Coming out of the teahouse in a bit of a funk, Gu Yu and Mengyao found themselves back on the bustling streets.
The lively sounds around them somewhat lifted their spirits. They decided to cast aside the news they had just heard, to avoid letting a bad mood cloud their entire day.
“Yu, should we go back and rest?”
“Yes, let’s go back! It’s really too hot on the streets now. If we stay any longer, I’m afraid I’ll be cooked.”
“How could that happen~”
As Mengyao spoke first, Gu Yu immediately nodded, completely agreeing with the decision to go back and rest!
If they went back, he could also study the Medical Scripture in his room, making better use of his time.
In short, as long as they could go back.
Because… ice water, bed, and little wife!
Seeing Gu Yu’s eager expression, Mengyao didn’t say much more. She simply nodded and took Gu Yu back with her.
It really wasn’t good to be out in this kind of weather. One could easily suffer heatstroke if not careful.
She wondered… would the Love Flower Festival be just as hot in three days!
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“Did the spy from Linfeng Kingdom confess?”
“Reporting, sir. After intense interrogation and torture, they have revealed their purpose for coming… they claimed to be pursuing people from Wuhe Kingdom and Changlin Kingdom and had no intention of acting against Minghua.”
“Hmph! What a joke! That kind of talk only deceives children. Do they really think our Minghua people are all fools? Keep up the harsh interrogation. We must find out their true purpose!”
In the prison cell, the Minister of Justice, Pan Hao, ordered his subordinates to continue the interrogation. If there was no progress, he would be letting down the Emperor’s trust and cultivation.
He didn’t know what was going on with Linfeng Kingdom in recent years. There were constant incidents, and now they had even sent spies to Minghua. Their courage was indeed immense!
Could it be that Linfeng Kingdom thought Minghua was a soft persimmon they could just pinch at will?
Absolutely impossible!
Pan Hao was determined to thoroughly interrogate these people who had secretly infiltrated Minghua. Even if they were as tight-lipped as a shell, he would make them open their mouths and spit out the pearls within.
As long as the person didn’t die, there was plenty of time to wear them down!
“Sir, one of them, named Wang Nian, says he wants to see you! He claims to have something important to say.”
“Oh? Something important? Interesting. Take me to him!”
Just as Pan Hao was contemplating what method to use for further interrogation, a subordinate bailiff appeared again.
What he said next made Pan Hao raise an eyebrow, suddenly finding it a bit interesting!
He actually wanted to see him. Was he looking to confess and submit to the law?
Indeed, under severe torture, they would be able to extract something!
With a hint of excitement, Pan Hao, led by the bailiff, quickly walked towards Wang Nian’s prison cell, ready to hear what this person had to say.
“You are Wang Nian?”
Upon seeing Wang Nian, who was covered in blood from the beating, Pan Hao sat on the chair provided by the bailiff and looked at him as if watching a show, thinking that today they might finally learn Linfeng Kingdom’s true purpose.
Just looking at Wang Nian’s condition, it wasn’t too good. It wouldn’t be long before he’d be willing to speak the truth.
“That’s right, I am Wang Nian. And who are you!”
However, upon seeing Pan Hao, Wang Nian managed to muster some spirit.
Although his face was covered in blood, there was an arrogance in his eyes that made Pan Hao want to laugh.
If Wang Nian were truly a tough bone or someone who would rather die than yield, he wouldn’t have called Pan Hao here.
This appearance was just to bolster his own confidence.
Unfortunately, Wang Nian didn’t know Pan Hao’s character… Even if the Crown Prince committed a crime, as long as the Emperor ordered him to interrogate, Pan Hao would carry it out without hesitation.
And Wang Nian was just a spy from Linfeng Kingdom. What grounds did he have for such confidence now?
“How presumptuous! Is the name of an adult something a prisoner like you can know?”
Seeing Wang Nian speak with the demeanor of a nobleman making him seem quite arrogant, a bailiff standing nearby immediately shouted in reprimand. He then struck Wang Nian’s back hard with the wooden stick in his hand, to make him remember his place and recognize reality.
This was not Linfeng Kingdom.
He should save that superior attitude.
After receiving a blow from the bailiff, Wang Nian indeed became much more docile, making Pan Hao think that this person’s bones were too soft.
He bent so easily after just one beating. What a lack of integrity.
If all men in Linfeng Kingdom were like this, it was no wonder other countries wanted to attack and annex them.
“Now that I’m here, you can speak. What were you people trying to do by sneaking into Minghua?”
“We were only trying to pursue soldiers from Wuhe Kingdom and Changlin Kingdom. We really had no other intentions towards Minghua! Think about it, with a war not yet over, how could we provoke other countries?”
After a moment of silence, Pan Hao finally spoke, preparing to give Wang Nian a chance.
If he was sensible and revealed everything, he might receive a lighter sentence.
If he still tried to deceive them, then he couldn’t be blamed for being harsh.
Perhaps sensing Pan Hao’s thoughts, after Wang Nian finished his sentence and saw Pan Hao’s face darken, he quickly added a few more sentences to express that what he said was true.
Originally, Wang Nian was supposed to depart with Mengyao and the Spike Team, but unexpectedly… he suddenly had a physical problem and couldn’t go with them.
This made him very unwilling. Later, as he lay weakly on his bed, he began to ponder why he had become this way… and it led him directly to Gu Yu!
Now, everyone in the military camp knew that Gu Yu’s medical skills were outstanding.
Especially his medicinal powder, which was almost miraculous, having all sorts of effects. When soldiers mentioned Gu Yu’s medicinal powder, their faces would show a complete expression of fear, lest they too fall victim.
Wang Nian thought about how, not long after he finished speaking with Gu Yu, he began to…
Bastard! It must have been a plan Gu Yu had prepared long ago!
He just didn’t want him to achieve merit, how insidious!
Once he understood the truth, Wang Nian held a deep grudge against Gu Yu. Then, after his body had recovered sufficiently, Gongsun Jie happened to be recruiting personnel to form a special squad to support Mengyao’s team and complete their mission.
Wang Nian seized this opportunity and, with an overwhelming victory, directly obtained the position of captain for the support squad.
However, before he could showcase his skills, he was targeted by Minghua soldiers for his overly arrogant conduct.
“Even if you say that, it’s not convincing unless there’s other evidence.”
Pan Hao shook his head at Wang Nian, clearly still not believing his words.
Pursuing Wuhe Kingdom and Changlin Kingdom?
What kind of overfed fools were those two countries to come to Minghua?
Could it be that they wanted to conquer Minghua?
How could that be? With such a small number of people, what kind of dream were they having?
“Other evidence? I know of one… Besides our group, another special operations team also entered Minghua, preparing to pursue people from Wuhe Kingdom and Changlin Kingdom.”
“Another special operations team? Your Linfeng Kingdom is truly formidable, sending so many people. Do you intend to secretly seize Minghua?”
Seeing Pan Hao’s reaction, Wang Nian was truly beaten into submission. Without waiting for further interrogation, he immediately revealed all the information he knew, to avoid being beaten again.
As an elite of the Wang Clan, the intellectually gifted Wang Nian from childhood had been meticulously cultivated by his family, enjoying a smooth and unobstructed path.
Unlike soldiers who gained military merits by fighting on the battlefield, Wang Nian arrived directly through a direct appointment.
Originally, Wang Nian had caught the Emperor’s eye due to his outstanding talent in composing essays… Unfortunately, bearing the name of the Wang Clan, he was destined not to receive normal treatment from the Emperor.
Being dispatched to the battlefield this time was also Wang Nian’s own request, simply to escape the fate of being sidelined.
Originally, Wang Nian had thought that after defeating Wuhe Kingdom and Changlin Kingdom, such significant military merits would surely allow him to prove himself to the Emperor!
His abilities were strong.
Even though he was from the Wang Clan, the Emperor would still greatly utilize him!
Unfortunately, after being captured alive by Minghua, Wang Nian’s aspirations to achieve merit completely vanished. At this moment, all he wanted was to return alive.
“Now that I’ve told you everything I know, quickly let me go!”
“Leave? That won’t do. I’ll let you go after I find the other group.”
Having obtained considerable information from Wang Nian, Pan Hao nodded with satisfaction. He then gestured with his eyes for the bailiff to keep a close eye on Wang Nian, while he stood up from his chair, preparing to leave.
Seeing Pan Hao about to leave, Wang Nian knew he absolutely couldn’t leave. But thinking of Gu Yu, who had drugged him, his intense hatred could no longer be contained.
Why should he suffer here while Gu Yu was living it up…
No, Gu Yu must also taste such suffering!
“Wait, the captain of the special operations team is a woman named Mengyao! Besides the Spike Team led by her, there is also a随行军医— Gu Yu. This person is insidious and cunning, skilled in using medicine, and is a very difficult person to deal with…”
Before Pan Hao could leave, Wang Nian quickly spoke. What he said next made Pan Hao pause, clearly not expecting Wang Nian to say such things.
Moreover, Wang Nian’s account was very detailed, leaving no room for falsehood.
Especially when speaking of the military doctor named Gu Yu, his tone became malicious, indicating a personal grudge against this Gu Yu.
However, Linfeng Kingdom’s main general was truly not good at choosing people.
To send out someone like this, who was also reportedly a Vice General… it was truly perplexing.
Such a soft-legged shrimp, worthy of what?
Thinking thus, Pan Hao, looking at Wang Nian smiling as his scheme succeeded, suddenly felt a bit sorry for Linfeng Kingdom.
To have landed such a fellow was truly unlucky.
However, as a member of Minghua, Pan Hao felt that this information had arrived at a crucial time.
Mengyao and Gu Yu…
He was determined to capture these two people.
