bookbashuk Chapter 196 Promotion 2
Chapter 196 Promotion 2
Hai Lan didn't dare to face Ling Yunche, but in order to keep up appearances, she had to stay in the Ministry of Punishment and watch Ling Yunche being punished in person.
The people in the Ministry of Punishment followed Hai Lan's order and immediately got busy. Some people hid Ling Yunche on the torture table, while others prepared basins of water and mulberry paper for the torture.
After preparation, the people from the Ministry of Punishment wet the mulberry paper with water and then pasted them on Ling Yunche's face one by one.
Ling Yunche lived a tormenting life every day and had long wanted to stop living, so when Hai Lan persuaded him, Ling Yunche immediately agreed to sacrifice his life for Ruyi.
During the torture, Ling Yunche felt difficulty breathing, and his thoughts seemed to drift slowly into the distance.
Ling Yunche's past flashed through his mind like a passing scene. He was almost forty years old, and apart from saving Ruyi, Empress Xiaoxian, and the Third Prince by coincidence, it seemed that he had no other merits.
Did I really rely on the Queen's connections to rise to the top?
If I had asked the Queen to rescue Yan Wan, would Yan Wan have married him?
I think so. After all, Yan Wan really wanted to escape from Qixiang Palace, and she had feelings for him at that time.
Yan Wan was able to change her mother and brother. Based on Yan Wan's intelligence, she might be able to become an official and make a fortune.
As Ling Yunche was daydreaming, he suddenly regretted the decision he had made. Even ants try to survive, let alone humans?
Ling Yunche wanted to regret and wanted to shout out, but more and more mulberry paper soaked Ling Yunche's face, and he could no longer make any sound except for his heavy breathing.
Ling Yunche's limbs were tied tightly, and he could not break free even if he used all his strength.
Soon, Ling Yunche died unwillingly in extreme pain and regret!
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The Emperor has decided to kill Ling Yunche and sent Jinzhong to the Ministry of Punishment to convey his order, but he receives news that the Empress has ordered the execution of Ling Yunche.
When the emperor heard this, he felt much more relieved and his suspicion of Ruyi was also dispelled a little.
Jinzhong was not on duty tonight, so he quietly went to Yongshou Palace, "Your servant is here to see Master Ling! Master Ling, you have heard that Ling Yunche is dead. It was the Queen's order!"
Yan Wan had guessed it a long time ago and was not surprised. "I heard this morning that the Queen was still tracking down the eunuch next to the twelfth prince, and in the afternoon she executed Ling Yunche. Do you believe it?"
Jinzhong said, "After I left, Concubine Yu went to the Ministry of Punishment. The people in the Ministry of Punishment said that Concubine Yu and Ling Yunche had a private conversation. I guess Concubine Yu deliberately falsely conveyed the imperial decree in order to clear the Empress' suspicion!"
Yan Wan nodded and said, "Noble Lady Yu is completely devoted to the Empress. She dares to do anything for her. What's the big deal about killing someone?"
"The Queen is certain that I was the one who did it. Concubine Yu and Ling Yunche had a private conversation. First, she wanted to persuade Ling Yunche to sacrifice himself to save the Queen, and second, she wanted to find out if he had any evidence against me."
Jinzhong knew all about Yan Wan's situation, and asked tentatively, "Does your master still have that ring on his hand? Master, that is a deadly hot potato. If you still have it, please let me handle it immediately, otherwise it will be difficult to explain to the emperor!"
Yan Wan looked at Jin Zhong with amusement, "In all these years, when have you ever seen me wearing it? I specifically asked Ling Yunche to return the ring just for today!"
"Since Concubine Yu wants it, why not let her come to Yongshou Palace to look for it? I want to see what method she can come up with to bring me down!"
After hearing this, Jinzhong felt relieved and instantly understood what Yanwan wanted to do.
"Master, you are wise! I know what to do now!"
In order to quell the rumors that were unfavorable to Ruyi, Hai Lan left the Ministry of Punishment and had the news spread throughout the palace.
Then he went straight to Yikun Palace to apologize to Ruyi.
Hailan knelt upright on the ground and pleaded guilty to Ruyi, "Sister, Hailan falsely conveyed your imperial decree and granted Ling Yunche a promotion. Please punish me, sister!"
Ruyi was struck by lightning when she heard the news and looked at the kneeling Hailan in disbelief.
"Why did you do this? I have already figured out some clues. As long as we follow the clues, we can quickly find out the mastermind behind the scenes. Why did you execute Ling Yunche privately?!"
Ruyi had also heard of the punishment of promotion and knew how cruel it was.
When Ruyi thought about how Ling Yunche had suffered such torture to save her, she burst into tears.
"Ling Yunche has suffered so much humiliation and torture from Aunt Li and the others, and his life has been miserable enough. How could you punish him with a promotion? Hailan, how can you be so cruel? Are you still human?!"
Hai Lan said, "Sister, calm down! I got the news that after I left, the emperor sent Jin Zhong to the Ministry of Punishment to sentence Ling Yun Che to death! I know this is cruel, but in order to protect you, I have no choice. Ling Yun Che is willing to do this. Please cheer up, sister. Don't let Ling Yun Che die in vain!"
When Rong Pei and San Bao heard the news that Ling Yunche was dead, they expressed regret for him but felt relieved in their hearts.
They and Hai Lan all felt that Ling Yunche was doomed to die. Since he was going to die anyway, why not do it himself? He could also dispel the emperor's suspicion and silence the gossips in the harem.
But they didn't dare say it in front of Ruyi. Seeing Ruyi's single-minded investigation, they felt anxious and worried.
Rong Pei pleaded for Hai Lan, "Queen, please calm down! Yu Zhuer was also thinking about the Queen. Ling Yunche's loyalty to the Queen is evident to all, so he was willing to give up himself. Please accept my condolences, Queen!"
Hai Lan hurriedly added: "Sister, if you execute Ling Yunche, you can prove your innocence. Once the emperor is happy, he will return the power of the palace to you! I know that sister is heartbroken, but the twelfth prince is gradually growing up. Sister, you should consider his future more!"
"Sister, Concubine Ling will not let it go. I learned from Ling Yunche that he once gave Concubine Ling a ruby ring as proof of their love. It is in Concubine Ling's possession."
"As long as we find a way to get this ruby ring from Yongshou Palace, it will prove that Concubine Ling is obsessed with Ling Yunche. She just wanted to protect herself and deliberately threw dirty water on her sister."
"This way, it will be like Concubine Ling betrayed the emperor. The emperor will be furious and will definitely not forgive Concubine Ling. If Concubine Ling falls, not only can we avenge Ling Yunche, but the fifteenth prince, who has lost the emperor's favor, will no longer be able to stand in the way of the twelfth prince!"
Ling Yunche died, Ruyi was very sad and disappointed with Hailan.
Ruyi couldn't hear what Hailan was saying at all. She turned her back to Hailan and said tiredly.
"Hai Lan, I know you did this for me, but I absolutely cannot accept that you sacrificed Ling Yunche in order to protect me!"
"Hai Lan, please go back to Yanxi Palace. I am tired and want to rest."