens!"

Chu Ling listened casually, and upon hearing this, he merely lifted his eyelids and said, "So, it seems that you are truly loyal, Father-in-law."

"Of course I am loyal! You traitors and rebels all deserve to die!"

Eunuch Li held his head high, looking as if he were ready to die.

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ling immediately wiped the smile off his face and said coldly, "But I wonder, is your loyalty directed towards your elder brother, or your true master behind the scenes?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Eunuch Li trembled and looked over in horror.

"I am very curious, who exactly is behind you?"

Chu Ling's casual remark instantly threw Eunuch Li into a panic.

His lips began to tremble, and his eyes kept darting around; he could only blurt out words in a panic.

"I...I don't know what you're talking about. Of course I'm loyal to the Emperor! These things were all done on his orders!"

"Didn't you just say that the Emperor hadn't taken action?"

Chu Ling smiled coldly, showing no sign of urgency. Instead, he slowly got up and strolled over to Eunuch Li.

After standing still, he bent down slightly, his gaze fixed on Eunuch Li's face, and lowered his voice.

"Don't think that being stubborn will protect the people behind you. I have plenty of ways to make you talk."

Upon hearing this, Eunuch Li suddenly seemed to go mad, abruptly standing up and about to violently ram into Chu Ling!

Unexpectedly, Chu Ling seemed to have anticipated his move, dodging the attack in an instant while chuckling and saying, "Want to die?"

The next second, Li Gonggong's open mouth, which was about to bite his tongue and commit suicide, was quickly covered by Xuanfeng.

Then they quickly dragged it away.

Only after that figure completely disappeared from everyone's sight did Chu Ling turn around and look at the two generals who were already kneeling and trembling.

At this moment, they all realized that they had been deceived by treacherous people and had committed a terrible crime. Their faces changed drastically, and they were filled with remorse.

"The two generals fought for the country for many years and made many great contributions."

"Although I was deceived this time, I still made a grave mistake. Colluding with foreign enemies is punishable by death according to the law."

"But considering the merits of the two generals, they may be spared the death penalty, but they will not escape punishment. The two of you should resign and return to the capital to await the Emperor's decision."

Upon hearing this, the two generals turned ashen-faced and slumped to the ground in utter despair. They had nothing to say, but after kowtowing heavily, they were led away.

the other side--

Eunuch Li was dragged into a camp tent.

The candlelight illuminated a figure standing inside and several instruments of torture.

A faint smell of blood wafted into my nostrils.

Eunuch Li was immediately placed on the rack, which was still stained with blood.

"Bang!"

The man raised a branding iron from the blazing fire.

After gesturing to Eunuch Li for a while, he slowly put it down, then turned around and picked up an iron hook still covered in blood and flesh.

The series of noises sounded particularly frightening in the quiet tent.

Eunuch Li immediately began to tremble, his lips quivering, and cold sweat instantly soaked through his clothes.

"What exactly do you want? I am the Emperor's trusted confidant! Everything I do is at the Emperor's behest! He ordered me to do it! How dare you treat me like this? Aren't you afraid the Emperor will punish you?!"

Eunuch Li shouted angrily.

Upon hearing this, the man remained unmoved, merely curling his lips slightly before finally selecting a suitable instrument of torture.

He strolled over to Eunuch Li, reached out a hand and patted his face, chuckling, "That's enough. We've already come this far, why keep acting?"

Do you really think we don't know who's behind you?

Eunuch Li was stunned for a moment, but still stubbornly insisted, "I have no idea what you're talking about! Stop making baseless accusations!"

The next moment, intense pain struck, and Eunuch Li screamed in agony.

"Then let's see how long you can hold out."

Half an hour later—

Li Gonggong, who had fainted from the pain, was revived by being splashed with water. After the cloth strip stuffed in his mouth was removed, he discovered that there was another person in the tent.

He was in so much pain that his whole body was convulsing. He could only half-open his eyes and look at Chu Ling in front of him, each word seeming to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

"...Traitors and rebellious officials should be punished by everyone!"

Upon hearing this, Chu Ling stopped wiping Xie Yan's hands, looked up calmly, and smiled, "It seems you really aren't afraid of death."

"If I remember correctly, you should be one of the elders in the palace."

Chu Ling put down the handkerchief and approached Eunuch Li.

"What has the Church of the Holy Sun given you that makes you so devoted to working for them?"

Upon hearing a familiar name, Eunuch Li's expression finally changed slightly.