C140 Chess piece

When Zuo Linyi arrived, he was in the middle of interrogating the prisoners. The people in the prison had already cleaned up the tables and chairs. Seeing that Zuo Linyi had arrived, he quickly wiped his hands and asked her to take a seat.

Zuo Linyi went straight to his seat.

"Bring it up."

Zuo Linyi instructed.

Song Qingyu walked to his side. Just as he regained his balance, a bloody figure was dragged out.

Nannan took a glance and could not help but turn her gaze away.

Song Qingyu's eyes moved slightly as he stared at that person. He could barely identify that person as the Sun Zhong from that day. Sun Zhong looked to be in his early twenties. He was thin and weak. His entire body was covered with wounds, and he was dressed in white, the clothes of a jail cell that had been beaten bloody.

The skin and bones were revealed, shocking everyone.

However, he didn't say anything. He was also a man. Song Qingyu thought carefully. At the same time, he tightened his grip on the item in his hand.

It was the first time that Yue Hong had seen Sun Zhong in captivity. He didn't expect him to be beaten to such a state.

"Sun Zhong, you've committed a grave crime. If you confess, you can avoid suffering on the outside."

Yue Hong thought that he wasn't going to confess and winked at him.

Sun Zhong raised his head with difficulty and looked at Yue Hong with his heavy eyes. His entire body trembled as he opened his mouth, making some creaking sounds. However, he did not say a single word.

Zuo Linyi glanced at it and clicked his tongue, then looked at Yue Hong and said, "Lord Yue, I didn't expect this Sir Sun to be so tough." "It seems like it's not easy to get the silver back."

Yue Hong immediately smiled obsequiously, "Ninth Prince, don't worry. Sun Zhong and I have known each other for a period of time. This official will definitely interrogate you."

As he spoke, Yue Hong walked in front of Sun Zhong and said softly, "What happened to you? You'd better think carefully and take the blame. My master will definitely think of a way to save you. I will also think of a way to deal with the silver issue. This was Yue City. There was naturally something that the Ninth Prince couldn't do. On the contrary, if you do not know what's good for you, your entire family will be in Yue City. It's fine if you die, but your newborn child will be gone too. "

Sun Zhong was beaten to a state where he was riddled with wounds. He panted as he looked up at Yue Hong, his eyes opened wide as he grabbed onto Yue Hong's clothes with all his strength.

"No …" Not Here... "I …"

As Sun Zhong spoke, he let out a few violent coughs.

Zuo Linyi fretted a little and threw a crime sheet on the ground, "Lord Yue, is he admitting it or not? This prince does not have that much patience. If you are unable to interrogate him, you can leave it to this prince to interrogate him. "

Yue Hong smiled obsequiously as he picked up the paper. A trace of hostility flashed in his eyes as he looked down. "This Sun Zhong sure has a tough tongue. It's getting late. Why don't you go back first, Ninth Prince." Here, leave it to this lowly official. Should the Ninth Prince come back to try it another day? "

Zuo Linyi supported his head with his hands, "Does Lord Yue mean to have this prince come here for nothing? Or did Lord Yue want to protect him? Just now, Lord Yue said that the two of you have known each other for some time. Does Master Yue know something but does not say it? "

"The Ninth Prince has misunderstood. "Ninth Prince, please give this official some more time."

"In that case, I'll leave it to you. This prince does not want to stay here any longer either. " Zuo Linyi stood up and walked outside, "I hope Lord Yue can give me an answer by tomorrow. "Including the three boxes of silver."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Seeing Zuo Linyi leave, Yue Hong turned to look at Sun Zhong. He signaled a prison guard and dragged Sun Zhong back to his cell.

Yue Hong sized up the cell disdainfully.

"You have always been an understanding person. Why are you so stubborn this time? Is it so hard to admit your wrongs? With a slight change in direction, the dead end will become a path to survival. "

"Corruption, embezzlement of relief funds... Every crime was a capital offense. A bet drawn is the same as a death sentence. " Sun Zhong coughed violently a few times as his eyes flickered, "Will you really let me live? And my family? "

"Master said that as long as you cooperate, a sudden change will occur today." We can rescue you in the dark. " Yue Hong said as he placed the book in front of him, "You have followed Master for many years. Don't you think about who gave you the status of a poor scholar to come to this day? "As long as you help master cover this storm and wait for master to accomplish something big, then you can still wait to get rich."

Sun Zhong lowered his head and said in a low voice, "Alright, I will draw."

Yue Hong exhaled and looked at him smilingly, patting him on the shoulder. "That's more like it. You should have thought of it earlier. Why did you eat so many superficial wounds?"

Sun Zhong kept his head down, his unkempt hair obscuring his vision. He pressed down on the handprint, using almost all of his strength.

Yue Hong picked up the paper and gently rolled it up, "Don't worry. The masters will remember your contribution. " Yue Hong said and walked out with a relieved expression. Sun Zhong made a bet, which meant that they had nothing to do with this matter.

As long as he endured the pain and collected the silver first. If he succeeded in doing so in the future, sooner or later, he would get the silver back.

The bright light swung on its side and made a creaking sound. Along with the shaking of the lamp, the place that was directed at Sun Zhong was constantly changing between light and darkness. Suddenly, a clear sound was heard.

Sun Zhong looked over and saw Yue Hong break a porcelain bowl, and once again approached Sun Zhong.

Sun Zhong's eyes, which were as cold as stagnant water, flickered as he asked, "What are you doing?"

Yue Hong said word by word as he rolled up his sleeves. In a flash, he cut his wrist and stuffed the broken porcelain bowl into Sun Zhong's hands. He immediately stood up, looking panicked, "Mister Sun, why are you trying to commit suicide?"

Sun Zhong's pupils dilated as he stared at Qin Lie in shock.

He was about to call for help when his mouth was suddenly covered. Yue Hong ferociously covered his nose and mouth.

"Sun Zhong, you have followed me for so many years. Don't you know the fate of an abandoned pawn?" Rest assured, in accordance with the law of the Great Su. All your sins should be executed. However, I will plead with the Ninth Prince to leave behind the child that was just born in your family. In the future, if there's a chance to make him the next scapegoat, it can also be considered as inheritance. "

Sun Zhong opened his eyes wide in frustration, but couldn't make any sound. He struggled for a bit and then stopped moving.

Yue Hong wiped his sweat to check if he was breathing. Seeing that he died with his eyes wide open, Ye Zichen kicked him in the face with a pair of cold eyes. Then he straightened his clothes and walked out.

The jailer locked the door as if nothing had happened.

After an unknown period of time, the cell door creaked open again.

The backyard far away from the dungeon was brightly lit. At night, it was quiet.

Song Qingyu and Zuo Linyi played chess while Mu Quan yawned on the side, unable to hold back from giving them pointers.

"Miss Song, this horse of yours should jump over. "Mistress, this is a trap to trick you into getting into the car, you actually fell for it."

Nannan opened her eyes wide as if this was indeed the case. How could her young mistress lose to the Ninth Prince for a night in a row? He nudged Mu Quan with his elbow, "You talk too much, why don't you?"

"How could I possibly win against grandpa?" Mu Quan looked at Nannan as if he was an idiot and rolled his eyes.

Zuo Linyi rested his head on his hands as he looked sloppily at Song Qingyu.

"Losing to this prince is not a very shameful thing. Even those stubborn old fools in the court who think themselves as chess masters must be my opponents. This prince will let you win the next round. "