vstars Chapter 488: Death by Slicing
Chapter 488: Death by Slicing
Chapter 488: Death by Slicing
Watching Eunuch Wan leave, Tutor He got off the carriage and entered the Dali Temple carrying a food box.
Duan Xu transferred away the soldiers guarding Zhao Xuan, and then brought Tutor He to the cell where the prisoners were held, while he himself stood guard not far away.
Tutor He walked in and placed the food in the lunch box on the table in front of Zhao Xuan, as well as a jar of girl's red wine.
"Thank you, Master, for coming to see me." Zhao Xuan said calmly.
Master He didn't say anything. He just took out two wine glasses and filled them up. It was like old friends meeting after a long separation. After a toast, they raised their heads and drank it all together.
Zhao Xuan hadn't drunk alcohol for ten years, and the spicy taste made him cough, which took a while to stop.
It was this smell that reminded him that the previous suffering was over and the burden on his shoulders could be lifted.
Master He picked up a piece of fish for him and said, "Eat something before you drink."
Zhao Xuan savored the delicious fish meat carefully, as if he could taste the peace and prosperity of the country.
Master He said, "This is what my husband and daughter-in-law cooked for us. Is it to your liking?"
He put down his chopsticks and said sincerely, "Mm, it's delicious. Can the people of Xiangzhou eat this delicious fish every day in the future?"
I am willing to use my body to pave the way for all people, use my heart to establish the destiny of all people, and use my blood to forge a prosperous and peaceful era.
Master He thought of what Zhao Xuan had said again.
Looking at this man who always cared about the people until his death, Taifu He felt an insurmountable mountain in his heart.
He met Zhao Xuan's eyes and promised solemnly: "In the future, the people of Xiangzhou will be like other people, with a decent life and a stable old age, and fish and meat will be affordable for the people."
After getting the promise from Master He, Zhao Xuan picked up the wine pot and poured wine for Master He himself. The two of them raised their glasses and drank.
"Haha! So happy!"
"I feel drunk only when I meet a good friend! Come again!"
The drinking and talking in prison were joyful and pleasant. The two drank heartily and did not stop until the jar of wine was empty.
Duan Xu felt as if a huge stone was pressing on his heart, and he felt extremely depressed.
He personally stood guard not far outside the viewing room and did not allow any jailer to approach.
Zhao Xuan finished the rest of the food before Master He took away the dishes.
When he reached the prison gate, Master He paused, remembered something, turned around and asked, "Brother Zhao, did anyone force you to do this?"
Zhao Xuan was slightly surprised by his address, but then he calmed down and felt deeply moved.
He shook his head and said, "He only helped me reach the capital safely. We all volunteered to fight for a road without the royal family and bandits for our descendants and the people."
Tutor He put down the food box and bowed deeply to Zhao Xuan as his final farewell.
Zhao Xuan also bowed deeply to Taifu He.
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When Xiao Yu woke up, Su Lingyue had already gotten up. She was wearing a plain white long dress with a circle of lotus patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs. Her long hair was tied up and she had a white velvet flower on her head. She was sitting at the table drinking tea.
Understanding Su Lingyue's thoughts, Xiao Yu propped himself up and sat up, frowning and asking, "Yue'er is going too?"
Hearing Xiao Yu's voice, Su Lingyue put down the cup, walked over to the bed and sat down, smiling at him.
Seeing Xiao Yu frowning, he stopped smiling, held his fingers and said seriously: "Lord Zhao shocked me and made me admire him. I also want to see him off for the last time for such a selfless and fearless person."
It would be a great regret in life if you don't meet someone who can make a living for others.
Seeing Su Lingyue so serious, Xiao Yu no longer objected and just stopped her from watching the execution scene.
Su Lingyue picked out a black long coat with dark patterns for Xiao Yu, a belt with the same pattern, and a black satin ribbon to tie his hair.
Considering Xiao Yu's physical condition, at Su Lingyue's insistence, the two of them ate some vegetarian medicinal porridge before setting off for the execution ground.
Yesterday, the emperor issued an order to release all those who were arrested and imprisoned. Together with the onlookers, the entire execution ground was packed with people.
The carriage of Prince Su's palace was parked at the outermost part of the crowd. There was no obstruction outside, and Xingtai could be seen clearly by lifting the curtain.
Just by lifting the car curtain, Su Lingyue was so shocked by the people from Xingtai that she was speechless.
An old man with white hair was tied to a wooden frame, motionless, wearing only a pair of underwear, but his expression was calm.
He was so thin that his whole body was just skin and bones, and his waist was almost as thin as Su Lingyue's own.
The curtain slipped from her hand. Su Lingyue was shocked. She turned to look at Xiao Yu beside her and asked, "Didn't the prince say he was only 35 years old? But he is clearly an old man!"
With his slender white fingers, Xiao Yu lifted the curtain of the carriage. He looked at the situation outside solemnly and said in a deep voice, "The people of Yushan County have not known what 'full' means for more than ten years. All the meat and grain they get goes to the mansions of officials. They have been tortured by hunger for years, and harassed by bandits. It's a blessing to be alive."
At first, when Su Lingyue heard that they were starving, she didn't have any specific feelings in her heart.
Now that she saw Zhao Xuan, she truly understood what a disaster hunger was for ordinary people.
Opposite, Li Jing sat with his arms folded, looking indignant, his brows furrowed on his cold face.
"Su Heng and the dog emperor are the real culprits, but now a good official who is dedicated to serving the people has to take the blame. This is really unfair!"
Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Su Lingyue's sad face and explained, "I was talking about Su Heng, not you, Princess."
Su Lingyue shook her head and said sullenly, "This is his mistake. It has nothing to do with me. I will never do such a heinous thing like him."
Xiao Yu saw the painful look on her face and covered her small hand with his big hand.
"kill him!"
"kill him!"
……
Outside, shouts and screams of killing were heard one after another. Xiao Yu opened the curtain and saw the supervising officer Zhang Zhong walking towards the stage.
The shouts of killing increased from one or two to hundreds and thousands of people echoing them, and the sound was deafening.
Looking at the loud shouting from the audience, Zhang Zhong did not stop them.
The emperor's secret guards were watching from the side. The louder the people's voices, the happier the emperor would be, and the safer those who had caused trouble would be.
The person he risked his life to save was shouting to kill him. I wonder if Zhao Xuan felt any regret at this moment.
Nearing noon, three jailers who were carrying out the execution were sharpening their special daggers. The blades were flashing with a cold light, as they waited for noon.
Although they were far away, Su Lingyue seemed to be able to hear the sound of sharpening the knife. Her heart tightened, as if the knife was about to fall on her at the next moment.
On the sundial, the shadow falls at noon.
The time teller shouted: "It's noon!"
Zhang Zhong frowned, raised his heavy hand, pulled out the token and threw it out.
"Execution!"
At the command, the three men walked towards the man tied to the wooden frame.
Zhao Xuan raised his eyelids and scanned the audience. Many of them were people who spoke up for him, as well as some unfamiliar civilians and officials. Master He was also there, as well as people in a carriage in the distance.
Good, they are all alive.
His mission had been completed, and he was about to go and meet his parents, brother, and wife who had died because of him.
I hope they don’t dislike themselves and are not scared by their appearance.
The sharp blade flashed coldly and started cutting from both arms and face.
Seeing the blade cutting through his skin, Zhao Xuan tried to move, but the finger-thick hemp rope tied him tightly to the rack, making him unable to move.
He gritted his teeth, his eyes were bloodshot, and his eyes seemed to be about to fall out of his sockets due to extreme pain. He looked hideous and terrifying.
Blood quickly flowed down the wound and onto the ground.
The three slices of meat were sliced like the meat slices for hot pot and placed on the table beside them.
Zhao Xuan was too thin, and his bones were visible with just one cut.
The executioner paused for a moment, and Zhao Xuan opened his mouth weakly and breathed rapidly, then spat out a mouthful of bright red blood with a few teeth mixed in it.
Su Lingyue was already in tears, the porridge in her stomach was churning, she leaned over the car window and vomited out the small bowl of porridge.
Then came the second knife, the third knife...
Su Lingyue behind didn’t dare to look.
Although I had seen my uncle's family and myself being killed in my previous life, except for myself, they were all killed with one sword. I didn't see how terrible the wounds were because it was too painful.
Xiao Yu embraced Su Lingyue and pressed her tear-stained face against his chest, preventing her from seeing the situation outside.
His face was as cold as ice, and he looked at the scene on Xingtai with cold eyes.
Seven years ago, he was too badly injured to come to Xingtai to see his old friend off. At this moment, the blood gushing out was like another heavy sword, piercing straight into Xiao Yu's heart.
If the incompetent ruler is not removed and treacherous officials are in power, more loyal officials will die innocently.
No matter what means are used, the emperor must die!
Li Jing in the carriage and Yun Ting outside the carriage were both staring at the execution process.
Back then, Li Jing had witnessed with her own eyes the beheading of her only brother, and Yun Ting had witnessed with his own eyes his home turned into a sea of blood and corpses, with his relatives and servants dying one by one in front of him.
The blood on the stage was as bright red as that of their loved ones, and just as innocent.
In less than half an hour, Zhao Xuan died, tortured to death after eliminating the evil for the people.
The audience cheered.
"Great! Zhao Xuan is finally dead!"
"People who dare to lie to us and to His Majesty deserve to die!"
……
The cheers and applause sent a chill down one's spine.
When Master He saw the corpse with its bones exposed, he fainted.
He Wen and He Yulin hurriedly supported him on the left and right and led him away from the crowd.
Xiao Yu's chest was wet. He hugged the person in his arms tightly and told Yun Ting: "Go back home."