Not long after, several courtiers walked out of the Hall of Diligent Government with their heads drooped.
This time, because of his disappointing children, he was scolded by His Majesty, and his mood was extremely depressed.
However, even if His Majesty did not punish them, they would still teach those boys a lesson. Rushing into the place where Her Royal Highness ate with a knife, they would say, "You motherf * cking want to rebel — even I don't dare to do that!"
As for why the two little princesses were in the restaurant in the capital, was it important?
Everyone glared at Assistant Minister Chen vaguely. Everyone knew that it was not appropriate for the two little princesses to leave the palace, but he actually mentioned it to His Majesty at this time. Was he stupid?
However, His Majesty's reaction just now was far beyond everyone's expectations.
"His Majesty, how did it become like this?"
Finally, someone could not help but ask the person beside him with a complicated tone.
The Emperor had always actively listened to the reasonable suggestions of the court officials. It was not in accordance with the rules of etiquette to allow the young princess to leave the palace. It was normal for an official from the Ministry of Rites or an imperial censor to bring up this matter — but they believed that if Assistant Minister Chen had said one more word, it wouldn't just be a matter of eighty strokes.
How could the once wise and selfless His Majesty, how could he … become like this?
This was not the His Majesty they were familiar with!
The few of them shook their heads and sighed helplessly. This matter could not be considered as truly over.
In the shortest time possible, they had to inform all their close colleagues or the censors that they could not mention the matter of the Little Princess leaving the palace during the morning court session the next day.
Eighty floggings was enough!
At this time, only Prime Minister Qin was left in the Hall of Diligent Government.
"Is there anything else, Minister Qin?" Emperor Jing looked down and asked him.
"Your Majesty …" Prime Minister Qin opened his mouth. "I …"
"Okay, no need to say more. I understand." Emperor Jing waved his hand and said, "I will ask them to be more lenient. However, Qin Yu is the leader of this matter. If I let him go alone, I am afraid the others will not be convinced. He can be spared from death, but he cannot escape punishment."
"I thank Your Majesty …" Prime Minister Qin let out a long sigh and bowed deeply.
Emperor Jing looked at his back as he left. His back was slightly stooped. He sighed and said, "It's time to discipline this child of the Qin family. The people are already complaining about his behavior. Don't let the Qin family's century-old reputation be ruined."
Qin Xiang's footsteps paused. There was an unconcealable disappointment on his face. When he stepped out of the hall, his back was even more stooped.
…
…
There was going to be a lot of excitement in Jingdu today.
A few dozen steps away from the entrance of the palace, gongs and drums could be heard, firecrackers were set off, and red flags were fluttering in the wind. There was a sea of people … The black mass of people stretched as far as the eye could see.
Below the palace walls, a dozen or so stools were arranged in a row. The famous hedonistic sons of the capital were sprawled on top of them. Shadows of sticks danced in the air as they wailed in pain. After hearing the Emperor's decree, the imperial guards had already conserved some of their strength. Otherwise, if they were to really follow the standard military practice of 80 strokes of the cane, none of these hedonistic sons who had their bodies hollowed out by wine and women would be able to return alive.
When it came to flogging, they were very experienced. Whether it was on the buttocks or the back, regardless of whether there were no scars on the outside and dozens of strokes of the cane could still kill them, or whether it was a wretched appearance, but in reality, it was just a superficial wound. They could recuperate at home for half a month before being able to walk … These were all things that needed to be paid attention to.
This time, it was naturally impossible to beat those hedonistic sons to death. However, the pain was so great that they would probably be unable to forget it for the rest of their lives.
With every stroke of the cane, the cries became even more tragic.
"What is going on? Who are those people? "
"You don't even know? The news has long spread in the capital. A dozen hedonistic sons of hedonistic sons have taken liberties with innocent people. They actually dared to take liberties with Her Royal Highness. Aren't they courting death?"
"Aiya, I already said that this group of people have done all kinds of bad things. Sooner or later, they will know who is stronger. They deserve it!"
…
The commoners liked to see this kind of excitement. Wasn't it fun to eat melon seeds of different flavors while listening to the screams?
Naturally, there were also rows of carriages parked at the side. The carriages had soft cushions on them, and the outside of the carriages were pasted with the insignia of various families. They were all well-known figures in the capital. However, today, while their heads were still there, their faces were completely lost.
"My pitiful children …"
"His Majesty is so cruel!"
"He has already asked Imperial Consort Cui to plead for mercy on their behalf. Why is there still no movement from the Palace?"
…
Listening to the screams outside, there were even sounds of sobbing, cursing, sighing, and the sound of eating melon seeds coming from within some of the carriages.
"Bah!" Outside a carriage, a middle-aged man spat out the skin of a melon seed. He looked at the people under the palace wall who were being beaten with a cane. His face showed an expression of interest.
"Wu Er, do you think the red dates or the garlic flavor tastes better?"
A large man beside him scratched his head and said, "Fifth Master, I think the five-spice flavor tastes better."
"Hmm?" The middle-aged man dragged out his voice.
Seeing this, the large man immediately said, "The garlic flavor. Of course, the garlic flavor tastes better."
The middle-aged man threw the bag in his hand over and said, "Since the garlic flavor tastes better, these are all for you."
The large man's face showed a bitter expression. He glanced around and his eyes suddenly lit up. He said, "Fifth Master, it seems that the beating is over. Should we go over and bring the little Duke over?"
In reality, beside the surrounding carriages, countless figures had already jogged over to the palace wall and carried their young masters back. They had him lie down on the soft cushion that had been prepared in the carriage.
That Fifth Master waved his hand somewhat dispiritedly. Two men quickly ran over and carried the fainted Qin Yu back.
When they saw a certain part of his body, even though they were made of iron, they couldn't help but suck in a breath. This, this was simply beaten to a pulp!
Naturally, the two of them deeply sympathized with their little Duke's experience. The outside world was still too dangerous for the little Duke. How good would it be to be grounded at home? At least he wouldn't be beaten into a sieve.
Wu Er glanced at the inside of the carriage and covered his eyes. He secretly sighed and said, "What a sin …"
After the few playboys were punished, they were quickly carried back. There was no more excitement to watch. The people also dispersed in disappointment, leaving behind a ground full of melon seed shells …
At the entrance of the Hall of Diligent Government, Chang De bowed to the woman in the palace dress in front of him and said, "Your Highness, please go back. The two little princesses were frightened today. His Majesty is comforting them inside. He won't see anyone!"
After a while, looking at the sky, Concubine Cui estimated that there was already a result outside the palace. Concubine Cui shook her head. She was afraid that what her younger sister had asked of her could not be done.
At this time, in the Hall of Diligent Government, the proud Lolita excitedly told Emperor Jing about what she had seen and heard these days. She danced with joy.
"Father, you don't know. Sir's rocking cart is very fun. And that uncle is very strong … Also, I went fishing with Sir. Those stinky fish actually don't eat candied haws. And I also have a rabbit that I keep at Sir's house. I want to see it in a few days …"
Emperor Jing held Yongning in his arms and touched Princess Shouning's head. He asked with a smile, "You weren't frightened today, right?"
The proud Lolita shook her head and said angrily, "I wasn't frightened. It's just that I haven't eaten enough. I said that I would go to Sir's house to eat braised prawns, sweet and sour carp, braised lion's head … Sir also said that he would take us out to barbecue tomorrow!"
Seeing that his daughter kept talking about Sir, Emperor Jing was depressed. What was so good about Li Yi? Why did his two daughters like him so much?
At this moment, the proud Lolita seemed to think of something again. She mysteriously attached herself to Emperor Jing's ear and said, "Father, in two years, can you issue a decree to betroth Shouning to Sir?"
The expression on Emperor Jing's face froze.
After a while, outside the Hall of Diligent Government, Chang De heard the movement coming from inside the hall. He looked back and shook his head slightly.
It seemed that His Majesty was really angered by those playboys this time. Otherwise, how could he even use the word "beast"?
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