"Even if you break all my fingers, I don't know, I just don't know," Wulana roared, her face contorted.
"No, you do know," Murong Sheng Rui said with certainty. "When I said I killed her entire family, you didn't believe me. The reason you didn't believe me is that you knew her true identity and knew her family was still alive, so you didn't believe me."
"I didn't disbelieve you, I just thought your words were contradictory. If you killed her entire family, how could you not have any enmity towards her?"
Murong Sheng Rui held Wulana's hand, not letting go. "Because I didn't kill her entire family out of enmity towards her, but to keep her by my side, I killed her entire family."
A madman! Wulana had only one thought in her mind: this person was a complete lunatic. If you like someone, pursue them openly. You actually killed their entire family. Unless she had water in her brain, she would never stay by your side!
"You lunatic!"
"Am I a lunatic?" Murong Sheng Rui reached for another finger. "That's not a bad title either, after all, I went mad long ago. Wulana, there are many ways to torment people, and she taught me them all. So far, no one has endured them, and no secret she wanted to know has been kept. Guess how long you can last in my hands?"
"I really don't know her true identity… Ah…"
Piercing screams continued to echo from the courtyard. The soldiers outside exchanged glances, not understanding why their new strategist was so lacking in tenderness. Listening to the screams, even they felt pity, as Wulana was a beautiful and vivacious woman.
Wulana lay on the ground, not a single one of her ten fingers intact. "I told you, I don't know…"
"It seems you want to see your father endure such torture." Murong Sheng Rui squatted beside Wulana. "One last time, who is she? If you still don't know, I'll go ask Wu Yu."
Wulana looked up stubbornly at Murong Sheng Rui. "I don't know!"
"You indeed know," Murong Sheng Rui said with joy. "Dugu Mingyu is in Yusheng, which means she is also from Yusheng. Her status should not be low."
Wulana lowered her head. She feared Murong Sheng Rui would guess Xiao Man's identity, and her emotions would expose everything she knew, so she avoided looking at him.
Murong Sheng Rui smiled broadly. "You were an envoy to Yusheng, so you must have gone to meet her."
Wulana swallowed hard, embarrassed. Who exactly was this man?
"You are an envoy from Wuyue. The other party wants to contact you, so their status must be high, certainly a noble lady."
Wulana simply lay on the ground, hiding her face in her arm, her body trembling uncontrollably. This man was too terrifying; he could deduce so much just from her expression!
"Although Yusheng has many noble ladies, few could meet you. Let's investigate further. At this time, whose noble lady is not in the imperial capital of Yusheng, and we can know her identity." Murong Sheng Rui spoke rapidly. "Wei Wuji, immediately send people to investigate."
"Yes, Young Master."
"Wei Wuji…" Wulana looked up sharply at Murong Sheng Rui. "You… you are the Young Emperor of Yunqi!"
Murong Sheng Rui's smile became even more radiant. "Oh, you guessed it."
Many rumors flashed through Wulana's mind. It was rumored that the master of the Red Feather Cavalry was the Empress Dowager Dugu of Yunqi, and this extraordinarily talented Empress Dowager Dugu had died at the hands of the Young Emperor of Yunqi, her entire clan annihilated!
"It seems the rumors are true, you and Empress Dowager Dugu are enemies."
The smile on Murong Sheng Rui's face disappeared, and he looked at Wulana coldly. "I said, I have no enmity with her, nor have we turned against each other."
"The Young Emperor's actions are truly laughable!" Wulana suddenly felt a touch of pity for this proud and gloomy young emperor. While relying on his own mother to win him the world, he secretly plotted, destroyed her family, threatened his life, and even after her death, he refused to let go, insisting on a complete annihilation! Sudan Novel Network
"Where am I laughable?" Murong Sheng Rui's voice carried a hint of icy killing intent.
"You annihilated the Dugu family, killed Empress Dowager Dugu, and now you've set a trap. What is it for? To wipe them all out? Or do you think the dead can come back to life?"
Wei Wuji's expression changed, and he stepped forward to give Wulana a lesson, but was stopped by Murong Sheng Rui.
"The dead cannot come back to life?"
"The dead certainly cannot come back to life. I can tell you clearly and unequivocally that I have never met Empress Dowager Dugu, nor do I know her. The master of the Red Feather Cavalry is also not Empress Dowager Dugu!"
Murong Sheng Rui suddenly grabbed Wulana's neck and lifted her up. "What do you know? I lived with her for twelve years and was extremely familiar with her. Whether she is alive or not, I know better than you!"
Wulana felt the air being slowly drawn out of her. It was good, dying was good. This was a trap. If she died, her master wouldn't have to step into it. Of course, her master would definitely avenge her. Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Wulana's lips.
Murong Sheng Rui suddenly let go, and Wulana fell directly to the ground, her breathing returning. Wulana gasped for air, her beautiful eyes glaring fiercely at Murong Sheng Rui. "If you have the guts, kill me!"
Murong Sheng Rui sneered. "Provocation doesn't work on me. If I kill you, Aman will be angry."
A flicker of surprise flashed in Wulana's eyes. Aman… Had Murong Sheng Rui already guessed Xiao Man's identity? No, it was impossible. If he had guessed, he wouldn't be questioning her like this. Then, who did the Aman he mentioned refer to? Dugu Man?
"Sir," a guard entered and reported. "Scouts have reported that the Red Feather Cavalry has not been seen in Moxi City. It is likely a feint by Wuyue."
Murong Sheng Rui's eyes lit up upon hearing this. "I've always wanted to see how many moves I could make against her. I didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon. Where is General Feimo?"
"The General is mustering troops, preparing to attack Moxi City."
Murong Sheng Rui listened and walked out. He couldn't miss such a good opportunity for a sparring match. Aman, I haven't been lazy at all. I've kept everything you taught me in mind.
In Moxi City, Xiao Man looked at the sand table with a calm and composed expression. She placed a flag on the position of Mokke City, as if Mokke City was within easy reach.
"My Lord, the other side is very likely Murong Sheng Rui."
Xiao Man nodded, her expression unchanged. "The great general defending Mokke City is the right-hand man of the third prince of Bei Rong, Feimo. I have fought this person before. He is cowardly. Even when plundering other countries, he would not dare to openly capture a princess of a nation. Yet he has captured her, which means someone else is strategizing behind him."
"My Lord had already guessed it?"
"Mm, it's just right. Let's take this opportunity to see if he can effectively apply everything I've taught him."