Chapter 48 Dungeon
There was no way to take a shower in the tent, so Lu An washed Xuanying's clothes, wiped his fur, and carried him to bed.
At this moment, in the dark and damp dungeon, the light from the torches cast flickering shadows on the stone walls.
Pei Yan was wearing a black dragon robe, the jade belt around his waist glowed coldly in the firelight, and he walked down the stone steps with steady steps. His face was vaguely visible in the shadows, but his eyes were as deep and bottomless as a cold pond.
"Your Majesty, the barbarian assassins are imprisoned in the innermost cell." The Minister of Justice Li Jun bowed and led the way, his voice very low.
Pei Yan nodded slightly, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the white jade ring on his thumb. From deep within the dungeon came the sound of dragging chains, mixed with a few words of unintelligible barbarian language, rough and angry.
Just two hours ago, in the tent of the Minister of War.
Wang Su put the teacup down gently, and the celadon and sandalwood made a crisp sound when they touched. "Master Zhang, I heard that Marquis Dingbei has captured a barbarian assassin. I wonder if you have anything to say?"
Minister of War Zhang Qian's fingers trembled, and a few drops of tea splashed out: "Why do you say that, Your Majesty? That barbarian is very stubborn..."
"Really?" Wang Su stroked his beard and smiled. "I just asked casually. Mainly because the Queen Mother heard the news and is worried about the safety of the Emperor. If the barbarians make any unusual moves..."
"You worry too much." Zhang Qian said quickly.
"Your Majesty has ordered the barbarian assassins to be kept under strict surveillance and there will be no trouble."
When Wang Su stood up to say goodbye, the moon was already at its highest point in the sky outside the window. Go to the dungeon. "
"Master, at this hour..."
"Just say that I was ordered by the Queen Mother to check the situation of the barbarian captives."
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Pei Yan walked slowly in the dungeon, as if he was waiting for someone, when suddenly there was a commotion at the entrance of the dungeon.
"Your Majesty! Wang Su requests to see you!" the guard hurried over to report.
Pei Yan raised his eyebrows slightly: "Come in"
Before he finished his words, Wang Su came quickly over, the hem of his robe wet with night dew. Seeing the emperor, he was obviously startled, then he knelt and saluted: "Your Majesty, I pay my respects to you! I didn't know you were here, and I disturbed you. I deserve death!"
Pei Yan stared at him quietly and smiled: "What are you doing here so late at night?"
Wang Su touched his forehead to the ground and said, "Your Majesty, the Queen Mother heard that the Emperor was ambushed by the barbarians and was worried about your safety, so she asked this old minister to come and check.
"The Queen Mother is well-informed." Pei Yan's tone was calm, but it made Wang Su break out in a cold sweat.
At this moment, the barbarian's laughter suddenly came from the innermost cell: "Hahaha! Hypocritical Han people! One way during the day and another way at night! I, Ashina Lu, should not have believed the lies of you Central Plains people.
The dungeon suddenly became silent. Wang Su's face turned pale, and Pei Yan's eyes were as cold as a knife.
"Your Majesty, please understand!" Wang Su kowtowed heavily, "This barbarian is slandering me!"
Pei Yan's eyes moved between Wang Su and the prisoner's cell, and he suddenly chuckled: "Why should you be nervous, Lord? I trust you." He extended his hand to help him up, "Stand up, so that you can interrogate me together."
Wang Su stood up tremblingly.
The group walked towards the deepest part of the dungeon. Ashina Lu was chained to the wall. He smiled grimly when he saw everyone: "Why, the Han emperor is also afraid that I will tell the truth? Your dirty deals——"
"Shut up!" Wang Su suddenly shouted, secretly cursing Pei Yan as an idiot. Then he realized his mistake and quickly apologized to Pei Yan.
Pei Yan smiled and said, "Why are you so angry, my lord?" He walked closer to Ashina Lu and said, "You can say whatever you want to say."
Ashina Lu stared at Wang Su, his eyes flashing with malice: "Three months ago, outside Yanmen Pass--"
"Your Majesty!" Li Jun suddenly spoke up, "The barbarians are the best at sowing discord. I think that instead of listening to his nonsense, it is better to ask him how he knew about the defense of the enclosure."
There was a gleam in Pei Yan's eyes, and he looked at Li Jun with a thoughtful look. Wang Su took the opportunity to say, "Your Majesty, this barbarian is clearly trying to alienate the emperor and his subjects! I am willing to guarantee with my life that the Wang family has no second thoughts about Your Majesty!"
Ashina Lu laughed loudly: "What a loyal minister!
"Enough." Pei Yan suddenly raised his hand, and the guards immediately stepped forward to cover Ashina Lu's mouth. The emperor turned to look at Wang Su, his tone was terribly gentle: "Your Excellency has worked hard and made great contributions, so I naturally trust you. However..." He changed the subject, "This barbarian is so rampant, it seems that the punishment is too light."
Wang Su hurriedly said: "I am willing to personally supervise the interrogation!"
"No need." Pei Yan said calmly, "Li Jun will handle it.
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