This was Han Yunxi's second time in prison.
However, this time was different from the previous time. This time, she was directly locked up in a small dark room.
Once the iron door was shut, the room was so dark that she couldn't even see her fingers in front of her. She had no idea how big the room was, or what was inside, or who was inside.
Darkness represented the unknown. Even the boldest person would feel fear. It would be a lie to say she wasn't afraid.
Han Yunxi forced herself to feel her way to the wall, where she sat down and curled up into a ball.
It was almost dawn outside, so what was the situation in the palace?
Did Grand Concubine Yi and Long Fei Ye know something had happened to her? What were their attitudes? What was Emperor Tianhui's attitude?
When would they interrogate her? Who would interrogate her?
Han Yunxi waited uneasily, but she ended up waiting for three days and three nights. During these three days and three nights, the jailers only brought her water at regular intervals. There was no food, and no one came to see her.
No news at all was the best news, but to Han Yunxi, the unknown was even more terrifying than a room of darkness. Han Yunxi grew more and more uneasy. She hadn't had time to analyze the poison in Princess Changping's body, so there was no way to make any guesses.
The only thing she knew was that this wasn't a trap. No one in the palace would dare to use Princess Changping's life to frame her, so there were only two possibilities. One was that an assassin had poisoned her, and the other was that Princess Changping's wounds had touched something poisonous.
To get to the bottom of this, she'd have to start with the poison in the body.
But she didn't even have a chance to explain herself. If this dragged on, the poison in the body would change. If they couldn't find anything, wouldn't she have to take the blame as the biggest suspect?
Thinking up to here, Han Yunxi immediately went to knock on the door. The banging was loud, but no one paid her any attention.
Who would have thought that after this, even the people who delivered water did not come. Another two days and two nights passed.
Han Yunxi finally felt afraid. She curled up in a dark corner, thirsty and hungry. Her entire body was cold, and her heart chilled.
Just what was the situation outside?
Did no one really care about her anymore?
Han Yunxi knew that only Grand Concubine Yi and Long Fei Ye could save her now. She didn't place any hopes on Grand Concubine Yi, but Long Fei Ye …
Where is he now? What is he doing? Even he could not save her? Or … did he not intend to save them?
Long Fei Ye's shocking words from the New Year's Eve banquet were still ringing in her ears. She had to admit that she was looking forward to it.
Finally, on the morning of the fifth day, the iron gate was opened!
When the light shone in from the outside, Han Yunxi immediately stood up. No matter how dazzling the light was, she did not close her eyes. The light represented hope, but who knew that what she saw was a hideous and terrifying face covered in tears. The Empress!
Several guards came in with lanterns and hung them up. Soon, the whole room was lit up. At this time, Han Yunxi could see the things in the room clearly.
There was nothing in the room except for a giant iron pot large enough to hold a grown man. Beneath the pot was a pile of firewood. Han Yunxi only glanced at it before her gaze rested on the empress.
The people she had brought were all guards, not jailers. It looked like the justice courts had all been sent away.
When the Empress walked in, the guards immediately stepped forward to detain Han Yunxi.
Han Yunxi's lips rose to a bitter smile, but she didn't struggle. She'd waited for five days before the Empress arrived. She knew she was doomed.
"Han Yunxi, Changping hasn't been placed in the coffin yet," the Empress's tone was lifeless and unsettling.
"The cause of death is still unknown. If she's casually placed in the coffin, Changping won't be able to rest in peace," Han Yunxi's tone was flat as well.
She thought that if the Empress hadn't been placed in the coffin after five days, then at least the true culprit was still unknown. She still had hope.
Unexpectedly, the Empress suddenly flew into a rage and rushed over to slap Han Yunxi twice. "It's all because of you. If you don't die, Changping won't be able to rest in peace!"
Han Yunxi's hands were bound and she couldn't move. She turned her face to the side and spat out a mouthful of blood. Her gaze was like a knife as she glared at the Empress.
"I'll say it one last time. Changping wasn't killed by me!"
"It was you who killed her! It was you who poisoned her! "
The Empress rebuked as she retreated. She angrily ordered, "Come, immediately light the fire. Bengong must make this slut confess today!"
Light the fire?
Han Yunxi looked back and saw the guards light the firewood under the big iron pot. Then they began to pour oil inside.
This … what were they planning to do?
If the Empress wanted to extort a confession, shouldn't she be taken to the torture chamber? What was the point of burning oil?
The more Han Yunxi looked, the more uneasy she felt. She looked at the Empress, but the Empress only smiled coldly at her. Han Yunxi felt that there was something wrong with the Empress' mental state. She was like a lunatic.
"What exactly do you want to do?" Han Yunxi asked loudly.
The Empress sneered and looked at her from above, not replying.
Finally, the oil in the big iron pot behind her began to boil. The heat emitted, causing the room's temperature and humidity to rise. The smell of oil and smoke in the air became heavier and heavier, making people feel nauseous.
Han Yunxi looked and looked. She seemed to have thought of something. Her face gradually paled and she shook her head.
"Come, hang her up!" The Empress finally spoke.
This time, Han Yunxi completely understood. Although she had never seen this kind of torture before, she was certain that this was the most terrifying torture out of all!
"Let go! Let go! "
"Empress, what's the point of making a confession? If you can't find the real culprit who killed Changping, even if Changping is buried, she won't be able to rest in peace!"
Han Yunxi shouted. However, when the Empress heard her words, not only did she not reflect, she became even more agitated and shouted crazily, "Shut up! Changping was killed by you, it must be you! As long as you're dead, she will be able to rest in peace! "
If Han Yunxi paid attention at this time, she would definitely find that the Empress' mental state was abnormal. However, she had no time to care.
She was tied up and hung above the boiling oil pot. Her feet were less than half a chi above the water surface. She had no choice but to curl her legs up to avoid being scalded by the heat.
There was only a rope behind her and it was in the hands of a guard to keep her alive. As long as this rope was loosened, her entire body would fall into the boiling oil pot. That kind of temperature was enough to cook her instantly, right?
The oil in the big iron pot was enough to drown her entire body. She could not imagine what it would be like if she fell in. She tightly clenched her teeth, but she could not stop her body from trembling.
Too scary!
Who could save her!
Looking at the trembling Han Yunxi dangling from the frying pan, the empress's emotions finally calmed down quite a bit.
"Han Yunxi, were you the one who killed Princess Changping?" She loudly questioned.
Han Yunxi was still trembling. She did not look at the Empress and only stared at the boiling oil, not making a sound for a long time.
"Answer this one's question!" The Empress' voice became even louder.
However, Han Yunxi still did not answer. Her lower lip was bleeding from her teeth.
"Very good, you're not confessing?"
The Empress took a deep breath and walked over. She suddenly snatched the rope from the guard's hands. With this, a section of the rope immediately slid down.
"Ah … .save me ….."
Han Yunxi screamed. It was a heart-wrenching cry! Her knees were curled up to her chest and her calves were practically stuck to the boiling oil. Just a little bit, just a little bit more and they would touch the hot oil.
Her heart thumped very fast and even breathing was difficult. She did not dare to look down and tightly shut her eyes. There was only one thought in her mind. Who could save her!
The Empress tugged at the rope, a perverted pleasure on her face. She watched with interest and unhurriedly said, "Han Yunxi, this one will give you one last chance. Will you confess ….. or not?"
Confess, or not confess?
Live, or die?
How could she confess to something she didn't do? If she confessed, she would still die!
The only difference was, if she didn't confess, she would die a very painful death!
Suddenly, the Empress' voice became stern. "Han Yunxi, answer this one's question!"
Unexpectedly, Han Yunxi suddenly opened her eyes and fiercely glared at the Empress. She angrily replied, "I won't confess! I didn't do it! You wronged me, you tortured me to extort a confession. It was you who caused Changping to die without knowing why, dying with everlasting regret! You won't be able to rest in peace for the rest of your life! "
"Han Yunxi, you're courting death!"
The Empress was also angry. The rope in her hand began to lower bit by bit. However, this time, Han Yunxi did not struggle or curl up her body.
She dared to confess to something she had done, no matter how big it was!
She would never confess to something she had never done!
She silently looked at the scalding hot oil, a heroic smile blossoming on her lips. It was poignant and beautiful.
Whether she confessed or not, she would die anyway. Why should she compromise and break her pride? Why not die in a more open and unrestrained manner?
Some principles, some honor, could not be put down no matter what.
As the rope was lowered bit by bit, the hanging hem of her skirt began to feel heavy. The hem of her skirt had already stuck to the hot oil and would soon reach her calf.
She told herself, Han Yunxi, you're brave!
"Han Yunxi, you're good. This one will let you have a taste of your calf being fried!"
The Empress was furious and suddenly lowered the rope!
It fell instantly!
However, at this critical moment, a figure suddenly flew in like an arrow.
Thump!
Han Yunxi's falling body came to an abrupt stop, and then her whole body was pulled up.
Han Yunxi immediately opened her eyes and saw … saw Long Fei Ye standing on the edge of the big oil pan. One hand was holding the rope above her head, the other hand was behind her back.
He was dressed in white and stood tall and straight like a pine tree, but also like an immortal. His cold face was as calm as ever, but those deep eyes contained monstrous anger!
Long Fei Ye, you must be my guardian angel, right?
Long Fei Ye, five days … I've finally waited for you.
The frightened Han Yunxi inexplicably smiled, not even noticing that the corners of her eyes were wet.
No one expected Long Fei Ye to appear at this time. The Empress was the most shocked. She released the rope and retreated to the wall.
How did Long Fei Ye get in?
The Empress Dowager had already issued a ban. Without her permission, no one was allowed to visit. Today, she came over not only to inform the Empress Dowager, but also to inform the Emperor!
Although there wasn't enough evidence to prove that the culprit was Han Yunxi, the Emperor had hinted several times that Han Yunxi was the most suspicious. If they couldn't find any evidence, they could only interrogate Han Yunxi.
Because of Madam Li's last words, the Emperor had long regarded Han Yunxi and the Duke of Qin as thorns in his side. If he couldn't get rid of the Duke of Qin, he had to at least kill Han Yunxi first.
The Empress, who had calmed down, immediately asked, "Duke of Qin, without the Empress Dowager's imperial decree, who allowed you to come in?"
Long Fei Ye retorted, "Empress, who allowed you to use torture to extort a confession?"
So speaking, he scooped Han Yunxi into his arms and pulled her into the frying pan …
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