Chapter 668: Killing Oneself (1)
On the third day after Lord Jing’s execution, all the officials above the third rank were dragged to the market to be beheaded.
It was worth mentioning that as Consort Jing, Shen Ruyun was not spared either. In the end, a three-foot-long white silk ended her short life.
The other person was Shangguan Yao. It was true that the emperor was angry at Lord Jing, but he still wanted his reputation. It was impossible for him to kill his other son, who had done nothing.
Coupled with the advice of the court officials, Shangguan Yao was acquitted.
The first thing Shangguan Yao did when he came out was to beg the emperor to let him adopt Shangguan Puts son under his name.
Thinking that the eldest grandson of the emperor was still young, the emperor agreed. However, he really did not want to see the two of them loitering in front of him, so the last imperial edict banished him to a fief.
In order to reduce his guilt, the old prince was tricked by Song Jingchen into testifying. He didn’t expect to offend the emperor.
He was an elder. The emperor did not kill him, but he demoted him to a commoner. He also got someone to find a residence outside the city and completely locked him up.
Moreover, regardless of whether Madam Zhou was willing or not, embroidering a dragon robe was a serious crime. The emperor originally wanted to kill her to vent his anger so that others could see if the Song family was worth helping.
However, before he could say anything, a minister of the Imperial Censorate,
Elder Zhao, said, “If Your Majesty kills her, the world might think that Your Majesty is dissatisfied with Madam Zhou avenging Old Master Song.” In short, Madam Zhou could not be killed.
These words simply reflected the emperor’s thoughts, but he could not admit it.
“Then according to Minister Zhao, not only is Madam Zhou innocent, but I should also reward her?” the emperor asked with a dark expression.
“Your Majesty is magnanimous. It’s the blessing of Great Xia.” Elder Zhao praised with a proud expression.
The emperor was furious. His breath was stuck in his throat, and he almost rolled his eyes.
The Censorate’s officials were indeed as annoying as ever.
Elder Zhao did not dare to push it too far and continued, “However, Madam Zhou was in the wrong first. After standing up for Old Master Song to seek justice, I think she can make up for her mistakes. This way, no one in the world will dare to criticize Your Majesty.”
“How dare they?” The emperor almost blurted out the words. Thinking of the sinful edict that had just been written, the emperor gritted his teeth and said coldly, “Your words make sense.”
With his words, the mute woman was able to leave the prison.
Madam Li personally brought Shen Yijia to pick them up. Worried that the emperor would think of her again, she got someone to send the two of them out of the capital that day.
The Shen family had benefited from this disaster because they had no official position or power. Just like other officials below the third-grade, they were exiled, along with the Yuan family.
The day before she was exiled, Yuan Yuwan returned from the manor with You Bai.
Looking at Xiao Qirui, who had followed Yuan Yuwan in, Shen Yijia blinked and asked curiously, “Why are you together?”
Yuan Yuwan blushed at her straightforward words. She turned around and bowed to Xiao Qirui. “Young General, you can go back first. When I send my family out of the city tomorrow, I’ll give you an explanation.”
Xiao Qirui’s heart sank. They were clearly husband and wife who had been VVCuuCu people in the world, but he only saw alienation in her eyes.
Xiao Qirui’s heart seemed to have been pierced. In the end, he could not stay shamelessly. He said, “I’ll pick you up tomorrow.” Then, he returned to the general’s residence.
General Xiao had yet to return from picking up Xiao Ruoshui and her daughter, and because Mrs. Qiao had conspired with Feng Manman to set fire to the military talisman, General Xiao sent her to a temple. Xiao Ruoqian was also sent away.
Xiao Qirui had not returned for a few days. The general’s residence did not even have a master who could make decisions.
Xiao Tong was extremely anxious. When he saw Xiao Qirui enter, he quickly strode forward. “Eldest Young Master, you’re finally back. I was about to instruct someone to look for you!”
Xiao Qirui paused. “What happened in the residence?”
Xiao Tong was an old man by General Xiao’s side. He had weathered all kinds of storms with General Xiao. This was the first time Xiao Qirui had seen him so anxious.
“Oh my, it’s all because of that woman surnamed Feng. Yesterday, she suddenly went crazy and wanted to commit suicide. I got someone to ask around and found out that these women had been fed poison. The poison has acted up.” Xiao Qirui’s eyes darkened. He opened his mouth to say something.
Xiao Tong continued, “Not only did she steal the commander’s seal, but she also almost killed Young Madam. Her crimes are unforgivable to begin with, and I don’t care if she dies. However, before the general left, he specially instructed me to keep her for you to deal with personally. If she dies because of the poison, I won’t be able to answer to the general..”
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