Chapter 770
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The blood had not dripped from his chin. Tian Ze Emperor swayed and instinctively called out, "Empress — —"
Cao Hou looked at the few drops of blood and then at her husband who had shared the bed with her for more than twenty years, the Emperor of this country. She did not know why she smiled. It was both mocking and pitying. In the end, she tilted her head and lifted her chin at the executor, "What happened? You let the blood of a slut stain His Majesty's face. You really are useless! Leave! "
The executor trembled as he put away the metal rod. He stood to the side and waited for orders.
In the middle of the Meridian Gate, the person who had been holding on with one breath finally let out a breath. He fell backwards and was lifted up by the guards in disgust to continue the trial.
Cao Hou took the handkerchief that Cai Qun offered and then leaned over to gently wipe away the dirty blood for Tian Ze Emperor, "He's still breathing. Then let's continue. Otherwise, we will not be able to appease the anger of the people and give them an explanation."
As her soft words fell, countless voices echoed, "Explanation! Explanation! Explanation! Explanation! "
On the city gate tower, Xiao Yunyi, who was leading Yongchengwei to guard the Meridian Gate, looked at all of this expressionlessly. His heart was complicated and he did not say a word.
Listening to the deafening voice, Emperor Tian Ze nodded. He raised his eyes and seriously looked at the child who was still breathing and had his own blood flowing in his body in the hands of the guards. He said word by word numbly, "The criminal, Xiahou Qing, used the identity of Nanping Wang's Heir to collude with his accomplices after entering the capital. He bribed the courtiers and was unruly and did whatever he wanted. Seeing that your Nanping Wang's Mansion protected the country, I didn't expect you to dare to show your ferocious nature on the night of the Midnight Banquet. You tortured and killed 87 innocent palace servants and concubines in the harem, Madam Qi. You even tried to murder me and the Empress. There are witnesses and evidence. Do you plead guilty? "
Xiahou Qing seemed to have lost consciousness. After a long time, he seemed to faintly hear the accusation against him. He struggled to open his mouth and blurred out, "No … …"
Tian Ze Emperor said, "What did you say?"
"I … …"
"Say it again!"
The corners of Xiahou Qing's lips curled up weakly. He looked at the sky and said slowly, "Even if I don't … what can you … do to me?"
"How arrogant!" Empress Cao slammed her palm on the table and stood up in her bright yellow phoenix robe. "Your Majesty, everyone knows what the King of Nanping and his son did. Why do we need to try them? Chenqie is just a woman and a child. Naturally, I cannot compare to Your Majesty's literary and military prowess. However, I have heard the sages of the past say that the people are the most important, the state comes second, and the monarch is the least important. Since that's the case, why don't we leave this case to the people? "
Before the Heaven's Choice Emperor could speak, the people present became excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood. It was as if everyone was holding a gavel in one hand and a judge in the other, holding the power of life and death. They were all judges.
As for how this case would be investigated? Why do we still need to listen to testimonies and check the authenticity of witnesses and evidence?
Didn't everyone say that the crime was unforgivable? Why waste time?
There was only one word: execute!
Standing under the bright yellow tasseled canopy, Empress Cao raised her noble chin as if she was leading an invincible army. She sighed and said, "Originally, chenqie wanted to spare his life out of a moment of soft-heartedness. However, now that the public opinion is like this, Your Majesty, we can only follow the public opinion."
The Heaven's Choice Emperor opened his mouth and looked at that face. Countless thoughts seemed to flash through his mind. In the end, he turned his head and slowly lowered his outstretched hand. He said to the guard, "Then —"
Just as the order was given and the death sentence was about to be handed down, a bolt of lightning suddenly came down from the clear sky above. Before the people could react, the ground beneath their feet began to move again. The entire ground shook and countless snakes, insects, rats, and ants swarmed in from all directions. They climbed over people's feet and scuttled up people's clothes. In an instant, the entire Meridian Gate felt danger. Fear spread across the ground. Hot oil splashed everywhere and screams rang out.
The banner of justice from before was thrown to the side. Everyone covered their heads and ran for their lives.
"The ground is moving! The ground is moving! Quickly run! "
"Master Tian, what's going on here?! Heavenly thunder, earth shaking, insects rioting, is this a sign that something strange is about to happen? Save me!!! "
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