Chapter 112 Lord Lu is truly generous
The Northern Garrison Command is located within the darkest part of the imperial prison.
The smell of blood inside was so strong that it almost made one want to vomit.
The dying man was hung on the rack, his clothes tattered, his body covered with a mixture of new and old wounds, with not a single patch of good skin left.
Blood flowed down his calves, forming a puddle on the ground. He was silent, as if he were already dead.
Shen Ci'an frowned at the bloody scene before him, then glanced at Lu Yuan sideways. "Lord Lu, did you bring me here specifically to see Yan Wenhong's miserable state?"
Today, on his way home from court, he was stopped by Lu Yuan, who said he had something good to show him and guaranteed he would be interested.
He scoffed and walked past Lu Yuan, only to hear his voice behind him, "This thing is related to Miss Jiang, is Lord Shen not interested either?"
Shen Ci'an stopped in his tracks.
Lu Yuan raised his eyes to look at Yan Wenhong on the rack and said coldly, "Does Lord Shen not know that Yan Wenhong has a close relationship with Miss Jiang?"
Shen Ci'an's eyes flickered, his voice was cold, "Miss Jiang exposed Yan Wenhong's hoarding of troops, and the imperial decree of His Majesty's favor even passed through my hands, how could I not know?"
He looked at Lu Yuan and said, "If Lord Lu is only telling me this, it is completely unnecessary."
"Does Lord Shen know that Miss Jiang did not actually cooperate with me? I only learned about this after Yan Wenhong was arrested."
A look of surprise flashed across Shen Ci'an's face. "Lord Lu didn't know? Then why did you submit the memorial to the Emperor..."
The Emperor had shown Lu Yuan's memorial to him. It stated that Lu Yuan had approached Jiang Zhi first and collaborated with her to deceive Yan Wenhong, thus uncovering the extremely secretive location where troops were stored.
“That was just to prevent Miss Jiang from suffering too much gossip,” Lu Yuan sneered. “If His Majesty knew that she was selling the Embroidered Uniform Guard behind my back, even if there was a reason for it, it would only arouse His Majesty’s suspicion.”
Shen Ci'an was truly shocked.
He always knew Jiang Zhi was bold, but he never expected her to be so audacious as to secretly make a deal with Yan Wenhong behind everyone's back!
Isn't she afraid of incurring Lu Yuan's wrath?
Suppressing the worry in his eyes, Shen Ci'an asked him, "Then, can Lord Lu's actions be considered deceiving the emperor?"
"If Lord Shen wishes to denounce me, then so be it," Lu Yuan said, completely unconcerned.
If the Emperor were to learn of this, he would not only immediately revoke Jiang Zhi's title and bestowal of honors, but would also punish her.
Shen Ci'an naturally knew this and would not act rashly.
"So what exactly does Lord Lu want to say to me?" Is it just to hand him a handle to use against me?
Lu Yuan didn't speak, but ordered someone to splash a bucket of salt water on Yan Wenhong in front of him to wake him up. He was very satisfied when he heard Yan Wenhong's screams, and then he curled his lips and said, "It's not me who wants to say something to you, but Yan Wenhong who wants to say it."
Yan Wenhong opened his eyes from his unconsciousness, his entire body aching all over. The wounds mixed with saline solution exacerbated the pain, making him pale and nearly causing him to faint again.
Lu Yuan stepped forward and patted his face. "Young Master Yan, come and see who this is?"
Yan Wenhong saw Shen Ci'an's face clearly and knew that he was now a favorite of the emperor. He lowered his head and said in a hoarse voice, "Lu Yuan, I've told you everything I can say. What else do you want?"
“Young Master Yan has been in the imperial prison for too long, and he’s lost touch with the news,” Lu Yuan said, a smile playing on his lips, but his eyes were icy cold. “This Lord Shen is already engaged to Miss Jiang and will be getting married soon.”
Yan Wenhong's originally ashen face turned to disbelief. He strained to look at Lu Yuan, then at Shen Ci'an, before laughing mockingly.
But soon he lost his strength, gasping for breath, as if he would faint at any moment.
"Ha, ha, getting married," his voice was broken due to his serious injuries and emotional distress, "I actually got married, I never expected this."
"Didn't you say she was your lover? How come she's going to marry Lord Shen in the blink of an eye?" Yan Wenhong's resentful gaze swept over Lu Yuan. "Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous!"
"How can a woman who has already shared intimate moments with you marry someone else? Lord Lu, you are truly generous..."
"Say it again?" Shen Ci'an's previously cool gaze suddenly turned cold, his brows furrowed, and his tone was filled with barely suppressed anger.
Yan Wenhong looked at Shen Ci'an, who could not hide his anger, and maliciously curled the corner of his lips, "Oh right, Lord Shen, you don't know yet, do you? The eldest daughter of the Jiang family who is about to marry you has always been Lord Lu's lover. She even had intimate relations with Lord Lu at the Prince Su's mansion and shared a love affair."
He let out a difficult breath. "I told you long ago, that woman is a master of deception. It turns out you were all fooled by her too. I should have tasted her sooner; it wouldn't have been in vain..."
Before he could finish speaking, a sharp pain shot through his face.
Lu Yuan punched him hard in the face, almost biting off his own tongue. His last few teeth fell to the ground, mixed with blood.
"If you dare to speak disrespectfully again, I'll pull out your tongue."
Yan Wenhong was knocked unconscious.
Looking at Shen Ci'an's pale face beside him, Lu Yuan's gloomy mood inexplicably improved.
This is what Yan Wenhong said, so you can't blame him.
Jiang Zhi thought that she could use him and then kick him aside as if nothing had happened.
It's not that easy.
If you dare to provoke the Embroidered Uniform Guard, be prepared to be watched for eternity.
Shen Ci'an is not suitable for Jiang Zhi at all.
He thought she was a gentle and harmless woman, but in reality she was cunning and hard-hearted, a perfect match for someone like him.
Letting Shen Ci'an know her true colors sooner, so he won't be deceived by her, is also a way of helping him.
Lu Yuan said calmly, "Lord Shen doesn't look too well. Is something wrong with your health?"
Shen Ci'an clenched his fist tightly in his sleeve, but did not want Lu Yuan to see through it. He only restrained himself and said, "I'm just a little tired these days, but it's nothing."
“Then Lord Shen must hurry back to rest, lest he be delayed in serving His Majesty,” Lu Yuan laughed, his voice sounding particularly eerie in the cold, damp prison. “Lord Shen is about to get married, he can’t fall ill, otherwise how will he be able to welcome his bride?”
Shen Ci'an's voice was squeezed out from between his teeth, "Lord Lu has gone to great lengths to have me listen to this, you are truly thoughtful. It's a pity that my engagement with Zhi'er will still take place as scheduled. Lord Lu, why don't you come and have a drink at the wedding? It would be a good way to show your concern and care."
Lu Yuan deliberately let him hear these words today in order to sow discord between him and Jiang Zhi.
However, Lu Yuan was unaware of the agreement he had made with Jiang Zhi.
He said he wouldn't interfere in what she did.
Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Lord Shen's magnanimity in not minding this is truly impressive."
“You don’t understand what she really wants,” he said softly. “I advise Lord Lu that pushing her too hard will only backfire.”
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