Chapter 41: Choose One
Yu Shengsheng stood in front of the Zhenqi Tower and took a deep breath.
Unexpectedly, in just half a day, she returned to the place that others tried to avoid.
To be honest, if she didn't want to find out about Kong Dezhao or get Grandma Wu back, she wouldn't want to come.
Hao Mengye happened to be there, and when he heard that she was here again, a hint of sneer flashed in his eyes.
"Let her in."
This time I was not treated as well as last time. I was not given a separate room but was taken directly to the place where prisoners were interrogated.
Two entire walls were covered with various torture instruments, each of which smelled of blood and rust. The cold light reflected in people's eyes made people feel cold all over.
When Yu Shengsheng came in, Hao Mengye was wiping the blood off his hands. He threw the blood-stained cloth directly into the brazier, which had a red-hot iron stuck in it.
The man tied to the rack had disheveled hair and his face could not be seen clearly. His body was covered with new and old wounds. His head hung to one side, and it was unclear whether he was dead or alive.
She glanced at it, then looked away.
"Miss Yu, what are you doing here?" Hao Mengye said calmly, "Don't worry, I will never go back on my promise to you."
"Commander Hao, you misunderstood. I'm not here to ask about what I said last time."
"Who is that?" Hao Mengye fiddled with the burning iron, "Are you here to plead for Su Dingqin?"
He couldn't think of anything else.
“The Su family wouldn’t think that Miss Yu has such a big face, right?”
Yu Shengsheng curled her lips slightly: "I do think so. The Second Young Master said that Commander Hao is not an unreasonable person."
Hao Mengye was surprised and couldn't help laughing: "My last name is Hao, but I didn't say I'm a good person."
"This can't be done," Hao Mengye refused, "Miss Yu, please go back."
Yu Shengsheng stood still and mustered up the courage to ask, "I'm not here for him."
"I want to ask, will Prince Kong come to Beijing as scheduled?"
Hao Mengye tilted his head to look at her: "Why do you ask this?"
"The Second Young Master said that Prince Kong will be delayed for two days at most, and the Crown Prince has already sent someone to pick him up."
Yu Shengsheng looked sincere: "Commander Hao, please tell me the truth."
As she asked this question, her fingers clenched tightly in her sleeves and her calves trembled slightly.
She is just a small person, but a word or an idea from those in power can influence her fate and her life.
She couldn't help but be nervous, and she had to fight.
Hao Mengye stared at her for a moment, looked into her dark eyes, and asked in a deep voice: "Isn't the position of the Crown Prince's Consort good? It can allow you to leave the Su Mansion."
Yu Shengsheng said frankly: "Commander Hao, I left the Su Mansion because I wanted to be with the right person, not to grab a piece of driftwood at random, let alone jump from one fire pit to another."
Hao Mengye smiled very slowly: "You are quite bold to call the Nanshun Palace a fire pit."
“However, Miss Yu, your last request has been used up. Kong Dezhao’s affairs have nothing to do with me.”
"However, since you once saved the commander, I can be flexible."
Yu Shengsheng's dark eyes lit up, and Hao Mengye continued: "I can give you another chance. Will you choose to protect Qi Mubai, or choose to stop Kong Dezhao from entering Beijing?"
"Choose one or the other."
The light in Yu Shengsheng's eyes dimmed again.
How to choose this?
Choose Qi Mubai, and if everything goes well, you can start a new life.
Choosing not to allow Kong Dezhao to enter Beijing can resolve a major crisis.
Yu Shengsheng was just hesitating when a Red Dragon Guard walked in quickly.
"Commander-in-chief, we have found the painting the commander asked us to find."
Hao Mengye showed his delight: "Great, let me see."
The Red Dragon Guard was embarrassed: "However, there is a part of this painting that is damaged."
When the painting is unfolded, it is a landscape painting.
Judging from the signature, it was written by a famous artist from the previous dynasty.
"Commander-in-chief, this place is damaged. I have asked many people and they all said it cannot be repaired."
The smile on Hao Mengye's face faded, and he frowned and thought: "Offer a reward. Call all the painters and repairmen in the city. Whoever can repair it will be rewarded handsomely."
"yes!"
The Red Dragon Guard turned to leave, and Yu Shengsheng said, "Commander-in-chief, I can fix it."
Hao Mengye looked back at her: "Miss Yu, this is not a joke."
"I'm not kidding," Yu Shengsheng stepped forward and looked at the painting. "This is due to moisture, and the ink has spread and stained one place."
"How long will it take you?"
"At least three days, at most five days."
Hao Mengye's gaze was as solid as a substance, seemingly able to penetrate her inner thoughts.
"Miss Yu, once you accept this job, you will have to repair this road. If it is repaired well, Kong Dezhao can postpone his entry into Beijing for a month."
“Su Dingqin can also go out after you are repaired, so that you will not be forced by Su again.”
Yu Shengsheng was overjoyed and was about to speak when Hao Mengye raised his hand: "If it can't be repaired, Miss Yu, this painting is very important to the commander, the consequences..."
"I'll take full responsibility," Yu Shengsheng said firmly, "I can even risk my life."
This is the only chance, she must seize it and make Hao Mengye believe her.
"Okay, it's a deal." Hao Mengye nodded. "If you need anything, I'll send someone to prepare it. You can't go back to the Su family during the time when the painting is being repaired."
"This painting is of great importance and cannot be known to others, Miss Yu. I hope you understand."
Jin Baobao said, "Commander-in-chief, you can't let my young lady work here, right?"
"Of course not," Hao Mengye nodded, "In the lounge last time."
Golden Leopard: “…”
"Then if someone from the Su Mansion comes to ask, how will the commander-in-chief answer?"
"Of course, you said that you have to stay for a few days to save Su Dingqin. This statement will have some impact on Miss Yu's reputation. I hope Miss Yu will consider it carefully."
Yu Shengsheng nodded: "Okay, I agree. Reputation is not that important to me."
There was a flash of surprise in Hao Mengye's eyes. He had never heard any woman say that reputation was not that important.
"Miss Yu, just think it over."
"Come here, prepare everything for Miss Yu. Get everything done."
"yes."
…
At dusk, the atmosphere in the old lady's room was depressing. Madam Su's eyes were swollen like walnuts from crying, which made the old lady even more annoyed.
Su Zhiyi also came, his face was pale and haggard, his eyes were dull.
"She hasn't come back yet?" asked the old lady.
Madam Su shook her head: "Not yet."
The old lady was about to reprimand Madam Su when she heard hurried footsteps outside, walking into the house.
"Madam, Madam! The commander-in-chief of the Red...Red Dragon Guard is here!"
Everyone in the room was shocked.
"Where are the people?"
"Already in the front hall!"
Su Yanshu received the news and hurried to the front hall.
"Commander Hao, I didn't know you were here..."
Hao Mengye interrupted him: "Let's wait until the old lady comes, so that I don't have to say it again when the master of the house comes."
Su Yanshu gritted his teeth, lowered his eyes and cursed, "You are so arrogant! When I enter the court one day and wait for the prince to ascend the throne, I will find a way to get rid of you first."
As they were talking, the old lady arrived.
"Madam, I am here to inform you that Miss Yu will be staying in Zhenqiao Tower for a few days."
Su Yanshu was shocked and blurted out, "No!"
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