He spoke without hesitation: "Take me to the dungeon!"

When the three of them came in, they saw a figure lying in a dark corner. He was covered in blood and looked like he was breathing more than breathing in.

Shadow Soul stepped forward and kicked him: "Xie Qian!"

He struggled to open his eyes and stammered sarcastically, "Are you going to torture me again? I'm already a fallen tiger being bullied by dogs. Whatever you do, that bitch Lin Su has been harmed. Her life will never be easy, and that bitch will never be able to hold her head up high!"

Zhan Yan interrupted sarcastically, "You really are unrepentant and your mouth is still so dirty. You should cut off your tongue bit by bit!"

The unfamiliar voice in his ears forced Xie Qian to open his eyes with difficulty. When he saw the gentle and handsome man in front of him, he couldn't help but ask in shock, "Who are you?"

Zhan Yan replied calmly, "I am Wanwan's husband, the current Marquis Zhan Yan!"

Xie Qian's entire body was trembling violently. He hadn't expected a bastard to have such a respectable marriage. He couldn't help but provoke, "Marquis Zhan Yi, perhaps you don't know her true background yet? She's a bastard, and her biological father is a drunkard who was found somewhere. How could such a prominent and powerful mansion like the Marquis Zhan Yi's be allowed to be the mistress of the house?"

A chilling murderous intent flickered in the depths of Zhan Yan's cold eyes. He leaned close to Xie Qian's ear and said, "Wan Wan is the best woman in the world. I, Zhan Yan, love her. No matter what her background is, I will protect her with my own life!"

Xie Qian widened his eyes in disbelief, thinking, could this man have been drugged?

If Lin Yiwan's background were to be spread, it would inevitably affect the reputation of Zhan Yihou's Mansion.

How can he survive in Beijing when people are pointing fingers at him?

He is so stupid!

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sneer: "You are the most foolish man I have ever seen in this world. You have such a prominent position, why would you still care about a bastard?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a flash of murderous intent in the man's eyes.

Before he could react, Zhan Yan had already taken a dagger and cut off his tongue.

"Wuwuwu!" Xie Qian was speechless, his face full of anxiety and fear.

Zhan Yan leaned over to his ear and whispered, "Do you understand that there is a cruel punishment in this world, where your bones are shattered into pieces? So that in the end, only your head is left intact?"

Xie Qian was frightened to death. He shook his head vigorously and struggled violently.

Zhan Yan winked at Yinghun, then he took out a spiked mace from the side and said, "My Lord, do you want to do it, or let your subordinates do it?"

Zhan Yan took it and said, "To avenge my wife, I will do it myself, starting with the foot bones!"

He says the most calm words, but does the most cruel things.

When the mace fell for the first time, Xie Qian screamed in pain. He could feel his foot bones breaking instantly and his body becoming incontinent.

He had never wanted to die like this before. The man in front of him was so cruel.

Before, he thought Lin Ran’s torture was cruel, but now he realized that it was nothing compared to his own.

He didn't have time to think about it. The pain started from his leg bones, knees, thighs, and all the way up. Xie Qian fainted several times due to the pain.

Every time he was woken up by ice water, the same cold face still appeared before his eyes.

At this moment, he finally understood why others called the current Zhan Yihou the Living King of Hell. It turned out that he was really cruel and ruthless.

Only after all the ribs were broken with a crackling sound did Zhan Yan finally stop.

He said with disgust, "I'm actually covered in blood. I'm afraid Wanwan will be bothered by it if she smells it. Yinghun, go get some new clothes and some hot water. I need to wash myself thoroughly!"

Yinghun took the order and left, and Zhan Yan took the handkerchief handed to him by Yingyi and slowly wiped his fingers.

He looked down at Xie Qian, who was no longer considered a human being, and said, "There's something I haven't told you yet. Wanwan's biological father might have been extremely noble, because the jade pendant he left behind was used exclusively by the royal family!"

Xie Qian's pupils contracted violently. He couldn't tell what he felt at this moment. He only felt extremely regretful.

Why do you want to hand over the jade pendant?

He subconsciously recalled which royal family members had come to the wedding scene, until he remembered a stumbling figure, and he suddenly laughed from the depths of his throat.

He thought that Zhan Yan had cut off his tongue too early. He already knew who the father of the bastard was. It was a pity that he had to keep this secret in his heart forever.

However, after laughing, pain surged and spread in my heart again.

He tried his best to destroy Lin Su, but in the end, by some strange coincidence, he still made her and that man come together.

He, Xie Qian, lost miserably!

He suddenly swallowed the blood in his mouth and choked himself to death.

Ying Yi quickly stepped forward to sniff his breath, frowning and saying, "My Lord, he's dead. I just saw him and I think I've figured out who Madam's biological father is!"

Zhan Yan nodded complexly: "I know that too, but it still needs to be verified!"

At this moment, Shadow Soul hurried in and said, "My Lord, General Fang has arrived. He said he has something urgent to see you about!"

Zhan Yan was stunned: "Qingshan? Isn't he in Lingnan City?"

He ordered Yingyi to throw Xie Qian's body into the furnace and burn it to ashes, and then hurriedly left the dungeon.

When he saw Fang Qingshan, his face looked solemn and ugly, as if something big had happened.

He spoke anxiously, "My Lord, something's happened to Prince Li. Ye Tianqing sent a letter to the barbarians, asking them to harass the border. Furious, Prince Li invaded Mirror Lake, which belongs to the barbarians. He was ambushed there and severely injured. His life is in danger!"

Zhan Yan was completely stunned. He never expected that just when Lin Yiwan's life story had just begun to become clear, Prince Li was about to die.

What if he really is her biological father? Then will this secret be buried forever?

No, he must let Wanwan see Li Wang before he dies, otherwise, it will be a lifelong regret for her!

He quickly asked, "What did the Emperor say?"

Fang Qingshan scratched his head. "The Emperor has sent a decree, ordering me to lead the Fang and Zhan armies to the border for support, and you take your sister back to the capital to treat Prince Li's injuries!"

Zhan Yan's eyes lit up. Prince Li actually returned to the capital? That's great!

Without hesitation, he handed the Zhan Family Army token to Fang Qingshan. "The journey to the border will be dangerous. Be extremely cautious. The barbarian king can be very cunning and insidious. Remember to prioritize protecting the people living on the border. Defense is more important than offense. Ignore any provocations he may pose!"

When Fang Qingshan saw the token, he was also stunned.

As a major general of the Fang family army, he knew better than anyone how important the token was.

My father had told me before that I must not let anyone else kill me.

Because that is the basis for them and their son to make a living in the court!

But the battle of Zhan Yan was actually handed over to him!

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