No. 50 Crimson Lotus Tribulation (6)

  If it were modern times, this way of handling a case would definitely not work. Dressing up as ghosts to scare people? Oh my god, it would definitely make the headlines.

  But ancient times were different, ancient times attached more importance to oral confessions, and even if they used some common means, it was also allowed. Torture within a certain limit is not legal?

  So we're now directing a movie.

  I think acting is one of my strong points, after all, I originally wanted to major in performing arts! However, this matter can't be explicitly stated, so I had to use a soft yet slightly firm tone to hint: "Lingyue, this time, nearly lost her life in the great fire, seeing the innocent people buried in the sea of flames, it's really infuriating! Two brothers, please let me do my part!"

  Luo Dachun was still hesitating, but Nie Qiuyuan said readily: "Alright."

  My predetermined role is Police Fairy, which is the guide who leads Zhang Er Lang to the "Immortal Realm".

  The director Lu Da-chun told me about the play, talking endlessly for half a day, in short, he just wanted me to perform with a "cold and arrogant" feeling, bringing people a sense of mystery, horror and intangible pressure, it sounds very difficult.

  I didn't listen to him carefully because my mind was all on the makeup artist. It seems that Nie Qiuyuan, as the former Mirror Gate Xuanwu Envoy, is extremely skilled in disguise techniques, and he's currently doing my makeup personally.

  In the past, I also had makeup done by makeup artists in a studio, and they all used various brushes and tools. But now, my male god is personally doing my makeup, and his tool is just a pair of hands, smearing and wiping, all done with his fingers. It's said that the highest level of modern makeup artists is also to abandon tools and use their hands entirely.

  The most wonderful thing is that his warm hands are supporting my cheeks, and the fingers of the other hand are gently stroking my face, making my heart beat super fast. I don't want to close my eyes, so he often frowns and tells me to close them.

  Although I thought it was worth it, when I saw the fixed makeup photo in the mirror, I still broke out in a cold sweat.

  In the mirror was an extremely ugly female monster, with hair like a dirty mop, a distorted face, and fangs growing out of her mouth, one of which was broken, making it unbearable to look at directly.

  The male god started making up, his hands were ruthless and didn't show any mercy or tenderness.

  However, Jiǔ was even more miserable, he changed into a costume that barely covered his body, his skin painted with wounds and scars, bloody and gruesome.

  It turns out that Jian Jiu is really surprising to me. Because the feeling he gives people is that of a very proper and polite guy, although his brain is quick-witted and can think outside the box, but when it comes to doing things, he's always by the book. I was wondering at the time, how could someone like him, who was sent undercover to the Zhang family, gather so much information. After watching his performance today, I finally understand that this guy is just desperate, willing to do whatever it takes. If you really want him to do something, he can grit his teeth and forget about saving face.

  I think we two have a few similarities in some way, so I have more affection for him.

  Of course, the actors are not just us, there are also some extras, all of whom are played by loyal and diligent bailiffs from the county yamen. After they put on their makeup, they felt very refreshed and started teasing each other, filling the whole scene with laughter and chatter.

  Nie Qiuyuan, this aloof and arrogant character, would never personally appear on camera, so the male lead was played by Luo Dachun. When I saw him, he had already been painted into a miserable state with a charred appearance, his face unrecognizable, which immediately balanced my mood.

  The venue, props and extras are all arranged, tonight we will start shooting!

  "Zhang Jianing, do you know your crime?!" I called out Zhang Erlang's name directly, with a stern and slightly fierce tone, reciting my first line of dialogue.

  The members of the tool group poured wisps of white mist into the house, and the house immediately became hazy and chilly.

  It was very late and the outside was quiet. Nie Qiuyuan had already given Zhang Erlang a dose of hallucinogenic anesthesia, so when he opened his eyes from sleep, he saw my ugly appearance and was really frightened, immediately letting out a blood-curdling scream.

  He hadn't yet come back to his senses when I had already casually hung a chain around his neck and was leading him out the door.

  "You have killed your own kind, your sin is unforgivable, you cannot be reincarnated in the six realms. Follow me to hell!"

  Zhang Er Lang wailed and pulled on the chain. But he was a weak and small businessman, my body was not good enough, but it had been trained, for him it was already a god-like strong and powerful one. He just kept pulling me like that, dazed and confused, all the way to the backdrop area.

  "Those who create chaos will fall into the abyss of chaos!" I said to him in a condescending tone with a hint of an electric wave-like voice.

  I think he was really scared because he was shaking like a leaf. And our setting was so great, the actors were so dedicated, and it just blew him away.

  The room was shrouded in darkness, with eerie lighting that resembled ghostly flames, casting an eerie green glow. The room was extremely cold, and I had no idea how many ice blocks they had piled up to achieve this chill, which left even me, a seasoned actor, shivering uncontrollably. Meanwhile, the extras on the ground were incredibly dedicated, wearing tattered clothes, with fake wounds crisscrossing their skin, blood dripping everywhere, as they wailed and moaned incessantly.

  At this time, a resentful ghost with iron chains all over its body and covered in blood crawled over, grabbed Zhang Erlang's ankle, lifted up its bloody face, and let out a mournful cry: "It hurts so much! Forgive my sins!!"

  It's Jiǔ Lian! What acting skills! Can't see through it, he's simply using his life to act!

  The Crimson Lotus Hell is a term that can easily lead to misconceptions when heard. It's often said that the Crimson Lotus is ablaze with fire, so the Crimson Lotus Hell is easily mistaken for a hell of raging flames. In reality, the Crimson Lotus Hell is the seventh of the Eight Cold Hells, and it's an icy world. It's called the Crimson Lotus Hell because those who fall into this place are frozen to the point where their skin and flesh separate, with fresh blood flowing out, resembling a crimson lotus flower. Tsk tsk, just listening to it sounds very cruel.

  Zhang Er Lang obviously understood all this, so he looked even more terrified. He muttered to himself: "Don't catch me, don't catch me, I didn't commit the crime of Hong Lian, I didn't..."

  At this time, the male protagonist who came on stage from behind gave him a fatal blow. Someone pushed hard at Zhang Er Lang's back and he stumbled and fell towards the "Red Lotus Hell". When Zhang Er Lang turned his head to look while lying on the ground

  At this moment, a person with a completely charred body stood behind him, his presence felt oppressive and heavy.

  "...I've come...to take your life..." The completely changed black charcoal croaked.

  "Big brother! Big brother!... Don't come over! I owe you an apology, don't look for me! I didn't want to kill you either, but Father..."

  I originally thought this was a big joke, but Zhang Er Lang, who believed in ghosts and gods, was actually scared out of his wits, pissing and shitting himself, and spilled everything. Nie Qiuyuan took advantage of the situation and brought him to the main hall, making him write a confession and sign it. For four or five days, Zhang Er Lang was still dazed and couldn't figure out whether this little scene was real or fake.

  A case was actually settled in such a way, it always makes me feel both amused and indignant.

  "Fireflies, I didn't expect you to do so well, calm and majestic, with a great feel!"; Lu Da Chun praised me.

  Nie Qiuyuan sat not far away, slightly hooking up the corners of his mouth, as if smiling.

  So, I look very scary? I sighed. Although Zhang Er Lang's confession made me feel relieved, but what I did, is it worth it or not?

  At this time, a sudden knock at the door sounded, and Lin Jiu pushed in the door and handed over an urgent letter. As soon as they saw the seal on the letter, Nie Qiuyuan and Luo Dachun's expressions became serious. I also looked closely with them, and it turned out to be a letter from the Henan Road Inspection Envoy.

  Not Luzhou Mu, but Henan Dao Xun Cha Shi, this is a big jump in level. In the early years of the Tang Dynasty, xx Dao were all monitoring divisions, not real administrative divisions. It was only when the emperor felt it necessary that he would send central officials to inspect. The area under the jurisdiction of Henan Dao was vast, including not only Henan, but also the entire Shandong province, as well as Northern Jiangsu and Northern Anhui.

  Could it be something big has happened?

  After opening the letter and taking a look, the two brothers exchanged a glance, both revealing extremely puzzled expressions.

  "Datang Chang'an Evening News";"Laughing at You"; Column

  Joke of the day

  His girlfriend ran off with a rich guy, I asked him, just how rich is that person? He thought for a moment and said: The kind who drinks yogurt without licking the lid... Damn, he's really rich to a certain extent! How can you drink yogurt without licking the lid?!

  Reporter: Oh dear, there's someone licking a lid over there! Let's go interview him... Hmm?... Uh, good evening, Master Yinye. Master?

  Young Master of the Night: Huh? Oh! (stands up) Sorry about that, I was focused on licking the lid and didn't hear you speaking, sorry about that.

  Reporter: (sweat!) Excuse me... Why do you want to lick the lid? What kind of mentality is this? Can you describe it a bit?

  Young Master Ye: Huh? Drinking yogurt and not licking the lid? It's sweet! Mengniu's True Fruit Granules, big chunks of yellow peaches, just like at home. And I found that licking the lid helps focus my attention, allowing me to concentrate on thinking about problems.

  Reporter: Excuse me, what were you thinking about just now with such great concentration?

  Young Master of the Night: Me? I'm thinking: How can you drink yogurt without licking the lid!!!!!

  Reporter: (sweat!) Ah, ah!!! Stop licking! The cover is going to be licked bald by you!