sbdcsierra Chapter 112 Sparing His Life
Chapter 112 Sparing His Life
At this time, a middle-aged man who looked like a weak scholar and was tied up was taken to the execution platform.
"Your Majesty!"
The yamen runner behind Sima Tiejian raised his foot and kicked Sima Tiejian's knee.
thump!
Sima Tiejian was kneeling on the ground, but his back was straight, his head held high, and he looked at Yue Shanlin fearlessly.
Yue Shanlin's chubby face showed a fake smile: "Sima Tiejian, I respect your integrity. If you plead guilty and beg me, I can give you a chance to survive!"
Sima Tiejian's bruised face revealed disdain: "Yue Shanlin, I, Sima Tiejian, will never associate with a treacherous villain like you. You can kill me or chop me up, whatever you want! If you don't kill me, I will sue you!"
Xia Bitu was shocked. It turned out that this was how Sima Tiejian offended Yue Shanlin.
Xia Bitu understood that Sima Tiejian was the prison warden and must be aware of the dark situation in the Beicheng Prefecture prison.
Given Sima Tiejian's temperament, he really couldn't stand Yue Shanlin's behavior, so it was normal for him to sue him.
The supervisory department of Beicheng Prefecture is the Inspectorate.
It should be the Inspectorate that seized Sima Tiejian's petition.
Xiao Hedao, the censor of the Inspectorate, was also Xia Bitu's disciple, so he would naturally favor Yue Shanlin, who was also his disciple.
Xia Bitu figured it out instantly.
The moment he figured it out, Xia Bitu broke out in a cold sweat.
Could it be that Qin Zheng and the Empress did this?
Oh no, the Empress should have known about this a long time ago.
Sima Tiejian had nowhere to complain, so even if he didn't want to trouble the Grand Tutor Wei Xuelin, he would still go to the Grand Tutor in order to bring down Yue Shanlin.
If the Grand Tutor knew, the Empress would also know.
Qin Zheng’s goal is not only to capture Yue Shanlin, the prefect of Beicheng Prefecture, but also to capture Xiao Hedao, the censor of the Inspectorate?
Compared with the censors of the Inspectorate, the prefect of Beicheng is nothing.
No wonder Qin Zheng, this monkey who is a monkey once he touches hair, gave up the position of the prefect of Beicheng so readily.
Xia Bitu was extremely confused at the moment. It was only at this moment that he saw clearly the trap Qin Zheng had set.
He lost this round badly!
Xia Bitu regretted it.
Why did he have to follow Qin Zheng on an incognito visit?
He really came here on his own initiative!
If he doesn't come, there is still room for maneuver.
But now, there is no room for maneuver.
Lost!
Xia Bitu's originally straight back bent down in an instant.
But he straightened up again in an instant.
Qin Zheng, you are worthy of being my opponent!
Xia Bitu suddenly became full of fighting spirit.
You little monkey, just wait until I win the game!
Xia Bitu was thinking about something and didn't hear what Yue Shanlin and Sima Tiejian talked about.
But he felt someone behind him, and it must be the executioner.
Indeed, more than thirty executioners holding guillotines had already come on stage and stood behind each prisoner.
Sima Tiejian knelt there, still holding his head high and chest out, ready to die.
Yue Shanlin glanced at the prisoners at this moment.
In fact, Qin Zheng and others were just there to make up the list.
Today, the main focus is to kill Sima Tiejian.
Yue Shanlin's gaze fell on Sima Tiejian and he sneered.
He knew who Sima Tiejian belonged to.
But he is the prime minister's man.
How can the Grand Tutor be compared with the Prime Minister?
Taifu Wei Xuelin is just a useless scholar!
And this Sima Tiejian was just a small prison warden.
Just kill him!
At this moment, the sharp-nosed and monkey-faced chief clerk came over and said, "Sir, it's already three o'clock in the afternoon!"
Xia Bitu was lost in thought when he suddenly heard Yue Shanlin shout angrily, "It's three quarters past noon!"
Xia Bitu was shocked and said, "Princess, please don't let me down. If you don't take action, the people who are secretly protecting me will be exposed."
These people who secretly protect him are not the usual people.
These people will not take action unless his life or death is at stake.
This team was formed to fight against the mysterious team of the Empress.
"Wu La Wu La..." Xia Bitu reminded Qin Zheng, meaning that it was time to let Xia Jinzhong take action.
He thought that even if the princess did not take action, it would be the same if Xia Jinzhong took action.
Because Yue Shanlin also knew Xia Jinzhong.
But Qin Zheng pretended not to hear.
Xia Jinzhong was on the other side of Qin Zheng. Although he heard his adoptive father's humming, he didn't understand what it meant. He thought his adoptive father was communicating with Qin Zheng.
He admired Qin Zheng very much. He thought Qin Zheng was so amazing. He even knew what his adoptive father was saying.
Yue Shanlin announced the end and took up the beheading order: "Execute!"
The order to execute was thrown out.
The executioner drew the death card and raised the beheading knife high!
At this moment, Xia Jinzhong was anxious. Although he couldn't see anything because of the hood, could he not hear the word "execution"?
Why hasn’t Qin Zheng given the order yet?
Below the stage, Xia Mo Ning and Su Xiao Man were also getting anxious. Qin Zheng's plan included forcing Xia Bitu's secret team to show up.
But, it’s already this late, why hasn’t he shown up yet?
Xia Mo Ning watched as the executioner raised the knife, but Qin Zheng had not yet given her the signal to take action.
But, we can't wait any longer.
If you wait any longer, Qin Zheng will die.
"The imperial edict has arrived, spare his life!" Xia Mo Ning shouted.
On the stage.
Qin Zheng sighed in his heart. The girl was still anxious. It was just a few seconds.
He was sure that the reason why Xia Bitu was still playing with him was that he had a guarantee.
We can't blame Xia Moring either. After all, it only takes a moment for the executioner to raise his sword and strike.
How could Xia Mo Ning know that he had another trump card?
The girl is worried about his safety!
Xia Mo Ning shouted angrily, and the executioner on the stage was stunned, and the knife did not fall.
Yue Shanlin was startled and stood up.
Then I saw the people watching below the stage make way for a path, and a woman strode towards them, holding high a golden imperial edict.
A group of people followed behind him. At this moment, all of them took off their outer robes, revealing their yellow jackets.
"Your Highness the Princess? Imperial guards?" Yue Shanlin's face changed drastically.
Why is the princess here?
He was still carrying the imperial edict, and it was during the execution.
Is it because of Sima Tiejian?
The Grand Tutor went to ask the Empress for help?
This time, he forged enough evidence of Sima Tiejian's crime, and with the cooperation of many people and some departments, he dared to kill Sima Tiejian!
But the empress intervened, and Sima Tiejian could not be killed!
Sima Tiejian has evidence of his crime. If he doesn't die, his crime will be exposed!
Yue Shanlin steeled his resolve and shouted at the chief clerk, "Kill!"
"Welcome, Her Royal Highness the Princess!" Yue Shanlin trotted forward to greet her.
The chief clerk understood Yue Shanlin's meaning, but that was an imperial decree and the princess was in person.
If he gave this order, wouldn't his property be confiscated and his family be exterminated?
While he was hesitating.
Qin Zheng has already given the order: "Brother Zhong!"
Qin Zheng felt very sorry.
But there's no point in waiting any longer.
Bang!
Xia Jinzhong was waiting anxiously.
Hear the words.
With a shake of his arms, the ropes binding him broke instantly.
Xia Jinzhong took off his hood, jumped over Qin Zheng, and headed straight for Xia Bitu.
But he happened to bump into Yue Shanlin who was running over.
Xia Jinzhong's sudden outburst not only stunned the executioner, but also startled Yue Shanlin: "Xia... Master?"
Yue Shanlin thought he was seeing things. Why was the Prime Minister’s adopted son here?
I was stunned for a moment.
Bang!
Xia Jinzhong grabbed Yue Shanlin's neck.
Xia Jinzhong is very smart. As long as Yue Shanlin is in his hands, he can be saved.
"Yue Shanlin, you are so brave that you actually dare to kill the Prime Minister?" Xia Jinzhong shouted angrily.
"Prime Minister?" Yue Shanlin was almost scared to death. The Prime Minister was also on the execution platform?