The fathers and brothers of the other four people also kowtowed and begged for mercy.
Huo Yankun and the other five fell to the ground softly, their minds going blank: Now, it's all over.
Immediately, a royal guard came to the palace and dragged out the five Huo Yankun people on the ground.
"You don't have to ask anymore, I have decided to withdraw from the court!" Emperor Luo waved his sleeves and strode down the imperial steps.
All civil and military officials immediately bowed to see him off.
After Emperor Luo left, the civil and military officials straightened up, looked at the several family members kneeling on the ground, shook their heads secretly, and walked away.
It’s really seeking death. It’s just insulting members of the royal family, why not do it in front of them on the street without being questioned?! If they are not severely punished this time, where will the royal family’s face be? From now on, anyone can insult the royal family at will.
Some people who were close to these five families wanted to come forward to comfort them, but they were afraid of getting into trouble and making King Kang and the Emperor displeased. They could only hesitate for a moment and then left with a sigh.
Only Ping An Hou Xue Chengli stepped forward and helped Duke Wei.
"Brother, you must save Kun'er. He is still young and cannot be destroyed like this." Duke Wei held Xue Chengli's hand as if holding a life-saving straw and begged with tears.
"The emperor is very angry right now. Don't worry. After a day or two, I will go and plead with the emperor." Xue Chengli promised warmly.
"It's too late by then. I'm disrespectful to the royal family. Let's not talk about other things. First of all, I have to hit the 120 big board. If Kun'er is hit with the 120 big board, then he will be crippled even if he doesn't die.
"The Duke of Wei said anxiously with tears in his eyes.
In fact, there are different types of beatings, and the executioner can control them well according to the situation.
If there is a backstage behind the person being beaten, the beating is just for show, and it usually looks like the beating has left the body bruised, but in fact there are no major injuries, the bones are intact, and the person will recover completely after a period of rest, leaving no old injuries.
Of course, if you offend a big shot or have no one behind you, you will really be punished. Even if you hit thirty boards, you can be beaten to death or crippled.
People like Huo Yankun made the emperor furious. The emperor specified the person to be punished. Naturally, the people in the Ministry of Punishment did not dare to let go, let alone there was Prince Kang watching...
Of course, Huo Yankun also has the Duke of Wei behind him, and the people from the Criminal Department must also weigh it carefully and not hit him too hard.
It is estimated that the Minister of Punishment is also worried. If the beating is too light, the Emperor and King Kang may be unhappy. If the beating is too severe, the Duke of Wei will be offended...
However, it is understandable that Duke Wei is so anxious now. He thinks that his weight is not as good as that of the emperor and Prince Kang, and Huo Yankun will definitely be beaten hard.
When Xue Chengli heard this, it seemed that this matter was indeed very urgent.
"Jiansheng, don't worry. I'm going to the Ministry of Punishment right now to ask Cao Yan to be merciful to Yan Kun. And don't panic. Go and beg the emperor yourself, and then let Yan Lin go back to the house and notify Sanmei to come in."
I would like to go to the palace and ask the Empress for mercy. It will be much more useful than us if the Empress intercedes in front of the Emperor and Prince Kang." Xue Chengli said solemnly.
When Duke Wei heard this, he thought it was reasonable and nodded, "Then Brother Lao will be here."
So, the two of them acted separately. Xue Chengli left the palace and rushed to the Ministry of Punishment. After Duke Wei sent his eldest son back to inform his wife, he rushed to the imperial study and said loudly to the imperial study: "Your Majesty, I teach my children laxly.
I know my crime and am willing to accept the punishment."
After saying this, he did not plead for his son, but just knelt down without saying a word.