Feng Qihe was also looking for Chu Qianli. m..oΓg
Upon returning, Feng Xianyu reported to the Emperor everything that Feng Qihe had done to stop him from bringing the person back.
He even confessed his cruel actions clearly.
Although the Emperor also felt that his actions were indeed brutal.
However, the Emperor was more angered as to why his sons were all like this.
Prince He was infatuated with Chu Qianli?
Utterly preposterous!
After ordering the Empress to take Prince He away, he went directly to the imperial prison and secretly took Chu Qianli away.
It was said that Prince Yu was also with him.
As for Feng Qihe, he was taken back by the Empress and felt increasingly uneasy.
When he went back to the imperial prison to look for the person, she was already gone!
“Fourth Imperial Brother, my elder imperial brother and I have searched the imperial prison inside and out, but there is no trace of A'li.”
Feng Wuya’s heart was heavy, his chest tight, more uneasy than ever.
Because he felt the pain.
It was A’li who was in pain!
The Mandarin Duck Gu allowed him to feel what Chu Qianli was feeling from time to time.
Although he couldn’t feel exactly the same, he could feel A’li’s pain.
“Fourth Imperial Brother, A’li is suffering!”
At this moment, Feng Yexuan had no intention of asking him how he could be so in sync with Chu Qianli.
But he believed what he said!
Not in the imperial palace, nor in the imperial prison…
Feng Yexuan’s expression suddenly changed, and he turned and rushed towards the cold palace.
… Chu Qianli was indeed in the cold palace at this time.
The Emperor knew that both his sons had completely fallen under her spell, driven mad for this woman!
Whether it was the imperial palace or the imperial prison, those two unfilial sons would surely find her.
So when Feng Xianyu suggested taking her to the cold palace for questioning, the Emperor readily agreed.
“Speak, why did you injure Princess Pingyue? Who is behind you?”
The one holding the whip was a guard by Prince Yu’s side.
The guard raised his hand and swung the whip down.
With a crack, the whip landed on Chu Qianli, immediately drawing a dark red mark!
This whip was unique; it did not leave scars on the skin, but it caused the blood vessels to burst beneath the skin.
It was very painful! Painful as if her skin had been torn open!
Chu Qianli broke out in a cold sweat from the pain!
Although she had been tortured before, she had never been treated so cruelly.
She had already fainted from the pain once and was splashed with cold water by the guard to wake her up.
She didn’t know how long she could hold on this time.
“I didn’t… harm Princess Pingyue, I was… framed.”
“You’re spouting nonsense! The Princess’s maidservant clearly stated that when they entered, they saw you pulling the knife out of Princess Pingyue, and you dare to quibble?”
Feng Xianyu turned back and said to the Emperor, “Father, the witness and evidence are all there, and many people saw it at the time.”
“Then did you… did you see… me stab the knife… into Princess Pingyue’s body…?”
Chu Qianli was gasping for breath, sweat trickling down her forehead, across her pale face.
It made her small face appear even more frail.
But even in such a fragile state, her eyes remained firm.
She would not plead guilty! Not even if she died!
Feng Xianyu was rendered speechless by her words.
He paused, then said, “You pulled the knife out, so you must have put it in. This little girl is still so stubborn!”
He looked at the Emperor again and smiled, “It seems that without some real persuasion, this stubborn girl will not confess.”
Feng Xianyu walked to the side and picked up a sizzling hot iron.
Eunuch Qing and the Emperor’s expressions immediately changed.
This… wouldn’t it be too cruel?
“Prince Yu, this…” Eunuch Qing hesitated to speak.
Although Princess Pingyue was in trouble now, they had to investigate the matter thoroughly.
If they couldn’t find the truth, they had to find someone to take the blame.
But Chu Qianli had helped them with some things before. Even if the royal family was heartless, they didn’t want to see a delicate young girl ruined like this if it wasn’t necessary.
“Father, this girl has driven Imperial Brother and Fourth Imperial Brother so crazy. Even if she is accidentally ruined, it will be beneficial and harmless to Imperial Brother and Fourth Imperial Brother.”
Feng Xianyu held the hot iron and looked back at the Emperor, smiling, “Father, I just don’t want to see Imperial Brother and Fourth Imperial Brother disregard the country for a woman.”
This statement truly struck the Emperor’s greatest pain point!
Before, it was just that brat Feng Yexuan, but now, he really didn’t expect Feng Qihe to also go astray.
That day in the palace, Feng Qihe cornered Chu Qianli behind the rockery. Afterwards, Eunuch Qing had heard some rumors.
A woman entangled between two brothers, this woman was already deserving of death.
If it weren’t for her talent, she was definitely a talent, the Emperor would have ordered her secret execution long ago.
Now, not only had his two sons become enemies, but even Princess Pingyue was in a state of life or death.
Such wicked deeds…
The Emperor waved his hand.
A smile hidden in Feng Xianyu’s eyes, he immediately took the hot iron and walked up to Chu Qianli.
Chu Qianli’s face was pale, her beautiful clear pupils contracting slightly.
No one was afraid of a hot iron.
But even though she was afraid, she still said, “I did not harm Princess Pingyue, someone framed me!”
“At the brink of death, you are still so stubborn. You are truly the most stubborn and obstinate woman I have ever met!”
Feng Xianyu stared at her face, his gaze slowly moving from her face to her chest.
The sound of flesh sizzling as the hot iron was pressed down, how spectacular that scene would be!
The smile on his lips deepened.
“I’ll give you another chance. Who is behind you? Speak!”
“Emperor… Emperor!”
Chu Qianli bit her lip. Seeing him staring at her chest, her face turned even paler.
This pervert! He’s a lunatic!
She struggled hard, but this time, her hands were tied to iron armor, and she was bound by iron chains.
Even if she had a knife in her hand now, she couldn’t save herself.
“Emperor, the person behind it… who it is, I will… tell you!” she said hoarsely.
“Speak!” The Emperor’s expression turned serious.
Chu Qianli closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and said, “The person behind it… is Prince Yu.”
“You court death!” Feng Xianyu’s face darkened, he raised the hot iron, aimed it at Chu Qianli’s heart, and pressed down.
Chu Qianli closed her eyes, knowing that escape was impossible this time. She could only bite her lip and endure silently.
Today, was she really going to die here?
She wondered if she would have another chance to transmigrate after death.
It was a pity that she had not yet uncovered the truth of Long Xiyue’s murder, nor had she retrieved the imperial seal for Long Xiyue and reclaimed everything.
Was she really going to be destroyed by this perverted man?
With a sizzle, the hot iron pressed into the flesh, and the smell of burnt flesh instantly spread…