in2ebook Chapter 243 Make a great contribution
Chapter 243 Make a great contribution
"Your Highness, I am truly wronged."
Mr. Zhou still refused to admit it.
"Come here, show him the evidence of his crime."
Lu Shengyuan ordered.
The guards took out the evidence of Master Zhou's crimes and displayed them in front of him one by one.
After reading it, Mr. Zhou looked ashen, and he knew that he had no way out.
"Your Majesty, I acknowledge my crime and beg you to spare my life."
Mr. Zhou knelt on the ground and kowtowed for mercy.
"Do you know how to beg for mercy now? It's too late!"
Lu Shengyuan said in a deep voice, "Come here, take him away and interrogate him strictly. You must find out where his accomplices are."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The guards took Master Zhou away.
Lu Shengyuan interrogated Mr. Zhou for a few more days, but he still refused to reveal the whereabouts of his accomplices.
"This old guy is so stubborn."
Lu Shengyuan felt helpless.
Just then, a guard walked in.
"My lord, the princess is here."
"Let her in."
Lu Shengyuan said.
Lin Wanqing walked in and saw Lu Shengyuan worrying about Mr. Zhou's affairs, and her heart tightened.
"Your Highness, are you still worried about Master Zhou's affairs?"
Lin Wanqing asked with concern.
"Well, this old guy refuses to say anything. I can't do anything about him."
Lu Shengyuan said helplessly.
"Your Highness, I have a way that might make Master Zhou speak."
Lin Wanqing said.
"Oh? What's the solution? Tell me quickly."
Upon hearing this, Lu Shengyuan immediately became alert.
"Your Highness, I once learned a form of criminal law called 'Ants Climbing a Tree'."
Lin Wanqing said, "This kind of punishment is extremely cruel. It can cause people to suffer excruciating pain, but it won't be fatal."
"Ants climbing a tree? What is that?"
Lu Shengyuan asked curiously.
"Your Highness, this punishment is like torturing people with ants."
Lin Wanqing explained, "Putting ants on a person and letting them bite them would make the pain and itchiness worse than death."
"Okay, let's use this method."
Lu Shengyuan nodded.
The guards immediately caught a lot of ants, and then, according to Lin Wanqing's instructions, placed the ants on Mr. Zhou's body.
Mr. Zhou was bitten by the ants and was in excruciating pain. He kept rolling around, trying to get rid of the ants, but to no avail.
"My Lord, please forgive me, I will tell you, I will tell you..."
Mr. Zhou finally couldn't bear it anymore and begged for mercy.
Lu Shengyuan signaled the guards to stop releasing the ants, then walked up to Master Zhou and asked coldly, "Tell me, where are your accomplices?"
Mr. Zhou trembled as he revealed the hiding place of his accomplice.
Lu Shengyuan immediately sent guards to capture them. After a fierce battle, he finally captured all the remnants of the previous dynasty.
"Your Majesty, I have fulfilled your mission."
Lin Wanqing said with a smile.
"The princess deserves credit."
Lu Shengyuan said with a smile, his eyes full of admiration and tenderness as he looked at Lin Wanqing.
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
"Your Majesty, what should we do next?"
Lin Wanqing asked.
"Of course, we should hand these traitors over to the Emperor for punishment."
Lu Shengyuan said in a deep voice.
"Then I will accompany the prince into the palace."
Lin Wanqing said.
"it is good."
Lu Shengyuan nodded, and the two walked out of the study together.
In the palace, Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing handed the evidence of the crimes of the remnants of the previous dynasty to the emperor.
The emperor was furious when he saw the evidence and immediately ordered the traitors to be beheaded in public.
"My Lord, my Princess, you have performed great service, and I will reward you handsomely."
The emperor said with a smile.
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing expressed their gratitude together.
"Your Highness, this time we were able to successfully capture the remnants of the previous dynasty thanks to the princess's intelligence."
The emperor said, "The princess has made an indelible contribution."
"Your Majesty, I am only fulfilling my duty."
Lin Wanqing said modestly.
"Princess, you are too modest. I see your talent and wisdom."
The emperor said, "I have decided to bestow upon you the title 'Hui' as a token of my appreciation."
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your gift."
Lin Wanqing knelt down to thank the emperor for his grace.
Lu Shengyuan looked at Lin Wanqing, his eyes full of pride and pride.
He knew that his princess was not only smart but also brave. It was she who helped him capture the remnants of the previous dynasty and made great contributions to the country.
"Your Majesty, I have something to ask of you."
Lin Wanqing suddenly said.
"Tell me, whatever the princess asks for, I will satisfy her."
Lu Shengyuan said with a smile.
"Your Majesty, I would like to ask Your Majesty to let those innocent people go."
Lin Wanqing said, "They were simply being used by the remnants of the previous dynasty without knowing it. I hope Your Highness can show some mercy."
"The princess is kind-hearted."
Lu Shengyuan smiled and said, "But since the princess has spoken, I promise you that I will only punish the culprits and not implicate the innocent."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
Lin Wanqing smiled happily.
The emperor looked at Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing with envy in his eyes.
"The prince and princess are so loving, it's really enviable."
The emperor said.
"Your Majesty, please make fun of me. Your Majesty and I are only supporting each other and advancing and retreating together."
Lin Wanqing said with a smile.
"Your Highness is right. I am relieved that Your Highness and Your Highness will work together to govern the country."
The emperor said.
"Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. Your Highness and I will definitely live up to your trust."
Lin Wanqing and Lu Shengyuan said together.
The three chatted for a while before the emperor let them go back.
Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing walked out of the palace together and got on the carriage.
"Your Highness, I am truly happy that we were able to successfully capture the remnants of the previous dynasty this time."
Lin Wanqing said, "I am finally able to share your worries."
"The princess deserves credit."
Lu Shengyuan said with a smile.
He gently held Lin Wanqing's hand, his eyes full of tenderness and gratitude.
"Your Majesty, we must work together in the future and be loyal to our country and our people."
Lin Wanqing said.
"it is good."
Lu Shengyuan nodded, "Let's work together to make our country more prosperous."
The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of expectations and confidence for the future.
After returning to the palace, Lu Shengyuan and Lin Wanqing handled some matters together.
They work in harmony and handle things very efficiently.
"Your Highness, I want to make something delicious today. What would you like to eat?"
Lin Wanqing asked.
"Everything the princess cooks is delicious. I am not picky about food."
Lu Shengyuan said with a smile.
"Then I will make the prince's favorite dish."
Lin Wanqing said with a smile, she turned and went to the kitchen.
Lu Shengyuan also followed to the kitchen. He wanted to cook with Lin Wanqing.
The two of them were busy in the kitchen. Lin Wanqing was responsible for washing and cutting vegetables, while Lu Shengyuan was responsible for making and burning fire.
"My Lord, be careful not to burn your hands."
Lin Wanqing said as she cut vegetables.
"The prince is fine, don't worry, princess."
Lu Shengyuan said with a smile as he added firewood carefully.
The two of them chatted while cooking, and the atmosphere was very warm.
After a while, the food was ready. Lin Wanqing brought it to the table, and Lu Shengyuan helped to serve the food.
"Your Majesty, how about trying the dishes I made?"
Lin Wanqing looked at Lu Shengyuan expectantly.
Lu Shengyuan took a bite and nodded: "Princess, your cooking skills are getting better and better. This dish is delicious."
"As long as Your Majesty likes it, I will cook it for you often in the future."
Lin Wanqing said happily.
The two of them tasted the food together and enjoyed this rare warm time.
"Princess, there is something I want to tell you."
Lu Shengyuan suddenly spoke.
"Your Majesty, please speak."
Lin Wanqing put down her chopsticks and looked at Lu Shengyuan seriously.