old friend wine

In the winter, the days are short and the nights are long. Today, it seems that the cloudy day is about to snow, and the sky is gray and there is no clarity.The weather was dry and cold, and Shen Che's exposed hands were red from the cold. He moved his stiff fingers a little, looking forward to getting to the execution ground to be freed from the prison van, but also faintly fearing the imminent death.

In this kind of severe cold weather, the people are happy to huddle on the kang head and cat winter. The road from Tianlao to Caishikou is sparsely populated. The broken baskets in the corner are rolled from the street to the end of the street by the north wind, and the atmosphere is extremely bleak. desolate.

The peddlers on both sides of the road were also persuaded by the cold to go home. There were few people on the whole road. Occasionally, pedestrians in twos and threes passed by, avoiding the roadside to make way for the escort team, and looked curiously into the prison car.The two young men's conversation with Shen Che attracted his attention, and he listened calmly——

One of them whispered to the other, "Who is this?"

The other looked at Shen Che, who was sitting cross-legged in the prison car, and clapped his hands suddenly, saying, "Oh! Isn't this the Shen... Shen Ci who was caught just a few days ago?"

The young man who asked the question remembered it as soon as he reminded him, "Didn't you just catch it, why did you pull it and cut it so quickly?"

"You don't even look at how big a crime he committed, besides running away for so long, it's not a loss..."

The squeaking noise of the prison wheel overwhelmed the conversation between the two, Shen Che raised his hands and touched his cheek, feeling a little more at ease.He has always been afraid that he will not be able to do well this time. If someone finds out that he is not his brother, his brother will not be able to live a stable life for the rest of his life. God knows how nervous he was when he met Linghu when he just got out of prison.He and Linghu met once when they were in the palace. Fortunately, Linghu didn't seem to notice him too much at that time. This time he looked at Shen Che and looked away. Similar faces found clues.

It seems that he and his elder brother really look alike, otherwise how could they have been so easily hidden from the eyes of Linghu and the common people.Shen Che lowered his head and pursed his lips and smiled secretly. He didn't know how happy he was to be recognized as his elder brother. Being able to pretend to be the god in his heart made him faintly excited.

The road from Tianlao to Caishikou was neither far nor near, and when Shen Che was slightly frozen, he finally arrived.There are more people near the execution ground. Although the weather is cold, it still can't stop the footsteps of those people who love to watch the excitement at home in winter.

The door of the prison car opened, and several armored soldiers surrounded the prison car, carefully pressed Shen Che's shoulders, firmly restrained him and escorted him down.Dozens of Golden Dragon Guards were lurking around the execution ground with serious expressions, strictly guarding against possible changes.

Shen Che's wrists and ankles were clasped with heavy chains, and he couldn't take a step or open his arms. The armored soldiers only cared about pressing them tightly enough, and completely ignored the pain in his arms.He frowned slightly, swallowed his throat to suppress all redundant expressions and voices, and he reminded himself all the time not to make extravagant complications, and not to let people see the clues.

Among the crowd watching was a father and son, the son was only four or five years old, the father let him ride on his neck dotingly, so that he could sit high and have a clear view.Tong Yan Wuji, he sucked his index finger and said in a childish voice, "Daddy, that uncle is so pitiful, he was shaking with fright!"

Shen Che bit his lower lip helplessly, he was just too cold and shivered uncontrollably, how could he be afraid.

The father snorted disdainfully, and educated his son, "He is not pitiful. He has done his own crimes and can't live. Our Ming'er must be good from an early age and be a good boy. When he grows up, he will be upright and worthy of the world. Daddy will take you to see him today." Seeing the fate of the villain, Ming'er should take it as a warning."

The son blinked and said, "What did this scoundrel do wrong?"

The young man on the side bluffed and said, "He is so bad, he has committed all kinds of crimes, and he has the audacity to kidnap Lord Yan. Isn't this breaking ground on the head of Tai Sui? It would be strange if the emperor didn't kill him gone."

What's more, people with good intentions don't know where to hear it, "Oh, this is considered light. I heard that he killed dozens of people to rob money. Otherwise, where did he get the money to eat and drink this year? I also heard that he □□ There are several big girls with yellow flowers, they are not as good as beasts!"

Suddenly a disharmonious voice came in coldly, and at the same time, the troublemaker felt two sharp, knife-like gazes slashing at him, "Where did you hear that? This king has been inseparable from him this year, how can this king go out?" Have you never seen him robbing?"

It so happened that someone knew this ever-favored and dazzling Lord Yan, and he shouted excitedly, "Yes...it's His Royal Highness Yan!"

"Your Highness, thousand years old!" The crowd watching all of a sudden fell to their knees, and the father also carried his son down and dragged him to the ground.The child couldn't settle down, he sat on his knees and looked up at Xu Qinghan, his eyes full of curiosity.

Xu Qinghan looked back at him and said firmly, "The uncle you saw is a good man, the kindest and most selfless person in the world." After speaking, he walked up to Shen Che, glared at the armored soldiers escorting Shen Che and shouted, " Do you have any grudges against him, or did someone reward you for breaking his arm?"

Several armored soldiers shrank their necks one after another, and quickly released some strength to loosen the restraint on Shen Che.Shen Che breathed a sigh of relief, and gave Xu Qinghan a grateful look, his lips twitched a few times, but he still didn't say anything.According to his character, it is really uncomfortable not to thank you, but he still endured it because he was afraid that he would lose his words if he said too much.

Chang Zhengdao came down from the execution platform to greet Xu Qinghan, and said politely, "Your Majesty, I have seen the prince. Please don't blame them, they are too nervous." Chang Zhengdao said to Xu Qinghan Bei Yi cupped his hands, referring to the current Holy Majesty, "The order from above has come down. If there is any mistake in the execution today, all the officers, soldiers and Jin Longwei present will be beheaded to show the public. The officials and Lord Linghu will not be spared. If you don't take it to heart, you will lose your head." .”

Xu Qinghan glanced at him and said, "Lord Chang is too worried. This king has no plans to rob the court, nor has he the ability to do so. This king just wants Ah Ci to go through this journey well and suffer less. It is this king who wants to Please, Master Chang, be merciful and don't treat criminals harshly."

Chang Zhengdao lowered his waist, "My lord is serious. I will not bend the law for personal gain, nor will I avenge private revenge. Although I have been sitting in the position of Minister of Dali Temple for a short time, I understand the principle of doing things impartially." Yes, I will not disappoint the grace of God."

Xu Qinghan stopped talking.He looked back at Shen Che tiredly, his eyes were as dim as a dead well.

Chang Zhengdao raised his head to the attendant at the side, and the attendant knowingly brought a copper basin filled with clean water and a piece of handkerchief.He held his right sleeve with his left hand, threw the veil into the water to soak it, then fished it out and wiped it heavily on Shen Che's face several times.

Xu Qinghan frowned and grabbed Chang Zhengdao's wrist, "What are you doing?"

"It is a rule that all criminals need to be verified before execution. My lord, please forgive me."

Xu Qinghan let go when he heard the words, anyway, they didn't make a fuss about changing their appearance, real gold is not afraid of fire.Shen Che also cooperated with his closed eyes and let him fiddle with it until his cheeks were rubbed repeatedly until they turned slightly red and almost peeled off a layer of tender skin. Chang Zhengdao was relieved and handed the handkerchief to the attendant, who would feel pain from the cold. Put your hands back into the sleeves of the cotton coat and slowly warm them.

Shen Che was only wearing a thin prison uniform and a jacket at first, but after the cold water brushed his face, it became even colder. He couldn't stop shivering in the cold wind, and the chains on his wrists rang.Xu Qinghan untied the cloak and wanted to put it on for him, but was stopped by Chang Zhengdao in the middle, "Your Majesty, with so many people watching, you should at least save face for His Majesty. The charges of conspiracy and hijacking His Majesty were finally approved by His Majesty himself." , it is inappropriate for you to show special care to criminals. Your words and deeds just now are already very inappropriate..."

"Letting an innocent person go to death wronged is a big joke. What is it compared to me saying a few words for him and adding some clothes?" Unexpectedly, the people who were watching the sentence suddenly burst into discussions like a frying pan.

Chang Zhengdao slumped his shoulders helplessly, so he had no choice but to give up persuading Xu Qinghan, and shouted to the left and right, "The hour is approaching, come and take the prisoner to the execution ground!"

The armored soldiers stepped forward again to restrain Shen Che's arms, leading him step by step onto the execution platform.A heavy wooden bench was placed in the center of the execution platform, and a bundle of rough hemp rope rested on the bench.Under the stool is a flat white silk cloth, which is square and square, and is five feet long and wide. When the prisoner receives the stick, the blood will splash on the surrounding white cloth in a tragic shape. Be an example.

Xu Qinghan followed silently up to the execution platform. Chang Zhengdao wanted to stop him with a headache, but just as he was about to speak, Xu Qinghan stared back coldly, "Isn't it the time yet? Back away, so as not to delay Mr. Chang's prestige."

Chang Zhengdao had no choice but to agree, touched his nose and waited a few steps behind.If Xu Qinghan didn't sit up, how could he sit down first.

Shen Che was pushed to the middle of the stage and knelt down. Four executioners in red clothes were already standing behind him with sticks and waiting for execution.Shen Che turned his head and glanced at the ferocious executioner, and then looked at the instruments of torture in their hands.The two ends of the half-length stick are painted with red paint. It is as thick as a woman's wrist and looks very hard.

Shen Che turned his head and lowered his eyes to stare at the ground, his heart beating like a drum.In the past, his elder brother would have been terrified of swishing a thin willow branch, and the pain was unspeakable after a few hits, let alone a torture stick that looked so pervasive?

Gently touching the top of his hair with both hands, Xu Qinghan knelt down in front of him, and after a long while, he murmured, "My good boy, I made you suffer, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

The author has something to say: There is one more update, but it must be past zero, fairies can go to bed early, and watch it tomorrow morning, okay?