The Choice Queen's

TCQ 58: Great Lord Su and his Evil

The Supreme Court sent a report regarding the arrest of Lord Jinchuan and the owner of the Xiaoqin Brothel House to the King a few days later. The status of Su Ren and the owner of the Xiaoqin Brothel House was changed to suspect and they have been thrown into prison for further investigation.

Su Min had fallen into a desperate state when Shen Lihua visited him. The woman pondered all day and continued to be moody.

He doesn't know what to do. The king has decided not to let go of his father, so things get more complicated.

“Adik, relax. There must be a way out for your father. His Majesty the King is not a heartless person,” Shen Lihua said pacifyingly. To be honest, she also did not know how to help Su Min.

“But expect the one who betrayed him, he will not be merciful. Brother, do you have a way?” Su Min looked at Shen Lihua expectantly. He really hoped that Shen Lihua could help him. “Can brother help me? My father, he may be very greedy, but really he's not a killer.”

Shen Lihua was shocked. “Killer? What do you mean?”

“Your Majesty discovered that the late Queen Ling died of poisoning. The disease of the late Queen Ling, is a deliberate disease made to kill her slowly.”

“Then what does it have to do with Big Lord Su?”

“The poison is in the incense sent by the Xiaoqin House of Embroidery. The late Queen Ling liked the aroma, she asked for the same incense to be sent to her palace. Really, my dad couldn't possibly be a killer.”

For a moment Shen Lihua lost her words. What say? The King discovers that the death and illness of the late Queen Ling was a deliberate plot? Why doesn't he know about this? Great Lord Jinchuan, Su Ren, did it?

Shen Lihua had trouble concluding. According to his observations, Su Ren was indeed greedy for property, liked corruption and often ignored the taxes of the rich for his benefit.

But, he never had any killing intent. Against the palace people, especially the royal family, Su Ren would not act rashly.

If the poisonous incense indeed came from Jinchuan, then Su Ren should have been more reckless. He should avoid mistakes as much as possible.

Why did he leave such a clear clue? Is it possible that he wants to kill himself by exposing his crimes?

“I know. Great Lord Su will not kill Queen Donghao.”

“Kakak, please. Help me persuade Your Majesty,” beg Su Min.

“Sadik, not that I don't want to, but I can't. You know very well what His Majesty is like. He hated lies and betrayals the most. Although I'm the one talking, he won't listen.”

“What should I do? Brother, my father did not kill the late Queen Ling. Someone must have framed him!”

At this moment, Shen Lihua was sandwiched between two circumstances. On one hand, Su Min's existence was not dangerous to him, so it was not right to get rid of him so quickly.

On the other hand, however, Su Min had a backrest in Jinchuan and if Jinchuan was returned to the kingdom, then the remaining authority was only Mochuan and Zichuan.

The two powers will be a very obvious dualism of power in the kingdom. It wouldn't be good for him. But, she also had trouble moving because Shen Jinglang kept a close eye on her movements. Shen Lihua could only see the situation without being able to do anything to help.

“How about the Queen Mother? Have you talked to him?” ask Shen Lihua. Perhaps, Su Min could seek the Empress Dowager's help.

“I've pleaded with her, but the Queen Mother said that she followed the will of Her Majesty the King,” Su Min said sadly. Her tears kept flowing. “Sister, can you ask Big Lord Zichuan for help?”

“Entahlah. My brother has never interfered in the affairs of the region. Brother, I'll think of another way.”

After that, Shen Lihua told Su Min to stay in her palace. He returned to his residence, then wrote a letter and had the servant deliver him. The content of the letter, was not a request to help Su Ren, but a question.

Shen Lihua wanted to ask if this had anything to do with her brother. She knew Shen Jinglang went to Jinchuan some time ago.

Most likely, the exposure of Su Ren's crime case had something to do with Shen Jinglang's arrival to Jinchuan. Shen Lihua became increasingly confused by her brother's line of thought.

Shen Jinglang wanted full power, but he instead got rid of one of his partners. If Jinchuan fell into the hands of the King, then the power of the court became even stronger. Isn't that very detrimental?

“Your Highness, is it necessary to tell Consort Su regarding who started the incense investigation and make the crime of Lord Su grow?” the servant Shen Lihua asked. It's time to turn things around and get back at someone.

“If we tell him, Consort Su will definitely look for an impingement. At that time, the Sword Stakeholder will have trouble escaping,” the servant said again.

Shen Lihua gave her smile. Su Min, although not a threat, could be a good piece. Shen Lihua had always hated Li Fengran.

Giving him a lesson using someone else's hands seems like it's okay. With the nature of Su Min, plus him who was desperate, then his mind would be easily controlled.

If Consort Su sought vengeance for the Sword Stake, wouldn't the show be even more interesting? Regardless of whatever the risk was later, this was a good opportunity to take revenge on the Sword Stakeholder.

“Tell, but don't leave a trace.”

“Create, Your Excellency.”

*

Su Ren and the owner of the Xiaoqin Bordil House are being questioned at the Supreme Court. The person interrogating him was the Minister of the Supreme Court and the Minister of Inquiry who was under the direct supervision of the King. The interrogation room was bounded by a curtain separating the prisoners from the King's seat.

The sound of agonizing cries from Su Ren and the owner of the Xiaoqin Bordil House resounded in succession. In this stuffy and damp prison, the resonance of the sound became even greater.

The Supreme Court minister was furious and was eager to kill him immediately. According to his thoughts, a ruler like Su Ren was a maggot in the flesh that could make the flesh rot.

The Supreme Court was loyal to the King, so when it received news of the arrest and investigation of the ruler of Jinchuan, they immediately departed without waiting for time.

Li Fengran who was standing beside Nangong Zirui behind the curtain felt an overwhelming horror. The screams of pain echoed through the ears and heart. That must have been very painful. He admitted, the methods of torture in ancient times were indeed very cruel. They used torture to get confessions.

“Your Highness, I think torturing him like that won't make him talk,” said Li Fengran who couldn't stand it.

“Oh? Then do you have a better way?”

“Violence will not solve the problem. Let me try it.”

“Go.”

Li Fengran was behind the curtain, he saw the figure of Su Ren who some time ago looked healthy and fit turned into a sickly person whose entire body was covered in wounds and blood. His white prisoner's clothes were shabby and his hair was a mess.

The corner of the man's mouth was bleeding while his hands and feet were tied at the stake. Horrifically. This was exactly what Li Fengran saw in the television drama.

“Mr Su, do you still want to shut up?” asked Li Fengran. Su Ren screeched and spat in front of Li Fengran. It was fortunate that Li Fengran had managed to dodge by taking two steps back.

“Heh, kill ya kill. What's long-winded for?” said Su Ren.

His entire life, he could at least accept humiliation. The Su family became the rulers in Jinchuan after the Ling family moved to the capital and Su Ren had enjoyed much glory.  The hard-earned treasure, despite having to go many untrue ways, was his achievement for many years.

It was unexpected that the arrival of the King to Jinchuan to provide disaster relief turned out to bring disaster for him. His cunning and financial crime were not only exposed, it even led the King to investigate further until he discovered the gaffe on the death of the late Queen Ling.

A king like this is far more terrifying. Su Ren admitted he had underestimated his opponent.

“Dead it's easy. If you want to die, it's okay. But, are you willing to leave your daughter in this great palace?” asked Li Fengran. Su Ren's chaotic face suddenly changed.

“You! Don't ever touch my daughter! Until I become a ghost I will not let you go if you dare to touch it!” exclaim Su Ren.

“Talking about ghosts, did you know that the late Queen Ling came to me in a dream? Guess what he told me in a dream. Can you guess it, Mister?”

“What does this have to do with me? He came to you in a dream, then it was your fault!”

Li Fengran shook his head. “Wrong. You are wrong.”

Then, his gaze turned cold. The interrogation room immediately became gripping.

“He said you killed him. Tell me, how did you poison late Queen Ling through incense?”

“Omong empty! An incense? Since when did I, Su Ren, nurture incense?”

“The Xiaoqin Brothel House is within your jurisdiction. It's easy for you to control anything that's done there, including swapping incense supplied to the palace for the late Queen Ling.”

Li Fengran's cold smile was engraved, making Su Ren slightly shiver. Damn, why is this? Didn't he hide it well? Why still leave a gap?

“Master Su, you traded the incense ordered by the late Queen Ling for the poisonous incense that killed her slowly. In addition to corruption, you also work with wealthy businessmen who are miserly for your benefit. If you still insist, I have other ways to make you talk.”

Li Fengran then had someone pick up the owner of the Xiaoqin Bordil House. The owner of the brothel, the aunt who had received Li Fengran back then, entered in a state no less terrible. Her normally polished face thick makeup was extremely shabby and her body was covered in blood.

“Mama, your partner won't talk. If you can talk to represent him, His Majesty may still be able to spare your life.”

In bali curtain, Nangong Zirui secretly smiled.

“Master Sword, you are a good official. You're not gonna break a promise, are you?” ask the aunt in a pleading tone.

“Of course.”

“Du-dupa is poisonous, originally just ordinary incense. You also know that incense was used in the Xiaoqin Embroidery House. After hearing the news that the late Queen Ling liked the aroma and wanted to supply incense, Great Lord Su had me send a supply of incense to his residence. He said he himself would arrange a shipment to the capital. I really didn't know that he traded it for poisonous incense. Sword Starter, I really used!”

Su Ren glared. “You!”

“Big Master, my life is only one. I will not forget your services that have helped the Xiaoqin Embroidery House. I will repay you in the next life,” said the aunt.

Li Fengran smirked. A woman's mouth is very dangerous. In a desperate situation, women can change things and turn the situation around to save themselves.

“Mr Su, you can consider this Mama's confession as an attempt to save yourself. But you don't have to worry, I've got another witness who knows clearly that you exchanged the poisonous incense.”

“So, Mr Su, can you tell me, why did you kill the late Queen Ling?”