Villa Master Lu watched helplessly as Han Qing was stabbed one after another, with blood flowing out. Even he couldn't help but tremble in his heart.
There is nothing more heart-breaking than killing someone.
His hands were also stained with a lot of blood, and countless people died. Even if he tortured people, he had never used such cruel methods.
It was he who underestimated Chu Yunning.
No wonder Chu Yunning is so famous, unparalleled in intelligence, and decisive in killing. Today he has completely learned the lesson.
Chu Yunning sat on a chair nearby with a faint look in her eyes, her fingertips lightly clasped on the table and made a tapping sound.
Every blow fell on Master Lu's heart.
"Master Lu, do you know that there are many criminal laws that you have never heard of, such as building a bronze platform with a big pillar in the middle and red-hot coals underneath, throwing people on the bronze platform, and using copper utensils
Make a copper bull, stuff people into the belly of the bull, and then weld them to death.
Roast on the fire..."
Master Lu's face was turning blue inch by inch, and he looked at Chu Yunning tremblingly. He obviously had a beautiful face, but how could it be more terrifying to him than a Rakshasa crawling up from hell?
"you……"
"For one million taels of silver, I will give you a cup of poisonous wine, and I will guarantee that you will die happily within a stick of incense. I will leave you with a complete body and find you a coffin. How about that?"
Chu Yunning turned sideways and smiled at Master Lu. The smile was very sweet, but Master Lu felt like tens of millions of ants were crawling in his heart, unable to say a word.
Master Liu behind him was dumbfounded. He kept swallowing and didn't dare to look at Chu Yunning again.
"Pull out the cloth from Han Qing's mouth and let him scream out loud." Chu Yunning ordered the guards, and then said: "Give the executioner some coarse salt and pepper and rub it on the edge of the knife to make him speed up.
Slow down, don't kill people at once."
"yes!"
Upon hearing this, Master Lu looked at Chu Yunning with less fierce eyes and said, "Why are you so vicious? Aren't you afraid of being criticized?"
"I never care about what others say. Whether I am good or bad has nothing to do with outsiders."
The picture shows a person with a clear conscience.
Don't expect moral kidnapping!
If it was for the sake of her children, she could compromise everything, but only temporarily.
Chu Yunning held her chin with one hand and put a ball of cotton in her ears, trying to ignore Han Qing's screams.
The cry almost pierced the eardrum.
Master Liu saw that more than half of the people had surrendered, and he straightened up immediately. He pricked up his ears and listened silently. He had to learn more experience.
He is both ruthless and stern, yet also loved by the people.
This person is absolutely unparalleled in the world.
Villa Master Lu wanted to faint several times, but Chu Yunning slapped a dagger on the table with a big, if you dare to faint, I'll cut your flesh off, which frightened Villa Master Lu and he woke up immediately.
"I don't have any other hobbies. I only care about making money. You have no heirs and you can't take away so much money. Why don't you give me some?" Chu Yunning followed the temptation.
Master Lu couldn't help but rolled his eyes when he heard this: "What's the difference between your behavior and that of a robber or bandit?"
"Whatever you want, I just want money."
Chu Yunning's eyes moved slightly and then said: "As long as you give me enough money and food, I can consider sparing you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Master Lu's expression changed instantly. He looked at her in disbelief. Chu Yunning nodded: "Since I have spoken, I will definitely do it. Mr. Liu can testify."
Master Liu, who was suddenly named, had no choice but to become a witness.
After Master Lu pondered for a moment, he asked in a deep voice: "How much do you want?"
"Not much, eight million taels."
The owner of the Lu Village took a breath, the total of the Lu Family Village may not be so much, but Chu Yunning smiled; "The Lu Family Village is as rich as the country, this money is nothing, you can use the remaining money to live comfortably for the rest of your life." .”
Han Qing's screams could be heard in his ears. Without giving Villa Master Lu any extra time to think about it, Villa Master Lu quickly gritted his teeth and agreed.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Chu Yunning immediately asked someone to get paper and pen: "Tell me how to get eight million taels of silver."
"How can I trust you? What if you go back on your word?" Village Master Lu asked.
Chu Yunning stared at her with a half-smile and asked, "What are you going to do?"
"Send me away from Yuanzhou."
"Don't even think about it."
"I can give you ten million taels." Mr. Lu looked like you would definitely agree. He leaned back and was no longer in a hurry.
Chu Yunning suddenly stood up and tutted: "It's really boring. Since you don't understand, I have no other choice but to send you to see the Lord of Hell. As for the money, Qianzhou has been conquered, and I will go and ransack the house myself. Are you still afraid?"
With that said, Chu Yunning flicked the ashes on his clothes and said to Mr. Liu, "After Han Qing dies, let Master Lu take over!"
"yes!"
Villa Master Lu frowned, expecting that Chu Yun Ning would not leave and must be waiting for him to speak.
In the end, Chu Yunning really left without looking back.
"If you don't cherish it when Chu Shang Palace can discuss it with you, you will suffer a lot in the future."
"No, I don't know what's good or bad!"
Master Lu suddenly regretted it and glanced at the miserable Han Qing on the stage, who felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
Cold to the bone.
He was scared.
So Master Lu immediately said to Mr. Liu: "Please help Mr. Liu to pass on a few words, and I'll just take the money."
Master Liu couldn't figure out what path Yun Ning was in. He hesitated for a moment and had to look at the lieutenants as if asking for help.
One of them kindly reminded: "Just now it was eight million taels, but now there is no ten million, so just wait to die."
"You!" Master Lu gritted his teeth: "I want to see Chu Shang Palace."
He didn't want to die in such a miserable way.
With Chu Yunning's repeated assurances, the owner of the village called a few people and asked them to go back to Qianzhou to collect the money.
"As long as you don't leave Yuanzhou, I will protect you from death!"
One life was worth ten million taels of silver. She didn't believe that Master Lu could stir up any trouble.
The few people who were named were pressed down when they went out, and their tokens were taken away. The lieutenant outside the door had already prepared for the others to follow them to Qianzhou.
"If something goes wrong, retreat immediately. You don't have to stay long," the deputy general ordered.
"yes!"
Inside the house, Chu Yunning was also very happy and asked people to find a clean place for Master Lu to live in, and also gave him several nursing homes to serve him.
"No one is allowed to cause trouble to Master Lu, you know?" Chu Yunning ordered in a deep voice.
"yes!"
Master Lu left in doubt.
As soon as they left, Mr. Liu couldn't help but wonder: "Isn't Chu Shang Palace afraid that Lord Lu will commit suicide?"
Chu Yunning smiled: "After coming here from the execution ground, Master Lu had several opportunities to commit suicide. He hasn't lived enough yet."
If the money is gone, you can make it again. He is not a pedantic person who values honor and integrity more than his life.
Besides, if you die, you will die.
She also has other plans.
As long as Master Lu can take out the money, she doesn't care whether he lives or dies.
At this time, a guard outside the door came to report: "Chu Shang Palace, Han Qing has died."
Chu Yunning just said to find a place to bury it, and then asked how many of the 10,000 nursing homes were worthless.
About five hundred of them did not surrender.
Master Liu's heart was agitated. Do you really want to kill these five hundred people?
"Chu Shang Palace, these five hundred people..."
"Detain them first." Chu Yunning asked again: "You find an open space and build a few houses. I will give you the drawings later and find a few dyeing and knitting masters to come over and put these people in batches to work.
There are rewards and punishments, and everyone must obey. If you are not convinced, you can do whatever you want, and if you do it well, you can leave early."
Master Liu thought this method was very novel: "Can other people in prison do this?"
"If it's a misdemeanor, yes, but if it's a felony, no."
In this era, many people do not have enough to eat. If we can provide them with an opportunity to eat and have food and shelter, many people will definitely commit crimes.
"In order to reduce the crime rate, these people must be tortured to avoid making mistakes again in the future." Chu Yunning suggested.
Mr. Liu suddenly realized it and immediately handed over his hand: "I understand, I understand."
Let these prisoners work, and the thick clothes and quilts they make will be sent to the border. It's like killing two birds with one stone!
At this time, Mr. Liu admired Chu Yunning so much that he never dared to look down upon him again.
After arranging everything, Chu Yunning returned to the magistrate's office. Mr. Liu specially vacated a clean courtyard and asked no one to disturb him. He built a small kitchen overnight and without any instructions, fresh fruits and vegetables were delivered early.
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Mrs. Liu wanted to visit several times but was stopped by Mr. Liu: "Don't bother Chu Shang Palace."
"I'm just visiting. Look how scared you are."
"Don't worry, this is not an ordinary ancestor. I can't tell whether she is right or wrong yet. If you offend her, I won't worry about whether I can keep my black hat."
Master Liu warned her again and again, but Mrs. Liu had no choice but to give up her idea and stay in the backyard obediently.
"You told several brothers and sisters not to go to the backyard if nothing else happened."
Seeing that he spoke so seriously, Mrs. Liu realized the seriousness of the problem and nodded to express her understanding.
Two days passed in the blink of an eye. Chu Yunning looked at the thick stack of banknotes on the table and raised his eyebrows in surprise. He didn't expect it to go so smoothly.
"Chu Shang Palace, the Twelve Princes are here and the magistrate wants to see you."
Because the late emperor never gave Xiao Jingyan a title until his death, so outsiders always called him the Twelve Prince.
She was really surprised that Xiao Jingyan could come to Yuanzhou.
"How many people did he bring?"
"Only a dozen people."
Chu Yunning frowned, thought for a moment and then said: "Let him wait in the front hall, and let Mr. Liu entertain him."
"yes."
About half an hour later, Chu Yunning went to the front hall and saw Xiao Jingyan sitting on the main seat. He covered his mouth and coughed twice from time to time. He looked very pale and looked bad.
But that face was very outstanding. If I hadn't seen him before, I would have almost thought I was seeing Jamel Xiao.
The two brothers look very similar.
Especially Xiao Jingyan was wearing a black shirt today, with a jade crown on his head, and slightly raised eyebrows. He looked exactly like Xiao Jingheng.
"Twelve Princes." Chu Yunning bowed and saluted.
Xiao Jingyan raised his hand and smiled gently and harmlessly: "You don't have to be polite when you are out. Miss Chu, please sit down."
She shook her head and looked at the other person with a confused expression: "There is a difference between superiority and inferiority. I wonder if the Twelve Prince suddenly came to Yuanzhou to find me. What orders do you have?"
"It's like this. I heard that Master Lu was involved in the rebellion, so I came to find out the truth. Because Master Lu and I have a good relationship in private, how could he, a powerless businessman, get involved with me? Conspiracy has something to do with it, is Miss Chu making a mistake?"
Xiao Jingyan coughed twice as he spoke, and took out a military talisman from his arms and placed it on the table: "This is the 150,000 elite military talisman left by Princess Anyang. It was given by the father when he was still alive. If Miss Chu wants , just take it away.”
Hearing this, Chu Yunning frowned, and suddenly felt a sense of urgency to meet his opponent.
Xiao Jingyan, who was opposite, allowed her to pry, with an unflinching look on his face, only coughing from time to time: "I have a weak body and have always been taken care of by my aunt. This time my aunt died tragically, I am very heartbroken. I have sent someone to report the news to the court. I asked the court to send reinforcements to find the murderer, but I didn’t expect that the owner of the village was so impatient that he brought people to Yuanzhou privately. He must have misunderstood. After all, he loves his daughter very much. As a mother, Miss Chu should be able to understand this feeling. ?”
Chu Yunning was speechless when asked this question. She indeed had no evidence to prove that Master Lu was treasonous.
Especially after Xiao Jingyan explained it like this, it seemed that she was being unreasonable.
"Miss Chu's punishment was correct. Who asked Master Lu to bring 10,000 yuan to protect the hospital? No wonder he was misunderstood."
Xiao Jingyan added: "Master Lu spent all his wealth to buy back a life. Miss Chu, can you let me take him back? Miss Chu, don't worry, I can be a guarantee. As long as you find out that Master Lu is suspected of treason, I will I will personally deliver Master Lu to your hands and will never protect him."
He was used to seeing people being rude and troublesome, but this was the first time he met someone who was reasonable. Chu Yunning had to work hard to deal with it.
He glanced at the personal guard, who quickly withdrew quietly.
"Your Majesty, you don't know. This matter is very complicated. The rebellion came from Lu Qianqian's own words, so we have to guard against it."
When Xiao Jingyan heard that it was Lu Qianqian, he sighed deeply: "This girl speaks freely. She has been spoiled by Master Lu since she was a child. Everyone in Qianzhou knows that she has such a personality. Miss Chu, calm down, there is really no need to do anything wrong at this juncture. to spread your energy."
"The war at the border has not stopped, we should unanimously report to the outside world. It is not too late to deal with these trivial matters after the war is over."
"The eldest princess of Anyang died tragically, and epidemics spread in Qianzhou. I have been busy dealing with the funeral affairs, and I neglected Master Lu for a while..."
After saying this, the guard came to report: "Zhuang Master Lu knew full well that he was guilty, so he wrote a letter of repentance and committed suicide."
After hearing this, Xiao Jingyan's eyes suddenly shrank, his tone could not detect any emotion or anger, and he only asked: "Is the person dead?"
"yes!"
Chu Yunning sighed and said: "This Manor Master Lu is also a man of temperament. I even told him to let him go, but I didn't expect him to be so upset. My lord, please forgive me."
Mr. Liu on the side couldn't say a word. He always felt a chill on his back. After his name was called, he echoed: "The deceased is gone. My condolences."