In Beijing in winter, the temperature is still very low.
Even with the sun above our heads and a gust of cold wind blowing by, people can't help but wrap up their big cotton coats tightly.
The minister who had a good relationship with Cangcheng had a look of unwillingness in his eyes.
"Master Hong, this man is ruthless and scheming. If he is allowed to grow up like this, he may be more terrifying than that old guy Liao Xianghe in the future. We should unite and report to the emperor together to ask him to take back his orders, and then we can do it again
Plan to get rid of this person. With such a terrifying existence, being the leader in Dongchang is like having a sharp weapon hanging above your head at all times. Life will be difficult for everyone."
The man said worriedly.
Hong Tianren turned around and glanced at the other party coldly: "You said you were doing harm to everyone, but in fact you wanted to avenge Cang Cheng, right? Don't forget who Xiao Chen is now. He is the only one in the Ming Dynasty wearing the imperial unicorn.
The man in purple. If you collide with him, you will collide with the emperor and destroy the nine tribes. Not to mention breaking off a finger today, even if the head is left on the stage, it can be regarded as Xiao Chen's kindness. If you want to find
If he takes revenge, just go and do it yourself, don't drag everyone into the water."
In the last sentence, Hong Tianren emphasized his tone to express his dissatisfaction.
After hearing what Hong Tianren said, the minister stopped talking. Other officials in the DPRK nodded and agreed with Hong Tianren's statement.
On the execution platform, Cang Cheng didn't know whether it was due to excessive blood loss or fear in his heart, his face was completely pale. Looking at Xiao Chen's smiling face, it was like looking at a devil walking out of an area.
"You cut off one of my fingers, and you said it was just my first mistake. Why, are you unwilling to cut off a few more of my organs today?"
Although his legs were trembling and his face was pale, and he had long lost the image of an aloof and unyielding court official, Cangcheng did not allow his words to be as pale and feeble as himself.
Xiao Chen shook his head hurriedly and said respectfully: "Master Cang, you misunderstood. How could I want to cut off other organs on your body? It took me a long time to use just one finger. Although you must be in great pain,
But I am also very tired. You see, my new clothes are stained by my sweat."
With that said, Xiao Chen raised his sleeves and let Cang Cheng take a look.
Cangcheng was not in the mood to look at his sleeves, so he turned his head to the side.
If it weren't for the purple clothes on his body, Cangcheng really wanted to give Xiao Chen some words. He had already thought about it. As soon as he left here, he would start writing a memorial to the emperor, even if it was to lower his stature and say something nice to the ministers of the court.
, we should also recruit more people, and beg the emperor to take back his holy order and take off the purple clothes on Xiao Chen.
As long as there is no Ziyi, relying on his status as a second-rank official in the imperial court, it shouldn't take much trouble to kill a captain of Dongchang.
"Okay, then tell me, tell me all the mistakes I made today. I'm still waiting to leave." Cangcheng said coldly.
Xiao Chen smiled awkwardly: "Master Cang, I didn't mean to say that you made a mistake, but that was just your punishment for missing the execution time. Before that, you rushed into the execution ground, the officer in charge, that is, me. According to our Ming law,
, it can also be beheaded on the spot.”
After saying that, Xiao Chen felt as if he shouldn't mention this matter, and nodded to Cang Cheng, expressing his apology.
After hearing this, Cangcheng's face alternated between blue and white.
"Tell me, I bumped into you, you want to cut off another finger of mine, or you want my life, I admit it." Although the index finger of his right hand still hurt terribly, Kangcheng gritted his teeth and straightened his chest.
Got up.
Xiao Chen hurriedly took a step back and waved his hand: "Looking at what you said, I don't mean that. Although this is my first time as a supervisor, I also want to save some face. However, you are one of the few honest and upright people in the court.
Sir, how can I bear it, how dare I use you to establish my dignity."
"Then tell me, what do you want to do?" After Xiao Chen's tone was so humble, Cang Cheng's tone also eased.
"In this matter, the court stipulates that as long as the prison officer forgives the other party, the court can forget the blame. Therefore, I chose to forgive you, sir. Of course, in my mind, I still have infinite respect for you." Xiao Chen said with a serious face.
said.
Glancing at Xiao Chen, Cang Cheng felt that the person in front of him, even though he had cut off one of his fingers, was forced to do so. He could choose to forgive himself, and now he looked much more pleasing to the eye.
"Okay, you can forgive me, I will remember this kindness." With that, Cangcheng moved to leave.
A purple figure flashed in front of him, but Xiao Chen blocked his way.
"What do you want from this?" Cangcheng was stunned, a little confused.
Xiao Chen pointed at the purple clothes on his body: "Master Cang, you are so unlucky today. I forgive you, but I happen to be wearing purple clothes today. What is this purple clothes? This is the emperor. It's a trivial matter for you to bump into me.
, you have offended the emperor."
Following Xiao Chen's words, Hong Tianren's heart tightened in the distance. Sure enough, the rope was broken at a thin point. I am afraid that today I will really die because of my own self-righteousness.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..." Cangcheng's head was instantly bigger than Dou's.
After going around and around, in the end he still couldn't escape the crime of charging the emperor.
"I just accused you of not giving alcohol to prisoners. I didn't offend the emperor." Cangcheng understood in his heart the seriousness of the crime of offending the emperor, and he tried hard to defend himself.
Seeing Cang Cheng's panicked look, Xiao Chen stretched out his right hand and patted his shoulder to comfort him: "To attack the emperor is not only to kill the whole family, but also to implicate the nine tribes. I'm afraid you won't be able to escape this crime. You
You might as well go back for a luxurious time, buy some wine and meat, and have a hearty meal with your family. As for the elderly and children, chop the meat into pieces and make some broth to drink. It is certain that everyone will follow you and suffer for most of their lives and eat too.
He will be beheaded in just a few meals, so please be generous."
Hearing what Xiao Chen said, Cang Cheng couldn't hold on any longer and squatted on the ground, crying "Wow".
"Okay, okay, don't be sad, go back and buy some meat now." Xiao Chen said, pulling Cang Cheng up and pushing him out.
At this time, Cang Cheng was unwilling to leave. He pushed Xiao Chen away and cried loudly: "It's all my fault. It's all my fault. I have been honest all my life, but in the end, I have to drag my whole family to go to hell with me. I am a sinner."
"Alas," Xiao Chen sighed, "Actually, the emperor has a kind heart. If Mr. Cang can die to apologize, maybe the emperor will spare your family for the sake of your integrity throughout your life."
Hearing this, Cangcheng stopped crying: "I have never been afraid of death. As long as I can get the peace of my family, even death is worth it."
Xiao Chen stared at Cang Cheng, with a look of sorrow on his face: "For an upright minister like Mr. Cang to be beheaded is a loss to the court. But, think about the lives of a family of hundreds of people, old and young, how can you bear the thought of them all giving you
Buried with him."
After looking at the guillotine, Xiao Chen looked at Cang Cheng helplessly: "Master Cang, now you have only two ways to go. One is to die while your clan members live, and the other is to die with your clan members. You see, we have something ready to go.
The guillotine, the executioner, or just chop off the head..."
