Chapter 404: Dripping Punishment
After saying that, he really stopped struggling and moving.
The other four also sneered and did not think much of it. They all quietened down as if they had really started to sleep.
The sound of water dripping onto their foreheads did not cause any substantial damage.
A few guards holding whips looked at Jin Qi and silently asked, “Is that all?”
What kind of torture was this? In a while, these people would fall asleep.
It was just dripping water, not a knife. It did not hurt at all.
Jin Qi looked at Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu smiled and said, “There’s no hurry. Let’s go out and drink some tea and eat something before coming back.”
The punishment of dripping water was one of the cruelest criminal torture methods in ancient records. Many people felt that it was extremely painful after experimenting with it. Although Su Xiaolu had never tried it herself, she believed that the punishment of dripping water was definitely not just for show.
This was just the beginning. There was no hurry. They would come and take a look later.
Seeing Su Xiaolu’s indifferent expression, Jin Qi instructed, “Brothers, go out and have some tea and rest. Here, ignore them for the next two hours.”
With Jin Qi’s order, the others left.
Jin Qi looked at Su Xiaolu. Su Xiaolu had already walked to the five of them and stabbed them with silver needles.
After she was done, Su Xiaolu smiled and said, “Let’s go out and wait.”
Jin Qi looked at those people.
Someone seemed to have realized that something was wrong. He struggled for a while and said, “What did you do to me?”
“Why can’t I hear anything?”
Another person said.
But no matter what they said, no one answered them.
Su Xiaolu went out with Jin Qi.
From afar, Su Xiaolu saw Zhou Zhi with someone following behind him.
Zhou Zhi stopped in his tracks when he saw Su Xiaolu. He did not expect her to come out so quickly.
“Why are you here? Your body is not suitable for wearing a prosthesis now.”
Su Xiaolu frowned slightly. As a doctor, she really could not bear to see the patient not cherish his body.
Su Xiaolu suddenly became serious. Jin Qi and the others silently pretended not to see or hear her.
Zhou Zhi apologized softly. “I’m sorry. It’s my fault.”
Doctor Wu rolled his eyes and suddenly interrupted, “Do you know your mistake? How is this the attitude of admitting your mistake? If you know your mistake, why aren’t you sitting down?”
After all, he was still a child. Only the people he cared about could control him.
Although they did not know why Zhou Zhi cared about Su Xiaolu, who cared? As long as someone could control him.
Su Xiaolu looked at Zhou Zhi and said, “This is your residence, and there are no outsiders. It’s best not to sit or stand if you can lie down.”
Zhou Zhi smiled and sat obediently in the wooden wheelchair behind him. He lowered his eyes and said softly, “I understand.”
“Xiaolu, have you seen them?”
Zhou Zhi changed the topic.
Su Xiaolu nodded. “I’ve seen it. As a sacrificial soldier, it’s normal for them to be able to withstand blows and not be afraid of pain. I’ve tried a new torture method. I’ll see the effect later.”
“Then have something to eat and a cup of tea.”
Zhou Zhi looked up at Su Xiaolu and smiled warmly.
Su Xiaolu agreed. “Okay, that’s what I wanted to do. Thank you for your hospitality.”
Walking with Zhou Zhi, Su Xiaolu naturally slowed down.
Unknowingly, the others had already retreated.
Su Xiaolu looked at the scenery beside her and said, “Don’t you grow flowers in your residence?”
Zhou Zhi was stunned. Then, he smiled and replied to Su Xiaolu, “I don’t like it very much, so there are no flowers in the residence. Does it look very boring?”
Zhou Zhi asked. He looked at Su Xiaolu, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
Su Xiaolu shook her head and said, “Not really. People have different preferences. Some people like the scenery and flowers, and some don’t. Perhaps some people only like to grow vegetables in the courtyard.”
It was said that the things around a person could reflect a person’s grade.
Su Xiaolu felt that Zhou Zhi’s true personality should be very cold.
It was monotonous and cold.
When she returned to the main room, a servant had already brought refreshments.
Su Xiaolu did not stand on ceremony and ate it.
Zhou Zhi also took a piece to eat. At this moment, the two of them were quiet.
After eating some snacks and drinking tea, Zhou Zhi said gently, “Xiaolu, it’s still early. You can still exchange a few moves with Jin Wu and the rest.”
Su Xiaolu shook her head. “I’m not in the mood. I’ll just sit here quietly.”
For some reason, she felt a little bitter when she saw Zhou Zhi.
The difference between Zhou Zhi and Zhou Heng was really too great. One of them was rising like the stars, while the other slowly fell like the sunset.
If Su Xiaoling liked Zhou Heng, their family would not ignore him.
Zhou Zhi did not make a move before Zhou Heng entered the capital. After entering the capital, his chances of making a move were too slim.
Su Xiaolu could not understand what Zhou Zhi was trying to do.
“Xiaolu, I know how to play the zither. If you feel bored, listen to me play a song to relieve your boredom.”
Perhaps because it had been quiet for too long, Zhou Zhi looked at Su Xiaolu and suddenly said.
Su Xiaolu was surprised for a moment before nodding. “Okay.”
The more she understood Zhou Zhi, the more she would know his true thoughts. At the very least, she would be able to guard against him.
Zhou Zhi turned the wheelchair and went to get the zither. He gently plucked the strings.
Su Xiaolu listened quietly. She was not familiar with music, but from this gentle music, it was difficult to imagine that it was played by Zhou Zhi.
After the song ended, Su Xiaolu clapped and said, “You play so well. It’s so nice.”
Although she didn’t know what song it was.
Zhou Zhi smiled. “I’m just average.”
Looking at Su Xiaolu’s bright smile, Zhou Zhi lowered his eyes and reached out to touch the strings. He said softly, “Xiaolu, it’s about time. You can go over and take a look.”
With Zhou Zhi’s reminder, Su Xiaolu came back to her senses and said, “That’s right. I was so engrossed in listening just now that I forgot. It’s been two hours. Let’s go take a look.”
“Let Jin Qi accompany you. I’ll be there soon.”
Zhou Zhi looked up and smiled at Su Xiaolu.
Su Xiaolu nodded and left first.
Zhou Zhi looked at her back. The smile in his deep eyes had already disappeared. Her thoughts were too innocent, making him want to retreat.
If she knew that he was a dark and terrifying person, would she still try her best to save his life? Would she regret saving him?
Jin Wu had already silently come to Zhou Zhi’s side.
“Push me over.”
Zhou Zhi said coldly.
Jin Wu accepted the order and pushed the wooden wheelchair to follow.
Su Xiaolu and Jin Qi had already returned to the dark prison. They approached and pleaded hoarsely.
“Someone, someone, please put me down. I’ll confess, I’ll confess…”
“Help, help… Kill me…”
“I was wrong, I was wrong, kill me…”
Pleading cries filled with pain could be heard.
Jin Qi was surprised. When the guards outside saw Jin Qi, they immediately stood up.
