jdhmnovel Chapter 551 Execution in Public
Chapter 551 Execution in Public
When I got closer, I realized that Murong Jue smelled like bath soap. "Have you washed up?"
Murong Jue nodded with a smile and hugged her, "There was a lot of blood outside today, I was afraid of scaring you."
Shen Yuezhang blushed and shyly continued to help him take off his clothes. When only his underwear was left, she discovered that Murong Jue still had bandaged wounds on his body. Her face turned pale instantly.
"This injury..."
Murong Jue shook his head, "It's not serious, it's been dealt with, and it won't interfere with our wedding night."
Shen Yuezhang was somewhat speechless, "You're already injured, and you still have the mood to think about these things?"
"Of course!" Murong Jue embraced her and fell on the bed, spending a night of romance.
The next day, the young couple got up and served tea to Princess Huai'an.
When I left the yard, I found that the servants in the mansion were busy washing.
As we walked along, although there was no trace of blood, there was still a faint smell of blood in the air.
Princess Huai'an was suddenly dressed in a new style.
As soon as she saw the young couple come in, she enthusiastically asked Amber to bring two futons, and Coral had already prepared hot tea.
Shen Yuezhang and Murong Jue knelt down as a matter of course and offered tea to Princess Huai'an.
Princess Huai'an drank the tea readily and asked Amber to bring a box over without saying a word.
"Here are some jewelry that my mother has saved. You can take them and play with them."
Shen Yuezhang thanked him respectfully.
Princess Huai'an smiled with satisfaction and said thoughtfully, "Originally, I should have brought you to the palace to pay respects today, but after what happened yesterday, I'm afraid the emperor doesn't want to see you.
I heard that the Queen fell ill when she returned to the palace, and the Queen Mother was so frightened that she went to the Buddhist temple early in the morning. I will bring you to the palace after everything is settled in two days."
"Yes!" Shen Yuezhang looked obedient.
Princess Huai'an looked at Murong Jue, "Did the emperor say anything yesterday?"
After all, it happened in the Princess's Mansion. Even if they had nothing to do with it, they cannot escape blame.
Murong Jue shook his head. "My son secretly heard some gossip. The emperor originally didn't plan to come, but he suddenly received a secret letter the day before yesterday. My son didn't find out the content of the secret letter, but he only knew that the emperor changed his mind temporarily because of that thing. It's obvious that this is a conspiracy."
Princess Huai'an's expression became more and more solemn. "If the emperor could change his mind, the content of the letter must be very complicated... That's all. As long as it has nothing to do with us, that's fine."
She has been a law-abiding princess all these years, and Murong Jue has gained the emperor's trust with his own abilities. The mother and son have never done anything presumptuous, so they think everything will be safe this time.
Having made up her mind, Princess Huai'an no longer mentioned these matters.
Over the next few days, houses in the imperial capital were raided every day, and the bustling main street became deserted and bleak once again.
Xiaoxi closed the shop door early and went back to see Su Chuan and others.
"I heard some news today. The emperor is determined to clean up the bureaucracy this time. Those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who have made mistakes will be punished. You have also made contributions in this rehabilitation. I guess you can't leave in the short term. Stay in the imperial capital for the New Year."
Su Chuan smiled bitterly, "That's what my cousin's husband told us. If that's the case, then we should just stay in the imperial capital peacefully!"
The others nodded, but they had no extra thoughts about rewards.
About half a month later, the emperor's reckoning was finally over.
The first person to be rewarded according to merit is Zhu Yixuan, who killed Taifu Zhao and submitted evidence.
Zhu Yixuan was posthumously conferred the title of Earl of Loyalty and Bravery, a title that had only been passed down for three generations. He was rewarded with 1,000 taels of silver, a mansion, and 100 acres of farmland. Unfortunately, he had already died, and the title went to Zhu Kangcheng, who returned to his ancestral home.
Next came Shen Congyu and Shen Yue'an, who had made great contributions in protecting the emperor. Shen Congyu was awarded a sixth-rank military officer position at a young age, and Shen Yue'an was granted the title of Lady of Anyue County and was rewarded with a mansion.
Song Yongnian and others were originally going to be given official titles, but Shen Yi spoke for them in front of the emperor, and eventually the emperor rewarded them with money and plaques, and promised them a seventh-rank military officer position, which could be passed down to future generations.
The rest of the people also received rewards or promotions.
Some are happy and some are sad.
In the dungeon.
Princess Qingfeng, who had been expecting the Second Prince to come and rescue her, panicked when she saw Princess Qingkang being escorted in. "Sister, why are you here too? Where's the Second Prince?"
Princess Qingkang's numb face was like a pool of stagnant water, without any signs of life. She did not move at all when she was pushed into the cell.
Princess Qingfeng was inexplicably panicked, "Sister, please say something! What's going on?"
Princess Qingkang couldn't stand Princess Qingfeng's shouting and yelled angrily, "Dead! All dead! Are you satisfied now? If I had known that you were going to rebel, I would not have been so stupid as to sit there and watch. Now you have harmed me so badly... I feel so wronged! I feel so wronged!"
Princess Qingfeng sat on the ground in a daze, the huge panic made her completely collapse.
The imperial capital is in constant flux.
After such a big incident, Su Tai thought that this year's palace banquet could not be held.
Unexpectedly, the emperor ordered a grand celebration.
Instead of being happy, all the civil and military officials were silent as a mouse.
Because Shen Yi was promoted again, Su Tai was also qualified to enter the palace for the banquet.
As soon as she entered the hall, she went straight to where Princess Huai'an was.
In the past, in addition to Princess Huai'an, there were also several princes' wives, concubines, and county princesses in this area.
Not only were half the people missing today, but the people who came were no longer as relaxed as before. They were all silent and the atmosphere was truly weird.
After Su Tai saluted Princess Huai'an, she sat behind her and whispered to Shen Yuezhang, "I feel like something is not right with everyone."
Shen Yuezhang lowered his eyes and nodded slightly, "Mom, mother said that we should talk less and watch less tonight."
Su Tai's heart trembled, and she quietly returned to her seat.
After a while, the emperor came. The empress dowager and the queen did not show up, and the emperor did not explain, but only said a few polite words.
Afterwards, the rebellious Zhao family, the Cen family, Princess Qingfeng and others were brought up and executed in public.
All royal relatives, noble families and ministers are required to attend the ceremony in person.
When the first head fell to the ground, Su Tai was in a daze and trembling with fear.
The lady next to her has fainted.
She gritted her teeth and held on, only to feel her vision gradually blurring...
When she woke up again, she found herself back in Yong'an Marquis Mansion.
Shen Yi heard the noise on the bed and rushed over, "How do you feel?"
Su Tai fearfully held Shen Yi's hand and shrank into his arms.
Shen Yi secretly sighed, "If I had known that the palace banquet would be like this, I would never let you enter the palace no matter what I said. More than 70% of the female relatives were frightened this time. The emperor's move is really..."
Su Tai covered his mouth in fear, "Stop talking. The whole world belongs to the emperor. Whatever the emperor does is right. Stop talking... Let me slow down. It will be fine in a moment."
Shen Yi said no more, and said thoughtfully: "Ajue has petitioned the emperor to return to Zhaohua County after the Lantern Festival. Originally, he wanted Zhang'er to stay in the imperial capital with the princess for a while, and then let Zhang'er set off when the weather warms up.
The Emperor made such a scene at the palace banquet, and the eldest princess said that she didn't want Zhang'er to stay at all, and wanted Zhang'er to go with Ajue. "