The useless princess is causing trouble again

Chapter 78 Beheading in public display

Three days later at the time of Si.

The roads in the western part of Nanling City were jammed with people, and a large number of people emerged from the streets and alleys, rushing to the beheading platform on the street. Civilians formed a semicircle around the scene, and everyone's eyes were focused on the high platform above, with curiosity and surprise written on their faces, and they speculated on various reasons.

"I heard that Zheng Duwei committed a capital crime, and his entire clan was executed. Do you know why?"

"I heard that Zheng Duwei and the Miaojiang High Priest harmed His Royal Highness Prince Sheng at the banquet and intended to rebel. Fortunately, His Royal Highness Prince Sheng discovered them and finally caught them all in one fell swoop."

"I never thought that Zheng Duwei would do such a treasonous thing. He deserves to die a hundred times. However, Zheng Duwei's eldest daughter is the current emperor's favorite concubine. Now Zheng Duwei's entire family has been beheaded in public. Why didn't the eldest daughter come forward to save them?"

"My little brother is still too young. As the saying goes, distant water cannot quench a nearby fire, and neither can the crime of treason. However, the death of a scourge like the Zheng family is also a good thing for us ordinary people."

"Brother, you are right. The Third Young Master Zheng often bullies the people and robs women, killing many decent women. It is great to get rid of this scourge now, but it is a pity for the talented and beautiful Second Young Miss Zheng."

Everyone started talking, with criticism in their words. At this time, the noisy crowd made way for Zheng Duwei and his family, who were escorted to the beheading platform by the guards, and lined up in order to fill the entire space.

Zheng Duwei was kneeling on his knees in the center, his tongue scraped so that he couldn't shout, and he was looking at the platform opposite with an angry face; the third son of Zheng on the left was kneeling beside Zheng Duwei, crying loudly with snot and tears, and repeating that he didn't want to die; Zheng Ronger, who was kneeling on the right, was thin and pale, with her head lowered and not saying a word, looking like she had no desire to live.

"God has opened his eyes. Mr. Zheng San deserves this retribution."

"It's such a pity for Miss Zheng Er. Her best years have come to an end. It's all because of Governor Zheng."

Situ Chong took Shangguan Wei's hand and appeared on the temporary high platform, and Situ Feng followed them closely. The people were discussing privately, praising the two princes' gorgeous looks, and at the same time curious about the face of Princess Sheng under the veil.

"Your Highness Prince Sheng and Prince Lai are indeed the most handsome men in the world, as elegant as jade trees and orchids, holy and elegant."

"Princess Sheng is wearing a veil, and her eyes are extremely beautiful. She must be extremely beautiful."

"Prince Sheng and his wife are a perfect match, a perfect match."

After the three of them sat down, Shangguan Wei looked around boredly, accidentally looking at the beheading platform, and met Zheng Duwei's resentful eyes. She raised her lips and smiled back, which made Zheng Duwei so angry that his eyes were blazing, as if to say that he would not let her go even if he became a ghost.

Shangguan Wei smiled and waved to Zheng Duwei, and whispered, "Goodbye, I won't see you off."

Situ Chong leaned over and got close to Shangguan Wei's face, "Madam, it will be very bloody soon. If you are afraid, just lean on your husband's arms."

Shangguan Wei smiled with her eyebrows curved, "Don't worry, I'm so happy to send the bad guys to hell. They have done so many bad things that it would be best if they go to hell. Fear does not exist at all." She looked up at the sky and glanced at the stage, "Husband, when will they be executed?"

Ze Yi stood beside Situ Chong and whispered in his ear, and then Situ Chong focused his attention on the crowd and did not answer Shangguan Wei's question.

Situ Feng covered his face with his right hand and laughed secretly, "Sixth Princess is truly a heroine. I admire her very much. According to the laws of Tianlan Country, beheading must be carried out at noon, which means that the execution can be carried out when the incense stick on the stage burns out."

Shangguan Wei looked up and said, "It seems it's still early, let's eat something to fill our stomachs."

"Knowing that Sixth Princess didn't have breakfast, Seventh Brother specially packed some food from Longxing Restaurant."

Situ Feng smiled and raised his hand behind him. Dao Yi and Dao Er came up with a black sandalwood food box respectively, and then carefully placed the delicacies on Shangguan Wei's square table.

"Haha! Seventh brother is so thoughtful. He is definitely a warm-hearted man."

Shangguan Wei looked at the table full of delicacies, all of which were her favorite flavors, and gave Situ Feng a thumbs up.

Situ Feng glanced at the person beside him and said, "Sixth Sister-in-law, Sixth Brother ordered me to prepare all these meals, so I dare not take the credit."

"Haha! I'm so lucky to have such a husband."

Shangguan Wei smiled, raised the corners of her mouth, opened her hands left and right, and started eating.

At three quarters before noon, five sturdy executioners in red walked through the crowd and walked steadily towards the beheading platform; they had red silk cloths tied around their heads, their expressions were very cold and serious, and they carried a ghost-head knife on their right shoulder, the blade shining brightly in the sun. The supervising officer wore a blue official uniform and hat, holding a yellow dragon-patterned sleeve in his right hand, and walked slowly to the beheading platform accompanied by two guards.

The people cheered and everyone had a happy look on their face.

"If we kill these evildoers, we won't have to live in fear anymore."

"The dog official looked so sanctimonious. Well done, it really makes people happy."

At this time, more and more people gathered around, and the atmosphere was getting more and more heated. A woman wearing a veil and plain clothes stood in the crowded crowd, listening to the discussions around her. She was so angry that her face turned blue, and her hands were clenched into fists under her sleeves.

Looking up at Shangguan Wei on the high platform, her eyes were filled with overwhelming hatred, and she whispered to the tall man in black beside her, "We still have a little time, we must rescue father and brother, otherwise you will not be able to report to Big Sister."

"As you command, we will fight to the death to rescue Mr. Zheng and the Third Young Master. Miss Second, please leave first."

The tall man in black said this with a serious face, then moved back and gestured for him to leave. The woman in plain clothes glanced at the stage, said a simple "hello", and then turned around and walked into the crowd.

In the midday sun, the executioner stood in front of the judgement stand with a solemn expression, holding the yellow sleeves in both hands, and read aloud the various crimes committed by Zheng Duwei.

"There is irrefutable evidence that Zheng Hanyong, the chief inspector, abused his power for personal gain, oppressed the people, colluded with foreign enemies and plotted rebellion. He was also charged with murdering members of the royal family. He is sentenced to immediate execution along with his entire clan. The execution will be carried out at noon as a public display."

After he finished speaking, he threw a white execution token from the stage to the ground, and five executioners stood at designated positions, holding ghost-head knives and slashing at the prisoners' necks, just like cutting a watermelon. Wherever they passed, heads fell to the ground, with their eyes wide open, and the smell of blood filled the air, making people's scalps numb.

Finally, only Zheng Duwei and Zheng Sangongzi were left on the beheading platform. The executioner was about to chop them down, but several darts shot from a distance knocked the knife out of his hand. A group of masked men in black jumped out and flew towards the beheading platform at lightning speed.

Zheng Duwei laughed heartily upon seeing this, "Haha! God will not kill me. If I escape today, I will definitely come back to avenge my blood feud."

"Hurry up and save me, woo woo! I don't want to die."

Before the two could be happy for a few seconds, Ze Yi and Ze Er suddenly appeared and chopped them from behind. Their heads were separated from their bodies. The two heads rolled on the stage for a few times before stopping. They stared at the audience with wide eyes, looking horrifying.

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