Chapter 630 A Faint Smile
Chapter 630 A Faint Smile
"If you don't dismount, how will I have a chance? Go and deal with Li Yingcai." Chen Er knew he had to make sure Zhao Beixing died knowing why, so he explained as he walked towards Zhao Beixing's location.
Zhao Beixing's eyes widened, bigger than a calf's: "Chen Er, you're asking for death! Today I'll grant your wish!"
At the same time, Zhao Beixing used all his strength, as if his body was equipped with a spring, and sprang up from the ground, bringing the wooden stick in his hand down on Chen Er's head.
Chen Er smiled indifferently, spun around, and before Zhao Beixing could even react, delivered a whip kick that sent Zhao Beixing flying.
Zhao Beixing's body slammed hard against the tree branch, almost killing him. After Zhao Beixing lay on the ground like a dead dog, unable to move, Chen Er grabbed him.
At the same time, Liu Chengdong rushed over with his Imperial Guards. The moment Liu Chengdong saw Zhao Beixing, his glasses snapped shut. Good heavens, that was really dangerous.
If it weren't for Ma Dazhi's intervention, Liu Chengdong would probably be playing mahjong with the King of Hell by now. So Liu Chengdong was furious and went to Zhao Beixing.
Liu Chengdong slapped Zhao Beixing several times in a row, leaving him bewildered: "Alright, leave him alive. I still need to question him when we get back."
Chen Er helped Ma Dazhi up from the ground. The once-powerful Zhao Beixing had fallen from grace. In the instant Zhao Beixing was controlled by Chen Er, he seemed to have aged several years.
Because anyone who isn't a fool understands that if someone falls into Chen Er's hands, they're facing death. Zhao Beixing sighed.
"Chen Er, I am willing to cooperate with you. Before I die, could you let me see Huang Qiangwei? I have so much to say to this girl."
"I feel like the person I've wronged in this life is Huang Qiangwei." Zhao Beixing's words were very dejected, and Chen Er nodded after hearing them.
"Don't worry, I've also sent out quite a few people to track down Huang Tingwei. As long as this woman is alive, she will definitely find out. The Changsha Association will contact us on their own initiative."
After Chen Er brought Zhao Beixing back, he interrogated him overnight. Zhao Beixing was now treated like a god, not only sitting with Chen Er but also having tea to drink.
Zhao Beixing was not wearing any shackles, which was Chen Er's way of showing respect to him.
"Zhao Beixing, you've already drunk several cups of tea, and you can speak now. You don't need to delay any longer. No one will help you tell Li Yingcai that something has happened to you."
"Because I killed all your men." Chen Er's words made Zhao Beixing tremble all over.
He had over a hundred guards, yet Chen Er killed them all by himself, which shows just how powerful Chen Er was.
Zhao Beixing nodded and clapped his hands vigorously, involuntarily giving Chen Er a thumbs up.
Chen Er, you're truly amazing. I never imagined that my men, all of whom are professionally trained, couldn't even last a few rounds against you.
You're giving me more and more surprises, but I still advise you that you can't beat Li Yingcai, especially when Li Yingcai is at his peak.
Even Wei Zhongxian would show deference, let alone you and the Emperor.” Zhao Beixing’s words displeased Chen Er.
Chen Er's brows furrowed involuntarily, and he slammed his hand on the table as he stood up: "Zhao Beixing, you need to know what you're facing right now. As long as you cooperate with my investigation of Li Yingcai..."
I guarantee you'll receive plenty of benefits. I'll even get the Emperor to grant you leniency, ensuring you'll live a life of comfort and security for the rest of your days. But if you remain obstinate, I won't be so kind to you.
After saying this, Chen Er suddenly thought of something, paused slightly, and continued speaking.
"As for why Li Yingcai made Wei Zhongxian wary, I would like to ask you why Li Yingcai has been colluding with the dead eunuch Wei Zhongxian in recent years?"
If Wei Zhongxian could really kill Li Yingcai, do you think he was stupid enough not to do it?
Chen Er was extremely dissatisfied. It was one thing for Zhao Beixing to look down on him, but he even looked down on the Emperor.
Chen Er didn't believe it. Could it be that this Li Yingcai had three heads and six arms and could discuss matters with him and the emperor on the phone? Zhao Beixing understood what Chen Er was thinking.
If he cooperated with Chen Er, he might have a sliver of hope. But if he didn't, he might end up with his skin torn and bleeding, which was not the outcome Zhao Beixing wanted.
Zhao Beixing had forgotten how many years it had been since he had suffered that kind of physical pain: "Okay, I promise you. Now you can ask. I'll tell you everything I can know, okay?"
Zhao Beixing spoke again. Chen Er was very satisfied with Zhao Beixing's performance. Chen Er coughed slightly before speaking.
"What reason did Li Yingcai use to kill Huang Xiaolong?"
Zhao Beixing gave a wry smile as he said this: "This includes Wei Zhongxian and the Empress Dowager, because Huang Xiaolong is the Emperor's new favorite, and Wei Zhongxian has long disliked him, so Wei Zhongxian received the Empress Dowager's order."
"Huang Xiaolong had to be killed within half a month. No matter the reason, it was all due to the Empress Dowager's orders. That's why Huang Xiaolong died without a burial place. Moreover, this news has not been spread yet; it has been severely suppressed."
Zhao Beixing was already drenched in sweat as he spoke: "This has been kept secret from ordinary people for several years, and Zhao Beixing has never mentioned it to anyone."
Besides Li Yingcai, only Zhao Beixing and Qin Zhongting knew, and even Wei Zhongxian himself didn't know how the once-powerful warlord Huang Xiaolong had died.
Chen Er nodded: "Then tell me who exactly attacked Huang Xiaolong, and what was the Emperor's attitude afterward?" Chen Er pressed Zhao Beixing again.
“Wei Zhongxian commissioned Li Yingcai to carry out the operation. At the time, Li Yingcai found a flimsy excuse and said that Huang Xiaolong was greedy for money and harassed beautiful women. He even found some evidence to support his claim.”
Zhao Beixing almost laughed until tears streamed down his face when he got to this point.
"Do you know? That person was just Li Yingcai, a beggar he pulled off the street, and this beggar falsely claimed that he had a daughter."
He was killed by Huang Xiaolong, and he even harassed his own daughter. How can this world allow such fabricated stories? Is there no law at all?
Chen Er then realized how wronged Huang Xiaolong had been back then, but the emperor was a paper tiger, and anyone who had even a slightly better relationship with the emperor could escape.
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