Outside the Meridian Gate, there was a sea of people.
Although we haven't seen the bloody scenes of people falling to the ground in the past, all the people watching the excitement did not make loud noises.
Everyone saw the scene of Xiao Chen teasing the high officials of the imperial court. Looking at Cang Cheng's pale face, everyone knew that a good show had just begun.
Both before and now, Duan Tianming and Du Shaoqin, wearing the imperial-given unicorn purple clothes, although they are both captains of Dongchang and are in charge of No. 100 Captain, outside Dongchang,
Both of them were absolutely respectful and obedient to Xiao Chen.
Not only because Xiao Chen is too powerful, but more importantly because they are accustomed to obeying Xiao Chen's command. Because only in this way can a mission be successfully completed. This is also the experience summed up by Du Shaoqin and Duan Tianming, who have been working together for many years.
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After hearing Xiao Chen's instructions, the two of them jumped down from the more than ten feet high execution platform and came to Liao Xianghe's side.
"Master Liao, someone from the imperial court 'rescued' you today. Come back to Dongchang Prison with us." Du Shaoqin said with a smile.
From Xiao Chen's words, we learned that although Liao Xianghe had killed countless people, and more often than not, he had used brutal torture to get his way, but he himself was an out-and-out iron-blooded tough guy.
Although he is an enemy of the imperial court, he is also an enemy worthy of respect. Now that he has confessed his crime, his personality is still worthy of respect from others.
Liao Xianghe did not move or speak, but turned his gaze to Xiao Chen, who was dressed in purple, with doubts, worries and questions in his eyes.
"Haha, it's past noon, and I no longer have the right to continue to supervise you. Please go back to Dongchang Prison first and wait for the emperor to make a new decision." With a smile, Xiao Chen looked at Liao Xianghe.
He understood that Liao Xianghe's hesitation was not because he did not understand what he meant, but because he was worried about whether he would be blamed by the emperor if he privately changed the execution of a felon.
Although he has never acknowledged his relationship with Liao Xianghe in person, he can feel that in his heart, Liao Xianghe has treated him as a fellow disciple, even better than a fellow disciple.
After hearing Xiao Chen's words, Liao Xianghe followed Duan Tianming and the others out of the execution platform without saying a word.
Although he had no words, there was an imperceptible smile on Liao Xianghe's deathly sallow face.
At this time, any words he said would be punished by Xiao Chen.
Liao Xianghe is not stupid, he is more scheming than anyone else.
Seeing that the criminal had left the scene, the two executioners holding swords also put away their swords and prepared to leave.
"Wait a minute." Xiao Chen stopped the two of them.
"My lord, the executioner, the prisoner has left the scene. We are standing here with nothing to do." One of the executioners asked in confusion.
"Don't worry, since you are here, just stand a little longer. There are so many people watching in the audience, I have to give them an explanation no matter what." Xiao Chen said with a smile.
The two executioners stopped talking and returned to the guillotine, straightening their waists solemnly.
After arranging everything, Xiao Chen turned to look at Cang Cheng, who was already a little confused.
"Master Cang, there is no need to kill the murderer now. Come on, let's talk about it properly."
Cangcheng snorted coldly: "We won't kill the criminals anymore, what else is there to say?"
Xiao Chen shook his head: "Master Cang's words are wrong. The reason does not make sense and the matter cannot be explained clearly. Master Cang is the Minister of Rites and is proficient in all the etiquette in the court, but he still understands the laws of the Ming Dynasty.
It’s not enough.”
"What? You want to convict me?" Looking at Xiao Chen, Cang Cheng had a look of contempt on his face.
Even the emperor has nothing to do with me. If you want to impose a crime on me, you don't even look at how much you weigh.
"No, no, no." Xiao Chen's face was full of smiles, and his attitude was still respectful, "I have no right to convict the Minister of Etiquette at will. However, the law of the Ming Dynasty stipulates that if you rush into the execution ground, you will be killed on the spot. As a person,
Minister of Rites, do you really not understand this?"
"Of course I understand. But you broke Ming Dynasty etiquette first, and I came up to correct you." Cangcheng rolled his eyes and spoke plausibly.
"Well, what Mr. Cang said makes sense. However, you have finished correcting me now, and the etiquette matter is considered finished. You are so high-spirited and upright that you will not dare to admit the serious consequences that you have inadvertently caused.
Bar?"
Xiao Chen put a tall hat on Cang Cheng's head.
"Hmph. I have been so pure in my life, how can I tolerate even a single stain on my body. Although this collision with the execution ground was unintentional, it did cause serious consequences. You are the executioner, tell me how to deal with it."
Cangcheng put his hands behind his back and raised his head high, showing an unyielding air of letting you do whatever you want.
"This collision in the execution ground, according to the law of the Ming Dynasty, is to be killed on the spot. However, Mr. Cang only caused it unintentionally, so he should be given a lighter sentence. Well, since you are an important minister in the court, chop off one of your fingers. That's it.
You often criticize other people's right index finger, what do you think?" Xiao Chen asked respectfully with a smile on his face.
"You, you..." Cang Cheng's expression changed. He didn't expect that this person would actually fight him, so he suddenly lost his temper.
"What?" Xiao Chen looked at Cang Cheng with confusion, "Is it possible that Mr. Cang has always only talked about being honest and honest, and has never dared to take the responsibility?"
At this moment, Cang Cheng was extremely angry. He wanted to say the most vicious words in the world. But, he couldn't. He was the Minister of Rites of the imperial court, and he always convinced people with reason. How could he act so angry and shameful?
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However, he really couldn't find a reason to refute Xiao Chen's words.
Looking at the officials in the court who had been watching in the distance, Cangcheng became worried and said, "If you are wrong, you must admit it. Take this finger from me."
A satisfied smile appeared on Xiao Chen's face: "Lord Cang is worthy of being a role model for all officials. He knows his mistakes and corrects them, and he has the courage to take responsibility. No wonder he is respected by everyone in the court. He is expected by everyone and no one can match him."
Cang Cheng's face turned red, and he really wanted to spit on Xiao Chen's face.
He forced himself to give up his fingers and even praised himself. Is there anyone more shameless and insidious than him?
Xiao Chen pointed at the guillotine and said respectfully: "Master Cang, please come this way."
Cangcheng's neck was already red with anger, and he was breathing heavily. He stood in front of the guillotine, hesitated for a moment, and placed his right index finger on the table.
Seeing the fingers on the table, an executioner raised the sword in his hand and was about to drop it.
"Wait a minute, how could Sir Shangshu cut off his finger so recklessly?" Xiao Chen took the big knife from the executioner's hand, "You must cut it slowly, otherwise Sir, it will hurt."
He pressed Cang Cheng's wrist with his left hand, and the big knife in Xiao Chen's right hand slowly cut it like wood.
"ah......"
A heart-rending scream spread throughout the entire square outside the Meridian Gate.
