Chapter 120: Nailing Wu Yuan on the Pillar of Shame
"Father, I still have something to say."
The fuss had been going on for long enough now, and Wu Yuan was tired of it. It was time to hurry up and finish the work, and then take advantage of the night to do something he loved.
But what caught Wu Yuan off guard was that Emperor Wu, who had just scolded Wu Zheng and Wu Gan, also rejected Wu Yuan.
"Okay, there's no need to say any more unnecessary words. You don't need to interfere with the third child's matter, but the prince has not disappointed me, and I am very relieved."
Although Emperor Wu still affirmed Wu Yuan's performance, it seemed that he was not prepared to make concessions on the matter of Wu Gan.
Wu Yuan was also a little confused. At first, he thought that rescuing Wu Gan should not be difficult.
After all, tiger poison cannot eat its seeds, so no matter how ruthless Emperor Wu was, he would not really want to kill his own son.
What's more, now that the loss has been stopped in time, there is no reason to punish Wu Gan to death.
Therefore, Wu Yuan took it for granted that he was just finding a way for Emperor Wu to get off.
Thinking of this, Wu Yuan tentatively spoke again: "Father, the third child is still young, and there are many things that he just can't figure out at the moment. In addition, this Xu Qingfeng, I think it was probably him who deceived the third child. It will make the third child confused for a moment."
This was Wu Yuan's purpose of forcing Xu Qingfeng to stay.
Now, after hearing Wu Yuan pull Xu Qingfeng out, he understood Wu Yuan's true intention.
This also made everyone present understand one thing.
That was Wu Yuan interceding for the third prince, not to show off himself in front of Emperor Wu, but because he really wanted to save Wu Gan from the beginning.
Although it is very unscientific, the way everyone looks at Wu Yuan now has somewhat changed.
A series of labels such as being kind-hearted, wise, courageous and generous, emphasizing love and righteousness, etc. were all placed on Wu Yuan.
No one would have thought that it was Wu Yuan's indifferent actions tonight that laid the foundation for an emperor through the ages.
The third prince Wu Gan looked at Wu Yuan blankly, feeling a strong sense of shame in his heart.
"Did I really do something wrong?"
At this moment, it was the second prince Wu Zheng who had to fight for his success, and he still looked down upon Wu Yuan.
"Tch, you're just pretending, why don't you become an actor instead of a prince?" Wu Zheng muttered secretly.
Wu Yuan did not notice the gazes of the people around him at this moment, let alone what they were thinking.
At the moment, Wu Yuan just stared at Emperor Wu.
Because Wu Yuan discovered that until now, Emperor Wu showed no sign of relenting.
Wu Yuan immediately realized that something was wrong. Things seemed far from simple as he imagined.
Sure enough, Emperor Wu just glanced at Wu Yuan and then ordered: "From today on, no one will mention the matter of the third child, and no one will be allowed to plead for mercy. Anyone who disobeys the order will be guilty of the same crime."
No one thought that Emperor Wu was really so amazing.
Even Wu Zheng felt a little cold.
Then he raised his hand and touched the cheek where he had been slapped just now. It was still burning with pain.
Emperor Wu was really willing to take action.
But now Wu Zheng felt very dissatisfied. He, Emperor Wu, was obviously the most cold-blooded, but he still had the nerve to hit him.
Naturally, Wu Zheng would never dare to speak his mind.
After this battle, Wu Zheng no longer dared to make a mistake in front of Emperor Wu. This emperor was really ruthless.
Over there, Wu Gan, who had just had a little hope because of Wu Yuan, suddenly withered like an eggplant beaten by frost.
"The third prince Wu Gan was escorted to the imperial city overnight, and no one was allowed to see him."
Emperor Wu did not execute Wu Gan on the spot, which was considered normal by everyone. After all, he was the prince, and even if he wanted to be killed, he couldn't do it so casually.
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Manager Su quickly winked at Wu Yuan, hoping that Wu Yuan would stop talking.
Based on his understanding of Emperor Wu, when the matter has reached this point, it is useless for anyone to plead for mercy.
Of course Wu Yuan could see Manager Su's kind reminder, but looking at Wu Gan who was about to be taken away, Wu Yuan, after hesitating for a moment, still knelt down in front of Emperor Wu under the surprised eyes of everyone.
"Father, I ask you to think twice, and please listen to me again."
Good guy, seeing Wu Yuan like this is more than just shocking.
Even when Emperor Wu strictly prohibited anyone from asking for mercy, Wu Yuan still did so, and it could be said that he risked his life.
The reason why everyone finds it unbelievable is that it is unreasonable and incomprehensible for Wu Yuan to fight so hard for a very bad Wu Gan. There is no need to go to such an extent.
Just when everyone was shocked, the Crown Princess and Yan Fei also knelt down together.
Murong Haitang's reaction was half a beat too slow because she had not yet adapted to her status as Princess Huile.
The three women knelt down one after another, and then said the same words as Wu Yuan, "Please think again, Your Majesty."
Wu Zheng looked at the scene in front of him with a sneer. He really wanted to remind Emperor Wu to detain all those who asked for mercy.
After all, Emperor Wu just said that those who plead for mercy will be punished with the same crime.
However, with the lesson from the previous slap, Wu Zheng could only enjoy himself in his heart, and then just watched the excitement with a cold eye.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Wu ignored Wu Yuan, Xin Ruyan and others, and instead looked at him, Wu Zheng.
The sneer on Wu Zheng's lips hadn't disappeared yet. Suddenly he felt someone was watching him and he raised his head to look over.
When he saw Emperor Wu's sharp and disappointed eyes, Wu Zheng's heart skipped a beat.
For a moment, I didn't understand what Emperor Wu meant.
But he subconsciously said: "Father, I did not plead for the third child. I will strictly abide by your father's will."
Wu Zheng quickly expressed his loyalty.
But he never expected that the response he received would be another slap from Emperor Wu.
Emperor Wu was still very good at it. This time he hit the other side. This time it was better, more symmetrical, and much more comfortable to watch.
Wu Zheng was confused once.
"What do you mean? If you don't hit anyone who begs for mercy? If you don't hit someone who contradicts you, why don't you just hit me, an honest person?" Wu Zheng wailed in his heart.
On the surface, Wu Zheng had tears in his eyes and asked with extreme grievance: "Father, what have you done wrong?"
Emperor Wu snorted coldly, "I just told you that we are brothers and sisters, but you are still so indifferent. Are you turning a deaf ear to my words?"
Wu Zheng opened his mouth and looked at Emperor Wu speechlessly. It would be wrong to obey him.
Wu Zheng continued to lower his head. Only in this way could he hide his ferocious expression.
It happened that this expression was noticed by Xin Ruyan, Yan Fei and Murong Haitang who were kneeling on the ground.
The three women all grinned with disgust on their faces.
The face of the villain Wu Zheng is truly disgusting and extremely disgusting.
Wu Zheng looked at the three girls Xin Ruyan who were very uncomfortable, and he wailed again in his heart, "What did I do wrong?"