C367 Skinning the Broken Bones

Yu Longchen's imposing manner and the anger on his face made no one dare to ignore him.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Everyone present bowed.

Yu Longchen didn't respond. His starry eyes were resolute and fierce. The first person he saw was Minister of Dali Temple, and he was in a bad mood.

The person who was caught took a few steps back. He lowered his head, hoping that Yu Longchen wouldn't see him.

"Masters." Yu Longchen's voice had a penetrating power, causing the hearts of the adults to slowly cool down. "I wonder if this king's rank is high enough?"

Those people looked at each other, and did not dare to raise their heads to reply.

"Although we were reluctant to leave the land of flowers and snow and killed people, these people are lowly servants who sold the death contract here. Their crimes are not worthy of death!" Minister of Dali Temple defended himself for the last time.

"Could it be that the lord's daughter was also sold by his parents? A lowly servant who signed the death contract?" Yu Longchen glanced sideways and gave Minister of Dali Temple a side profile. "This king is curious. How much did they give the lord? To make Sir willing to sell his beloved daughter?"

Minister of Dali Temple didn't even have the last bit of energy left in him. His whole body went limp.

" Who is in charge here? " Yu Longchen looked at Changxu.

A man was brought up from behind. Changxu stood in front of Yu Longchen and said, "Prince, it is him."

Yu Longchen looked at the man carefully, his eyes filled with doubt.

The official who was arrested suddenly said, "Your Royal Highness, is there any merit in reporting him?"

"Yes." Lightly opening his thin lips, he slowly spoke, "Die a little slower."

"Your Royal Highness?!"

"[Are you going to say or not?!]" Yu Longchen's face was domineering, not allowing anyone to question him.

The official was afraid of him from the bottom of his heart. He knew that there was no hope anymore. His eyes lost their light. "It's a woman who often takes a face fan. This man is just a lackey by her side. All the arrangements and handling here... It's all controlled by that woman. "

"A woman?" Yu Longchen glanced at Changxu, who shook his head. They had searched the entire place, but they still couldn't find a single person like that.

Maybe the woman knew she could not escape. She changed into a new set of makeup and hid in the crowd.

"Do you recognize that woman? Is she here? " Lord Mayor did not stand on ceremony. He personally escorted the official who had spoken earlier to the back of the line to escort the woman.

The official looked at it for a long time and shook his head. "No."

"It should not be far. Investigate!" Yu Longchen shook his sleeves and put his hands behind his back.

Changxu led the hidden guards and flipped over the wall.

"What are you waiting for?" Yu Longchen looked at Minister of Justice, who was in a daze, with dissatisfaction.

"Oh, someone, bring him back to the imperial prison!" Minister of Justice ordered and the yamen runner began to move.

"Sir, you have to keep an eye on him. Don't let him die." Yu Longchen slowly moved his feet and walked in front. Since this place was arranged, it was time to go back and report to Mu Ruqing that she was safe.

"Yes." Minister of Justice bowed his head and said, "This old official invites Your Highness..."

"There's no time. If This King doesn't return soon, the Princess will be worried." Yu Longchen did not even turn his head and quickened his pace.

Minister of Justice glanced at Lord Mayor. Lord Mayor shook his head helplessly.

The next thing to do was to interrogate them thoroughly.

King Chu's Mansion.

Mu Ruqing had been waiting for Yu Longchen. When she saw him return in a carefree manner, she felt very gratified. Lingyue helped Mu Ruqing up.

"Don't move." Yu Longchen quickly went over and pressed Mu Ruqing on the chair again, "Don't tire yourself."

"Your Royal Highness, it's time to wash up and rest." Mu Ruqing rolled her eyes at Yu Longchen.

Yu Longchen was somewhat stunned and looked at Lingyue. Lingyue hurriedly lowered her head, "This servant does not know anything. This servant will retire."

After Lingyue left, Mu Ruqing puckered her lips, "It is fine now. Who will help me wash up?"

"Me." Yu Longchen softly spat out a word. He pulled Mu Ruqing to the dressing table and removed the hairpin for her.

Mu Ruqing did not ask about that matter because she did not want to hear such tragic news.

"I might have to go to the Palace tomorrow."

"Not just you." Mu Ruqing wanted to say something but stopped herself. She wanted to know but also did not want to know.

"This is a big case." Yu Longchen only said this and finished removing his makeup. He held Mu Ruqing's shoulder and looked like he doted on her. "It's time to rest, wife."

Mu Ruqing pursed her lips. Every time she heard him call her that, she felt happier and sweeter. " Yes. "

Minister of Justice and Lord Mayor were not so free. Such a big case had involved so many high ranking officials. Naturally, the Emperor would have to deal with it personally.

Moreover, the mastermind had yet to be caught.

Unwittingly, it was midnight (1 am - 3 am).

Lord Mayor was interrogating the people who were mainly selling women, including the burly men and the man who used the excuse of buying concubines.

The prison guards naturally had tens of millions of ways to make them confess.

"How is it?" Minister of Justice frowned and looked at the criminal covered in wounds as he asked Lord Mayor.

"Replying to master." Lord Mayor said respectfully, "They only said that someone gave them money. That's why they did these things. But once it comes to who gave them money, they can't say."

"Still not admitting it?" Minister of Justice was furious. He stood with his hands behind his back and randomly picked someone. He ordered the prison guard, "Torture him until he dies and see if anyone else remembers anything. There were also many people who died in prison because they could not bear the torture."

Minister of Justice sat opposite of those people and took a good look.

The prison guard obeyed. It was a round torture instrument. It was covered with dense barbs. It was only as thick as a needle, but it was very long. As long as it was placed on the body, the skin and flesh would be peeled off layer by layer, and even the bones would be visible.

The criminal named by Minister of Justice was afraid. He struggled on the pillar and looked like he was begging for mercy. "Master, master! This little one knows his crimes. This little one really did not know when. "

Seeing that the two adults were indifferent and that the prison guards were getting closer and closer, the criminal became more and more terrifying. He turned his head and looked at the big man in the lead. "Brother, you should confess soon! Let this little brother die happily. There's no need to suffer such torture! Brother! "

His voice was filled with tears, and the man who was shouted could do nothing about it. He simply closed his eyes.

The prisoner took the torture instrument and slowly placed it on the criminal's chest. As soon as the instrument pierced into it, blood flowed down.

"Ah! Ah!" The man screamed.

The prison guard exerted all his strength in one go. He gathered strength in his hand and pulled down with all his strength.

The prisoners' screams echoed in the cell. Even some of the prisoners' hairs stood up when they heard it. The people who had grabbed the cell door and wanted to watch the show also retreated.

The flesh in front of the criminals was stripped off and squeezed on the ground one by one, flesh and blood mixing together.

The white ribs on his chest were visible, his stomach was weak, and his intestines were flowing down. He was hanging in the air for a long time.

Everyone present, except for the jailers, couldn't help but vomit.

Lord Mayor and his yamen runner covered their mouths, turned around and ran.

The leader of the criminals who was tied to the wooden stick was the only one holding on.

Minister of Justice felt disgusted in his heart, but he did not vomit it out. He calmly looked at his shoes that were surrounded by the blood that was flowing out. He turned and stared at the leader of the criminals. "There is more than one torture instrument in the Imperial Prison, and there is more than one way to die. Have you thought about it? "

The leader still didn't express his stance. The criminal on his body said, "I said, I can't stand it! That person only told us a specific address and told us to go get silver taels regularly. He never saw us."

"Is that all? "

"The sinners do not dare to lie to you, my lord."