Zhu Ping'an felt that the place under the emperor's feet in the capital was very evil. One second he was still slandering his plea for mercy, but the next second the eunuch from Xiyuan who delivered the order appeared in front of him, and the leader was his old acquaintance.
Feng Bao.
"Master Xiao Zhu, we meet again." Feng Bao smiled and raised his hands to greet Zhu Ping'an.
"I haven't seen you for a few days, but Eunuch Feng's face is radiant and his demeanor is even better than before."
Zhu Ping'an returned the gift with his hand, and out of the corner of his eye he saw the bright yellow imperial edict held by the two young eunuchs behind Feng Bao. He suddenly understood in his heart, and then his heartbeat couldn't help but accelerate. He was both expecting and nervous.
Although Zhu Pingan was quite confident in his memorial, there were too many variables on Emperor Jiajing's side.
It was about Senior Brother Yang's life, and Zhu Ping'an couldn't even think about not being nervous.
"Haha, it's not because of Mr. Xiao Zhu's clever plan that the Za family has lived a good life in the palace for a few days." Feng Bao replied with a smile, and once again secretly thanked Zhu Ping'an for pointing out his brand-new sleeping system.
After the harem began to implement the policy of "turning signs to sleep", Feng Bao's life became better and better.
"Eunuch Feng spoke harshly, and Ping'an cannot live up to his words. I just provided an immature idea. Everything is the result of Eunuch Feng's own efforts." Zhu Ping'an shook his head slightly, not taking any credit or being arrogant.
"No matter what you think, Mr. Xiao Zhu, the Zajia family will remember it in their hearts and will never forget it until their death." Feng Bao said seriously, speaking from the bottom of his heart.
Well
Feng Bao was so serious, which made Zhu Pingan feel a little embarrassed. At first, I just had an investment attitude...
"Eunuch, it's almost noon." The little eunuch behind Feng Bao reminded Feng Bao in a low voice.
"Oh, I almost forgot about the real thing. I think Mr. Xiao Zhu has already guessed the purpose of the Zajia's visit. There is good news and bad news here at the Zajia. I wonder which one Mr. Xiao Zhu wants to hear first?"
At the reminder of the young eunuch, Feng Bao remembered his errands for this trip, stopped talking and started running errands.
Hearing Feng Bao say there was good news, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but feel a little relieved. Based on his memorial situation, the good news was probably about Senior Brother Yang... that is, Senior Brother Yang's life had been saved.
…
Zhu Pingan couldn't help but feel excited. As for the bad news, Zhu Pingan didn't take it seriously. How bad could the bad news be...
"Good news, of course, listen to the good news first." Zhu Pingan did not hesitate.
"The good news is that after reading your memorial, Mr. Xiao Zhu, His Majesty ordered the cabinet to draft an edict to grant amnesty to the world! The imperial edict will be issued today. Except for those who are heinous and corrupt and bend the law, all those will be punished depending on the severity of their crimes.
Although those who have committed capital crimes cannot be pardoned, they can still receive a reduced sentence and be exempted from the death penalty. Yang Jisheng, whom you, Mr. Xiao Zhu, pleaded for mercy in your memorial, is also among this group."
Feng Baowei smiled and told Zhu Pingan the good news.
Senior Brother Yang’s life was saved!
How lucky that history can have Yang Jisheng again!!
Although Zhu Pingan had already made speculations in his mind, after hearing Feng Bao's conclusion, Zhu Pingan couldn't help but feel excited and excitedly said, "The Holy One is wise, the Holy One is wise..."
"Ahem, Mr. Xiao Zhu, after finishing the good news, it's time for the bad news. Mr. Xiao Zhu, you must be mentally prepared." Feng Bao waited for Zhu Ping'an to finish his excitement, coughed, and said slowly.
"Eunuch Feng, please."
Zhu Pingan nodded. I had already been mentally prepared when I was drafting the memorial.
"The imperial edict has arrived, and Zhu Ping'an will receive it."
Feng Bao turned around and took the imperial edict from the tray held by the little eunuch behind him, and became extremely serious.
"Your Majesty Zhu Ping'an accepts the order."
Zhu Ping'an bowed to the imperial edict in accordance with the edict ceremony, knelt down and kowtowed to receive the edict. He had no choice but to live in a feudal society.
"By God's blessing, the emperor issued an edict: Zhu Ping'an, a lecturer in Prince Yu's palace, was a lecturer in Prince Yu's palace. He did not want to answer the prince's questions, but he tried his best to set an example. However, he ignored the oral instructions and knowingly committed the crime... Wearing twenty imperial staffs to serve as a warning to others.
, admire this.”
Feng Bao read out the imperial edict in a cadence.
Zhu Pingan listened carefully below, but when he heard the punishment measures later, Zhu Pingan was stunned.
Twenty imperial staffs?!
Just twenty sticks?
I remember that before the oral edict was issued, the three officials who interceded for Senior Brother Yang were all beaten with thirty imperial sticks. Didn’t the holy edict say that violators would be severely punished? After the oral edict was issued, I petitioned for mercy. What would happen if I was severely punished?
It must be heavier than the Thirty Court Staff, right? Why is he only a Twenty Court Staff?
Are you sure you've finished reading? It's just twenty imperial staffs, no relegation?
Zhu Ping'an was stunned after hearing the imperial decree. He looked up at Feng Bao suspiciously, his face full of confusion.
"The imperial edict has been read out. Mr. Xiao Zhu will take the edict." Feng Bao closed the edict and lowered his head to remind Zhu Ping'an.
"Oh, my minister Zhu Ping'an accepts the order, long live my emperor."
After being reminded by Feng Bao, Zhu Pingan was convinced that the imperial edict had really been read out and hurriedly kowtowed to receive it.
"Master Xiao Zhu, I really don't know what to say to you." After Feng Bao finished his business, he spoke more casually, "The Holy Father has even issued a decree not to intercede for Yang Jisheng, and you still knowingly committed the crime. If you are a little
Mr. Zhu, you did not plead for Yang Jisheng in the memorial. Mr. Zhu will be prosperous now. You don’t know how happy the Holy Emperor was when he first saw your memorial. Long Yan was so happy. But after seeing the second half of your memorial,
After reading the content of Yang Jisheng's plea, the Holy One almost threw the memorial to the ground out of breath. But even so, the Holy One only ordered to hit Mr. Xiao Zhu with twenty sticks. Although the Holy One didn't say it, the Za family could see clearly from below.
Your Majesty cherishes talents."
"Ping'an owes you His Majesty's grace. It's just that Yang Jisheng is my fellow disciple, and Yang Jisheng was kind to me when I went to Beijing to take the exam. Now that Yang Jisheng is in trouble, how can I just sit idly by and ignore it." Zhu Ping'an shook his head.
Gratitude!
After hearing what Zhu Pingan said, Feng Bao looked at Zhu Pingan with a little more respect.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao Zhu. When I came, I already told you, 'Hit', this time the imperial staff will be held high and handled gently. But after all, it is a imperial staff. Even if it is 'beating', these twenty imperial staffs will be enough for Xiao Zhu."
Master Xiao Zhu must be prepared."
Feng Bao came close to Zhu Pingan's ear and whispered.
"Hit" is their internal word. It is a lighter command of the imperial staff than "hit really". The so-called "beat" simply means the meaning. Don't hit seriously. The imperial staff should be held high and used lightly to fool the past.
But, as Feng Bao said, the imperial stick is the imperial rod after all, and even this kind of attack is painful enough.
"Thank you so much, Eunuch Feng." Hearing this, Zhu Ping'an expressed his sincere gratitude.
"Master Xiao Zhu, why are you so polite to me?" Feng Bao patted Zhu Ping'an on the shoulder, saying nothing.