Chapter 724: Endgame (Part 2)
Fan Chengzhuo was extremely uneasy.
In fact, when he came today, he had already thought that the matter would be exposed, but his thought at the time was that even if he was torn to pieces, he would never watch Zheng Baosu get into trouble.
However, now, after hearing what Emperor Mu Wu said, he suddenly became uncertain.
in the end……
"Don't worry, I won't take your life, nor your son's life."
As Emperor Mu Wu spoke, he tilted his head and coughed a few times.
A spark of hope immediately ignited in Zheng Baosu's eyes, and he even knelt down half a step forward eagerly.
He was full of longing, waiting for Emperor Mu Wu to say words of pardon.
Zhao Xuanping really couldn't bear to watch it anymore, and couldn't help rolling his eyes and cursing under his breath.
"I used to think that Fan Chengzhuo was a smart man, but now it seems that he is so stupid! What's the point of having a son like this? He is really here to collect debts!"
Not long ago, Fan Chengzhuo was the Minister of Justice, holding a high position of power and respect among everyone.
How long has it been? It's already like this!
The rest of his life was ruined by this so-called "only bloodline"!
When Ye Chutang heard Zhao Xuanping's complaints, he was silent for a moment, but shook his head slightly.
"Speaking of which, although Zheng Baosu has no great ambitions, he also doesn't have that many scheming methods. As things have come to this day, it's hard to say who is more wrong between the father and son..."
Zhao Xuanping thought about it and felt that what she said made sense.
Zheng Baosu was a fool. If it weren't for Fan Chengzhuo, he probably wouldn't have done so many things and committed such a serious crime.
"His master is really powerful!" Zhao Xuanping sighed. "I don't know what tricks he used to make Fan Chengzhuo so loyal? Not only did he sacrifice his own life, but he also sacrificed his own son!"
Everyone can see that there must be someone behind Fan Chengzhuo, and that he has some big plans.
If they were just after a little bit of wealth and money, they would have plenty of ways and methods to do it. Why would they take such a desperate risk?
only……
"Who on earth would be so painstaking in planning this? Could it be that it is really from Wazhen's side—"
Zhao Xuanping couldn't guess or understand.
Ye Chutang thought for a moment and said casually, "There is no such thing as a profit without early action. Whoever benefits the most from this matter has the most motivation, right?"
"That's right." Zhao Xuanping nodded in agreement, but was a little puzzled. "If that's the case, then the people behind him must be from Wazhen? After all, they have exchanged for our best supplies and weapons, which not only allows us to know ourselves and the enemy, but also improves our combat power and allows us to fight back and forth. But... Wazhen has not been peaceful internally recently, who could it be?"
The fourth prince Zola had proclaimed himself Khan in Barna years ago, but how could Ugel let it go?
There will definitely be more competition between the two sides.
At such a critical moment, how could they still have the leisure to do so?
Ye Chutang glanced at Fan Chengzhuo.
"Zheng Baosu was recommended to the army several years ago, which means that someone has already been playing this game."
When Zhao Xuanping reacted, he felt extremely terrified when he thought about it, and a chill suddenly rose up his spine!
“This, this——”
With such deep thoughts and painstaking planning, he really tried every possible means!
Such a forbearing character... How can it not make people feel terrified! ?
Obviously, this is also what Emperor Mu Wu thought.
He raised his chin and spoke in a calm tone.
"From now on, Zheng Baosu and Fan Chengzhuo will be detained. Send someone to cut off a piece of Zheng Baosu's meat every day. Considering how much Fan Chengzhuo loves his son, he doesn't need to watch the meat being cut. He only needs to cook the meat into dishes and send them to him at every meal."
Just a few numbers, but they make people shudder!
Fan Chengzhuo looked up in disbelief, with great shock and fear filling his heart, "Your Majesty!?"
Zheng Baosu was even more confused.
It took him a while to realize what Emperor Mu Wu meant, and he felt chilled to the bone in an instant!
He immediately struggled desperately and shouted for help hoarsely.
"Your Majesty! I know I was wrong! Even if you are unwilling to let me go, please give me a quick death!"
Cutting flesh every day, isn't that Lingchi?
And judging from Emperor Mu Wu's expression, he had no intention of taking his life in the short term, which meant that he would have to endure endless torture!
This would cause him ten thousand times more pain than killing him directly!
Everyone fell silent, and the hall was filled with a subtle and strange atmosphere.
Of course, no one pleaded for the father and son, but...
Ye Chutang lowered his eyes to hide the emotions in his eyes.
Since returning to the capital, she has witnessed Emperor Mu Wu's imperial mentality more than once, but she still feels frightened every time.
If you want to sit firmly in that wheelchair, you must have an iron fist and a cruel heart.
Fan Chengzhuo is unwilling to reveal the master behind him?
Emperor Mu Wu also has plenty of solutions.
Even if he couldn't get the answer he wanted, he would never let Fan Chengzhuo feel good.
No wonder he insisted on personally interrogating Zheng Baosu despite his illness - he should have thought of this step a long time ago.
The only sounds left in the huge hall were Zheng Baosu's miserable and desperate pleas.
Fan Chengzhuo knew better than anyone that Emperor Mu Wu would never change his mind unless he was willing to continue to confess.
Can……
Fan Chengzhuo was torn between his conscience and his desires.
On the one hand, he was the only son he owed to Xiao, and on the other hand, he was...
In a fit of rage, Fan Chengzhuo suddenly vomited blood and fainted again.
Zhao Xuanping looked at him and subconsciously wanted to step forward, "Your Majesty, Lord Fan..."
"Take him away. Didn't I prescribe a prescription before? Ask someone to prepare it and send it to him every day at a fixed time." Emperor Mu Wu stood up slowly. "I am tired."
This is what it means to end.
Zhao Xuanping's heart skipped a beat, and he tactfully stopped talking.
Eunuch Li hurried forward and supported Emperor Mu Wu.
Emperor Mu Wu had just taken a step when he seemed to remember something and looked back.
"Since he won't tell us who his master is, there's no way to cure this poison in the short term. Forget it, just let him live."
The meaning is obvious, if you can't kill him, torture him to death!
It goes without saying that Fan Chengzhuo's days ahead will be a living hell!
Eunuch Li asked hesitantly, "Your Majesty doesn't look too good. Would you like to ask Miss Ye Er to take a look?"
"No need."
Emperor Mu Wu glanced at Ye Chutang and shook his head.
"She's been exhausted after this day, let her go back. As for the others, let them all go their separate ways."
Ye Chutang knelt and saluted, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
She knew very well that she had done what she was supposed to do and there was no need to worry about the rest.
Emperor Mu Wu nodded with satisfaction, and his eyes swept over Zhao Zhe who was kneeling on the ground.
There was a hint of impatience and disgust in his eyes.
"Zhao Zhe, drag him out and behead him in public."
Zhao Zhe, who had been delusionally hoping to escape, suddenly panicked. However, before he could utter a word, he was covered by the mouth and dragged away by the imperial guards.
Soon, everyone in the hall left, leaving only a thick, suffocating silence.
Only the scarlet bloodstains on the ground and the pillars indicated what had just happened here.
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