Chapter 139 Immortal Protects Su Xiao
At midday, the sky suddenly became covered with dark clouds.
It gave people a bad feeling.
The Si family originally dared not get involved in this fun.
Madam Si looked up for only a moment before her face turned terrified.
"They're here, Granny Gui, hurry..."
Granny Gui immediately packed her things and helped Old Madam Si to the execution ground.
Si Shilang and Si Han are much better and can walk without any problems.
They went to the execution ground with Madam Si, Si Zhao, and Si Ye.
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The execution ground was set up in an open space, attracting many onlookers.
The executioner's broadsword inexplicably fell to the ground, and coupled with the drastic change in the weather, the people were terrified.
"The weather was perfectly fine, how could it change so suddenly?"
"Yes, could it be that General Su shouldn't have been killed?"
"Impossible! How can someone who claims to want to be emperor not be killed? He's a traitorous rebel!"
...
Although Su Xiao was kneeling, he quickly grasped the mystery.
Was it Heaven's pity on him, that it couldn't bear to see such a loyal minister end up like this?
Tears streamed down his face as he cried out, "Today I, Su Xiao, have been wronged! I beg Heaven to witness my unwavering loyalty!!"
The official in charge of delivering the verdict looked incredulous, but after receiving the emperor's permission...
He picked up the command arrow again and threw it on the ground:
"kill!"
The executioner picked up the broadsword and slowly raised it.
A strong wind blew by, and the broadsword was swept away.
It fell to the ground again with a thud.
The executioner took a step back, his face filled with fear, "M-Sir..."
The adult picked up the command token.
The command arrow turned to ashes in the next instant...
The adult's expression changed, and he fell off the chair.
He looked at the emperor on the high throne.
The Emperor's face was cold, and his tone was authoritative, "Who is causing this trouble? Show yourself at once!"
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"Brother Yi, why aren't you going down?"
Xuan Yue stepped through the white mist, her clothes fluttering, and the ribbons covering her eyes also fluttered in the wind.
Zhu Yi's eyes darkened slightly. "The sudden threat to kill Su Xiao is clearly a trap. Let's save Su Xiao's life first and then observe how things unfold."
Having learned his lesson from the previous mistake, Zhu Yi had learned his lesson.
Perhaps Qingbao was setting a trap to lure them down.
Who knows what schemes they might be plotting behind the scenes?
Hehe, three years old!
They're so cunning.
As she spoke, Xuan Yue flicked two fingers and untied Su Xiao from the execution platform.
On the ground.
After gaining his freedom, Su Xiao looked at the Emperor and the others with a surprised expression, then his eyes revealed a clear understanding.
"Hahaha, Your Majesty, did you see that? Heaven was moved by my loyalty and could not bear to let me die unjustly!"
"Now that Heaven is my witness, I beg Your Majesty to spare my life and restore my official position."
Su Xiao knelt on the ground, begging the Emperor for forgiveness.
But his eyes darted around, and his heart was not sincere.
He felt that the emperor was somewhat incompetent.
With Heaven's help, and since he's not going to die, getting his official position back is just a matter of course.
He wanted to see what kind of punishment His Majesty would receive if he didn't agree!
"Your Majesty, I beg you to restore my official position!" Su Xiao kowtowed again.
The emperor's face darkened.
"You publicly insulted the Crown Prince, offended the Empress Dowager, and even boasted that you would sit on my throne. Which of these three things is an injustice to you? You are a loyal subject? Even if an immortal descended and held a knife to my throat, I would still kill you!"
"Guards!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the guards rushed forward, intending to seize Su Xiao.
Su Xiao was no longer afraid. He was skilled in martial arts and immediately started fighting with the emperor's guards.
In addition, celestial magic descended.
The guards fell to the ground in droves, their cries of agony filling the air.
Su Xiao raised the corners of his mouth smugly, "You see, Your Majesty, this is the price you pay for unjustly killing a loyal minister!"
"What kind of loyal subject are you!" The emperor's breathing rose and fell.
Su Xiao sneered, turned to the people and said, "All of these facts were fabricated by the Emperor himself. If I were truly such a traitor, why would Heaven help me?"
The people stared wide-eyed.
"Are you insane? Why would a king want to harm you?"
"It's a bit unbelievable, but what exactly happened to the sky?"
"Su Xiao's arrogant manner doesn't make him seem like a good person."
"I think perhaps Heaven sees more than we do, and there's some truth to Su Xiao's words..."
"I don't believe it! The Emperor himself would harm a mere eighth-rank official!"
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These words reached Su Xiao's ears.
Su Xiao's eyes were fierce as he pointed at Xia Jingheng, who was sitting in a wheelchair next to the Emperor.
"It's because of him that the Emperor wants to harm me!"
Xia Jingheng is as graceful and elegant as an orchid or a jade tree. Even when he is just sitting, he is as pure and noble as the moonlight, making people unable to look away.
He narrowed his phoenix eyes slightly and slowly said, "Speak, I am listening."
The crowd erupted in uproar.
This is His Highness the Crown Prince, who has been raised at Zhenguo Temple since childhood!
What exactly is the grudge between His Highness the Crown Prince and Su Xiao?
Su Xiao loudly proclaimed, "Ladies and gentlemen, last month I heard from the servants in the manor that my wife brought a man into the inner courtyard. When I barged in, I saw the two sitting face to face, their expressions quite inappropriate..."
The main reason was that the butler praised Xia Jingheng's appearance, and Xia Jingheng was very protective of Si He.
If there were no affair involved, why would Sihe bring him back to the inner courtyard?
Even his own men were not allowed to enter the inner courtyard.
"Su Xiao, you're talking nonsense! Besides the Crown Prince and me, the Empress Dowager, Qingbao, and a dozen palace maids were also present. Who would have done those shady things you're talking about in front of everyone?!"
Si He couldn't hold back and stood up to retort to Su Xiao.
This is absolutely unbearable!
They were clearly discussing serious business, but the situation was critical.
Su Xiao rushed in and, without saying a word, accused her of adultery.
In reality, she doesn't care about her reputation at all, nor does she care what other people think of her.
But Sihe couldn't stand by and watch him publicly humiliate His Highness the Crown Prince.
Xia Jingheng was already pitiful; he finally managed to escape, only to suffer this humiliation.
Su Xiao looked at her with disappointment, "You still say no! If you didn't, why did you let him into the yard? Why did you defend him?"
"I am your husband! You watched me die without a second thought, just so you could climb the social ladder and get together with the Crown Prince after your husband's death?"
"Sihe, how could you abandon me, your childhood sweetheart and a strong, healthy man, and instead try to cling to and take care of a cripple!"
At this point, he got so angry that he developed conjunctivitis.
In what way am I inferior to a disabled person?
Si Yao is dead, so no one can stop her from being with him anymore.
Why is she never satisfied?
That's a childhood friendship spanning over ten years.
They've known each other since birth; they were betrothed as children!
Su Xiao clenched his fists tightly, his breathing heaving violently.
Normally, if he knew Xia Jingheng's identity, he wouldn't dare say a word.
But he had just been beheaded, and then he was protected by the heavens.
He was certain that no one would dare to do anything to him!
Even the Emperor cannot!
Si He's expression was cold and deep as he slowly spoke:
"Su Xiao, there's no need for me to explain. The innocent are innocent. To slander the Crown Prince is a capital offense!"
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