Inside the command tent.
"Just as General Han said, the Emperor Qin Kingdom emphasizes that everyone is equal before the law. If you follow the prince and break the law, you will be punished the same as a commoner."
Yu Haoran shook his head in response to Han Guangbei's panicked reminder. Then, he solemnly refused.
"I don't need to ask the Emperor, and I am willing to accept the punishment."
"So, General Han, please send someone to carry it out!"
"Prince Consort, have you really thought it through?" Han Guangbei did not give up and continued to ask.
"General Han, there is no need to say more. I have already made my decision!" Yu Haoran nodded his head as if he was not afraid of death.
"Okay then!"
Seeing that Yu Haoran was unwilling to accept the punishment no matter what, Han Guangbei immediately hardened his heart and raised his head to shout outside the tent.
"Men!"
Two soldiers wearing green armor and holding green tasseled swords entered the tent upon receiving the order.
Han Guangbei raised his chin at Yu Haoran and ordered with an expression of pity, "Prince Consort has violated the military rules and will be punished with 50 strokes. Now, take Prince Consort to carry out the punishment!"
"Yes, sir!" After receiving Han Guangbei's order, two soldiers with swords in their hands walked towards Yu Haoran.
"Wait!" However, when the two soldiers were less than two meters away from him, Yu Haoran suddenly stopped them.
After hearing Yu Haoran's voice, Han Guangbei was overjoyed and hurriedly asked, "Prince Consort, could it be that you have changed your mind and plan to use your status as a member of the imperial family to ask the Emperor?"
"I still have one thing that I do not understand. I hope General Han can help me clear up my confusion." He shook his head and indicated that he did not plan to use his status as the prince consort. Instead, he asked with a puzzled expression.
"Prince Consort, please speak!" Han Guangbei said.
"General Han, this Prince Consort needs to endure 50 strikes of the military rod because I have violated the military rules, right?"
"That's right!" Han Guangbei nodded his head and confirmed.
Yu Haoran turned around and pointed at the tiger skin that belonged to the general and continued to ask.
"The reason for the violation of the military rules is because I sat on the tiger skin that originally belonged to the general without permission, right?"
"That's right!" While nodding his head, Han Guangbei was also completely confused by Yu Haoran's question.
However, a general in light blue armor had a look of sudden realization on his face.
Then, he looked at Han Guangbei with a trace of pity and a cold smile.
"General Han, then this Prince Consort wants to ask you, did I sit on the Tiger Skin Dragon Bed?" After receiving Han Guangbei's confirmation, Yu Haoran's expression instantly changed as he asked.
"This …!"
Facing Yu Haoran's gloomy question, Han Guangbei didn't know how to answer.
At the same time, he also gradually understood why Yu Haoran was willing to accept the punishment of 50 strokes.
Originally, he had been setting a trap for him and waiting for him to jump into it.
"General Han, answer me!" Abruptly taking a step forward, Yu Haoran asked in a loud voice, without showing any anger.
"No!" Han Guangbei, who was completely flustered, replied subconsciously.
"Since I didn't sit on the tiger skin, then I didn't violate the military rules."
Taking another step forward, Yu Haoran continued to ask with an oppressive tone.
"Since I didn't violate the military rules, then what right do you have to enforce the military rules on a prince who is loyal to the Empire?"
"Prince Consort, it was my fault just now. I'm willing to accept the punishment!"
Facing Yu Haoran's constant pressure, Han Guangbei took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the panic in his heart. He planned to take a step back temporarily and then look for another opportunity.
"General Li, according to the laws of the Emperor Qin Kingdom, if a subordinate offends a superior and abuses power for personal gain, how should he be punished?"
Seeing that Han Guangbei took the initiative to admit his guilt, Yu Haoran smiled slightly and then turned to ask Li Quanqing.
However, when he looked at Li Quanqing, he didn't hide the coldness in his eyes.
"Replying to Prince Consort, according to the laws of the Emperor Qin Kingdom, if a subordinate offends a superior, he should be beheaded. If he abuses power for personal gain, he should be hanged."
Seeing the coldness in Yu Haoran's eyes, Li Quanqing, who seemed rude but was actually quite shrewd, immediately knew what he was thinking and quickly told him the most severe punishment.
"Li Quanqing, what do you mean?" After hearing the punishment given by Li Quanqing, Han Guangbei's face changed and he immediately asked with red eyes.
Whether it was offending a superior or abusing power for personal gain, there were big and small crimes.
For example, if it was a serious crime, he would be beheaded. If it was a light crime, he would only have to suffer fifty strokes.
And just like how he had offended Yu Haoran, at most, he would have his salary deducted for half a year to a year.
But according to the punishment given by Li Quanqing, he would undoubtedly die today.
Shrugging, Li Quanqing put on an innocent expression and said, "General Han, I don't mean anything. I'm just reading out the laws of the Emperor Qin Kingdom!"
"General Han, this prince consort was willing to accept the punishment when faced with the crime of abusing power for personal gain. What will you do when faced with the crime of offending a superior and abusing power for personal gain?"
Waving his hand, Yu Haoran indicated for Li Quanqing to stop talking. He turned to look at Han Guangbei, and as he questioned him, he secretly used the power of the Laws of Time Has a Mark.
"Prince Consort, can't you be merciful and let me, Han Guangbei, live?" Han Guangbei, who was also secretly using the power of the Laws, asked in a cold voice.
"Ai!"
In the face of Han Guangbei's questioning, Yu Haoran couldn't help but sigh, his voice filled with helplessness.
"General Han has fought for the kingdom for many years and has made many contributions. His Majesty holds you in high regard.
Therefore, not only do I not want to, but I'm afraid that many generals present also don't want you to be punished. "
Then, Yu Haoran changed the tone of his voice and said firmly.
"But the law is ruthless. I'm sorry, General Han!"
"Haha …!"
In the face of Yu Haoran's hypocritical sigh, Han Guangbei couldn't help but laugh to the sky.
After laughing for nearly a minute, he suddenly stopped laughing and said with a slightly disdainful expression.
"Yu Haoran, you can punish me if you want, but I don't know who has the right and ability to do so."
"Han Guangbei, what do you mean?"
Yu Haoran's expression changed slightly. As he questioned loudly, he began to use the power of the Laws of Time Has a Mark.
"Yu Haoran, you're really vicious."
Releasing the momentum that he had been suppressing, Han Guangbei looked at the slightly nervous Yu Haoran and said with gritted teeth.
"For the crime of abusing power, I'll only let you suffer 50 strokes of the rod at most."
"But what about you?"
"You want to use this trivial crime to kill me, Han Guangbei."
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