Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

Seeing Chu Yingge's stance, Lin Wan knew that Chu Yingge would definitely not surrender easily. Fortunately, she was prepared.

She had already witnessed Chu Yingge's skills before; even the highly skilled Yun Nuo was no match for her, let alone the people she had brought.

"Chu Yingge, you wouldn't be so foolish as to think that I would use these people to deal with you, would you?"

"That's not necessarily true, after all, you're not exactly smart either." Chu Yingge sneered, her killing intent intensifying.

Upon hearing this, Lin Wan laughed instead of getting angry. If this was really all she had to offer, how could Chu Yingge have possibly fallen into her hands?

The reason she was tricked by Chu Yingge before was entirely because she was careless, but now she will definitely not let her guard down.

"Didn't you notice anything wrong?" Lin Wan kindly reminded her.

Chu Yingge frowned in confusion, but the next second, her smile froze on her face. Oh no, there's a sleeping potion!

Unfortunately, Chu Yingge realized it too late; her body went limp, and she knelt down on the ground.

Lin Wan walked up to the collapsed Chu Yingge, reached out and grabbed Chu Yingge's slender neck, her voice icy and vicious.

"To deal with you, I have to be more careful. I still have to thank you for making me return to my usual cautiousness."

"That's all you can do."

"Heh, still dare to be stubborn." Lin Wan sneered, "Later I'll see whether your words are tougher or my methods are tougher! Hahahaha!"

This was the first time Lin Wan had ever been so audacious, but as long as she saw Chu Yingge suffering, she felt very satisfied.

Chu Yingge had no strength left in her body and was carried to the interrogation room, where there were countless instruments of torture, each one indescribable.

However, Chu Yingge only glanced at it indifferently and did not react much.

Such composure was truly unexpected by Lin Wan. She saw no fear whatsoever in Chu Yingge's eyes; in fact, there was only disdain.

"I'm waiting for you to beg for mercy!"

"Go ahead and kill me if you dare!"

Chu Yingge was absolutely confident about this. No matter how much Lin Wan tortured her, she would still leave her with a breath of life. As long as she didn't die, she would definitely be able to get all of this back.

The joint trial by the three judicial authorities is just around the corner. If she dies, Lin Wan will be unable to explain herself to the Seventh Prince's Mansion and the Prime Minister's Mansion.

As if she could see through Chu Yingge's thoughts, Lin Wan's smile deepened.

"Of course I won't kill you. You guessed right, but if I let you suffer a little pain, I'll feel better."

"Then please go ahead."

"In that case, I will not stand on ceremony."

As Lin Wan spoke, she walked towards a row of torture instruments, extending her slender hand to brush over them, seemingly struggling with which one to use first.

He glanced at Chu Yinge out of the corner of his eye, but Chu Yinge didn't react at all.

This performance truly disappointed and angered Lin Wan.

Then, picking up a red-hot branding iron, Lin Wan walked up to Chu Yingge and looked her up and down, seemingly considering where to put the branding iron.

"Tell me, where should I place my mark on you?"

"Why not just say it with your mouth? After all, isn't my mouth the thing you hate the most?" Chu Yingge added fuel to the fire.

Lin Wan's anger flared up instantly: "Do you think I wouldn't dare?"

"I was just making a suggestion, Your Majesty, why belittle yourself like that?" Chu Yingge was most skilled at psychological warfare. Defeating the opponent psychologically was the best way to strike at their core.

As expected, Lin Wan lost all her last shred of reason upon hearing this.

The branding iron in his hand was placed directly towards Chu Yingge's waist, the smell of burning flesh filled the air, accompanied by a sizzling sound.

Chu Yingge frowned, her face turning deathly pale; it would be a lie to say it didn't hurt.

She is a human being, and she has feelings too.

Large beads of sweat slid down his face, dripped onto the ground, and quickly disappeared.

Seeing Chu Yingge's appearance, Lin Wan's mood brightened considerably, and she pulled the branding iron back from her hand and put it aside.

"How are you feeling, Seventh Princess Consort?"

"If Your Majesty the Empress Dowager wants to know, why don't you try it yourself? Wouldn't it be better to experience it firsthand?"

"Very good." A hint of malice appeared in Lin Wan's eyes: "You still have the strength to argue with me. It seems that you still haven't served the Seventh Princess well enough."

"Since the Empress Dowager is personally serving me, I will naturally enjoy myself a little longer."

Lin Wan didn't say anything more. She looked at the instruments of torture placed in front of her, examined them one by one, and finally focused her gaze on the rows of silver needles.

These silver needles are not the same ones from the last time at Lianxi Palace. The last time at Lianxi Palace, those needles were inserted into the body, but these are inserted into the hands.

The ten fingers are connected to the heart; this is probably the principle behind it.

Lin Wan picked up one of the sticks, walked up to Chu Yingge, circled around Chu Yingge once, and finally slowly raised Chu Yingge's hand.

Her ten fingers were slender, like green onions.

"Tsk tsk tsk, these hands are so beautiful, I almost can't bear to touch them."

"The Empress Dowager is a vicious person, how could she possibly be reluctant? Please stop joking, okay? After all, we're all so familiar with each other."

"This person is utterly ignorant!"

Chu Yingge smiled but didn't say anything. If she knew what was good for her, she wouldn't be here right now.

In the 21st century, she endured far more torture than she has here, but her current body can't withstand it, so each time, it causes her excruciating pain.

The silver needles gleamed coldly, and Chu Yingge felt a chill run down her spine, but her face remained expressionless.

Clearly, Chu Yinge's behavior had angered Lin Wan. If Chu Yinge knelt down and begged her, Lin Wan might be magnanimous and let her off the hook.

However, Chu Yingge was an unyielding person who repeatedly crossed Lin Wan's bottom line, forcing Lin Wan to take action.

The silver needle pierced my fingertip, and the pain instantly spread throughout my body.

Chu Yingge gasped, her body trembling in pain. She bit her lip tightly, refusing to utter a single word.

She clenched her teeth, and blood trickled down her lips, her eyes radiating an overwhelming murderous intent.

Lin Wan was stunned. Chu Yingge suddenly filled her with fear for no reason. Just looking at her, her eyes sent chills down her spine.

Such a strong killing intent and such a chilling aura—how could a young lady from a wealthy family possess such qualities?

Even seasoned generals might not possess such an aura.

Powerful, making people dare not act recklessly.

"You..." Lin Wan herself didn't realize that her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.