Chapter 171: Mystery in the Suburbs of Beijing
Although Xie Wanzhou would often provoke her.
It would confuse her from time to time.
He would even sneak into her room in the middle of the night.
But even so, he had never lied to her about anything.
While thinking, Shen Haobai whispered: "This house has been abandoned for a long time, and it seems that there is no sign of human activity. Is my mother really here?"
Ling Qing nodded, "Just follow me."
Having said that, Ling Qing made a "shut up" gesture to the three siblings and turned to a small courtyard nearby.
The three followed him and soon reached the back of the yard. Ling Qing lifted the turf, revealing the opening of a cellar.
Shen Ningyuan's eyes widened, "My mother is in the cellar of this mansion?"
Ling Qing shook his head, "It's not a cellar, it's a dungeon."
After these words fell, Shen Haobai and Shen Haoyue were also shocked.
Shen Haoyue was so angry that his eyes turned red, "You mean, my mother has been imprisoned in this dungeon and suffered all this time?"
Ling Qing shook his head. "Whether he suffered or not, I am not sure. It's just that when the people below were doing the mission, they found a woman imprisoned in the dungeon here. Her behavior and appearance were similar to your father. After your highness investigated, he found out that your father was imprisoned here."
"Hurry up and rescue mother!"
Shen Haoyue was so anxious that she almost cried.
He knew his mother, and she had never suffered any hardship over the years.
Now that he is locked up in this dilapidated dungeon, with poor food and drink, he may have lost two kilograms.
Thinking of this, Shen Haoyue immediately looked at Shen Haobai, “Brother, let’s go and rescue our mother!”
“Yeah.” Shen Haobai nodded, “Second brother, don’t worry, since His Highness can bring us here, mother must be fine.”
Shen Haobai’s voice became weaker and weaker.
Obviously, he was not very confident about what he said.
Seeing the two brothers looking panicked, Shen Ningyuan quickly comforted them: "Big brother, second brother, don't worry, no matter what the situation is, wait until we rescue mother!"
After saying that, he looked at Ling Qing and said, "Please lead the way."
After entering the dungeon, the faces of the three siblings became increasingly heavy.
Not long after they walked in, Shen Haobai said with a gloomy face: “I didn’t expect that there would be people opening dungeons and raising soldiers in the suburbs of the capital.”
Shen Ningyuan was startled, "Brother, how did you know that?"
"You and the second brother don't have any troops with you, so naturally you can't see the layout of this dungeon. The forks in the road are obviously a feng shui arrangement for deploying troops."
After saying that, under the reflection of the firelight, Shen Haobai's face became even gloomier than before.
Shen Ningyuan and Shen Haoyue looked at each other and saw the same surprise in each other's eyes.
It is obvious that someone is secretly plotting a rebellion.
"Almost there, just ahead."
At this time, Ling Qing suddenly shouted.
The three of them held their breath and followed Ling Qing through an extremely narrow cave entrance, arriving at a place where many people were imprisoned.
As soon as she walked in, a foul smell hit her in the face. Shen Ningyuan covered her nose and fanned it, her eyes full of worry.
Not long after she came in, she began to feel unwell.
But my mother has been imprisoned here, and I don’t know how she is doing now.
While Shen Ningyuan was worried about Cui Jin's situation, Shen Haobai suddenly rushed to a prison door, looked at the people imprisoned inside, and exclaimed, "Master Xing?"
Shen Ningyuan came back to her senses, followed Shen Haobai, and looked at the man who was tortured to a bloody mess in the cell.
"Brother, do you know him?"
Shen Haobai nodded solemnly, "Xing Ming, the Shangshu of this dynasty, suddenly disappeared some time ago. We searched for him for a long time but couldn't find him. Everyone in the court thought he was dead, but I didn't expect that he was imprisoned here."
"Minister Xing?"
Shen Ningyuan frowned even more tightly.
Who on earth dared to detain an official of the current dynasty here and execute him?
While Shen Ningyuan was confused, Xing Ming seemed to be awakened by the sound of the two people talking and opened his eyes tremblingly.
"General Shen?"
Xing Ming recognized Shen Haobai.
"Master Xing, how are you doing now?" Shen Haobai asked worriedly.
Xing Ming gave a low, bitter laugh, "It's OK, I can barely survive for a few days."
"Master Xing, I will rescue you immediately."
After Shen Haobai finished speaking, he was ready to break the door lock.
"No need, General Shen." Xing Ming shook his head. "My legs have been broken. Even if you take me out, I will only become a burden to you if they catch up with me."
Shen Haobai frowned, "Master Xing..."
"Don't worry about me." Xing Ming smiled bitterly and asked, "General Shen, are you here to save your mother?"
After these words were spoken, the faces of the three siblings changed instantly.
"Is my mother really imprisoned here?" Shen Haoyue asked nervously.
Xing Ming nodded, "Yes, she is imprisoned in the innermost dungeon, you should go and rescue her!"
"Don't worry about me!" Xing Ming emphasized again.
Shen Haobai was hesitant, and Shen Haoyue said in a deep voice: “Brother, what Lord Xing said makes sense, let’s go and rescue mother first.”
Shen Haobai nodded solemnly, took one last look at Xing Ming, and walked heavily into the depths of the dungeon.
Throughout the journey, the three brothers and sisters had frowns on their faces.
Those imprisoned in the dungeon are all officials who have disappeared in recent years, or their family members.
The most terrifying thing is that these people’s injuries are obviously more serious than Xing Ming’s.
There were even some family members, huddled in the corner in tattered clothes, and would hug their bodies tightly in fright at the slightest sound.
It seems that something bad happened before.
The further they walked, the angrier and more uneasy the three siblings became.
What makes me angry is that there are people who are so cruel and cruel as to torture these people with all their might.
What makes me uneasy is that the people imprisoned in the dungeon are in such a miserable state.
Then isn't their mother...
The three siblings didn't dare to think any further, but the closer they got to the deepest part of the dungeon, the heavier their steps became.
The people deep in the dungeon are even more miserable than those outside.
Xing Ming said that Cui Jin was in the innermost position, so doesn’t that mean he was the most miserable?
Shen Ningyuan took a deep breath and asked in a trembling voice: "Big brother, second brother, do you think mother will be okay?"
Shen Haobai pursed his lips, "I don't know."
Shen Haoyue didn't say anything, but his expression became even heavier.
I even wondered, if someone had impersonated Cui Jin, had Cui Jin been... silenced?
Shen Haoyue shook his head, not daring to think any further.
For a moment, the three brothers and sisters didn't dare to speak anymore and walked to the deepest part of the dungeon in silence.
"arrive."
At this time, Ling Qing's voice broke the silence of the three people.
Ling Qing pointed to a small door, “Mrs. Shen is being held here.”
The three of them suddenly looked up and looked towards the small door.
Shen Ningyuan gritted her teeth, took the lead and stepped forward, reaching out to push the small door open.
But the scene inside shocked the four people present...
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