sbdcsierra Chapter 1662 Dismembered by Five Horses (Bonus Chapter for 2.7 Million Reward Points)
Chapter 1662 Dismembered by Five Horses (Bonus Chapter for 2.7 Million Reward Points)
Where is the trace of the former majesty of the disciplinary ward when he was in charge of the disciplinary ward?
Minghua was also hit on the forehead by a stone, and blood flowed down his face.
His cloudy old eyes looked at the countless angry faces around him.
There may have been devout believers who knelt and worshipped him inside.
He opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just gave a bitter smile and closed his eyes again.
At noon, the executioner gave the order.
The executioner raised his gleaming dagger.
In the sunlight, the blade reflected a cold glint.
Hand up, knife down!
Two heads rolled off the execution platform, blood splattering everywhere!
After a brief silence, a deafening roar of cheers erupted from the crowd: "Well done!"
"The sky has eyes!"
"Retribution! This is retribution!"
"..."
Many people applauded.
The aggrieved party was so moved that tears streamed down their face: "Your Majesty is wise!!! Your Majesty is so wise!!!"
The injustice that had been weighing on my heart for so many years has finally been vindicated at this moment!
The once-prosperous and highly respected royal temple, Fatu Temple, saw its glorious image crumble with the execution of its abbot and head of discipline.
From then on, Fatu Temple was no longer a sacred place that people in the capital city looked up to.
That being said, many people still believe that although Fatu Temple is a place that harbors filth and evil, Master Xingchen must be an exception, and these things have nothing to do with him!
Inside the teahouse, a well-dressed old gentleman stroked his beard and said with certainty, "I once heard Master Xingchen preach. His words were truly pearls of wisdom, pointing straight to the heart. Such a clear-headed and insightful person would not tolerate any impurity. How could he associate with such filthy things?"
"Old Zhang is right!"
A businessman nearby immediately chimed in: "Last year, my business was in trouble, and my elderly mother was seriously ill. When I was feeling disheartened, I went to Fatu Temple to offer incense and happened to meet Master Xingchen."
"He gave me the words 'When the clouds part and the moon shines, things will turn around.' His eyes were clear and compassionate, and he was not faking it. Later, things in my family did indeed get better."
"Master Xingchen must have been implicated!"
Many women, though not daring to speak openly, often sighed in private when talking to their hands: "Master Xingchen is a person like a lotus on a snowy mountain peak. How could he be tainted by worldly things? His Majesty's imprisonment of him must be due to some misunderstanding."
Especially for those believers who regarded Fatu Temple as their spiritual refuge, the temple's collapse exposed the true nature of the abbot and head monks. Their faith shattered, leaving them bewildered, helpless, and heartbroken.
At this point, Xingchen became the last piece of driftwood they could grasp.
Look, not all practitioners are frauds; at least one true Buddhist disciple is innocent!
As long as Master Xingchen is still alive, the faith that Fatu Temple once gave them has not completely collapsed.
This kind of argument is surprisingly spreading in Beijing.
Some people have secretly conspired to submit another petition, earnestly requesting His Majesty to investigate thoroughly and not let Master Xingchen be wronged!
Unfortunately... soon, news of Master Xingchen's crimes also came to light.
Whether it's Xingchen's status as a prince or his scandalous affairs in the harem, these are all royal scandals, and Nangong Xuanyu certainly wouldn't allow them to spread.
Therefore, the emperor still used the reasons he had prepared beforehand.
It's a mix of truth and falsehood.
Upon investigation, it was found that Xingchen not only colluded with the rebellious Prince Nangong Xuanche, but also had dealings with the Liu family of the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, who had previously rebelled.
Even the remaining members of the Liu family are secretly working for Xingchen.
His act of saving Liu Chongshan's son, Liu Shixiu, is irrefutable proof!
The Feng and Chu families were also implicated in the case of the rebellious king.
Xingchen, a revered Buddhist monk, plotted a rebellion. The emperor, enraged, sentenced him to be torn apart by five horses!
Liu Shixiu deserved to die long ago, but Xingchen protected him until now. He should be beheaded and his head displayed to the public!
The Feng and Chu families, having colluded with traitors, deceived the emperor, and aided and abetted evildoers, shall be executed along with their entire families and their property confiscated!
All officials implicated will be dismissed and investigated!
The imperial edict sent shockwaves through the court and the public once again!
However, because of the scandal at Fatu Temple, which had fostered corruption and filth, the public's perception of the eminent monk had already been significantly shattered. Therefore, upon hearing this latest incident, the public was more accepting of it.
The wind direction in Beijing suddenly changed.
"My God! Master Xingchen... he's actually connected to the Rebel King and the Liu family?!"
"What master! That's a demonic monk! A traitor!"
"How many soldiers died and how many people suffered when the Liu family rebelled? That bald monk actually wants to help the Liu family rise from the ashes; his heart is despicable!"
"Your Majesty is wise! This wicked monk who has brought disaster to the country deserves to be torn apart by five horses!"
"..."
Of course, there are still a few die-hard believers who cannot accept the complete collapse of their faith...
"Impossible! Master Xingchen is a reincarnation of a Buddhist, compassionate towards all beings. How could he possibly plot a rebellion? Someone must be framing him!"
"The evidence might be forged! What kind of evidence can't be faked?"
"I will kneel before the palace gates and beg Your Majesty to investigate! Master Xingchen is innocent!"
"..."
These people's faith in Xingchen has bordered on obsession.
They gathered spontaneously, attempting a final effort before the execution. This prompted the Five Cities Garrison to deploy additional personnel to patrol the relevant streets and alleys to prevent any disturbances.
Three days later.
The sky was overcast.
The execution ground was heavily guarded, with imperial guards in bright armor standing at attention with halberds, keeping the onlookers at a distance.
Even so, the area outside was still packed with people.
Many people arrived early, eager to witness the execution of this wicked monk who had brought ruin to the country.
When Xingchen was brought in the prison cart, he was wearing dirty prison clothes and had a calm expression.
The more this was the case, the more his die-hard followers felt he was wronged.
The executioner shouted, "It's noon! Execute him—!!!"
Five magnificent, tall horses with glossy coats had already been led to the center of the execution ground, each bound with a sturdy leather rope.
The other end of the rope was tied to Xingchen's neck and limbs respectively.
The executioner stepped forward to verify the rope was secure, then stepped aside.
Countless eyes were fixed on the figure in the arena.
People in the crowd kept crying out, "Master Xingchen is innocent!"
"Release the master! You executioners!"
"Buddha will punish you! Release Master Xingchen at once!"
"..."
These believers, acting like madmen, cried out and tried to break through the Imperial Guard's blockade, their eyes bloodshot as they desperately pushed forward.
Some even picked up clods of dirt from the ground and threw them at the Imperial Guards.
The general in charge of guarding the area shouted, "Stop them!"
"Yes!"
The Imperial Guards formed a human wall, using shields and halberds to block and push each other.
Conflict broke out.
Cries, shouts, and the sounds of impacts filled the air.
However, the strength of the die-hard believers was ultimately weak, and they were quickly suppressed by the well-trained Imperial Guard.
The people at the front were pinned to the ground with their arms tied behind their backs, but they continued to struggle and scream.
This chaos did not cause the executioner to delay the execution.
He glanced coldly at the commotion, then waved his hand again: "Execute them!"