Chapter 795 Extra: Li Sanqi 4
“This pavilion is very cold, and my grandmother is old, so I’m afraid she can’t sit here for long.”
"Princess, why don't you have someone lift the silk cloth and show us what kind of rare item is inside?"
As soon as Su Rongrong spoke, Madam Bai and Lady Yongning immediately nodded in agreement.
Seeing that Qiao Qinghe's expression remained indifferent, Li Sanqi lost interest. He waved his hand, and someone stepped forward, pulling on a corner of the silk cloth, revealing the iron cage with a clatter.
When the contents of the iron cage were revealed to everyone, they were first shocked, and then felt a wave of nausea.
Bai and Su Rongrong turned to the side and spat out the tea they had drunk.
The person locked in the iron cage was none other than Fu Wenqing, who had been missing for half a year.
He was in an even worse state now than he had been in the dungeon half a month earlier.
His eyes were gouged out, his tongue was cut off, his face was slashed, and even one of his ears was missing.
Even more tragically, Fu Wenqing had his limbs cut off and was soaking in a large vat filled with medicinal liquid.
It's clear that the medicinal liquid in the vat is the key to keeping Fu Wenqing alive.
"Madam, do you like this gift?"
Li Sanqi looked at Qiao Qinghe with a smile, "He killed my Wenxiu, killed your Zhuxi, and even plotted to almost ruin my reputation."
"This punishment is too lenient on him!"
Li Sanqi was smiling, a bright and gentle smile, but everyone felt a chill run down their spines.
Looking at Lu Ming, who had been turned into a human pig, Qiao Qinghe suddenly thought of the tragic past life that Min Yuexi had told her about being dominated by Lu Ming.
It's a pity that Min Yuexi is dead, otherwise we could ask her whether her past life was more tragic or Lu Ming's current situation is more tragic.
However, whether it was Lu Ming in his past life or Li Sanqi in his present life, Qiao Qinghe knew that they both had problems in their hearts.
Li Sanqi walked to Qiao Qinghe's side, squatted down, and, just like a long time ago, affectionately rested his chin on Qiao Qinghe's knee, looked up at her with expectant eyes.
"Madam, are you satisfied now that you've seen Lu Ming like this?"
"Madam, I truly know I was wrong. Can you forgive me?"
"I have lost my grandmother, my mother, and my father. You are my only remaining elder. Can you please take me back, considering my youthful ignorance and my eventual return to the right path?"
Qiao Qinghe felt a mix of emotions.
After a long while, she finally raised her hand and gently patted Li Sanqi's head. "Okay."
"Really?" Li Sanqi burst into tears instantly. "Have you really forgiven me? Are you really still willing to pamper and protect me like before?"
Qiao Qinghe sighed, but did not answer. Instead, she softly instructed, "Dispose of him. Keeping him around is not only an eyesore, but you may not feel at ease either."
"Yes, yes, I'll do whatever you say!" Li Sanqi kept his head resting on Qiao Qinghe's knees and refused to get up.
It's clear that she really cherishes this intimate relationship.
Everyone else was stunned and didn't understand what had happened until they left.
But Qiao Qinghe saw it clearly.
Li Sanqi's mental state is no longer right.
Empress Dowager, deposed crown prince, Wen Xiu, Emperor Xiaozhao, Empress...
They planned it for so long, and so many people died...
Using any means necessary, he suffered disgrace and ruin, losing everything...
But I didn't get to sit in that seat...
Do you regret it? Probably.
Are you unwilling to accept it? Of course you are.
What remains is only the confusion and helplessness that comes from losing sight of one's goals and direction!
Upon returning to the Qiao residence, Qiao Qinghe instructed A Shuang, "Send a letter to Yuanyao, asking her to return to the capital."
Ah Shuang stayed by Qiao Qinghe's side the whole day, so she naturally saw everything that happened.
Hearing Qiao Qinghe say this, he subconsciously asked, "Is it for Princess Dingguo?"
Qiao Qinghe nodded: "The Princess is not in a good state right now. If we let it go unchecked, I'm afraid it will cause a big problem."
Just look at the ways she tortured Fu Wenqing to know.
How could Li Sanqi have used such extreme methods to torture people in the past?
Back then, in order to find out who poisoned Madam Zheng, all they did was beat people with a board.
But now... they're willing to use any form of torture!
"But, will Miss Biao's return be of any use?" A Shuang expressed doubt and even some worry.
"You also said that the Eldest Princess is not in a good state right now. If Miss Biao has displeased the Eldest Princess, she won't be..."
Hiss—the thought of the human pigs of today sent chills down Ah Shuang's spine.
Qiao Qinghe sighed, "Let's give it a try. After all, Yuanyao spent quite a while by the Princess's side."
"With her by her side, perhaps the princess will gradually recover."
In the residence of Princess Dingguo, after seeing off the guests, Li Sanqi didn't even glance at Lu Ming again, and coldly ordered, "Find a secluded place to bury him."
"yes."
"Remember, bury them alive."
Li Sanqi wiped the marks off his face, then smoothed his hair. As he walked back, he asked Xiuwen with a smile, "Do you think they believe me now?"
Xiuwen's lips twitched, and he said with a stiff smile, "Your Highness's repentance just now was very touching. Anyone who isn't heartless will forgive Your Highness."
Li Sanqi glanced at Xiuwen and asked, "What I'm asking is, did my behavior just now make me seem like a madman?"
Xiuwen froze, her expression twisting uncontrollably. "This servant doesn't understand what Your Highness means."
Li Sanqi scoffed, "Forget it. I can't explain it to you."
"Have someone keep an eye on the movements in the other prefectures."
"Yes," Xiuwen replied quickly. That's easy.
When Li Sanqi returned to his residence, the steward of the manor had been waiting for him for quite some time.
"What's up?"
Li Sanqi bypassed the butler waiting at the door and went straight into the house.
The steward followed closely behind and entered the room. When he saw Xiuwen and the other maids who were about to come in to serve him, the steward stopped them, saying, "I have something to report to His Highness privately. Please wait outside for a moment."
After saying that, he closed the door directly inside the room.
Xiuwen was already used to this and told the others to step aside and wait.
Inside the house, as soon as the butler spoke, Li Sanqi, who had his back to the butler, already curled the corners of his mouth into a smile.
"Grand Tutor, your information network is truly impressive! I had barely sensed anything amiss when you arrived."
"I'll have to investigate how many of your people are still in my residence later."
housekeeper……
To be precise, it should be Liu Wenyan, disguised as the butler, who closed the door, turned around, bowed, and was humble and courteous.
After doing all this, he smiled and said, "Your Highness is too kind."
"What do you mean, 'your people' or 'our people'?"
"Aren't they all Her Highness's people?"
Li Sanqi narrowed his eyes and didn't continue the topic.
What brings you here?
"I heard that His Highness invited the Lady of Zhenguo, the Lady of Yongning Marquis, and the Lady of Enping Marquis to his residence for tea today, so I shamelessly came to ask for a cup of tea as well."
Li Sanqi rolled her eyes. "Alright. You don't need to test them anymore. I invited them here to pave the way for our future plans."
"Wouldn't a Li Sanqi who has lost himself, is full of remorse, desperately wants to beg for forgiveness, and is on the verge of madness be more likely to make people lower their guard than a Li Sanqi who is still ambitious and tries to overthrow the imperial power again?"
Liu Wenyan clasped his hands in a salute, "Your Highness is truly insightful and far-sighted. The old Marquis was right about you!"
Li Sanqi remained noncommittal, but asked with a hint of urgency, "Did the old Marquis specify before he died when you would hand over all your men to me?"
"Li Jingyue has half a spy organization at her disposal, but I have no one to use!"
"The Marquis of Yongning, the Marquis of Enping, and the Duke of Jin all support the young emperor, and even Wen Jue has betrayed me!"
Li Sanqi said through gritted teeth, "I'll get back everything I've lost sooner or later!"
"On that day, I will make them all grovel at my feet!"
Liu Wenyan quickly bowed and replied, "Your Highness has grand ambitions, and this old minister will do his utmost to clear any obstacles for Your Highness."
Li Sanqi curled his lip, "The little emperor is your great-grandson. No matter how nice the words are, it's not as good as showing something concrete."
"Among the capable people recruited by the old Marquis, besides you and Lu Ming, who else is there?"
"Where did those people who wiped out the Shun'an Prince's Mansion and the Feng royal family overnight come from?"
Liu Wenyan smiled and dodged the question, saying, "Your Highness, please don't be impatient. When the time comes, these people will naturally be handed over to Your Highness."
Li Sanqi rolled his eyes. It was that same phrase again.
She's been hearing that sentence for over half a year now.
Ever since her father passed away and the young emperor ascended the throne, and Liu Wenyan approached her, this old man has been bewitching and enticing her, promising her rosy dreams, but he has never been willing to trust her.
She knew she had reached another crossroads.
The choice is to continue cooperating with the forces left behind by Min Ji and overthrow the world.
Or should we turn the tables and infiltrate their ranks to completely dismantle this unfathomable and mysterious force?
She needs to make her own choice again!
As for how to choose...
What do you all think?
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