Chapter 14: Let’s have a quick death!
Gu Jingchun's words made Chu Qianlan pause.
"Besides this, is there any other reason?"
"Otherwise, why did you come now?"
Lan Xin listened to it and spoke up for her young lady, then she said:
"It's obvious that the clothes you sent, Madam, didn't fit. The young lady had tried to put them on, but because the size was too small, she was afraid of being laughed at in the palace and bringing shame to the Marquisate, so she took them off.
Thanks to the lady's cleverness, she prepared clothes in advance, otherwise we don't know whether we can set off now.
"Young lady, you are clearly always thinking about the Marquis's family, so why do you become so rude in the lady's mouth?"
Chu Qianlan was also a little surprised when he heard this.
"How is that possible that the dress doesn't fit?"
"I clearly told the embroiderer to make it according to the measurements, so how could she be wrong?"
After she finished speaking, she paused as she thought of something.
Gu Jingchun had just returned home a few days ago, so how could she have her own measurements? What she ordered was clearly Gu Yunjin's measurements.
Suddenly, she looked a little embarrassed and quickly explained:
"This... maybe the embroiderer made a mistake. I'll settle the score with them after I get them back. It's too late now. Let's go to the palace first."
As she said that, she pulled Gu Yunjin into the carriage.
The two of them got into the carriage in tacit and skillful coordination, and no one asked her if she wanted to get in a carriage.
Gu Jingchun chuckled and got on another carriage.
She was happy to have her own carriage and some peace and quiet, so she could have a good rest on the road. After all, she had been busy since early in the morning and was really tired now.
However, when Gu Jingchun got into the car, she did not notice that Chu Qianlan gave the housekeeper a wink after she got in.
The butler nodded, and after they left, he immediately closed the door and went to make arrangements with a cold face.
And at this time in the palace.
In the dim dungeon, screams were heard everywhere.
From time to time, there was the sound of whips being whipped, interspersed with the "sizzling" sound of burning flesh, which made people shudder.
In this dim environment, a man in black clothes embroidered with gold was sitting upright.
He drank tea with a calm expression, his posture comfortable and calm, as if he could not hear the screams, and his whole body was filled with a sense of dignity and coldness.
After the screams, someone hurried over and said respectfully, "Your Highness, the person has fainted."
Upon hearing this, Chen Hechuan casually turned the ring in his hand.
"Since he doesn't want to talk, then kill him."
The visitor looked up suddenly, as if he couldn't believe it.
After all, this person was captured with great difficulty, so should we kill him?
But Chen Hechuan continued to speak slowly.
"I heard there's a way to die called skinning and tendon extraction."
"This method involves tearing off a person's skin first, then cutting off their flesh bit by bit, and finally pulling out their tendons. The person must remain conscious throughout the entire process, as this is the only way to ensure the tendons remain intact. Why don't you arrange for him to die this way?"
Hearing this, the man swallowed his saliva in fear, and then went to make arrangements tremblingly.
In a moment, the man came back in a hurry.
"Your Highness, the person has confessed."
As he spoke, he presented the confession he had just recorded.
Chen Hechuan took it and looked at it for a few seconds before slowly standing up.
"Alright, give me a quickie!"
Half an hour later, Chen Hechuan arrived at the gate of Shoukang Palace.
He didn't wait for anyone to pass on the message and walked in directly.
The Queen Mother was having breakfast and waved to Chen Hechuan when she saw him come in.
"Here you are. Have you had your meal yet?"
"The royal chef made lily and lotus seed soup today. It tastes pretty good. Would you like to try it?"
Chen Hechuan had just come out of the cell and was afraid that the smell on his body would offend the Queen Mother, so he took two steps back.
"It's already been used. Grandma, you eat first."
Hearing this, the Queen Mother glanced at him.
"Don't think I can't smell the blood on you just because you take two steps back. You must have just come from the cell. How could you have had time for breakfast?"
As he said this, he ordered someone to bring him another portion.
Only then did Shen Hechuan sit down and pick up the spoon.
But after taking a bite, he frowned and put down the spoon.
Seeing this, the Queen Mother laughed triumphantly.
"Don't you like it?"
Shen Hechuan nodded.
"You have to eat it even if you don't like it. This is your punishment!"
"Don't think I don't know what you're planning."
She said this and smiled.
"I know without you telling me. You'll definitely say that you came here at this hour just to see me, and then tell me that you have something urgent to do and can't celebrate my birthday with me!"
Shen Hechuan's breathing stagnated when he heard this, and he almost choked. He looked at the empress dowager with a look of fear.
She was right, that was really what he planned.
"snort!"
The Queen Mother put down the spoon and snorted coldly.
"Don't think you can escape today by using these methods!
I may not force you to choose a Crown Princess, but you must at least look for one. There are so many noble ladies in Tiandu, what if there is one you like?"
Hearing this, Shen Hechuan was also helpless.
"Grandma, I really have something urgent to do today. I have to leave the palace later."
"When haven't you said that?"
"Just say that I wanted you to accompany me on my birthday last year, but you ran away as soon as the noble ladies entered the palace."
"Grandma, it was my father who taught me that time."
"What about this time?"
"I have already informed your father, and he will definitely not send you away this time."
"This matter involves spies from the enemy country. It's a matter of great importance. My grandson has just found some clues and must go and capture them. Otherwise, it will be detrimental to my success!"
"Humph, another high-sounding excuse that I can't refuse!"
"Just try to appease an old woman like me!"
The Queen Mother was also helpless.
"Well, you can go out, but you have to come back as soon as possible."
"Otherwise, I will choose three concubines for you first and see what you have to say."
"Grandma, please forgive me. You know my situation, and you're making things difficult for me!"
"What's the problem?" The Queen Mother raised her voice.
"Don't you see what the situation is like now? If you don't make plans quickly, it might be disadvantageous to you when your father arranges a marriage for you!"
The Queen Mother sighed softly as she spoke.
"Your father favors Prince Rui and his mother, and it's only thanks to the court officials' efforts that your position remains untouched. But if he knew of your... situation, he would probably be the first to depose you."
Hearing this, Shen Hechuan lowered his eyes, hiding the emotions in his eyes.
"So, this is my fate."
"You're confused!"
"What kind of bullshit is that!"
"Throughout history, few who have ascended to that position have had it easy. Since you are the Crown Prince, you must fulfill your duties as a Crown Prince. The most urgent task now is for you to get married quickly and have children."
The Queen Mother sighed softly, her tone softening a little.
"If you're ill, you should find a way to get treatment. Running away won't solve any problem!"
The Queen Mother said, and then looked at Shen Hechuan's expression, and cautiously tested:
"I know you met a woman during the war a few years ago. Tell me the truth, Grandmother. Is your illness related to that woman?"
Hearing this, Shen Hechuan's expression immediately turned cold.
He stood up.
"Grandma, please don't make wild guesses. My grandson was just injured and just found an inn to recuperate. There was no mention of a woman there."
“It’s getting late, my grandson has to leave first.
"Grandson wishes the Empress Dowager good health and a long life."
After saying that, he turned around and strode away.
The Queen Mother sighed softly as she watched him leave.
"Try to find out what happened back then."
"Remember, be careful and don't alarm the prince."
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