After I got into the drama, I led the plot astray

Cheng Dazhi looked like a farmer, but he was actually well-read, had the talent of a top scholar, and was well-versed in languages ​​of various countries. Zheng Xian had done him a favor, so he was willing to be behind Zheng Xian and do all the dark things for the emperor that the emperor was unwilling to do.

The poison was so powerful that the prisoner felt pain and itching all over his body as if ants were crawling on him. However, his upper body was held down and his lower body was tied tightly, so he could not move. He kept twisting his body and growling like a wild beast.

Wei Yi said to Gongsun Wen, "Master Gongsun, you have been talking to him for so long, have you ever shown any intention of confessing?"

Gongsun Wen shook his head.

The people of Xihe were not only cunning and aggressive, but also extremely stubborn and not easy to give in. Gongsun Wen knew them very well, and it was not easy to get words out of them.

Wei Yi smiled again and said, "Since he is so stubborn, I will give him another hundred poison pills. I will dig out his eyes and put a few leeches in them. I will also put a few fire ants that eat human flesh on his rotten skin. Let him have a taste of the poisonous insects gnawing at his heart. I think it must taste very good."

Gongsun Wen couldn't help but shudder when he heard this. Just hearing about such a cruel punishment made his scalp tingle and his hair stand on end. But Wei Yi was still smiling, like a Miro Buddha who saved all living beings. He looked golden on the surface, but was dark inside. Gongsun Wen only then understood what it meant to put on the best face while doing the most vicious things.

But the prisoner seemed not to hear it. With blood spurting from the corner of his mouth, he looked at Wei Yi with disdain.

At this time, Zheng Yan came over, and Cheng Dazhi followed him. Zheng Yan said, "Last time, we arrested two spies from Xihe State. This one was stubborn, so we killed him and arrested the other one to continue the trial."

Cheng Dazhi quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, I have a good idea."

Zheng Yan turned his head and looked at Cheng Dazhi, saying, "Hurry up and tell me."

Cheng Dazhi smiled naively and said, "Why not release the other one and slice off the prisoner's flesh piece by piece in front of this prisoner, slowly torturing him to death. The other prisoner's psychological defenses will naturally collapse."

When it comes to torture, it is naturally the Privy Council that has the power.

So Zheng Yan nodded and said, "Okay."

Cheng Dazhi waved to his two men, who quickly untied the bound prisoner and turned to walk towards the dark cell.

Not long after, a man who was also covered in blood and had no healthy flesh on his body except his face was dragged over.

The man's eyes were closed and he was older than the man tied to the execution platform. Where he was dragged, a shocking trail of blood was left behind.

The two men dragged the prisoner to Cheng Dazhi and threw the man to the ground with force, like throwing a rag.

One of the men went down and brought a tray of cold water and poured it on the prisoner on the ground. The man on the ground shuddered and woke up slowly.

Gongsun Wen glanced at the man on the ground, then at the man on the execution platform, and suddenly asked in the language of Xihe: "Are you father and son?"

When the two men heard this, they turned their heads in surprise and looked at Gongsun Wen.

Gongsun Wen felt that he had guessed correctly, and continued, "You are not afraid of death, and you are even willing to risk the lives of your family members. Could it be the prince of Xihe? Did your prince sneak into Dayu?"

The two were even more surprised this time, their eyes almost popped out, looking at Gongsun Wen in disbelief.

Could this person be a devil? They didn't say anything, but he guessed it almost exactly.

Gongsun Wen immediately said, "It must be something very important for your prince to risk his life to sneak into Dayu. Could it be that he brought his elite troops with him to plot a rebellion?"

The man tied to the execution platform spat out a few more mouthfuls of blood. His brain was a little confused. He really couldn't understand how the man in front of him could guess so accurately!

Gongsun Wen saw the criminal's expression and realized that he had guessed correctly. He immediately turned around and said to Zheng Yan, "Your Highness, the prince of Xihe State has brought elite soldiers to sneak into our Dayu State. I think he wants to assassinate your majesty or rebel. Please send someone to investigate immediately."

Zheng Yan looked at Gongsun Wen in surprise. Only then did he understand why his father insisted that he bring his teacher to the Privy Council.

Gongsun Wen has a meticulous mind and strong observation skills. When he is asked to interrogate a prisoner, he can turn the prisoner's past upside down without even using a single soldier!

Cheng Dazhi's eyes suddenly sparkled as he looked at Gongsun Wen. This kid looked frail and gasped when he spoke, but he was surprisingly good at judging cases.

As the saying goes, heroes are cherished and respected. Cheng Dazhi, a man with high IQ, suddenly developed a sense of admiration for Gongsun Wen.

Zheng Yan nodded and said to Cheng Dazhi, "Manager Cheng, start the search immediately."

Cheng Dazhi quickly bowed and replied "yes".

Zheng Yan then added: "Don't alarm anyone, act in secret."

Cheng Dazhi replied: "Yes, I understand."

Wei Yi was very satisfied with the results of today's interrogation. He threw the awl onto the execution platform, clasped his fists and said to Zheng Yan, "Your Highness, the interrogation results are now known. We must hurry back to the palace to report to His Majesty."

Zheng Yan nodded, turned around and left without saying a word.

Cheng Dazhi and his men saluted quickly and shouted, "Farewell to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, respectfully farewell to Lord Gongsun, and respectfully farewell to Chief Wei."

Gongsun Wen followed Zheng Yan out when he suddenly heard a shrill scream from behind him. Then a disgusting smell of blood rushed into his nostrils. Gongsun Wen's stomach churned, but he suppressed the discomfort and quickened his pace to catch up with Zheng Yan.

After walking out of the dark passage and bathing in the bright sunshine, Gongsun Wen finally felt that he had returned to the human world.

Zheng Yan bowed to Gongsun Wen and said, "Teacher, you really opened my eyes today."

"It's all thanks to your Highness's great blessing." Gongsun Wen responded humbly.

"If we can capture the prince of Xihe Kingdom this time, teacher will be credited with the first achievement." Zheng Yan promised.

Gongsun Wen wanted to be modest, but he knew Zheng Yan's temperament very well. He was straightforward and serious, and he hated people who said one thing and meant another. So Gongsun Wen bowed deeply and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

The two of them were silent along the way, and soon arrived at the side door of the main hall. However, Zheng Yan did not let Gongsun Wen follow him in, saying that his father was seriously ill and it was not appropriate for too many people to gather around him, so as not to affect his condition. Gongsun Wen had no choice but to say goodbye and leave.

Gongsun Wen did not want to go back to his own house. He felt that it was so deserted and lonely. It would be better for him to stay in Chang'an Palace and argue with A'man, where the days would pass faster.

When Gongsun Wen returned to Chang'an Palace, I was still at the horse training ground. He asked Yiping to make him some food, and after eating, he fell asleep.

When I came back from the horse training ground, I saw that the guards in the main hall had increased again.

These guards surrounded the main hall tightly in three layers inside and outside, and there were at least a thousand of them.

I also saw Du Changfeng, whom I hadn't seen for a long time, riding on a big horse and giving a speech to a new team of guards.

All the ministers who were guarding the sick in front of the palace had disappeared, and even a servant was nowhere to be seen. It was estimated that they had all been sent back.