Royal daughter-in-law

Chapter 617 Marriage Before Execution

Chapter 617 Marriage Before Execution (1)
Li Shilang's face became tense.

"Sharing the charge and mitigating the punishment, that's a good plan!" Yu Wenping sneered, "If you shield someone from the crime, he may be spared the death penalty, but you, as the mastermind, cannot escape the heavy punishment!"

Hong Rou moved her neck and glanced at Xu Muzhen, who was panting slightly and desperately trying to speak, she prostrated herself on the ground: "The girl didn't defend anyone, she just felt guilty about the murder, tell the truth. My lord, please judge. "

Li Shilang discussed with several assistant officials in a low voice, and after a while, they dispersed, and the hall was once again solemn.

Li Shilang coughed twice, without further hesitation: "The criminal Xu Muzhen committed murder on the Wanchunhua boat in order to avenge his personal grievances. He was persecuted by the dead. He has a close relationship with the criminal. It is not unreasonable to disregard human life. He took the initiative and sentenced Xu Muzhen to emigrate to Lingnan for five years. After the sentence is over, he will discuss it as appropriate. The criminal is temporarily remanded in the cell, and the bill and the list are sealed and drawn up. One day's detention in the capital, one day's delay, thirty days of flogging—"

It is said to be five years, but the crime of exile has never been returned. Unless luck is good, there is an amnesty or the emperor calls, even if the hard labor is over, you can only stay in a barren land forever.

My Zhen'er is still so young... so ruined?Although he is not dead, he is not much better.

Xu Zetao's body collapsed, but fortunately the steward supported him, and tried to comfort him: "Master, as long as people are alive, there is hope, it's better than killing..."

In this way, Xu Zetao barely regained his soul.

Seeing that Xu Muzhen had escaped the death penalty, Yu Wenping couldn't help but snorted, and while Li Shilang hadn't finished speaking, he reminded: "The one who was instigated by someone can be forgiven, so the mastermind, Mr. Li should not be given a lighter sentence!"

Li Shilang paused, and his voice continued to linger in the air: "...the mastermind Hong, because he pleaded guilty temporarily, he still needs to give a detailed statement. First, he will be escorted to the women's cell to record the statement. He is also a victim, and he was killed by the deceased. Special prison In the cell for one month, beheaded and executed again!"

Xu Muzhen was tapped into a dark acupoint by Hong Rou, he couldn't speak, and he didn't even have any strength. Hearing this heavy sentence, a rush of anger actually broke through the acupoints alive, and there were just a few days' wounds on his chest and abdomen. Unable to bear the pressure, he spat out a small mouthful of black blood.

Seeing his son's old injury recurring, Xu Zetao lost his voice: "Zhen Er—" Unable to bear the anxiety, Xu Zetao fell into the steward's arms again.

Li Shilang ordered coldly: "Take the two prisoners back to their cells."

Seeing Xu Muzhen's death, Hong Yan's expression changed, she stood up and wanted to look.

Seeing that she was restless in the lobby, the two officials next to her pressed her back, bang twice, and put her in shackles.

She was restrained and couldn't move, she barely raised her head and watched Xu Muzhen being held up by two yamen servants, her eyes turned red, her previous calm had long since disappeared, and she murmured: "It was Hong Rou who hurt Xu Shao..." I don't know where Come to the strength, struggle to earn!
The two officials behind him were caught off guard and took two steps back after being shot. They saw the woman kneeling down like a cloud in a miserable state, wrapped the man around the waist, raised her hand to wipe the blood from his mouth, and cried loudly. In the solemn court for a long time.

Xu Muzhen only felt that he was falling into a warm embrace, his consciousness came to him clearly, he could see the face of the person who was hugging him, his breath was weak: "I made my own decisions, which hurt you and also made dad sad."

Hong Rou shook her head, the teardrops couldn't be tied one by one, they fell down with a thud, hugging Xu Muzhen's head tightly, gradually, the tightly suppressed crying changed slightly, resembling a dying cry.

This kind of scene has never happened in the prison court, which shocked the officials, and for a while, no one stopped it.

Forget it, the yin and yang are about to be separated, and this court may be the last time for the two of them to see each other, so it's not a big deal if they bid farewell.

After a long while, Hong Yan stopped crying and regained her composure. She still hugged his head like a loving mother holding a baby, but her voice was rare and peaceful: "The journey of exile is very difficult, and Hong Yan has also experienced it. Xu Shao, take care all the way. When it is hard, If you think about it, you can support it at home. If you return to Beijing, you must learn a lesson, so that you can serve your father well, and don't be impulsive."

The words of farewell were like ordinary exhortations before leaving. Xu Muzhen was heartbroken, but calmed down, stood up, and held her face: "Don't worry, I won't let you be beheaded."

No matter how mature a man is, sometimes he is no different from a child, Hong Yan smiled affectionately, handed him gently to the servant, and took a few steps back.

Li Shilang lost his wink, and the officer rushed forward and shackled the female prisoner.

Seeing that the two were about to be dragged out of the court, Yun Wanqin stood up without any hesitation: "My lord, Xu Muzhen's sentence is still fair, isn't Hong's sentence too severe? Can't be beheaded!"

Before Li Shilang could make a sound, Yu Wenping laughed: "The concubine first brought out a legal case to exonerate the two, what's going on now? Are you in a hurry? Did you give orders to the court officials directly?"

Yun Wanqin clenched her palms and stared at him.

"I know that this Hong family is not only your cousin's person, but also acquainted with the princess. During the Xie Le Banquet in the palace, the little girl accidentally offended the princess, and it was this Hong family who risked being sent away. The risk of going back to Beimo to serve the sentence, I went to the palace to help the princess specially, so that the princess can preserve her boudoir reputation, the princess is now reluctant to let her die, and I can understand, but," Yu Wenping said in a sharp voice, "the law will not be merciful! The princess Even if you don't care about your own reputation, you have to think about King Qin's reputation!"

Chu Xia was so angry that he was a dignified prime minister who didn't care about the world, but he still held grudges because of his daughter's boudoir. That time Yu Rouzhuang framed Yun Wanqin for failing, but was accused by Hong Rou, which made the nobles laugh and lost the empress dowager. Huanxin, now became Hongrou's life-threatening talisman, but she could only tightly hold onto Yun Wanqin's trembling hand.

"Has Yu Xiang finished?" The voice rose from the ground, causing the air in the hall to drop.

Li Shilang saw that King Qin had spoken, and turned around: "The verdict has been handed down, what orders does King Qin have?"

The words "judgment has been handed down" are very emphatic, indicating that the case has been decided and there is no room for revision.

When Yu Wenping saw him make a sound, he seemed to listen respectfully and quietly, but he looked disdainful and not worried. As long as Xiahou Shiting was smart, he would never intercede for the Hong family and Xu Muzhen at this time. That is, once he pleads for mercy, he will lose the hearts of the people and his image will collapse, and no one will obey him again. If it spreads to the emperor, the position of regent may not be guaranteed.

A voice floated over there: "The verdict has been handed down, what else can I order? The current national law, the prince broke the law and committed the same crime as the common people."

Yu Wenping sneered secretly, counting you as wise, if you dare to be biased, I will read your book tomorrow, only to hear Xiahou Shiting's voice change: "It's just that although the two are guilty, there is an excusable situation. One was exiled for three thousand miles, and the other was beheaded and sent to the underworld. In the end, he didn't even have a title. Taking care of human feelings, the common people know it, and they will appreciate the court’s understanding.”

(End of this chapter)

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