Kyoto Criminal Department Yamen.

It was already midnight, but from time to time, creepy and shrill howls could be heard from the torture chamber.

The execution room is where the Ministry of Punishment is used for interrogations. It is located in the backyard of the Ministry of Punishment official office. In this spacious backyard, there are eight houses made of black boulders on the left and right. There are no windows, only doors, and the eight rooms on the left

All the doors are red, as if blood has been splashed on the doors, while the eight doors on the right are black, looking eerie and weird.

There is a bluestone road between the two rows of torture chambers, leading directly to a dark black room at the end. To the prisoners who have been to the torture chambers, that black room is the Hall of the King of Hell.

The torture chamber has sixteen doors, which is famous for its reputation.

As we all know, Lu Junzhong, the official of the Ministry of Punishment, was one of the most ruthless officials since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. He was sinister and ruthless, and a group of officials under him were also ruthless. These people were well aware of the various torture methods used in the past dynasties, and they had improved them.

, and even created many new torture methods.

Almost no prisoners who have entered the sixteen doors of the torture chamber can leave the punishment department alive. Even if there are a few people who survive the catastrophe, the experience of the torture chamber will become a lifelong nightmare.

Dou Fan, Minister of the Ministry of War, had of course heard about the cruelty of the sixteen gates of the execution chamber, but he never thought that he would one day be taken here.

Several officers from the Ministry of Punishment escorted Dou Fan into the backyard of the Ministry of Punishment. The moment he stepped into the backyard, Dou Fan's heart dropped to the bottom when he looked at the two rows of execution rooms.

His limbs were shackled with iron shackles and his hair was unkempt. The blood stains on his prison clothes had dried, but there were still several healed scars on his face.

When entering the Penal Department prison, regardless of whether you have been convicted or not, you must first be whipped. This is the rule of the Penal Department. If you honestly confess your crime and sign a pledge according to the Penal Department's wishes, you will not have to undergo torture after that. You will just wait for the final conviction. Otherwise, the Penal Department will

Naturally, there will be people to entertain them day and night, until the prisoner finally cannot stand it any longer.

Dou Fan was one of several important confidants of the Prime Minister, and he had previously been in charge of the Ministry of War. He was an important member of Xiahou's party holding a ministry official position.

He himself knew very well that once the Xiahou family collapsed, there was no chance that he would survive. He was arrested directly under the imperial city that day, and then sent to the Ministry of Punishment. From the day he was imprisoned in the Prison of the Ministry of Punishment, Dou Wei devoted himself to

Waiting to die.

He is very aware of the cruelty of the Criminal Department.

If he didn't sign the confession, what would follow would be cruel torture day and night, and in the end he would still have to plead guilty according to the wishes of the Ministry of Punishment. In this case, in order to avoid the physical pain, he would have already died happily

He signed and stamped his confession, admitting that he had followed the country and conspired against him.

After that, the people from the Punishment Department really didn't make things difficult for him, nor did they interrogate him again. Dou Wei was just waiting for the day when he would be taken to the execution ground. Rather than being tortured in the Punishment Department, he would rather be taken directly to the execution ground and be executed with a knife.

Tonight, he was suddenly taken out of the prison by the officer of the Ministry of Punishment. He was frightened but also surprised. After all, the murder and beheading were to be done at noon, but now it was midnight. Before the time, he hurriedly took himself out of the prison, intending to

for what?

But no matter what the reason is, it is definitely not a good thing for yourself.

When he came to the backyard and saw the gloomy torture chamber, Dou Wei felt a little weak. First, he didn't dare to go forward at all. However, two officers from the Criminal Department stepped forward directly, held his arms from both sides, and walked forward. Dou Wei

The whole body was almost dragged along.

Being taken to the torture chamber at midnight is certainly not a good thing.

The whipping he received when he first entered the prison made Dou Fan's life worse than death. Although he was also born in the military, he had been in the Ministry of War for many years and was pampered, so he could not bear the harsh punishment.

After being driven to the Palace of the King of Hell, a yamen official said respectfully: "Master Bu Tang, we have been brought here!"

"Please come in, Mr. Dou!"

Two officials carried Dou Fan forward and opened the door. After entering, Dou Fan saw dim lights inside and was immediately taken to the room on the left. This room was quite bright and spacious.

Lu Junzhong, the official of the Department of Punishment, was standing against the wall, and hanging on the wall was a very peculiar set of torture instruments.

"Go down first!" Lu Junzhong waved his hand to signal the executioner to step back. He looked at Dou Yu for a few times and then said with a smile: "Master Dou has suffered a lot these days."

Seeing his sinister smile, Dou Fu felt a chill running down his spine, but he still said politely: "It's so late at night, Lu... I don't know what Lu Butang is doing?"

"These days are too tiring." Lu Junzhong chuckled and said, "I have been working on cases day and night, and I have to deal with a group of dying people every day. I am really not in a good mood. I invite Mr. Dou over tonight because I want to change it.

Feeling."

Dou Fan forced a smile and said, "I don't know what your instructions are?"

"Lord Dou doesn't know, another group of people will be taken to the execution ground tomorrow." Lu Junzhong sighed: "The execution list has been sent back from Dali Temple, and the saint has approved it, so tomorrow another large number of heads will fall to the ground. Just now.

I happened to have some free time and looked through the list, only to find that Mr. Dou and your family are also among them."

Dou Fan was shocked and his lips opened, but he could not make a sound.

"There are thirty-eight people in your house. When noon tomorrow comes, not one of them will be able to survive." Lu Junzhong took two steps forward, looked at Dou Fu with his hands behind his back and said, "Master Dou, I just found out that you still have a baby to be born."

My little daughter who is out of court has just turned 16 this year. I heard that she has already made an engagement?"

Dou Fan's face changed slightly and asked: "Master Lu, what do you mean?"

"Your entire family was beheaded five days ago." Lu Junzhong looked at Dou Wei and said with a half-smile, "I am very confused now, is your daughter considered a widow?"

"What on earth do you want to do?" Dou Fan had a vague premonition of something and said sternly: "Lu Junzhong, even if I am sentenced to be beheaded, I was once an important minister of the imperial court. You... you can't bully me?"

Lu Junzhong smiled and said: "Why insult? Master Dou, not only will I not insult you tonight, I will also give you a big gift." He said loudly: "Here, bring me here!"

Dou Fan didn't know what Lu Junzhong was up to. Soon, he saw two government officials escorting a girl into the house. Dou Fan took one look and said in a voiceless voice: "Qian'er?"

When the girl saw Dou Yu, she also shouted: "Dad...!" and was about to rush forward, but the Yamen grabbed her arm and was unable to move forward.

Dou Fu also saw clearly at this time that Dou Qian was full of joy, and she was actually wearing a red robe. Although she did not wear a crown, her outfit looked like a wedding dress.

"Master Dou, please sit down!" Lu Junzhong took Dou Fu's arm and asked him to sit on the chair, and then said with a smile: "Master Dou, my wife is still young. If she is taken to the execution ground tomorrow, she will die with one knife.

What a pity? I want to save her life, but I wonder what Mr. Dou wants?"

"You...you want to save Qian'er?" Dou Fan frowned. Of course he knew who Lu Junzhong was. This man was as ruthless as a poisonous snake. The civil and military officials in the dynasty both despised and feared Lu Junzhong. Now,

It is never easy to show kindness.

Lu Junzhong smiled and said: "Master Dou knows that I am loyal to the saint and diligent in official duties, but I have neglected my own affairs. So far, I only have one wife and one concubine...!" He rolled his eyes and laughed.

: "If my concubine can enter my house as a concubine, I can naturally save her life."

Dou Fu looked surprised and found it unbelievable.

"I wonder what Miss Dou thinks?" Lu Junzhong looked at Dou Qian.

Dou Qian was already frightened, looking at her father and not daring to speak.

Dou Fu smiled faintly and said: "Master Lu, why would you make such a joke? I am a criminal and have been convicted of treason. My daughter is also a criminal because she is implicated. Even if my daughter is willing to marry, Master Lu should not have the courage."

Marry."

"Many things lie between what is possible and what is not." Lu Junzhong said with a smile, "It is not difficult for me to keep a person alive."

"Sir, can you save my family?" Dou Qian finally said: "Sir, if you can save my Dou family, I will be willing to serve you as a slave for the rest of my life."

Lu Junzhong smiled and said: "Miss Dou, this is a big deal and it is very difficult, but it is not impossible. Tonight, the lady and I will get married immediately. After the wedding, I can take your Dou family members out of the list of executions tomorrow.

Let’s go back and slowly think of a solution, what do you think?”

Miss Dou said happily: "Is it really okay?"

"Master Dou, it seems that the lady has no objection to this marriage. I wonder what you think?" Lu Junzhong looked at Dou Wei and said with a smile: "As long as you agree, I will salute the lady now...!"

Dou Fan looked at Lu Junzhong with a calm expression. He thought for a moment and then said: "Master Lu, is this matter a bit urgent?"

"We have to be anxious." Lu Junzhong sighed: "Master Dou, tomorrow the young and old in your mansion will go to the execution ground, and tonight is the last time...!"

Dou Fan stood up, hesitated, walked to Lu Junzhong, and said softly: "I have two things to tell you." He leaned closer to Lu Junzhong's ear. Lu Junzhong thought that Dou Fan really had something to say, so he whispered in his ear.

Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his ears and screamed. However, the two cadres saw Dou Fu open his mouth and bite Lu Junzhong's ear. They were startled at first, then turned pale with fright, and rushed forward almost at the same time.

Lu Junzhong was in great pain and said sternly: "Pull him away, pull him away...!"

Miss Dou did not expect that such a sudden change would cause her beauty to fade.

Two cadres rushed over, grabbed Dou Fu and pulled him back. However, Dou Fu bit Lu Junzhong's ear until it was torn open. He bit off half of Lu Junzhong's ear with his teeth, causing blood to drip from his mouth.

Half of Lu Junzhong's face was instantly stained red with blood.

Dou Fu was pushed down to the ground by two yamen servants and knelt down. He looked up at Lu Junzhong's wound, suddenly laughed, and in a shrill voice, he cursed: "Lu Junzhong, you beast, you really think I don't know your intentions.

?My Dou family is in disaster and we are about to die, but you still want to take advantage of the situation and deceive your daughter. Your daughter was raped and humiliated by you tonight, and she will still be sent to the guillotine tomorrow. You are a thief who is worse than a beast. No wonder you still have no heirs. This
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