Qiu Xinggong stood down from a high position, stared at Zhou Xing expressionlessly, nodded slowly, and said: "You're not telling the truth, are you? Okay, you asked for this."
Nodding at the strong man in black on one side.
The strong man in black understood, pulled out a sharp dagger from behind, and came to Zhou Xing.
Zhou Xing's soul was so strong that he exclaimed: "Uncle, please spare me... ugh!"
However, the strong man in black held his chin with one hand, and with a little force, the chin was removed with a "click".
Zhou Xing couldn't scream, so he could only shout "Ah ah ah". The strong man in black turned him over and pressed him face down on the ground. He knelt with one knee on Zhou Xing's lower back and suppressed him tightly.
The dagger was inserted between Zhou Xing's ring finger and little finger. The blade cut off one of Zhou Xing's little fingers.
A stream of blood spurted out, and at the same time, the smell of urine filled the small space.
Zhou Xing was so scared that he peed...
Qiu Xinggong frowned in disgust.
The strong man in black turned Zhou Xing over and said viciously: "Commander, if I ask you a question, don't yell or scream, or I will cut out your tongue!"
Zhou Xing's face turned pale in pain and he nodded repeatedly.
The strong man in black connected Zhou Xing's chin. This time, Zhou Xing didn't even dare to cry out for pain. Cold sweat dripped from his forehead. He struggled and knelt on the ground and begged: "Uncle, please spare me... I really didn't tell any lies.
In front of you, how dare I, this junior, play tricks on me?"
Qiu Xinggong was noncommittal and asked: "Let me ask you again, where did the news come from?"
Zhou Xing is about to collapse...
Mother!
Why the hell can you stop asking this question all the time?
"Uncle, this junior is serious about telling the truth. Even if you cut off all ten of my fingers, I wouldn't dare to make up lies to deceive you... Wuwu, although Shenji is much older than me, he has always treated me...
He is very affectionate. Before he was assigned, he even talked about finding an official position for the junior. He is not only a good big brother to the junior, but also a benefactor to the junior! Uncle, think about it, no matter how stupid the junior is, how can he do this to me?
Is it bad for the benefactor?"
Zhou Xing burst into tears, half out of pain and half out of fear.
Qiu Xinggong was silent.
Judging from Zhou Xing's appearance, it seems that he is telling the truth...
But if so, who was it that tipped him off, and what was their purpose?
Was his son killed by Fang Jun, or was he framed by the informant?
Of course, regardless of whether Qiu Shenji was killed by Fang Jun or not, this enemy Qiu Xinggong would have included Fang Jun. Without Fang Jun's treacherous frame-up, how would his own son have been sent to Lingnan and intercepted and killed on the way?
Fang Jun must die!
Otherwise, how could I still have the dignity to see my son again after half a year on the road to Huangquan?
But right now, Qiu Xinggong didn't dare to act rashly.
Fang Jun's life background is destined to be very involved if an accident occurs. His Majesty's attack will be the first to bear the brunt. Not to mention that there is no conclusive evidence to prove that Qiu Shenji was killed by Fang Jun. Even if it can be proved, there must be punishment according to the king's law.
Whether it was killing or beheading, how could Qiu Xinggong use lynching?
Qiu Xinggong could not bear the emperor's anger.
On the other hand, although Fang Xuanling held a high position and had great achievements, Qiu Xinggong was not worried because he had no soldiers in his hands.
Qiu Xinggong found that after going around and around, he still returned to the original point - if he attacked Fang Jun blatantly, would Li Yuanjing, Xue Wanche and others really become his backers afterwards?
As for Li Yuanjing's intention, Qiu Xinggong understood it very well.
Fang Jun is the right-hand man of the prince. If Fang Jun is removed, the prince is equivalent to losing an arm. The already stable position of the crown prince will inevitably change again.
But at the same time, he didn't understand which prince Li Yuanjing supported?
Zhou Xing's suppressed cries interrupted Qiu Xinggong's contemplation. Looking at this man's miserable appearance, he sighed in his heart. After all, he was his son's best friend during his lifetime. Since his son's death had nothing to do with him, he shouldn't be harsh on him anymore.
It's better to leave a good deed.
"I'll spare your life for now. Go home and recuperate first. In the future, I will recommend a future for you. This will fulfill your last wish and complete your friendship."
"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu, thank you uncle, I can't thank you enough, but I can't repay you..."
Zhou Xing felt relieved and suddenly began to sob and cry.
Mother, we don’t dare to think about our future. At least we survived in the hands of this old devil...
The strong man in black stepped forward and untied him. Zhou Xing immediately covered the wound where his finger was severed. A lot of blood had flowed out. He now felt that his eyes were turning black and his legs were weak. But after the finger was severed,
How badly injured was he? But he couldn't even cover it, and the blood kept flowing.
Qiu Xinggong said: "Give him a bandage, then give him ten coins and let him go."
"Here!"
The strong man in black left with the surnamed Zhou who expressed his gratitude.
Only Qiu Xinggong was still standing in the sandwich room, looking up at the beams with his head slightly raised, his eyes flickering under the dancing candlelight, flickering on and off...
*****
Li Yuanjing and Xue Wanche returned to Prince Jing's Mansion. The maid served them fragrant tea, and Li Yuanjing drove away all the servants and maids in the house.
Xue Wanche said angrily: "This Qiu Xinggong is really a coward. Where did the cruelty of eating people's hearts and livers go? Now his son has been shot into a hedgehog and died so miserably, but he doesn't even dare to take revenge. He is really a useless person."
father!"
He was really wondering, what kind of temper did Qiu Xinggong have?
The person who is the most irritable idiot is now so cautious, which is really annoying. Fortunately, I have been talking for a long time, but there is no reaction at all. What a ghost...
However, Li Yuanjing took a leisurely sip of tea, put down the cup and said slowly: "Be patient, we are here to incite Qiu Xinggong to take risks. If he really attacks Fang Jun immediately, it will be a disaster."
.Although he is very calm at the moment, with his temperament, the calmer he is, the more aggrieved he is, and the more aggrieved he is, the angrier he will be. When this anger cannot be suppressed, haha, even he himself doesn't know how to suppress it.
What a crazy revenge!"
Xue Wanche realized something: "The prince is saying... let Qiu Xinggong suppress it first, and wait until then... to activate it?"
Li Yuanjing nodded and said: "That's right. When Qiu Xinggong's heart has been suppressed for a long time, he will definitely be able to burst out with just a little guidance. And at that time, whether or not to do it, or even how to do it, will it still be his turn?
Call the shots?"
Xue Wanche suddenly realized: "Your Majesty is brilliant!"
"hehe……"
Li Yuanjing said with a hint of excitement: "On that day, it will be time for us to pacify Chang'an and seize it from you!"
"I will follow the prince to the death and achieve great things!"
Xue Wanche looked solemn.
At that time, he was trusted by the hidden prince Li Jiancheng as his confidant, but in the end he sat back and watched Li Jiancheng being attacked and killed by His Majesty Li Er at Xuanwu Gate. He was not able to die in a battle with him, which was already a humiliation for Xue Wanche's life, and he was even less able to defeat the Qin Dynasty.
The palace avenged Li Jiancheng, which made Xue Wanche always grudge.
If there is a chance to pull down His Majesty Li Er from the throne, he will definitely go all out and do his best, regardless of who will become the emperor in the end and rule the world...
*****
Yongyangfang, the southeast corner of Chang'an City.
This is a slum area in Chang'an City. The houses in the city are low and the streets are cluttered.
A luxurious carriage carved with gold paint drove in from the gate of the square and stopped in front of a dilapidated courtyard. The curtains of the carriage were opened, and a young man with a stooped body jumped out of the carriage. Unexpectedly, his feet softened and turned into a roll.
Ground gourd.
The coachman let out a disdainful sneer, picked up a robe placed on the shaft of the carriage, threw it in front of the young man, and then drove the carriage away.
The young man lay on the ground for a long time and then managed to get up. He wanted to lift the robe, but found that he could not lift it at all...
After taking a few breaths, he opened his mouth and shouted: "Madam! Madam!"
The door of the dilapidated courtyard behind him opened, and a woman dressed in commoner clothes and wearing a hairpin came out. When she saw the young man in a mess and covered in blood, she immediately exclaimed loudly and shouted: "Mr. Lang, what's wrong with you?"
This woman was slim and graceful, and her appearance was quite beautiful. Her voice was sweet and lovely. This shout immediately attracted the neighbors to her left and right.
"Hey, what's going on with the Zhou family boy?"
"Mother, the blood all over this body could be from someone killing someone, right?"
"Shit, how dare this little brat dare to kill someone? Maybe he offended a nobleman and was beaten."
"Bah! You deserve it! You didn't know how to find a job to live a stable life at such a young age, so you blinded this pretty little lady."
"Alas! Who says it's not the case? Back then, the Zhou family was considered rich. Although the family is now in decline, I heard that this boy also read books and studied law, but he ended up in this sneaky situation now. He
If my parents were aware of this, I don’t know how angry they would be!"
Neighbors gathered around to watch the fun, pointed and said nothing good.