Zhou Xuan was beaten fifty times with a cane, evenly distributed from his back to his buttocks, and the blood stains were frightening.
Zhou Xuan's face turned as white as snow, but he remained silent throughout the whole process, managed to hold his breath without fainting, and even said to the emperor, "I thank you for your kindness."
The emperor's expression was not much better than that of Zhou Xuan. During this period, the queen suggested that he go back to the palace and sit down instead of watching here. The emperor gave him a cold look and choked him. The queen left angrily. The emperor stood on the steps and watched the whole process, as if
He himself was also beaten fifty times. When he heard Zhou Xuan say these words of thanks to the Lord for his kindness, his body swayed——
Fortunately, Eunuch Jinzhong was ready to help.
The fifth prince and others—the second prince, the fourth prince, and the prince and the third prince who heard the news all put aside their busy affairs and rushed over—called their father and came.
Before the emperor could speak, the prince had already called the imperial doctor, and ordered the guards to take Zhou Xuan back to the palace. Then he helped the emperor leave without any explanation. Although the Queen's Palace was right behind him, the prince still understood his father very well and did not let him go inside to rest.
Let him carry the carriage back to the emperor's palace.
The quiet front of the palace was suddenly busy, and then dispersed in an instant.
The prince followed the emperor, and asked the second prince to follow Zhou Xuan.
"Hitting Zhou Xuan will hurt my father's heart." He told the second prince, "Go and take good care of A Xuan."
Although the second prince likes to be assigned to do things, he also likes to make his own suggestions: "Why don't you leave Ah Xuan in the palace to take care of him? He already has a place to live in the palace. Father can see him at any time if he wants to see it."
The prince shook his head helplessly: "It's true that my father is angry. It's better not to keep him here at this time."
The fifth prince jumped out and urged: "Second brother, why are you so long-winded? Just do whatever I ask you to do."
Although the second prince liked to give advice, he didn't care if others didn't listen. He didn't take it seriously when the fifth prince urged him. He smiled and escorted Zhou Xuan away.
The prince went to the emperor's side, and the remaining princes looked at each other.
The fourth prince asked: "What about us? Let's go and serve our father."
The third prince shook his head: "At this time, my father is upset and Zhou Xuan is guilty. It is not appropriate for us to go anywhere. It is best to do our own thing and not let our father worry."
The fourth prince made a sound, watched the third prince sit on the chariot, and left with a maid beside him, and said to the fifth prince: "What the third brother said makes sense, let's go do something."
The fifth prince sneered: "What the hell is he talking about? He is valued by the emperor and has something to do, but the emperor has not given us anything to do!" After saying that, he rolled up his sleeves and walked into the queen's palace, "I'd better go and accompany the queen.
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The fourth prince stood there and watched everyone around him disappear in an instant, leaving only him alone. His father had no chance to take his turn, Zhou Xuan was redundant for him, and the queen did not need him to be an eyesore. Forget it.
, he'd better go back and take a nap.
When sending Zhou Xuan out of the palace, he met the iron-faced general standing in the outer hall.
The second prince hurriedly said hello, and without waiting for the Iron-faced General to ask, he took the initiative and said: "He bumped into Your Majesty, it's not a big deal."
The prince had just issued an order prohibiting the dissemination of details. He only said that he had violated the emperor, not what the reason was.
Princess Jin Yao was refused marriage because she lost face after all.
The iron-faced general didn't ask any questions. He lifted up the cloth on Zhou Xuan's body and looked at the bloody injuries: "Your Majesty is still not too angry. None of the injuries caused by this beating was any injuries." He seemed to have lost interest in the injuries.
, shook his head and looked at Zhou Xuan who was already in a daze, "I'll give you a month to recuperate. If you delay your return to the military camp, I will let you know what a real cane punishment is."
Zhou Xuanqiang glanced at him. The old general in his sight seemed vaguely far away. He squeezed out a smile and said, "Thank you, General, for your advice. I don't resent Your Majesty." After saying this,
Unable to hold on any longer, he fainted.
The second prince was startled, and hurriedly urged the imperial doctor to see him, administered acupuncture and fed ginseng pills, and said goodbye to the iron-faced general, "We can't delay any longer. If something happens, I can't afford it." After saying this, he led others to carry him.
Zhou Xuan left in a hurry.
General Iron Mask returned to the room. Wang Xian was lying half-lying, flipping through something, and asked casually: "Why does your Majesty suddenly want to grant Zhou Xuan a marriage? Isn't it too urgent to take back his military power now?"
The Iron-faced General was silent for a moment: "In your heart, your Majesty values Zhou Xuan's happiness more, so your Majesty is really sad this time."
Wang Xian smiled, wanted to say something, but thought of something, shook his head and said no more.
The emperor was really sad this time. He did not go to court the next day and asked the prince to take charge. All civil and military officials had heard the news, which aroused all kinds of private discussions and speculations. However, when he saw the line of imperial doctors
The eunuchs kept running to the Hou Mansion, which showed that Zhou Xuan's favor was not exhausted.
After the prince came down from court, he went to see the emperor. The emperor was listless, holding a memorial and reading absentmindedly.
"Father, Ah Xuan woke up this morning." He sat over and said softly, "I asked my second brother to watch over there, so don't worry."
The emperor let out a long sigh and said, "Thank you for taking the trouble." He laughed at himself again, "I'm afraid this good intention is in vain. In his eyes, we are all evil people who oppress and coerce him."
The prince smiled and said: "No, Ah Xuan is not that kind of person, he is just naughty."
Eunuch Jinzhong said from the side: "Your Majesty, General Iron Mask met Zhou Xuan yesterday and specifically told him that your Majesty's execution will be light and fluttery. It looks serious but it is not harmful."
The iron-faced general was also interested. The emperor's face softened and said: "So what, I still beat him." At this point, his eyes were slightly red, "Brother Aqing is feeling distressed under the spring, right? Are you blaming him?"
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Eunuch Jinzhong's eyes suddenly turned red: "Your Majesty, no, Dr. Zhou is an upright man. If he were here, he would have to punish Zhou Xuan. Zhou Xuan has gone too far this time. Your Majesty has never forced him to marry a princess."
, I just mentioned it, and he is so furious and messy. Who does he think your majesty is? A tyrant and an outsider? If you don't talk about your majesty, the old slave's heart will be broken——"
As he spoke, he covered his face and began to cry.
The emperor couldn't cry anymore. He was amused by him and sighed: "Everyone understands, but he doesn't understand, so what can I do? I am also angry. Jin Yao can't help him. What he did made Jin Yao more miserable."
So sad."
Princess Jin Yao was held dear to his heart, and she was suddenly rejected from marriage. Girls should be too embarrassed to go out and meet people.
The prince coughed lightly: "Father, Jin Yao just went to the Marquis Mansion to visit Ah Xuan."
The emperor was stunned for a moment.
"Originally, the queen mother did not let her go out, but she insisted on going, saying that it was a matter between her and Zhou Xuan." The prince hurriedly explained, "She wanted to make it clear to Zhou Xuan, and the queen mother could not bear to stop her."
The emperor sighed: "Why do you have to feel sad again?" He was also a little uneasy. Jin Yao now likes to fight and practices it often. Although Zhou Xuan is a man, he is injured now. What if -
"Let them talk nicely and don't do anything." He couldn't help but say.
It can be seen how important Zhou Xuan is in the emperor's heart. The prince smiled in relief and said: "Father, don't worry, my second brother is watching over there."
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The second prince looked at the gloomy Princess Jin Yao and advised her gently: "Why bother seeing him again? There's no point in asking this. Jin Yao, you don't understand, a man's heart -"
Princess Jin Yao interrupted him unhappily: "Second brother, you don't understand a woman's heart. I must see him, so get out of the way."
The second prince could never control his brothers and sisters, so he could only get out of the way and warned: "Don't hit him."
Princess Jin Yao also warned him: "Second brother, please stay away and don't eavesdrop."
The matter of the children, whether they were expressing love or hatred, or pleading, was indeed very embarrassing for outsiders to hear. The second prince understood very well, and he followed the instructions and stood far away, watching Princess Jin Yao enter Zhou Xuan's house.
The eunuchs, eunuchs, doctors, and attendants inside the inner room were all driven out.
The room was filled with the smell of blood and a strong smell of medicine. The curtains were drawn to avoid light, making it extremely dark.
Princess Jin Yao looked at Zhou Xuan who was lying on his back with his arms pillowed on his head, and asked: "Dead or alive?"
Zhou Xuan, who was lying on his arms, made a muffled voice: "If you have anything to say, just say it."
Princess Jin Yao sat down by the bed, a smile appeared on her stern face: "Zhou Xuan, should I thank you? If you agree, I will be the one who will be punished now."
