After Being Kidnapped by the Crown Prince - Chapter 209
~End of chapter 208
Zhao Zhi suddenly was reminded of the dream he had over and over again, the image of her being covered in blood and dying in front of him. The lanterns made of white paper, the person lying in a coffin, the tombstone built in the green mountain.
Those images, he was deliberately avoiding them, and never dared to think of them, for every time he recalled them, the pain in his heart almost made him unable to stand up.
Since childhood, Zhao Zhi rarely met anything that went against his will, everything was in his planning. His temperament was warm outside and cold inside, which made him look like he didn’t care much about anything, cold and detached, just like the cold moon in the sky.
In the past, he himself also thought so.
But now, Zhao Zhi had long since been aware, he also had some fears, he was afraid of Ming Zhu’s death.
Chapter 209
(73.3)
Zhao Zhi did not allow anyone to mention Ming Zhu in front of him for the past two years, he did not give her a funeral ritual, wasn’t willing to let her be buried in peace, all of this because he was too cowardly and refused to admit that she had died.
Zhao Zhi’s palm was still dripping blood. Thee floor was covered with expensive carpets made from materials coming from western regions, engraved with unique patterns of western style. The fur was now was stained with blood, that couldn’t be washed clean.
The open wound was a little deep.
It was a hot and burning stinging sensation, like being burned by a blazing fire.
The door and windows in the study were tightly closed, so naturally the light was not very bright, but dim and gray. Under the light of the candle flame illuminating his face, his expression looked like he was a bit in pain, and his hoarse voice also sounded like he was somewhat in pain, as he said: “Do not hurt yourself.”
Word after word, he spoke very slowly, afraid that she would not hear him clearly.
The wet and hot blood slowly flowed down along the lines of his palm, as Zhao Zhi’s face looked increasingly pale, his lips turned white, and he didn’t look very good.
Ming Zhu looked at him in a daze, without much change in her expression, her eyes were still cold and wary of him as she looked at him.
Zhao Zhi’s eyes, red like blood, filled with mist. After a long moment, his throat moved, he wanted to say something but ended up not saying anything.
Having him find a doctor to see Wei Chiyu, wasn’t something he could do.
Just letting the person go like this, was also absolutely impossible.
At this moment Ming Zhu also realized that it was useless to ask him. Without even looking at him, she turned around and ran out.
There was no expression on Zhao Zhi’s face, his eyes were still cool and cold. He found some medicine to stop the bleeding, sprinkled some powder on the wound, which provoked an intense pain, but his face remained unchanged.
The blood stopped flowing, but the wound was still painfully burning.
The bloody dagger had been thrown on the desk, Zhao Zhi coldly took the dagger in his hand, pressed hard against the blade with his thumb, his knuckles turned white and let out a dry sound, and after a while, the blade was broken.
Ming Zhu went to the yamen bureau and spent some silver to inquire from a policeman about Wei Chiyu’s matter.
The policeman took the money but did not take her seriously, and couldn’t be more perfunctory, “We did arrest the person, Lord Wei is involved in several murder cases.”
Ming Zhu’s voice turned hoarse, and her expression looked a little pitiful, “Can I see him for a bit?”
The policeman said righteously: “How can this be? No one can see him until the case is resolved.”
Ming Zhu was already prepared and she took off the heavy pouch on her waist, which contained several dozen taels of silver, and secretly slipped it into the policeman’s hand, “Big brother, do me a favor.”
The policeman weighed the silver in his hand and decided to turn a blind eye, “You can see him at most half an incense stick, come out when the time comes, it won’t be good for any of us if we are found out.”
Ming Zhu wiped her tears, stopped crying and smiled instead, “I got it.”
The dungeon was so dark and damp that it was almost impossible to see anything. Rats and cockroaches were crawling along the corners.
Ming Zhu, with her embroidered shoes, carefully stepped over the pools of blood, she felt like vomiting a few times, but endured it. The policeman brought her to the cell where Wei Chiyu was held, and then left.
The slender man was sitting quietly against the wall, a small table was beside him, with nothing on it.
Ming Zhu’s eyes got wet as soon as she saw him, and she gently called his name.
Wei Chiyu opened his eyes immediately, his expression was calm, and he smiled at her, “How come you are here?”
Ming Zhu beckoned to him, “Come here.”
Wei Chiyu paused for a moment, but still obediently listened to her words, and slowly moved towards her, even though his voice was hoarse, it did not hinder his gentleness, “What’s wrong?”
Ming Zhu reached out and touched his face. The man was stunned, not knowing how to react.
Her small hand was a little cool, and it felt very comfortable against his face.
Ming Zhu seemed to be about to burst in tears, “You’re burning up so badly.”
Wei Chiyu said, “I’m okay.”
Only then did Ming Zhu realize that he even had injuries on his body. Choking, she asked, “Did they torture you?”
Wei Chiyu shook his head, “No.”
This small injury, indeed, could not be counted as torture.
Wei Chiyu was not at all worried that he could not get out of here, he did things carefully and thoughtfully, and would never leave any evidence behind. He was held here on pretense, but if they could not find any conclusive evidence, sooner or later they would have to release him.
Panicking, Ming Zhu took the box behind her and opened it. There was not only food inside, but also some medicine to stop the blood, as well as painkillers. She stuffed everything in his hands and wiped off her tears, “I will get you out of here.”
Wei Chiyu suddenly called her by her nickname, “Zhu Zhu.”
Translator : Laura
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