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"I need a woman to spend the night with me tonight. Is that okay?"
Dong Ning's whole body trembled, and his pair of clear eyes suddenly became blank.
Zuo Bing chuckled and turned to go into the house.
"If I... Please keep your promise."
The voice behind him startled him suddenly. He turned around and said coldly: "Qin Dongning, do you see the flowers in the yard? There is only one flower among many leaves. You are the most inconspicuous leaf on this tree. You are not his biological sister. What does this royal struggle have to do with you, a concubine's daughter of a warrior. Is it worth it?"
"I know that I am just a leaf. Some people in a group are destined to be just foils forever. So what? I do what I think is worthwhile and I am happy. I am only afraid that there is no one I want to devote my life to. That would be truly sad."
Dong Ning smiled and said, yes, she is that leaf, just like she is Zong Pu.
Zuo Bing's brows slowly furrowed as he stared at the woman in front of him who was so scared that her eyes were filled with tears but her expression was firm. Later, one day, he suddenly remembered what she had said today. By then, she had changed from a leaf in Zong Pu's life to a leaf in his life.
She had accompanied him in battles of all sizes and had taken care of his household chores. In another country, he finally became second to none and had a beautiful wife. On the night of his wedding, he ordered the whole country to search for Yipianye.
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Zong Pu led the coachman to Fan's house, and the housekeeper said that Fan Rusu had already gone to bed.
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Zong Pu just ignored it and forced his way in with the groom. The Fan Mansion was not like a royal palace. There were no guards, let alone secret guards. Ordinary servants were no match for them. The mansion was not big with two or three entrances, and Zong Pu soon reached the door of Fan Rusu's bedroom.
The housekeeper followed in panic, and when Zong Pu was about to rush into the bedroom, the door suddenly opened.
Fan Rusu walked out in a single layer of clothing and glanced at him indifferently.
Zong Pu was startled and suddenly felt that there was something different about the man in front of him. He suppressed his thoughts and said coldly: "Hand over Qin Dongning."
Fan Rusu smiled and said, "She is asleep, so it is better not to wake her up. Come on..."
Zong Pu was shocked. She was here, and...
No, Fan Rusu was deliberately deceiving him. It was a certain time now, how could Dong Ning ignore the important things and even stay here. But if she was in a bad mood and came to Fan Rusu to drink and get drunk here... This was very likely!
"Hand her over!"
"Okay, just go find her. She's in my room."
Zong Pu burst into anger upon hearing this, "She is an unmarried girl, how dare you take advantage of her drunkenness to ruin her reputation!"
Fan Rusu's smile grew even brighter. "Drunk? She is very sober.
Awake? Zong Pu sneered. How could he believe it
The groom received his signal and rushed towards Fan Rusu, but Fan Rusu still stood there with her hands clasped, still smiling, as if she was not afraid of the groom. Zong Pu's heart tightened inexplicably, and there was a creaking sound, and the door opened again, and Dong Ning hurried out, her clothes were disheveled, and she was wearing Fan Rusu's outer robe. She looked sober, but she was definitely not drunk.
"Zong Pu, go back. You don't have to worry about my affairs."
It felt as if his heart was hit hard by something blunt, and Zong Pu stood there in a daze.
Did Fan Rusu touch her
Is this her revenge on him because she thinks he was the one who indirectly harmed Qiaochu
Since they parted at the garden of Prince Rui's mansion, he hadn't even been able to find her or say a word to her. When she hit him in public, he didn't feel any anger or hatred, but pain. Helping Qingling was out of a very complicated mind, but Qiaochu's death, Shangguan Jinghong's injury, her pain and hatred for him almost made him unable to breathe.
At this moment, everything about her - the dull pain made him almost unable to stand, he reached out and grabbed Dong Ning - he wanted her to explain it to him clearly, she was his woman, she was his!
Before his hand reached her clothes, a white shadow had embraced Dong Ning and disappeared over the eaves in an instant...
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The next day at noon.
Many places in Chaoge seemed to have suddenly become quiet, while some places suddenly became lively and exciting. It was still early in the evening, but the main roads leading to the imperial city were already filled with people heading to the imperial city entrance.
Meanwhile, in the study of Shangguan Jinghong, in the Prince Rui's Mansion, everyone had gathered. The deployment of the secret guards and the arrangements after the kidnapping of Shangguan Jinghong were hastily but well planned - they started on the road leading out of the clan residence, and thousands of people rushed to the gate of the imperial city, and the number of people watching along the way was as large as mountains and seas.
Create chaos among the onlookers and then hijack the prison van.
After all, he was disabled. The emperor should not think that they would risk their lives to rob people. Although it is extremely dangerous, there may be a chance.
Prince Ning patted Zong Pu who had been staring at the door. Shen Qingling shook his head and was about to speak when he saw a secret guard leading Dong Ning over.
Pei Lan said softly, "Xiaoyao, you have arrived just in time. You should also make preparations. Your fifth brother asked the secret guards who can disguise themselves to prepare a batch of human faces. You can choose one and we will set off soon."
"How long is left before the execution?" Dong Ning asked in a hoarse voice, looking anxious, tired and exhausted. She pursed her lips tightly - everyone understood that she had no way out.
Shen Qingling held her hand and said calmly, "Xiaoyao, I don't blame you."
Dong Ning bit her lip and took out a human skin mask from her arms...
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Imperial city.
The evening sunlight still makes it difficult to open one's eyes.
Maybe it’s not the sunshine, but the human heart.
People were anxiously waiting for the moment of torture. Common people, court officials, royal relatives, and relatives of the emperor were crowded inside and outside, even more lively than the wedding of several princes. As for the common people, watching this excitement, they had mixed feelings.
There was not a single shout or curse.
I heard that this Prince Rui, who had conquered Western Xia, and this Prince Eight, who was resolute in his work in the six ministries and implemented several major measures for the people, including opening canals, reducing taxes, and enforcing strict laws without favoritism, ended up like this because he offended the emperor over the death of a concubine. The emperor did not dare to show his sympathy, but he was full of pity in his heart.
Not to mention the princes and court officials who have different thoughts.
The situation changed, and the power in the court changed again. It was like the eve of a storm, but this time, it was a great peace!
Prince, the world!
Even the wise king, who had not been seen for a long time, came with his ally Yan Zixi.
Shangguan Jinghao seemed to be thinking about something. He glanced at the two of them, then looked at the Xixia group in the crowd - Cai Ning.
Finally, a faint smile appeared on his lips, and he looked at the emperor who was sitting on the main throne to personally supervise the execution.
The Empress and Concubine Zhuang Li accompanied the Emperor.
What’s somewhat interesting is that Concubine Li and Concubine Zhuang switched positions today.
Concubine Li looked pale, as if she was in a very bad condition. She was very dutiful and never argued. At this time, she was not feeling well, and the Emperor was very concerned. Concubine Zhuang did not mind temporarily giving up her position to her. Of course, Shangguan Jinghao understood that Concubine Li was not feeling well because she was suddenly ill, but because she was worried about Shangguan Jinghong being punished. Since Prince Ning was on good terms with Shangguan Jinghong, Concubine Li must have a deep friendship with Shangguan Jinghong.
He glanced at Prince Ning, who was in the procession of princes and princesses. The latter looked nervous, his eyes flickering, and he looked from time to time in the direction where Shangguan Jinghong had just been escorted. Among the court officials, Zong Pu was also like this.
He knew what they were looking at.
The emperor might have considered only taking Shangguan Jinghong's limbs, but he didn't expect Prince Ning and others to be so bold as to rob people, and the escort was not very strict. However, the emperor had taken it into consideration - he had already arranged a large number of people to disguise themselves and blend in with the people on the way to prevent any accidents.
Therefore, he soon saw their shocked expressions. Shangguan Jinghong's prisoner car slowly drove in.
No surprises. The dust has settled.
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Although the emperor has not yet taken Shangguan Jinghong's life - of course, he does not want the emperor to kill Shangguan Jinghong, he wants Shangguan Jinghong to watch him rule the world with his own eyes.
But Shangguan Jinghong would never be able to make a comeback.
His mother Fangfei soon entered the palace.
Fang Fei is not dead yet. After the morning court yesterday, the emperor kept him and told him that as soon as Shangguan Jinghong's matter was settled, he would immediately leave the palace to take Fang Fei in. The emperor said, I have been waiting for Jing for many years.
What does Fangfei entering the palace mean
His throne will be more secure, and it is time for Rongrui to pass on the throne.
He learned this from the emperor - he didn't like waiting and had sent Wang Mang to a small town in the south of the Yangtze River to pick up Fang Fei.
After years of waiting, how does it feel to finally achieve something big
There were two battles in this battle between heaven and earth. He won the first one.
In the second game, Feitian, you will die with the poison I gave you. Ruolan, it's a pity that you can't see Fang.
An agitated and cruel feeling surged rapidly from the bottom of my heart to every part of my body.
The officer dragged Shangguan Jinghong to his knees on the ground. Shangguan Jinghong's robe was dirty with old and new blood stains, and the original color could not be seen. He was still wearing an iron mask, which was ridiculous. He ordered the clan officials to be careful when torturing him and not to remove the iron mask. Shangguan Jinghong, you deserve to never see the light of day again.
Shangguan Jinghong was also quiet at this time. He knelt on the ground with his hair loose, his hands and feet were red and dirty.
There was a sigh from the crowd.
I heard that Concubine Qiao was killed by the emperor.
Concubine Qiao was originally a stunning beauty, but was poisoned by the aunt, which changed her appearance. Later, she was cured by Prince Rui and recovered. She was even more beautiful than the Crown Princess and the most beautiful woman in Western Xia. Since ancient times, it has been said that beauty can bring disaster to the country. The emperor killed Concubine Qiao in the deep palace for this reason, and Prince Rui broke with her.
There is definitely more than one stunning beauty in the world, but there is only one. Who wouldn't sigh for such a woman
At this time, Prince Ning and others had changed their expressions. Concubine Li's expression became more and more ugly. She was granted the position of Concubine Zhuang - the Queen was on the right of the Emperor, and she was on the left.
The emperor stared at Shangguan Jinghong lying on the ground, his eyes remaining cold. It was obvious that he also wished this rebellious son would die.
However, he seemed to have the same idea as Shangguan Jinghao—Don’t you want my life? I won’t kill you first, so that you can see with your own eyes how glorious your brother will be, and how miserable you will be.
Choosing this place to carry out the execution, not sparing the common people, not sparing the royal relatives and ministers, was also to serve as a warning to others.
At this time, the setting sun was setting further and further to the west, the huge sun on the distant horizon began to sink, and the orange and rose-red rays of light began to fade away. Suddenly, the crowd cried out in surprise. It turned out to be the executioner who was announcing that the time had come.
Shangguan Jinghao narrowed his eyes slightly, looking at the messy crowd, Ning Wang Zongpu trembling, and the officials secretly looking at the emperor and him, while clapping their hands and saying good... It was a huge pleasure to have the power of life and death in his heart.
However, the emperor did not give the order for the execution.
Shangguan Jinghao even saw the disappointed look on Lang Xiang’s face—the Lang family also wanted him dead and to support a wise king again.
Shangguan was startled and looked towards the emperor, only to see that the emperor was supporting the unsteady Concubine Li, who was whispering something in his ear.
What's going on
Even though Concubine Li was not feeling well, there was no way she could stop the emperor from carrying out the execution.
However, Shangguan Jinghao clearly saw the emperor's eyebrows jump suddenly, and he looked in one direction of the crowd.
He immediately looked in that direction, but saw that the people there were noisy and the setting sun cast shadows, but there was nothing strange.
The emperor suddenly stood up and even leaned forward to look, which immediately caused everyone around him to be surprised and look along with him.
At the same time, in the crowd, starting with Prince Ning, Zong Pu, the three ministers of the six ministries, the sixth, seventh, and tenth princes, and the legitimate princess all knelt down, and finally, Xia Haibing also knelt down slowly.
Prince Ning said in a hoarse voice: "Father, I am willing to protect Prince Rui with my life. Prince Rui offended you because he lost his mind for a while. I beg you to remember his contribution to the country, his sacrifice to save me, and your love for me for 20 years. Please forgive my eighth brother's crime and give him a chance to make amends..."
Only a few people knelt down, but some of them actually pleaded for the treasonous King Rui.
The emperor leaned against the table, his heart beating violently, and the expression on his face was fierce and complicated.
As Prince Ning made his tearful report, several people in the crowd knelt down silently, and others followed suit.
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When the setting sun took away the last ray of light, Shangguan Jinghao stood at the empty gate of the imperial city.
After the emperor left, most of the court officials bowed to him and greeted him before leaving.
He smiled coldly, slowly turned to look at the place where Shangguan Jinghong had just kneeled, and suddenly struck out with his palm.
The ground suddenly cracked and gravel splashed all over the ground.
His eyes darkened, and he asked Cao Zhaonan beside him, "You were beside the emperor just now, and the emperor glanced at the onlookers. Did you see what he was looking at?"
It was not surprising that Prince Ning and Zong Pu would plead for mercy, but it was beyond his expectation that important officials from three ministries and several princes would risk their lives to plead for mercy.
All of these are fine, the most important thing is not this, but Concubine Li’s words and the emperor’s look.
Cao Zhaonan shook his head and said in a concentrated voice, "It happened too quickly. I noticed that when the emperor looked over, he could not see anything unusual. It seemed that someone came and disappeared very quickly. I only heard the emperor say 'you are here' at that time, and his emotions were very intense."
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The Rui Palace is festive at this moment, even though Shangguan Jinghong is already one and only.
But the person is still there and his hands are saved!
At noon, before everyone set off, Dong Ning's arrival overturned all the preparations, starting with the taking out of the human mask.
She came back with Shangguan Jinghong's words.
Before that, she had been to the clan house.
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No one knew how she got into the clan house, but she did get in.
Dong Ning remembered that Shangguan Jinghong was lying on the ground with his back to her, and he didn't say a word.