Chapter 573 Extra - Multiple Choice Question

Chen Ci cried out in alarm, "No!"

The man stopped the mechanism and lowered the rope: "This time, Your Highness should understand what I mean, right? A multiple-choice question is a choice between two options. Your Highness can consider it."

While Chen Ci was pondering, Chu Song was already observing the situation before him and the mechanism the man was operating.

It's clear that he had been planning this for a while, not just for a day or two; he must have had it in mind for a long time.

So what exactly is his purpose?

If Chen Ci makes a choice, will he let the others go?

At this moment, Ye Qingning was also racking her brains.

She had already exchanged a few words with the man in black, so she had obtained some clues.

He asked her if anyone would be willing to die for her.

Does this mean she's being reminded that Chen Ci wouldn't die for her?

But what is the purpose of this?

At this moment, Chen Ci spoke up: "Your Excellency chose this mansion to give me a choice, does that mean..."

He paused for a moment: "You were once General Lin's subordinate?"

The man in black paused for a moment, then laughed: "General Lin? General Lin? General Lin?"

He seemed obsessed with this title, repeating it several times in a row, his voice growing increasingly hoarse and inscrutable: "Shouldn't he be called the traitor Lin Feiyan in the mouth of the current crown prince?!"

He emphasized the last few words, each one landing with a distinct sound.

The wicked minister Lin Feiyan, the wicked minister Lin Feiyan…

Ye Qingning suddenly understood. She turned to the man in black and said, "You asked me before if I remembered a man who was willing to die for me. I remember now, yes, there was!"

"Too late!" the man shouted hoarsely. "You only remembered him when I mentioned him. Don't you think it's a little too late?"

Ye Qingning shuddered in surprise at his hoarse voice.

The man took a dagger from the table and threw it at Chen Ci's feet: "If you don't choose the right option, then you die."

He pointed at Shu Tong: "She's alive!"

"And what about her?" Chu Song raised his hand and pointed at Ye Qingning.

The man gave a cold laugh: "Then let her go down and keep the general company."

Shu Tong finally snapped out of her shock. Despite the stinging pain in her throat, she resolutely spoke up: "I can choose to die. You can make them all leave."

The man in black seemed to have no intention of responding to her, and simply stared at Chen Ci: "It's just a multiple-choice question, is it that difficult, Your Highness?"

After speaking, the man in black didn't give Chen Ci a chance to explain and directly activated the mechanism.

The rope gradually tightened, and Shu Tong and Ye Qingning, who were within sight, began to appear to be being strangled.

Chen Ci looked into Shu Tong's eyes, which were already filled with tears, and felt an indescribable sense of suffocation surging in his chest.

He picked up a dagger and held it to his throat: "I'll die! They'll live!"

The man showed no sign of backing down, his voice cold and desolate: "Your Highness, you have already missed the opportunity I gave you. Now you only have two choices."

For the first time, Ye Qingning felt this suffocating, near-death sensation. Her throat burned as if it were being squeezed shut, and not a single breath could get in. Her mind began to go blank.

“Ayan…”

She tried to speak: "Ayan, stop..."

Suddenly, the man turned to look at Ye Qingning and saw her looking intently at him, her eyes filled with tears and her face flushed.

He raised his hand to stop the mechanism, and the rope gradually loosened. He asked, "What did you call me?"

As soon as the air rushed in, Ye Qingning and Shu Tong both coughed violently.

Just as the man was intently waiting for Ye Qingning's answer, Chen Ci and Chu Song exchanged a glance. Chu Song took Chen Ci's dagger, leaped in front of the man in black, and pressed the dagger against his throat.

But the man showed no sign of panic. He just stared intently at Ye Qingning and asked repeatedly, "What did you call me just now?"

At this moment, Chen Ci also quickly came to Shu Tong's side and began to help her untie the ropes binding her.

It took Ye Qingning a while to regain her breathing and reason. She looked at the man and said weakly, "Ayan, you are Ayan, you are General Lin Feiyan."

The man paused, "Why do you say that?"

"Because of the question you asked," Ye Qingning said, "the man willing to die for me was Lin Feiyan, and the moment I regretted it the most was..."

"Stop talking!" the man interrupted her. "You shouldn't regret it, and you can't possibly regret it!"

He suddenly went berserk, his elbow slightly bent as he pressed it directly against Chu Song's chest, then he raised his hand and snatched the dagger, his movements swift and ruthless.

Chu Song took a step back and then raised his hand to strike.

The two began to fight in the confined space.

Chen Ci had already untied Shu Tong and helped her to the side: "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

Exhausted from being drugged and strangled twice in succession, Shu Tong cried out, "Go save my sister..."

"good."

Chen Ci responded and then turned to untie the ropes binding Ye Qingning.

But at that crucial moment, the man in black saw his movement and thrust his dagger forward with all his might: "Don't touch her!"

Ye Qingning, now free, pushed Chen Ci away, and the dagger stabbed towards Ye Qingning's chest.

In a flash, without thinking, Chu Song leaned forward and blocked Ye Qingning's path, the dagger piercing his back through the fabric.

Ye Qingning stared blankly at Chu Song taking the blow for her, but then she saw the man's deep eyes looking at her, a gentle smile on his lips.

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