The prince turned his head and glanced at Gu Chengyu, only to see that his jade-like face was still so calm and composed against the backdrop of the firelight.
Seeing the scarlet iron leaving a deep mark on Zhou Yuancong's chest, the smell of burnt meat wafted into the cell, making the prince's throat feel itchy.
Looking at Gu Chengyu, his expression remained unchanged, and he couldn't help but curse in his heart. He didn't expect that such a person like Zhilan Yushu would remain indifferent in the face of such a cruel punishment, which showed how cruel he was.
It seems that his father made a very correct decision by transferring him to Dali Temple. His father's vision for employing people is still accurate. Gu Chengyu is indeed determined and resourceful.
Resisting the nausea in his heart and not wanting to focus on Zhou Yuancong, he still glanced at the pleasing Gu Chengyu.
"Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?" Gu Chengyu noticed the prince's gaze and turned around to ask.
In fact, he wanted to say that the prince might feel uncomfortable when he saw this scene. Just to take care of the other person's face, he changed his explanation.
During the last interrogation, the prince left midway. Therefore, this may be the first time for the prince to watch the execution.
The prince was a little embarrassed when he heard this. In fact, with his status, why would he need to personally supervise? If he was not anxious to know the answer, he could wait for the result of the trial in the palace.
It's just that the stakes are so high at this moment, how can he stay in the palace?
Looking at Gu Chengyu, who has red lips, white teeth, and a long body, the prince couldn't help but sigh in his heart that such a harmless person could kill people like chickens. He didn't know how he was trained to be so ruthless.
"That's not the case. Mr. Gu, do you think we might get the results from the interrogation today?"
The prince still had some admiration for Zhou Yuancong. No matter who the master behind him was, such a strong-willed man was worthy of admiration.
"It's hard to draw a conclusion. I see that Mr. Zhou is very determined. If you want to pry open his mouth, you may have to put some thought into it. We may not be able to get the result today."
The prince nodded. In fact, he thought so too. But Zhou Yuan never refused to speak. Apart from torture, they could not think of any good solution for the time being.
After another half-quarter of an hour, Zhou Yuancong finally couldn't help but groaned a few times. Even the most determined person was exhausted after all this effort.
Looking at the scarred Zhou Yuancong, Gu Chengyu waved his hand, and if he was tortured again, he would probably be too much to bear.
"Lord Zhou! Why do you have to support yourself? A good bird chooses a tree to roost in. It is just and right for His Royal Highness to inherit the throne. If you can abandon the secret and turn to the light and explain the person behind it, His Highness has always been courteous to the virtuous corporal and is also very generous to the ministers in the court.
I will definitely not be too harsh on you."
Gu Chengyu used his usual words of persuasion and took the opportunity to stop the torture.
The prince also nodded when he heard this, "Yes! Mr. Zhou, those who know the current affairs are heroes. As long as you help me this time, I will not treat you badly. Even if the Zhou family cannot restore the glory of Wangri, it can still be preserved."
You are a descendant of the Zhou family. And within three generations of the Zhou family, you are not allowed to enter the officialdom. Outside the third generation, you can re-enter the court. I will do what I say and will never break my promise."
Assassinating the prince and court officials is a serious crime, and it is naturally impossible for him to return to the court. But to save the lives of those heirs and not pursue them again, this is the prince's biggest concession.
He believed that Zhou Yuancong would definitely be moved by this condition.
After all, if Zhou Yuancong refuses to confess, then after his death, his heirs will have to live incognito. It will not be an easy life to abandon their surname and be in constant fear all day long.
After three generations, the Zhou family will still be able to pass the imperial examination and become officials. This gives hope to the Zhou family.
Sure enough, as soon as he said his promise, Zhou Yuancong raised his head with difficulty. His weak eyes turned to the sitting prince, and he couldn't help but laugh at himself.
The prince's conditions were indeed exciting, but since he took refuge in that person, he no longer had any choice.
To keep his heir safe? Haha, even he himself doesn’t know where his heir is. The prince’s words are meaningless to him.
As long as there is a way, who will hold on to it? At this point, it doesn't matter who to switch to?
It's just that the current situation forced him to do this. He would always die, but his heirs would still be alive.
He shook his head laboriously, "Don't waste your efforts, I won't tell you."
Zhou Yuancong only felt that it was very difficult for him to even speak a word, and he spoke intermittently, almost inaudibly.
Gu Chengyu couldn't help but get closer, and heard Zhou Yuancong say with difficulty, "Even if you cut me into pieces, I won't say anything, so just give me a good time!"
At this moment, he had no hope of survival. He just wanted to end his life quickly to escape these cruel tortures.
Gu Chengyu thought for a while. Although Zhou Yuan seemed very tough from now on and looked forward to death, who knew whether he would betray him in the end?
After all, being tortured day after day, breaking a person's faith is not necessarily physical torture, it may also be mental destruction.
Gu Chengyu turned to look at the prince, "Your Highness! If the interrogation continues, I'm afraid he won't be able to stand it any longer. Do you think the interrogation should be repeated tomorrow or should we continue?"
The prince was initially a little surprised when he heard Zhou Yuancong speak, but then his face darkened.
Why is Zhou Yuancong so devoted to the master behind him? Could it be that he, the majestic master of the East Palace, is not as good as that man?
"Hmph! From today on, the execution will begin every time at this hour. I don't believe it. Let's see how long you can survive."
"After each execution, an imperial physician would be invited to give him medicine."
The prince angrily walked out of the cell. Zhou Yuan never called him, and he felt uneasy. He wanted to hang Zhou Yuancong's life, so that he could neither live nor die.
Gu Chengyu saw that the prince had become ruthless this time and knew that the prince was very afraid of the person behind Zhou Congyuan. No! Perhaps it should be said that the prince was very afraid of anyone who threatened the prince.
"Your Highness! Do the other assassins still need to be interrogated today?" Seeing that the prince had already left the cell on the west side, he immediately raised his voice and asked.
The prince paused when he heard this. He was so angry just now that he remembered that there were Daxing thieves watching him!
I think he was surrounded by wolves before he ascended the throne, and his father left too many hidden dangers before his death.
The prince sighed, "I would also like to ask Sir Gu to conduct an interrogation and report the results to me."
"Yes! Congratulations to Your Highness!"
After the prince left, Gu Chengyu looked at Zhou Congyuan intently, then at the two handymen beside him, thinking about how to have a few words with Zhou Congyuan alone.
"Sir! Does this person still need to be interrogated now?" The prison head looked at Gu Chengyu and asked tremblingly.
Gu Chengyu ignored the cell leader and said to Zhou Congyuan, "Master Zhou is really a man, strong and admirable!"