In the prison of the Ministry of Justice.
Slap — slap — slap.
Whips flew through the air, lacerating his skin and flesh. The two jailers' leather whips were soaked in cold water as they whipped Li You Yun with all their might. Li You Yun was just a weak scholar, how could he withstand such a vicious beating? His body was covered in blood and he had already fainted.
"Did he plead guilty?"
Grand Secretary Zhang Chunshan entered the dark cell and asked the two jailers coldly.
"Sir, this scholar was very stubborn. He refused to plead guilty until his death." The two jailers were panting. Obviously, they were exhausted from the continuous whipping.
"Wake him up." Zhang Chunshan frowned and said.
Splash.
A basin of cold water was poured on Li Youyun. He cried out in pain and finally opened his eyes slowly.
"You … why did you accuse me?"
When he saw Zhang Chunshan in front of him, Li Youyun's eyes turned red and he roared. Obviously, after experiencing all this, he had realized that the examiner in front of him had wronged him.
"Li Youyun, don't blame me. Who told you to offend someone you shouldn't have?" Zhang Chunshan said coldly.
"Who? Who? " Li Youyun roared loudly and kept coughing up blood. After going through such a painful experience, he only wanted to know who had such hatred for him and wanted to kill him.
"It's me!"
Suddenly, a figure walked into the cell and looked at Li You Yun with a smug expression.
"Lin … Lin Feiyun?"
Li Youyun's eyes widened. He stared at Lin Feiyun with extreme anger.
"Why? Why? "
"Why?"
Lin Feiyun sneered. He walked to Li Youyun and said, "Do you know who Li Xianxian is?"
"Let me tell you. She is the Third Princess of the Emperor. She is also the Emperor's favorite daughter. Do you know why now?"
"Princess?"
Li Youyun murmured, and a bitter expression gradually appeared on his face. He finally understood why he did not see Li Xianxian in the examination hall. It turned out that she was a woman, and a princess of the current imperial court.
"Since … since she's a princess … why are you accusing me?" Li Youyun asked in confusion.
"Li Youyun, are you really stupid or just pretending to be stupid?"
Lin Yunfei sneered and said, "Let me tell you one more thing. Princess Xianxian was originally my fiancee, but because of a dog like you, she actually begged the emperor to reject this marriage."
"Fortunately, my father is the Prime Minister of the day, and also an elder of three dynasties. The Emperor didn't agree immediately, but instead made a bet with Princess Xianxian. If you can become the top scholar, then her marriage with me will be canceled, and she will be betrothed to you."
"What a pity, what a pity. You won't have the chance anymore."
Hearing Lin Feiyun's narration, Li Youyun finally understood. This also made him laugh bitterly and say, "Lin Feiyun, you despicable person. You think that you can marry her just because you accused me of cheating in the imperial examination? She will find out about your scheme sooner or later."
"Haha."
Lin Feiyun laughed wildly. He looked at Li Youyun as if he was an idiot and said, "So what if she finds out? By the time she finds out, you will already be a dead man. "
"Moreover, don't forget that my father is the Prime Minister of the current imperial court. His disciples are all over the world. Even the current emperor has to be wary of them. When the time comes, the princess will marry me, and this is a matter that is set in stone. You are just a poor scholar. Do you think Li Xianxian can avenge you?"
"I'll kill you!"
Li Youyun roared. His eyes were as red as blood. He looked at Lin Feiyun with eyes full of hatred.
"You piece of trash. Let's see how you'll kill me."
Lin Feiyun snatched the whip from the jailer's hand and fiercely whipped Li Youyun. Immediately, Li Youyun's blood-curdling screams could be heard throughout the cell.
"Beat, beat him to death for me." Lin Feiyun casually threw the whip to the jailer. The two jailers began to whip Li Youyun again.
"Young Master, he hasn't confessed yet. If he is beaten to death, it won't be good!" Zhang Chunshan hurriedly said.
"Are you an idiot?"
Lin Feiyun scolded, "I want his life. Do you really want him to confess? Just find a fake confession and put his fingerprint on it. Do you need me to teach you this?"
"Yes, yes, this lowly official understands." Zhang Chunshan repeatedly apologized, but his heart was cold. This Lin Feiyun treated human life like grass. He was simply inhumane.
"I'll leave this to you. I'm about to go to court to receive my title. I hope that by the time I return, he'll already be a dead man." Lin Feiyun said coldly. With a flick of his sleeve, he left the cell.
"Sir, he fainted." The jailer cautiously reminded.
"Didn't you hear Young Master Lin's orders?
Continue to beat him until he's dead. "Zhang Chunshan coldly said.
Outside the cell.
Ye Xuan and Fatso Huang stood side by side. Fatso Huang frowned and said, "Sir, if this continues, Li Youyun will be beaten to death."
"Die?"
Ye Xuan faintly shook his head. He looked at Li Youyun's miserable appearance and said in a low voice, "I've already taught him the Boundless Secular World Technique. If he can comprehend it, his body will naturally produce the power of the secular world. Naturally, he won't die."
"But if he can't comprehend the Boundless Secular World Technique, then he can only die in this cell."
Hearing Ye Xuan's words, Fatso Huang's expression changed slightly. He said, "But if he dies, won't Sir's plan fail?"
"If he's just a good-for-nothing, what use do I have for him?" Ye Xuan coldly said.
…
Imperial Palace, Throne Room.
The civil and military officials were on one side. The current Emperor was in the middle. Below him, three scholars were kneeling on the ground. They were the ones who had won the imperial examination.
"Good, good, good."
"Feiyun is worthy of being the son of Prime Minister Lin. He won the imperial examination in one fell swoop."
The current Emperor praised him repeatedly. Prime Minister Lin's face was also flushed red. The civil and military officials were also repeatedly praising him. Lin Feiyun, who was kneeling in front of His Highness, was also very proud.
"Xianxian, what else do you have to say now? Feiyun is my son-in-law. You are not allowed to disobey my imperial edict." The current Emperor laughed loudly.
Li Xianxian stood beside the Emperor. However, her face was extremely pale. This was because Li Youyun was not among the three people below. This simply made her turn pale with fright. With Li Youyun's talent, how could he not have won the imperial examination?
"Lin Feiyun, is this your doing?"
Suddenly, Li Xianxian seemed to have thought of something. Her charming face was filled with anger as she questioned Lin Feiyun. This was because Li Xianxian knew that Lin Feiyun had a lot to do with Li Youyun not winning the imperial examination.
"This subject does not know what the Princess is talking about." Lin Feiyun was already prepared. He showed a puzzled expression.
"Xianxian, you are too mischievous. Hurry up and leave." The Emperor's face was angry. At this moment, all the civil and military officials were present. Li Xianxian's attitude was not disrespectful to the imperial family's etiquette.
"Father, it's impossible. Li Youyun is very knowledgeable. He …"
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