Red Mansion: Picking up a Lin Daiyu

Chapter 35 Kunlun Slave

The dungeon was dark and gloomy, with only candles hanging on the walls to illuminate it.

The humid environment was filled with the smell of rotting grass and trees, which was even a bit pungent.

Yue Ling sat at the table, called the guards outside the door, and brought Jia Lian in.

"Take the blindfold off him."

When Jia Lian regained his sight, he saw a wall full of unknown torture instruments illuminated by candlelight, and he himself was tied to a chair.

This chair was a little different from the ordinary ones used at home. There was a piece of wood missing in the middle, and half of the buttocks was hanging, making it extremely uncomfortable to sit on.

Jia Lian looked at Yue Ling with fear, not knowing what Yue Ling would do to him next.

Back then, Yue Ling beat Baoyu in the street and made him unable to get up from the bed for a whole month, but no one in Rongguo Mansion went to ask for accountability. He was not even as favored as Baoyu, so even if he experienced such inhuman treatment, he could only endure it.

Jia Lian was really afraid of Yue Ling, from the bottom of his heart.

Yue Ling's expression was calm and he stood up, picked up a long whip from the table, and knocked it, saying, "Okay, tell the truth."

Jia Lian trembled and said, "Call...Call what?"

Yue Ling frowned, revealing a displeased look, "You still dare to be stubborn? Come, pour two buckets of water on him to wake him up."

Two large buckets of water were poured down, like icicles piercing into Jia Lian's bones, soaking him inside and out.

Jia Lian was a dandy boy, so he could not stand this and complained, "General Yue, I have never had any grudges against you. It's just that Baoyu in your house didn't know the etiquette and offended you a few times. It has nothing to do with me."

Yue Ling added: "Are you still pretending to be stupid? If you don't tell me, I'll teach you a lesson."

Seeing Yue Ling approaching with a long whip, Jia Lian said anxiously: "General Yue, ask me, you haven't asked me yet, what should I answer?"

Yue Ling asked the two guards on his left and right, "Didn't I ask?"

"He's right, Commander Yue, you forgot to ask."

"What did you forget? Didn't Commander Yue ask about it?"

Yue Ling turned his head and snorted coldly, "Even if I didn't ask you, you should know why I arrested you. Tell me why you are in Prince Kang's mansion and what you sent to Prince Kang's mansion?"

Jia Lian had a sad face and said bitterly: "General Yue, I really don't know what I'm sending. This is the mission my father assigned to me. He didn't tell me much. He used me just to show his identity."

Yue Ling took two steps closer, smiled and patted Jia Lian's face, saying: "I didn't expect that you are still so stubborn. Even at this point, you still dare to hide it. Do you think that I can't torture you, so I can't pry your mouth open?"

"Let me remind you that I will punish you in a way that will make your wound invisible. It is not something that ordinary people can endure!"

"General Yue, I really don't know what's in the car."

Yue Ling nodded repeatedly, "Good, very good. You know, the military discipline in the Qin Palace has always been very strict. It is not like other places where people can drink wine and listen to music after leaving the government office. My brothers are all very angry and have nowhere to vent."

Tickling Jia Lian's chin, Yue Ling studied his face and said, "As expected of a descendant of the Rongguo Mansion, each of you has an outstanding appearance. You are so fair and clean, and it's just right to reward the brothers. How can I let you come here for nothing? I, Yue Ling, will never waste a grain of food in the bowl!"

Jia Lian originally wanted to find a place to punch someone, but he didn't expect to be abducted by Yue Ling to the Prince of Qin's Mansion, where he was about to be punched. His face was filled with fear.

Before he could beg for mercy, Yue Ling ordered his men, "Go, call two Kunlun slaves and have them clear the way first, so that the brothers can have more convenience."

The guards on the left and right smiled lewdly and left. Soon, two tall and strong Kunlun slaves with dark skin entered the cell.

In this dungeon, the lighting is so dim that it is difficult to see human figures, and one can only distinguish them by their facial features.

"I'll leave him to you." Yue Ling gave an order, and the Kunlun slaves started to work efficiently.

Seeing this, Jia Lian could no longer hold back. If he fell into this trap, it would be a lifelong worry for him.

"General Yue, wait a minute! I'll tell you, I'll tell you!"

After Yue Ling returned to the table, he curled his lips and said, "Oh, let's put him down first and let him talk."

Jia Lian was lifted up along with his chair and was put straight again, and he finally felt relieved.

"I really didn't know what was being transported before..."

Yue Ling glanced at him, "Huh? Are you kidding me, Kunlun slave!"

Jia Lian struggled and said, "Wait, wait, General Yue, I haven't finished my words. It was Ni Er and his men who overturned the cart, so I took a look. There were arrowheads and cast iron sheets inside. They looked like armor plates to me..."

"Like armor plates? Kunlun slaves!"

Jia Lian looked around and quickly changed his words, "It's a plate of armor, it's a plate of armor, there are holes on it, it must be correct."

Jia Lian's embarrassed look made the two guards accompanying Yue Ling laugh.

They all knew that the Kunlun slaves had already been castrated and were no different from eunuchs.

Yue Ling glanced at the two of them, then gave each of them a slap on the face, "What are you laughing at? Remember, if the evidence is not conclusive, how can we report it to His Highness?"

The guard stopped laughing, adjusted the brim of his hat, and followed Yue Ling's instructions.

Yue Ling exhaled slowly and said, "Give him some food. If His Highness does not interrogate him again, release him after curfew."

The guard replied respectfully, "As you command."

……

King Qin walked down the stone steps thoughtfully, but did not go deeper into the dungeon.

The dungeon in the Prince of Qin's mansion was rarely used. There were no other prisoners in the prison, so the Prince of Qin stood at the vent, listening to the movements inside.

"As expected of a descendant of the Rongguo Mansion... How could I let you come here in vain?"

"It turns out that the person captured is from the Jia family. It is easy to give people a chance to criticize you for your words and actions."

When the King of Qin wanted to get closer, he gave Yue Ling a reminder.

However, the situation inside took a sudden turn for the worse. Yue Ling threatened Jia Lian in no time and made him tell the truth, which amazed the King of Qin. "There is actually such a method. It's amazing that Yue Ling could think of it."

After nodding and pondering for a while, the King of Qin continued, "I never expected that Yue Ling is such an all-rounder, good at both literature and martial arts, and has some ability to solve cases. He is really quite smart. I have really found a good seedling who can become a famous minister and general."

While the King of Qin was sighing, Yue Ling came out from the inner room. Seeing the King of Qin in front of him, he was slightly surprised and said, "Your Highness, I was just about to go look for you. The Kangwang Mansion used the name of the Jia family to disguise themselves outside the city and transported soldiers and armor into the city. This is a serious matter. One set of armor and three crossbows is already a serious crime of treason in Dachang."

"armor?"

The King of Qin was suddenly startled and his face changed.

"How dare he act like this?"

The King of Qin quickly glanced over the documents submitted by Yue Ling. Seeing that there were witnesses in them, he only needed to go to the Prince of Kang's mansion to verify them. He immediately said, "I will go to the palace to report to my father. You must prepare the troops in the mansion to prepare for any unexpected event!"

(End of this chapter)