The useless princess is causing trouble again

Night falls.

In the damp and dark dungeon of Prince Sheng's mansion, the air was filled with a foul smell, and the shadows of flickering candlelight flickered in the dim passage. In the two adjacent iron cells in the north corner, Zheng Duwei and Gu Lao were imprisoned respectively. Their hands and feet were bound with heavy iron chains. At this time, they were immersed in sleep, their mouths opened and closed, and they made snoring sounds one after another.

At this time, both iron prison doors were opened, and five guards in black clothes stood at the two entrances. The tall guard stood in the middle, holding a gong in his left hand and knocking it several times with a gong hammer in his right hand. The deafening sound spread into the cell, instantly waking up Zheng Duwei and Gu Lao from their sweet dreams.

Zheng Duwei rubbed his red and swollen eyes with both hands, cursing, "Why are you making so much noise? What's the crime for disturbing my sleep?"

The fat guard walked into the cell, snorted and laughed, "This is the dungeon of Prince Sheng's mansion. You are no longer a high-ranking guard, but a prisoner sentenced to death. Just follow us to see His Royal Highness Prince Sheng." After that, he pulled Guard Zheng up from the stone pit, pulled up the hand chain and escorted him out of the cell.

Zheng Duwei grabbed the chains with both hands and resisted, "Where are you taking me? My eldest daughter is your Majesty's Concubine Yi. You can't use private punishment on me."

The fat guard dragged her forward with all his strength. "Prince Sheng has collected the facts of your crime. Colluding with foreign nations to plot rebellion is a serious crime punishable by the death of nine generations of your clan. Even Concubine Yi cannot protect you."

"Nonsense, it's all slander. It's definitely Prince Sheng who deliberately slandered me. I didn't commit treason, I didn't commit treason."

In the other cell, Gu Lao, who was old and frail, was in relatively poor condition and was taken out of the cell by two guards.

The tall guard holding a lantern led the way in front. The four guards escorted Zheng Duwei and Gu Lao respectively and walked straight forward, then turned left twice and headed to the interrogation hall.

The further they went, the more panicked Zheng Duwei became. He kept waving his hands and struggling, "Where are you taking us? Don't think about forcing us to confess. Concubine Yi will definitely not let you go."

"I am your Majesty's father-in-law. King Sheng has no right to torture me in private."

"Ah, ah, ah, let me go."

The fat guard glanced at him with disdain and said, "I advise you to save your energy. Nanyuan City is the fief of His Royal Highness Prince Sheng. If you commit a capital crime, you can be punished in any way you want. The current emperor has no right to interfere."

The strong guard pushed him hard, "You dog official, hurry up and leave. Don't keep His Royal Highness Prince Sheng waiting for too long."

The lights in the interrogation room were bright. Situ Chong and Shangguan Wei were sitting at a square table, leisurely drinking tea. Ze Yi and Ze Er stood behind them, looking at the two stone pillars at the door with serious faces. The sound of footsteps came from the dim corridor, and it became clearer and clearer.

Five guards escorted Zheng Duwei and Gu Lao into the interrogation hall, dragged them to the black wooden frame in front, spread their arms and put their feet together, and then tied them to the wooden cross with black iron chains.

The tall guard stood beside the cross and bowed respectfully, "Your Highness, Prince Sheng, the prisoner has been brought here. What should I do next?"

Zheng Duwei was tied to a wooden frame. He looked at Situ Chong with anger on his face and said, "Prince Sheng, don't think you are so great. You are an unpopular prince. Concubine Yi is my daughter and is very much loved by His Majesty and the Queen. You should let me go if you are sensible. Otherwise, you will end up badly."

Situ Chong raised his eyes to Ze Yi and said, "Don't be polite to him. Beat him up first and then interrogate him."

Ze Yi bowed his head and said yes, then turned and gestured to the tall guard, and then a terrible pig cry was heard in the small space.

"Ah~ah~King Sheng, you shall not die well, ah! I, I and you swear not to give up."

"I, I want you to die."

Shangguan Wei sniffed the strong smell of blood in the air and said with interest, "Husband, the evidence of the dog official is all in plain sight, why bother to beat him up?"

Situ Chong pursed his lips and was silent for a while. "Madam, you don't know that although Nanling City is my husband's fiefdom, there are not many people who can be used. The officials here are all planted by the prince's party."

"Oh, I see. My husband wants to kill a chicken to scare the monkeys and deter the demons and monsters around him."

Shangguan Wei had an expression on her face that said "I understand you" and then pointed at Gu Lao and asked, "What should we do with that old guy? Should we also beat him up and interrogate him?"

The weak Gu Lao raised his head with difficulty and cursed, "Poisonous woman, poisonous woman, I will not let you go even if I become a ghost. Prince Sheng, I am a highly respected high priest of Miaojiang. If I die in Tianlan, the Queen will not let you go easily."

Situ Chong looked over coldly, "Miaojiang has always been coveted by other countries. I don't mind letting it be divided up by other countries in advance. Unfortunately, I don't believe that you are a spy sent by Miaojiang. You should tell me honestly who you are working for."

Gu Lao was stunned for two seconds, then he recovered and snorted coldly, "I will obey the Queen's orders and swear allegiance to her until death. Don't try to alienate the relationship between me and the Queen."

Situ Chong curled the corner of his mouth and said, "The high priest is very stubborn, so I'll whip him until he talks." He waved his right hand, his eyes revealing ruthlessness.

Ze Yi received the order, walked to a wall next to him, took down the black whip hanging on the wall, and walked towards the ancient direction.

Looking at Ze Yi approaching, Gu Lao's hair stood up and he roared, "King Sheng, you must not die well, you must not die well, I will fight you to the death, even if I die, I will drag you to hell."

Ze swung his whip and hit it, and every whip hit the target, causing the ancient ghost to cry out in pain.

"Ahhhh~ You guys don't deserve to die."

"Tell me or not, who is the mastermind behind this?"

"Ahh! Damn King Sheng, you will have no sons or grandsons."

"If you don't want to suffer pain, you'd better tell the truth."

"The Queen will not let you go."

Shangguan Wei looked at the two bloody bodies and said, "You are still so stubborn even when you are about to die. It's a waste of effort. It seems that I have to take action." She walked to the front of the wooden frame and said leisurely, "Don't fight anymore. If you keep fighting, you will become a corpse. Let me show you my skills."

"I obey your command. Princess, please."

Ze Yi and the tall guard put down their whips and respectfully retreated behind Shangguan Wei.

"Wait a minute, let me take out something good, and then I'll let you see its power."

Situ Chong walked to Shangguan Wei's side and asked, "Madam, what are you doing? Do you have another treasure to show?"

"Don't worry, my husband. Let me look for it."

Shangguan Wei lowered her head and rummaged through the white cloth bag she was carrying, and soon pulled out a small square white box. She held it in her left hand and pressed the small switch in the middle, and the small white box instantly transformed into a desktop electric fan.

He looked at the left and right buttons on the panel and gently pushed the right button. The windmill blades slowly rotated in a clockwise direction, then formed an invisible magnetic field faster and faster, making a hissing sound.

Shangguan Wei had a bright smile on her face, "Hehe, this is the truth-telling device I invented. It can easily obtain their information through brain wave control. Aim it at their face, and they will confess in less than a cup of tea." She handed the thing to Zeyi and stood there directing the operation.

Less than half an incense stick of time...

Gu Lao, who had originally refused to reveal anything, became an obedient boy under the guidance of the truth-telling instrument. With clear eyes, he confessed everything about the person behind the scenes. Zheng Duwei also explained what he had done, including which force he obeyed.

After finishing their story, Zheng Duwei and Gu Lao fell into a deep sleep. The truth teller stopped rotating, and the button automatically bounced to the left and returned to its original position.

Situ Chong's eyes darkened, and he whispered, "It's time to settle the old and new grudges. We can't give in any further."

Shangguan Wei leaned close to Situ Chong's chest and said, "Okay, husband and wife are of one mind. I will accompany you to settle the accounts."

"Yes, let's go together. After we finish our work here in a few days, we will go back to Beijing directly."

"Good luck returning to the capital. Your husband has survived the disaster, but they will surely suffer."