Chapter 382 Framed and Accused
This time the five kings learned their lesson and never stepped forward to protect the eldest princess with their bodies again.
Shen Zhao watched the sticks in the guards' hands falling again and again.
Those guards fought very skillfully.
Every blow avoided their heads and vulnerable parts of the body.
However, after more than a dozen sticks, the eldest princess was the first to be unable to bear it and screamed.
"Stop hitting me, I'll tell you... I'll tell you everything!"
On the other hand, the Fifth King was still curled up in a ball, protecting himself tightly.
Silent.
Shen Zhao didn't call for a stop this time.
Instead, he watched the guards continue to attack the eldest princess and the five kings.
If she called a halt, she could guarantee that the eldest princess would not tell the truth.
"Stop, stop! Chu Mu, tell them to stop!"
The eldest princess screamed hysterically.
Every blow made her feel worse than death.
The humiliation and pain almost made her collapse.
She had never suffered such torture and humiliation.
Shen Zhao still didn't call for a stop. Now was not the time.
The eldest princess now only has hatred and resentment, and has not surrendered yet.
Anyone could see the hatred surging in her eyes.
"Ah... beasts, you lowly beasts, stop..."
Look, she still has the energy to curse and has no intention of confessing.
Xie Yuheng looked at the two people who were beaten half to death and said worriedly:
"Brother Chu, if we keep fighting like this, will we kill them both?"
Xie Yuheng was a little worried that these two rebels of unknown origin would be beaten to death.
At this time, even the five kings who had been silent just now began to wail in pain and beg for mercy.
The eldest princess' voice became hoarse from shouting, and she stopped cursing, but continued to shout.
"Stop fighting. I'll tell you... I'll tell you everything. I'll tell you whatever you want to know."
"Ah... I confess everything, everything... General Chu, Prince Chu, please tell them to stop."
Chen Zhao looked at the eldest princess who was kneeling on the ground begging for mercy, and she knew that it was almost time.
He shouted, "Stop."
The moment the guards put away their sticks, she saw the eldest princess and the five kings collapse to the ground.
There was no longer any arrogance or hatred in his eyes, only fear.
"Tell me, who are you two? What is your intention in coming to Kyoto? Tell me the truth, and I may spare your lives."
"otherwise……"
Shen Zhao's tone darkened, "I will make sure you die a miserable death!"
Chen Zhao clearly saw the eldest princess and the fifth prince tremble.
This is a reaction that comes from deep-seated fear.
There was a trace of hatred in the eldest princess' eyes, and the severe pain in her body reminded her all the time that if she didn't confess today, the beast named Chu would really kill her.
But if she confessed, what difference would it make to her death?
Suddenly, the eldest princess' eyes lit up.
His dangerous eyes swept towards the Fifth King who was lying on the ground like a dead dog.
Just now he watched her being beaten, but instead of coming forward to protect her, he curled up and only cared about protecting himself.
It was she who rescued him from the palace coup.
In order to save both of their lives, she kicked her fourth brother, who came to save her and was born of the same mother, off the carriage.
The fifth son's mother was born in a humble family, but she had a good appearance and was favored by the emperor's father. She gave birth to the fifth son, who looked like her.
If she, as the eldest princess, had not taken extra care of the fifth child, it is hard to say whether the fifth child could live to adulthood.
If she hadn't raised and protected him all these years, he would have died long ago.
How dare he not protect her, this loser!
Since Lao Wu was cruel and ungrateful to her, don't blame her for being cruel and merciless to Lao Wu.
Chen Zhao listened to the princess's inner thoughts and sighed that there was nothing in this world that they couldn't do, except what you couldn't think of.
But the dog-eat-dog drama is still very interesting.
The eldest princess' eyes turned red and tears fell down.
She raised her arm and pointed tremblingly at the Five Kings.
"Your Highness, it's him you want to arrest! I'm innocent."
The five kings were stunned for a moment, with disbelief flashing in their eyes.
What is she talking about!
The eldest princess looked at the fifth king's aging face, and a vicious look flashed in her eyes.
"He was the traitor Fifth Prince back then!"
The five kings gasped instantly.
Xie Yuheng also gasped.
He suddenly stood up from his chair, his eyes wide open.
"Chu...Brother Chu, she said he is the traitorous Fifth King!"
It’s ok that the Ninth Prince who died a long time ago is still alive, but now even the Fifth Prince who was besieged by the Emperor is still alive!
Xie Yuheng felt a surge of blood in his heart.
He actually captured the Five Kings!
Fortunately, he had the foresight to recognize the black gold wood, otherwise he would have been fooled by this traitor and entered Kyoto City.
"Brother Chu, I will send someone to the palace to inform His Majesty."
Chen Zhao did not stop Xie Yuheng. This matter would have to be reported to the emperor sooner or later.
"Oh? Is he really one of the Five Rebel Kings? Do you have any evidence to prove it?"
A hint of pride flashed in the eldest princess's eyes. Evidence? She had plenty of evidence of Lao Wu's identity.
“When the prince was enrolled in the Jade Butterfly Academy, it was recorded that he had a birthmark on his waist that resembled a plum blossom.
This is recorded on the jade butterflies in the palace.
His identity jade pendant is tucked away in his arms. If Your Majesty doesn't believe me, you can have the guards take it out of his arms."
After saying this, the princess burst into tears and said:
"He forced me to be his wife, and brought me to Kyoto under duress.
The woman also knew that he came to Kyoto with ulterior motives this time, and she didn't know who he was contacting, but he wanted to rebel.
I also ask Your Highness to consider the fact that I reported him and that I am also a victim.
Please, Your Majesty, spare me and send me out of the capital."
She could no longer stay in Kyoto, and the troops she brought with her were hiding in Xiangshan, fifty miles outside the city.
As long as she can get out of the city, not to mention Chu Mu, even the boss can't do anything to her.
Lao Wu, this loser, should have died twenty-three years ago.
She gave him his life, and now Lao Wu died for her to repay her for saving his life.
Shen Zhao asked the guards to pick up the five kings.
He just opened his mouth and ordered, "First, take out the jade pendant from his arms, and then take off his shirt..."
Before he could finish his words, Xie Yuheng took two steps at a time and came in front of the Five Kings.
After rummaging in his arms for a few moments, he took out a top-quality bright yellow jade pendant.
Then there was a "ripping" sound.
The five kings' robes and undergarments were torn apart.
Xie Yuheng glanced at the waist of the fifth king.
A birthmark similar to a plum blossom appeared before his eyes.
Xie Yuheng said as he walked towards Shen Zhao holding the jade pendant.
"Brother Chu, just as the woman said, he has a plum blossom birthmark on his waist. That... this is the jade pendant I took from his arms."
As he spoke, he deliberately turned the front of the jade pendant upwards and said, "This jade pendant is indeed a jade identity badge that only a prince of the royal family is worthy of wearing."
"Brother Chu, take a look at the back. It has Li Mi engraved on it. This person is definitely one of the Five Kings."
"To be more accurate, I will send someone to the palace to check the Royal Jade Butterfly."
The five kings finally came to their senses, their faces filled with resentment.
He stared at the eldest princess intently.
Unwillingly asked: "Why do you want to hurt me!"
The warning in the eldest princess's eyes was even stronger.
But she was crying and said in fear:
"I...I just want to stay alive...I beg Your Highness to spare me for all the years I've served you."
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