Chapter 91: This Is My Beloved, You Have Humiliated Her Too Much (1)
Even though she had struggled with all her might, it was utterly useless.
Su Qing effortlessly subdued her resistance, clearly displeased with her attempt to escape.
And his way of expressing dissatisfaction? Naturally, through punishment!
In an instant, crisp sounds echoed through the silent prison.
To the naked eye, those pristine, jade-like legs had already begun to flush with a faint red hue.
At this moment, Su Qing confirmed one thing.
Tang Xuan was watching.
The reason he was so sure was that he had noticed the barely perceptible shifts in Nong Ying's position.
It seemed that in her struggle, she would always angle herself toward the best possible view.
It was clear—she wanted the protagonist to see how she was being humiliated.
It wasn't because Nong Ying had some kind of special fetish, but rather, she wanted to ignite Tang Xuan's fighting spirit.
With this realization, Su Qing was completely at ease and prepared to move to the next phase.
"Even in this situation, you're still playing dumb? Do you think you have nothing to lose?"
"I assume you wouldn't want your little brother-in-law to meet an unfortunate fate, would you?"
Su Qing directly threatened.
"I-I don't know what you're talking about! Let me go! Please, let me go!"
Nong Ying's voice carried a pleading tone.
At this moment, the towering prison had become a grand stage.
Two outstanding actors, alongside the only victim in the scene.
Of course, the only beneficiary here was still Su Qing, who could act without restraint.
The situation was completely in his favor—after all, he was on his own turf.
"You don't know? Even if you don't cooperate, we can still uncover the truth."
"After all, those who support the royal forces far outnumber you rebels."
"Your little brother-in-law has completed his studies and descended the mountain. His future is bound to be bright."
"But that's only if he actually has a future."
A meaningful smile crept onto Su Qing's face.
"Why are you telling me this?"
A flicker of uncertainty flashed through Nong Ying's gaze, as if she still wanted to deny everything.
In her heart, she instantly marked Su Qing as a dangerous individual.
This young man, despite his age, had swiftly pinpointed her greatest weakness.
He would be a formidable enemy!
"I'm telling you this because, for all we know, he may already be lurking nearby."
"He could be watching this very moment, racking his brain for ways to save you."
"But to prevent such an outcome, I've already set up layers upon layers of traps."
"If he falls into my hands, do you think he will still have that promising future?"
Su Qing's voice dripped with menace.
As someone who knew the script, he was well aware of this widow's Achilles' heel.
Her weakness was the little brother-in-law who had survived solely because he wasn't home that day.
To protect the Tang family's last remaining heir, she would be willing to pay any price.
"No… not like this! He's still just a child! He knows nothing of any of this!"
"Sir, I know you are powerful. Please, spare him! I beg you, you can do it!"
Nong Ying's voice grew desperate.
She hadn't expected Su Qing to see through this so easily, and for the first time, true panic surfaced in her heart.
Now, she had no choice but to endure the humiliation and placate him.
At this moment, she put on the perfect mask of a naive and helpless woman.
She seemed to believe every word Su Qing said, making her appear extremely gullible.
"Spare him? That's not impossible… but it depends on your sincerity."
A brilliant smile appeared on Su Qing's face.
"As long as you let him go, I will do anything you ask of me!"
Nong Ying's voice trembled, her pitiful posture exuding submission.
And just like that, she successfully deceived the onlooker.
Tang Xuan, who could only watch from the shadows, was clenching his teeth so hard they were about to shatter.
He wanted nothing more than to explode in fury, charge forward, punch Su Qing into oblivion, and take his sister-in-law away!
But unfortunately, his last sliver of rationality forced him to abandon that thought.
There were too many guards in plain sight, not to mention the hidden experts lurking in the shadows.
He was certain that the moment he exposed even the slightest trace of himself, he would be swarmed instantly!
Even in his boiling rage, he knew he couldn't just charge in recklessly.
As much as he loathed Su Qing's shamelessness, he was also feeling an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
Damn it! I can't do anything!
Tang Xuan couldn't bear to watch any longer, afraid he might lose control of his emotions.
For any man, this was the ultimate humiliation!
He could hear every word of their conversation clearly. Even in this dire situation, his sister-in-law was still protecting him!
They had never even met before!
Just the thought of it made Tang Xuan feel as if a dagger was stabbing into his heart.
How could he allow his sister-in-law to suffer such humiliation? Was he really powerless to do anything but watch?
No! He had to find a way to lure this bastard away first, then figure out how to save her!
A small stone was silently flicked into the room, landing on the floor.
In the otherwise quiet space, even such a faint noise sounded conspicuous.
Tang Xuan had hoped that this would make Su Qing alert enough to investigate, giving him a chance.
If the opportunity was right, he was willing to take the risk and get his sister-in-law out of there immediately!
Su Qing's attention was indeed drawn, his gaze shifting toward the source of the sound.
That small stone stood out on the floor, impossible to ignore.
Tang Xuan's heart leaped with hope.
Go on, investigate! Just leave for a moment!
"Heh, so there's even a stray stone lying around? Did you think I'd turn my back so you could ambush me?"
"Nice try, but all you did was remind me of something."
As he spoke, Su Qing reached out, his hand sliding onto Nong Ying's waist, beginning to explore.
"What are you doing?!"
Nong Ying's voice was noticeably louder than usual.
"I'm just checking to see if you have anything dangerous on you. Can't have you harming me."
"I am of noble status, after all. I can't afford to give you any chances!"
Su Qing spoke in a serious tone, and to be fair, what he said made sense.
"Let go of me! I have nothing hidden!"
Feeling the increasingly unrestrained hands on her, Nong Ying felt utterly miserable.
She had been completely set up by Tang Xuan!
Moments ago, they were still in the questioning phase. She could have stalled for time.
But now, everything had escalated straight to physical contact.
And the worst part? In this place, she had no way to resist, leaving her utterly speechless.
"Whether you do or not, we'll only know after a thorough inspection."
"Stop shouting. No one will come even if you scream at the top of your lungs."