Beijing, the capital of the Great Ming Country.
East Chamber.
This was the most terrifying place in the legends of the Ming Empire.
No matter how stubborn a person was, there were only two outcomes.
First, he was tortured and could not help but confess the confession that the East Chamber wanted.
Second, before the torture began, he was frightened by the punishment of the East Chamber and confessed the confession that the East Chamber wanted.
That's right, there were only these two situations.
In the East Chamber, there were no difficult criminals and no confessions that could not be obtained.
This was because every torturer here was a lunatic. They were not worried that the person locked up would be too stubborn and unable to complete the mission. They were only worried that the person locked up would not be tough enough to withstand their fun.
Cao Zhengchun was the leader of these lunatics. More than half of the eighty-one punishments were invented by Cao Zhengchun.
To be able to climb to this position as a eunuch and stand on equal footing with the Imperial Uncle, Prime Minister, and Divine Marquis, Cao Zhengchun's life was a legend.
Of course, this legend would be filled with unbearable, bloody, killing, and other elements.
Usually, Cao Zhengchun wouldn't come to the East Chamber because it was dirty and chaotic. It was filled with the smell of blood, screams, and death. Cao Zhengchun's humble past was buried here.
Cao Zhengchun didn't like these things. He would rather stay in the palace.
Because Cao Zhengchun was a greedy person. Only by getting close to the Emperor could Cao Zhengchun feel his status.
To be able to follow behind the person with the highest status in the world, even if it was not the highest status, it was still below one person and above tens of thousands of people.
As a eunuch, Cao Zhengchun was above everyone else. This was the limit of what he could do. He was already satisfied.
Therefore, he would not let go of anyone who wanted to drag him down. Zhu Budian was an opponent that he could not give up on.
Today, Cao Zhengchun had returned to the East Chamber because his right-hand man, the Iron-Claw Flying Eagle, had sent a letter to Cao Zhengchun telling him that he had the latest news about the Crown Prince.
Ever since the Crown Prince left the capital, it was like a stone ox entering the sea, and no news came back.
After all, with Lin Yuantu, a late-stage peerless expert, guarding them, and the two of them deliberately hiding their tracks, even the spies of the East Hall wouldn't be able to find them so easily.
Therefore, Cao Zhengchun could not sit still when Zhu Houzhao sent him news.
Walking through the door of the East Chamber, Cao Zhengchun's flattering smile had completely disappeared. It was replaced by an indifferent and dignified temperament. His expression changed faster and more resolutely than in Sichuan opera.
In the palace, Cao Zhengchun was a servant, a eunuch who served the emperor, the princess, and the concubines. But in the East Chamber, he was the messenger of slaughter and death, or rather, the master of slaughter and death.
" Iron-Claw Flying Eagle greets the superintendent." A man walked over. He wore a mask that covered half of his face. He was dressed in black and red robes. On his right hand was a sharp claw that flickered with a cold light. Anyone who looked at it would feel a sharp aura.
This was the Iron-Claw Flying Eagle, Cao Zhengchun's most capable subordinate. He was the head of the East Chamber, and his martial arts skills were strong. His strength had also steadily stepped into the top ranks. The Iron-Claw Flying Eagle could perfectly complete many things that Cao Zhengchun could not do. As time passed, the Iron-Claw Flying Eagle had become the person with the highest status in the East Military Hall after Cao Zhengchun. He was deeply trusted by Cao Zhengchun.
"Eagle, what's the matter?" Cao Zhengchun nodded indifferently.”
" It's a serious matter. The eagle doesn't dare to send a letter by pigeon in fear of leaking the news," the iron-clawed eagle whispered into Cao Zhengchun's ear.
Hearing the Iron-Claw Flying Eagle's words, Cao Zhengchun's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed.""Eagle, is this true?"
" This is a letter personally sent by the Seventh Miss," the Iron-Claw Flying Eagle said seriously." It's absolutely true."”
The Seventh Miss was Jiang Biehe's first wife and Jiang Yufeng's mother.
She was called the Seventh Lady because Cao Zhengchun had secretly taken in nine goddaughters and married them to nine famous big shots in the martial arts world, using them to control the power of the martial arts world.
Jiang Biehe's wife was ranked seventh among the nine goddaughters, and Jiang Biehe was Cao Zhengchun's godson.
"Alright, alright! " This news is too good." Cao Zhengchun laughed out loud." His Highness the Crown Prince has taken a fancy to Bie He's daughter. This is a great opportunity for us. Eagle, remember to give Miss Seven a big credit, okay?”
"Yes, I understand." The iron-clawed eagle nodded.”
"Oh right, although Jiang Biehe is my godson, this person is a little ambitious. I can't put my chips on him alone.”Cao Zhengchun was happy, but he thought about it and said," Seventh Miss, don't you have a daughter called Jiang Yufeng who is learning under the South Sea Nun? Counting, she was almost twenty years old this year. Let Miss Seven recall her. Judging from the Crown Prince's character in the past, he would definitely like the sisters.”
Cao Zhengchun's eyes were filled with anticipation and desire.
There was something that Cao Zhengchun didn't tell the iron-clawed flying eagle or anyone else.
Having lived in the palace for a long time, he wasn't like Zhu Bujian, Zhuge Zhengwo, and other foreign officials who had to be summoned before entering the palace. After spending so much time with the Emperor, Cao Zhengchun had slowly realized that something was wrong with the Emperor.
In Zhu Youtang's training room, Cao Zhengchun found several sword energies that had not been dealt with in time. They were forced out, carrying a domineering aura and a little blood.
Cao Zhengchun was very familiar with the remnant sword Qi. He knew that it was Gucheng Ye's Fairy Sword Qi.
Cao Zhengchun had already made up his mind that the Emperor was probably going to die soon.
As the saying went, every emperor had his own courtiers. Cao Zhengchun had to plan ahead and not let the change of the throne threaten his position. To achieve this, Cao Zhengchun had to grasp Zhu Houzhao's trump card firmly in his hand!!!
Of course, Cao Zhengchun didn't tell anyone about the Emperor's serious injuries. He had only believed in himself. Even if it was the Iron-Claw Flying Eagle, Cao Zhengchun still held back and didn't fully trust him.
At the same time, in another part of the capital, a white pigeon flew over the high walls and entered the Dragon Guarding Mountain Villa.
"Using Jiang Biehe as a link to ally with Cao Zhengchun? Hehe, what a good crown prince. It seems that this king has underestimated you.”A faint sigh came from the room that Zhu ignored." Yagyu Danma Mamoru hasn't returned to report for so long. It seems that he was killed by your people!" Patriarch Sunflower's disciple was indeed something.”
" However, you've been taking the 'Meridian Shrinking Powder' since you were young, and your meridians have shrunk. You can't practice profound martial arts. What's the use of being so scheming?”" I'll deal with you after I've dealt with Cao Zhengchun and the others!" Humph!"
"Men!"
"Call Haitang to see me!"
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