nucmednet Chapter 117 Interrogation of Xiao Yiyun
Chapter 117 Interrogation of Xiao Yiyun
After the three had eaten and drunk their fill, Cui Yu'an led Qianqian to her room and then left. The eldest daughter of the Wang family traveled with dozens of maids and servants, making quite a grand affair.
Wang Jinqian's maid, Qianhua, has served her since childhood. This time, she accompanied her mistress to Jizhou City to find Young Master Cui. Wang Jinqian comes from a prestigious family and is engaged to Young Master Cui. The Cui family is the Qinghe Cui clan, a noble and honorable family.
Qianhua worried that the Miss Shi mentioned by Young Master Cui would affect the young lady's status, but was reprimanded by Wang Jinqian. Wang Jinqian, dressed in her nightgown, sat on the bed in quiet contemplation. She knew that her marriage to Cui Yu'an was a family alliance, and although there was no deep affection, she understood that it was a stable path.
Marrying Cui Yu'an is far better than entering the palace and getting caught up in that endless struggle. The Cui family of Qinghe values its reputation, and Cui Yu'an would never dare to tarnish the family's century-old honor.
Meanwhile, Cui Yu'an was tossing and turning, unable to sleep, because of another matter. Xiao Yiyun, who had been captured, had suffered a lot and was probably about to confess. He got dressed, rose, and went to the secret room.
When he arrived at the secret room, he found Shen Yanchu already there. He then saw Xiao Yiyun pry open the chains and attempt to escape. Cui Yu'an inwardly sighed, realizing his own shortcomings in handling the situation.
Shen Yanchu subdued Xiao Yiyun in a few moves and signaled the guards to place him on the execution rack. The guards, quick to understand, immediately picked up whips and began lashing Xiao Yiyun. The cracking sounds and Xiao Yiyun's painful screams echoed from the dark room.
"Young Master Xiao, you might as well tell me. You already know my identity. I just want to know who is chasing you. If you don't tell me, how can I spare you? You don't think that just because you are a member of the Lanling Xiao clan, I can't do anything to you and won't dare to kill you, do you?" Shen Yanchu's eyes were sharp, and his words were full of authority.
Xiao Yiyun was covered in blood and in so much pain that he was momentarily speechless. After a moment, he forced himself to speak through the pain: "I am a member of the Lanling Xiao Clan. You are merely a Prince of Xiang. Even your imperial brother cannot harm my Xiao Clan, let alone you! You think you can force me to confess and extract information from me? You are dreaming!"
Xiao Yiyun was certain that Shen Yanchu wouldn't dare kill him, after all, his Xiao family was not someone to be trifled with in the martial arts world.
Shen Yanchu smiled mockingly, and a wave of murderous intent instantly filled the dark room, suppressing everyone present and making them afraid to move. The powerful, chilling aura was terrifying.
At this tense moment, a dark figure silently slipped out of the dark room. This person possessed exceptional lightness skills and went unnoticed by anyone. The figure quietly observed the situation inside, calculating their plan.
Wang Jinqian was lost in thought in her room. Although she trusted Cui Yu'an, the appearance of Miss Shi still made her uneasy. She decided to find an opportunity to meet this Miss Shi. So, she instructed Qianhua to inquire about Miss Shi's whereabouts.
In the dark room, the standoff between Shen Yanchu and Xiao Yiyun continued. Shen Yanchu couldn't let this stalemate continue; he had to find a way to get Xiao Yiyun to speak. After a moment of contemplation, he decided to change his strategy.
“Young Master Xiao, you are a smart man. Why risk your life for those behind the scenes? If you reveal who is hunting you down, I can guarantee your safety and even form an alliance with your Xiao clan.” Shen Yanchu’s tone softened somewhat.
Xiao Yiyun wavered upon hearing Shen Yanchu's words. He knew his current situation was extremely dangerous, and forming an alliance with the Prince of Xiang might bring benefits to the Xiao clan. However, he dared not easily trust Shen Yanchu, given their previous hostile relationship.
Just as Xiao Yiyun was hesitating, a commotion suddenly erupted outside the dark room. Shen Yanchu's heart tightened, and he immediately became alert. He signaled the guards to increase their vigilance, while he himself prepared to deal with any unexpected situation.
Meanwhile, on the streets of Jeju City, a group of mysterious men in black were searching for something. They moved swiftly and were highly trained, clearly not ordinary martial arts practitioners. Their target was Xiao Yiyun, who was imprisoned in a secret room.
The men in black quickly located the secret room and quietly surrounded it. Shen Yanchu and the others inside were unaware of the approaching danger.
Just as the men in black were about to attack, a figure suddenly appeared before them. This was the same shadowy figure who had been observing from outside the dark room. The shadowy figure engaged the men in black in a fierce battle, preventing them from approaching the dark room.
Hearing the sounds of fighting outside, Shen Yanchu in the dark room immediately realized that enemies were attacking. He made a snap decision to move Xiao Yiyun with him. The guards acted swiftly, taking Xiao Yiyun down from the execution rack and rushing out with Shen Yanchu.
Under the cover of the shadows, Shen Yanchu and the others successfully escaped the dark room. But the men in black pursued them relentlessly, and a thrilling chase ensued in the courtyard.
During the chase, Shen Yanchu and his group gradually found themselves in a difficult situation. The men in black were numerous and powerful. Just when they were about to give up, Wang Jinqian and her group appeared.
It turned out that Wang Jinqian had heard a noise outside while she was asleep, so she went out to investigate with her people. They happened to find Shen Yanchu and the others being chased by men in black, so she stepped in to help.
With everyone's combined efforts, the men in black were finally driven back. Shen Yanchu looked at Wang Jinqian gratefully, her opinion of her having changed significantly.
After this battle, Xiao Yiyun realized he could no longer remain stubborn. He decided to cooperate with Shen Yanchu and reveal the identity of the person chasing him.
It turns out that the people chasing him were a mysterious organization, a killer organization composed entirely of vicious, wicked, and highly skilled individuals.
As to whether their target is him or Xiao Yiyun, it's too early to draw conclusions. With no news of Miss Shi and the others, and with Jizhou City now fraught with danger, he doesn't know whether he should expose Miss Shi to the public!
Cui Yu'an and Shen Yanchu knocked Xiao Yiyun unconscious with a single palm strike and signaled for someone to find a secluded place to imprison him. Wang Fu understood and led the patient away.
"Thank you for saving me, Miss Wang. I will repay you in the future." Shen Yanchu bowed with his hands clasped in thanks, and Wang Jinqian helped him up.
"Your Highness, you needn't be so polite. You and Young Master Cui are brothers, and Young Master Cui is your elder brother. What I've done is nothing to boast about. As for Xiao Yiyun, I will have Wang Fu interrogate him as soon as possible. Rest assured, both of you. It's getting late, so I'll take my leave now."
Wang Jinqian was poised and courteous, exuding the elegance and refinement of a noble family. This dignified and poised young woman was indeed a perfect match for Cui Yu'an.
Cui Yu'an and Shen Yanchu immediately returned the greeting and watched her leave. "Sigh, it's getting late. Zhizhou, go back to your room and sleep! Those people probably won't come again."
After saying that, he turned and went back to his room, leaving Shen Yanchu alone. He couldn't sleep. He looked up and saw that the moonlight was still there. He was used to Miss Shi lecturing him, but now that she wasn't there, life was becoming more and more meaningless.