This shocked Zhou Bin deeply. After all, he had always thought that Princess Ruyi was just a silly girl who was wishful thinking.
But unexpectedly, she broke into the execution ground for her own sake and openly went against her own father. Zhou Bin was a little moved by such courage.
Zhou Bin hurriedly said, "Your Highness, please leave. This matter has nothing to do with you. It was all my fault for offending His Majesty. I have brought this upon myself."
Princess Ruyi was unwilling to leave: "No, I can't let you die. I will never be happy in my life."
The ministers standing nearby looked at each other, and no one knew how to resolve the problem.
With so many people watching, it would be too much if the emperor really killed his own daughter.
In fact, the emperor also showed a fatherly expression on his face at this time. He pondered for a while and said to Zhou Bin: "Zhou Bin, did you see it? My precious daughter, for you, even gave up her life! How can you bear to see her like this! Are you still unwilling?"
At this time, the emperor spoke to Zhou Bin in an almost pleading tone. He hoped that Zhou Bin would give in, then everyone would be happy.
In fact, the reason why he made such a big scene was that he secretly hoped that Zhou Bin would change his mind.
The people who were watching were talking about it, saying that Princess Ruyi was really infatuated.
She would rather fall out with her father than let Zhou Bin die. Such deep affection is truly rare.
But why doesn't this silly boy agree?
His previous wife was long gone, maybe dead, but he still stayed with her. How stupid.
Zhou Bin heard all the discussions, but he didn't intend to make any explanation.
He said loudly: "Princess, please leave and don't interfere with the execution."
Princess Ruyi looked at Zhou Bin in surprise: "Brother, you would rather die than be with me?"
Zhou Bin hurriedly explained: "Princess, you are too serious. I have never been unwilling to be with you. It's just that I have already promised my wife that we will stay together for life, life or death, and I cannot abandon her."
"But your wife is long gone!" Princess Ruyi was still unwilling to give in.
Zhou Bin said firmly: "I don't care what she is like now, I will keep looking for her until the day I die."
Zhou Bin's words completely despaired Princess Ruyi. She covered her face and cried, unable to speak.
When the emperor saw this scene, he was furious: "Come here, help the princess down and execute her immediately!"
The princess, who had already collapsed on the ground, heard that her father still wanted to kill Zhou Bin, so she immediately got up and continued to protect Zhou Bin.
She said loudly: "Father, please forgive me for being unfilial. If you want to kill Zhou Bin, kill me first!"
Everyone present was moved by the princess's bravery. They felt that although Zhou Bin had repeatedly violated the emperor's will, he had made great contributions before.
If we kill him now, his crime is not punishable by death.
So General Han took the lead in pleading for mercy, and then all the ministers knelt down and pleaded with the emperor.
At this moment, there was suddenly lightning and thunder in the sky, and heavy rain poured down, and everyone was soaked by the heavy rain.
The emperor felt so distressed when he saw his daughter kneeling in the rain. As everyone kept pleading for her, he softened his heart.
He thought for a moment and sighed, "Alas, Zhou Bin, you are really stubborn! Forget it, God is merciful, and I will not make things difficult for you. I will immediately strip Zhou Bin of all his titles and official positions, cancel his salary, expel him from the capital, and never allow him to come back!"
After saying this, the emperor turned and left. The ministers were relieved to see that the emperor finally decided not to kill Zhou Bin.
At this time, the people around carried the princess away, leaving only Zhou Bin and the onlookers on the execution ground.
Zhou Bin stood up calmly and bowed to everyone to express his gratitude.
Then he turned around and walked down the execution platform, braving the heavy rain and disappearing from everyone's sight.
Zhou Bin disappeared in the heavy rain, leaving everyone sighing.
On the one hand, everyone was moved by Zhou Bin's love for his wife, but on the other hand, they were puzzled by why Zhou Bin was too pedantic.
Some people felt sorry for the princess. How could such a noble girl fall in love with Zhou Bin?
To be honest, there are so many good men in the world for her to choose from, so why should she hang herself on a tree?
Everyone talked a lot and then dispersed.
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