Springtime Farming: A Happy Wife At Home

Chapter 2366: Shao Liulang Trembling in Fear

Soon, the cracking sounds of whipping and a series of screams echoed through the torture chamber.

Shao Liulang did not expect Shao Yunduan to be serious about this. The whip was so painful and terrifying that he could only endure ten lashes.

When Shao Yunduan returned, Shao Liulang was groaning in pain on the ground. His clothes were torn, and there were whip marks on his wrists and neck.

Shao Yunduan looked down at him coldly.

Shao Liulang, still feeling a bit resentful, thought Shao Yunduan would feel sorry for him after seeing how badly he was beaten. He even considered pretending to be pitiful.

Seeing Shao Yunduan’s cold expression, his entire body turned cold, and he had no choice but to give up.

It was at this moment that he realized the vast gap between him and Shao Yunduan! When Shao Yunduan did not hold it against him, he was his cousin. If he did, Shao Liulang would not be able to fight back even if he lost his life…

When he saw Shao Yunduan rising to prominence, he was filled with jealousy and dissatisfaction. But now, this dissatisfaction and jealousy had turned into deep fear.

Recalling the entanglements and grudges between the two families, Shao Liulang trembled even more.

Shao Yunduan said coldly, “Speak!” Shao Liulang, fearing further pain, did not hesitate to reveal everything he knew.

However, his knowledge was limited and the Fourth Prince might not believe him entirely.

Shao Liulang only knew that, apart from himself and First Old Master Qiao, the Fourth Prince had indeed sent someone else to Hangzhou City secretly. He had no information about who these people were, how many there were, where they stayed, or what their mission was.

He had no way to contact the other party, as they had only contacted him unilaterally.

Among the imperial envoys, there was an inconspicuous eunuch who delivered the message that required his cooperation.

Shao Liulang had merely followed orders and had no right to ask further questions.

As for tonight’s disturbance at the monastery, it was indeed related to the mission he had received.

He knew nothing about the Ruan Family.

Upon hearing about the eunuch, Shao Yunduan immediately ordered someone to bring him in.

However, they found that the young eunuch was already dead, his throat cleanly slit by someone.

Shao Yunduan did not seem surprised at all.

Given that they had kidnapped Qiao Xuan, it was not surprising that they would kill the eunuch.

First Old Master Qiao was also interrogated, but he was even more clueless. He trembled and only begged for mercy, knowing nothing useful.

The events of the night had already been exposed, making it impossible to hide them.

To prevent rumors from spreading, Shao Yunduan organized the details, crafted an official statement, and made it public the next day.

The statement explained the reason for Qiao Xuan’s disappearance and issued a reward notice. Anyone who found his wife or reported any suspicious individuals would be rewarded.

Early that morning, the city gates were under strict surveillance, and there were many more soldiers patrolling the streets.

Shao Yunduan had anticipated what Qiao Xuan might think. Since the city gate had been closed the previous night, even if they had taken Qiao Xuan away, they could not have exited Hangzhou City so quickly. She must still be in the city.

As for Shao Liulang, First Old Master Qiao, and the others, they remained in prison.