The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 156 Stupidity

Liao Hongsheng's secret prison was located in a separate courtyard.

Perhaps to mask the bloody stench of the dark prison, some fragrant flowers are transplanted into the courtyard every season, so on the surface it looks like spring all year round and a peaceful place.

As soon as Zheng Xun stepped into the courtyard, he was greeted by a rich floral fragrance.

If someone allergic to these flowers were to enter this place, they would probably die on the spot.

Liao Hongsheng apologetically took out an unused handkerchief: "If the princess is really uncomfortable, please cover yourself with it."

Zheng Xun shook his head: "No need, I've gotten used to it."

Having survived the apocalypse, she wasn't used to shielding her senses, as doing so would also reduce her perception of danger.

Liao Hongsheng carefully observed her expression and was relieved to see that she did not seem to be forcing herself.

After passing through the garden, you will see a row of bright houses.

Every room was exactly the same, but the paper used to cover the windows was a light sunset orange, bright and lively, and even the paint on them was a light emerald green.

Zheng Xun: ...

This thing is completely out of place in this era.

Moreover, what's the difference between a dark cell used for torture and interrogation, which is made to look so bright and beautiful on the surface, and a grave mound painted with colorful paint and a sign that says "Welcome to the Clinic"?

Wouldn't it be more ceremonial to die looking beautiful?

Liao Hongsheng was extremely satisfied with this style. Sensing Zheng Xun's confusion, he thoughtfully explained, "This makes us seem more approachable and allows prisoners to feel comfortable and relaxed."

Zheng Xun: You've even started talking about humanistic care?

If she hadn't known how ruthless he could be, she probably would have believed his lies.

Liao Hongsheng led her to the door of one of the rooms, and a chill hit her as soon as she pushed the door open.

The brightly colored room was empty and lifeless. Although many things were placed inside, perhaps it was Zheng Xun's preconceived notion, but it still felt gloomy.

Liao Hongsheng moved a few places, and a wall was flipped open, revealing a dark passage behind it.

Liao Hongsheng took out a tinderbox from the drawer next to him and stood in front of the passageway: "Princess, please."

Zheng Xun led the way and went inside.

The passageway wasn't completely dark; there were a few dim oil lamps on the walls. The oil used was probably of poor quality, as it always had an unpleasant smell when it burned.

After passing through a long corridor, a huge space suddenly appeared before us.

In front of Zheng Xun was a wooden chair with iron chains on it. The chair was dark and mottled, and it was hard to tell if it was soaked in blood.

Next to the stool was a tiger bench, and various torture instruments hung on the wall. Liao Hongsheng had neatly arranged those tools, making them look rather terrifying.

The maidservant being held by Liao Da had been breathing much lighter since entering the garden, and she became as tense as a taut bow after entering the dark dungeon.

Perhaps they knew these things might be useful to her.

That's true, who wouldn't be afraid of that!

Zheng Xun's gaze swept across the corner of the room, but finally he pointed to a pair of pliers with great interest and asked, "What's that?"

Liao Hongsheng patted his belly and said with a smile, "The princess wouldn't want to know."

Zheng Xun pursed her lips slightly. It didn't matter whether he said it or not; she could find out through the system anyway.

However, his suspenseful act startled the maid.

Liao Da seemed to find it tiring to carry her, so he casually put her on a stool and tied her up.

The maid tried to struggle, but Liao Da was no weakling. Moreover, she had been silenced by acupressure, making it impossible for her to speak.

After tying him up, Liao Da looked into the shadows beside him and said, "Keep an eye on her."

There were two other people standing in the darkness. They were keeping their auras under control, their bodies wrapped in dark clothes, standing there motionless, their presence almost nonexistent.

Seeing the two men in black nod, Liao Dacai left with peace of mind.

He still has to go and receive his punishment.

Meanwhile, Liao Hongsheng and Zheng Xun went deeper and deeper into the secret.

Zheng Xun said thoughtfully, "Hongsheng's place is heavily guarded, probably even more so than the Heavenly Prison."

Her words sounded like she was preparing to punish him for overstepping his bounds, but Liao Hongsheng was not afraid.

Those in positions of power are often very concerned about fulfilling their duties, because they need to ensure that their subordinates are always under their control.

But Zheng Xun was different; she was even more tolerant than the Emperor.

What does this mean?

This shows that she is not afraid of her subordinates causing trouble or going too far, because no matter what they do, she has the ability to control them.

That is why Zheng Xun always possesses a quality that commands respect; no matter how tolerant he is of you, you will always maintain your respect for him.

He couldn't even imagine how comfortable and happy he would be working under Zheng Xun.

Suppressing his chaotic thoughts, he looked ahead and said, "Princess, it's there."

Zheng Xun looked at the cell he pointed to, and through the thick bars with narrow gaps, she saw a figure dressed in white from behind.

The other person had disheveled hair and sat cross-legged. They were talking quite loudly, but he didn't turn around and remained motionless, seemingly doing nothing.

Zheng Xun raised an eyebrow: "It seems perfectly normal."

Liao Hongsheng smiled but said nothing, took the key from his waist, and stepped over Zheng Xun to open the cell door.

This time, he didn't let Zheng Xun go first, but waved his hand instead.

Two men in black robes stepped out from the corner, entered the prison, and escorted Prince Chou out.

Upon seeing his appearance, Zheng Xun suddenly realized.

The King of Hesitation was still the same King of Hesitation, but the fierceness in his eyes had dissipated.

Her eyes were as clear as a crystal-clear stream, carrying a kind of innocent purity.

It must be said that this version of King Chou looks much more pleasing to the eye than his previous appearance.

Zheng Xun asked tentatively, "Do you know who you are?"

The prince ignored her.

He pondered for a moment, then suddenly clicked his tongue reluctantly, seemingly annoyed by the men in black and unwilling to be held captive by them.

The man in black's hands were like iron clamps, and no matter how much he struggled, they didn't budge.

King Chou began to yell and shout impatiently, and even started hitting people.

However, in his current state, he probably couldn't even beat the weakest of Liao Hongsheng.

So, after making a futile fuss for a while, he finally stopped, panting heavily.

Zheng Xun patiently called out again, "Prince Chou?"

The prince glared at her fiercely: "You're the ugly one! Your whole family is ugly!"

He was about to pounce on Zheng Xun when he was pulled back by the man in black.

"Tsk tsk," Zheng Xun silently moved a little further away, not out of fear, but simply because he didn't want to have any contact with him. "Sure enough, he wasn't a good person when he wasn't crazy, and he's still the same now that he's gone mad."

However, what Zheng Xun and the emperor wanted was not a spoiled prince who was like a child.

Having aggression is good; it's better than being docile.

Anyway, it's not them who are causing trouble.

She looked away listlessly: "Let's go, take him with us."

On his way out, Zheng Xun saw the maid tied to a chair and finally remembered to ask Zheng Jiu to release her pressure points.

Once she could speak, she started swearing.

Perhaps the time she spent alone just now made her angrier and bolder, so when she cursed, she picked out the most offensive things to say.

Liao Hongsheng listened quietly, neither stopping him nor getting angry.

The maid cursed for a while, but received no response. Frustrated, she asked, "What kind of bastard are you? I've cursed you like this, aren't you angry?"

Zheng Xun waved her hand, signaling Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi to take Prince Chou out and hand him over to the Azure Dragon Guards who had come with her today.

Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi, who were eager to see the show: ...

The two exchanged a glance, not daring to contradict Zheng Xun's instructions, and could only decide... to go and come back quickly!

Liao Hongsheng stared at the maid and suddenly said, "It's like...that's right...it's too much like her."

This sentence successfully silenced the maid and Zheng Xun.

The maidservant was silent for a moment, then became angry.

So those people wanted her to imitate Liao Hongsheng's wife, but they didn't even bother to find out what kind of person she was?

Good, good, they're still being mysterious. I've been trying to find out who their boss is, and they all keep their mouths shut and act all secretive. I thought they were really something, but it turns out they're just a makeshift operation!

What are you, a makeshift team, scheming against court officials?

crazy?

She maintained her previous demeanor and asked Liao Hongsheng with an annoyed tone, "So, are you going to let me out?"

Liao Hongsheng asked in surprise, "Why would you think that?"

"Didn't you say I look like her?!"

Liao Hongsheng was even more surprised: "You believe whatever I say?"

He paused, then suddenly began muttering, "You're worse than a pig or a dog, you're worse than a pig or a dog..."

The maid rolled her eyes in exasperation, and then... cried...

Zheng Xun: ...

She seriously doubted whether Liao Hongsheng's usual interrogation methods were simply to drive people crazy.

He doesn't even need those instruments of torture; he can break down a prisoner's defenses with just his words.

However, the maid didn't know that crying was useless.

The more she cried, the more excited Liao Hongsheng became.

"Can't take it already? Here, the punishments are more complete than the eighteen levels of hell. If you can endure it, you can experience them one by one."

Zheng Xun kindly advised, "He's really not joking. You wouldn't want to try his methods."

Liao Hongsheng: The princess doesn't have any good intentions either!

If you really don't want her to be tortured, you can just say so directly. The system could easily find out that information.

Not right either.

The princess's system can detect anyone from the Dayong Kingdom, even if they have defected to the Brown Kingdom.

Even if those undercover agents are from the Brown Kingdom, as long as they have the identity of a Dayong person, she can still find them.

That means... this woman must be a completely brown-skinned person!

However, ever since they learned about the feud between the Brown Kingdom and the Great Yong Kingdom, entry into the country has become extremely difficult.

Could he then deduce that the woman came with the Brown Kingdom delegation?

He cut off his own analysis and, feigning mystery, pointed out the conclusion he had just drawn through guesswork: "Tell me, how did you, a man from the Brown Kingdom, come to Dayong, and how do you know so much?"

The maid's expression changed drastically!

She carefully recalled what she had said, not to see if she had given herself away, but just to see if she had an accent.

Aside from her accent, she really couldn't figure out how she had been discovered.

Liao Hongsheng knew he hadn't guessed wrong when he saw her reaction.

The princess was truly his lucky star; just by standing there without saying a word, she saved him so much trouble.

It's important to know that after a normal interrogation, there's always a lot of cleaning up to do, since torture and other forms of torture inevitably involve bloodshed.

Now that things had started, there wasn't much more to see. Zheng Xun shrugged, said goodbye to Liao Hongsheng, and left the dark room.

Just as they stepped out of the mechanical door, Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi returned.

After they bowed, they craned their necks to look inside.

Zheng Xun paused, then reminded him, "The interrogation is over."

Zheng Jiu and Zheng Shi both had cracked faces.