Chapter 542: Each Takes What They Need
The next morning.
The news that Qin Shousheng was going to be beheaded spread like thunder throughout the streets and alleys of Anyang.
In teahouses, taverns, streets and alleys, people were discussing this gratifying event.
"Have you heard? That damned Qin Shousheng finally got his comeuppance today and is going to be beheaded!"
"That bastard, worse than an animal, deserved to be killed long ago. He's been bullying the people for years, doing all sorts of evil and misery. He's made Anyang a shambles. Only chopping him into pieces will satisfy our hatred!"
"That's right. Qin Shousheng has plundered so much of our people's hard-earned money over the years and killed so many innocent people. He deserves to die a thousand times!"
An old woman wiped her tears with her sleeve and cried,
"My poor son was beaten to death by Qin Shousheng's lackeys because he failed to pay the unknown exorbitant taxes on time. Today, my son can finally rest in peace. I will go to his grave and tell him about it."
"It is a blessing for the people of Anyang that such a greedy official has been executed. From now on, we no longer have to worry about it and can live a peaceful and happy life."
"Yes, fortunately a big shot came from Kyoto, otherwise Qin Shousheng would not be killed."
"You're right. I heard that this important figure is the renowned God of War, Prince Ning Qiansui."
"Really? Prince Ning is coming to Anyang. I have to go and see him."
"Come on, forget it! Are we supposed to see Prince Ning? We should just go to the prison and see Qin Shousheng's cowardly look!"
"Yes, yes, yes, it makes me feel relieved just by watching this. It makes me feel good. Let's go quickly."
Outside Anyang Prison, the area was already crowded with people who came to watch the excitement.
Their eyes were filled with hatred and they kept cursing...
The road leading to the execution ground was lined with civilians. The crowds were so dense that it stretched as far as the eye could see.
They all wanted to witness with their own eyes the evil Qin Shousheng being beheaded.
Seeing Qin Shousheng being escorted out of the cell by the yamen runners, the anger of the onlookers instantly rose.
Pairs of eyes filled with hatred and anger stared at Qin Shousheng, wishing they could rush up to him and eat his flesh and drink his blood.
A roar erupted from the crowd, "Smash him! Smash this inhuman official to death!"
In an instant, stones, rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs flew towards Qin Shousheng like raindrops.
Qin Shousheng was beaten to a pulp, his head drooping, his eyes filled with fear and despair.
The arrogance and domineering attitude of the past has long disappeared without a trace.
The escorting bailiffs took great effort to make a way through the crowded crowd, and took Qin Shousheng and others to the execution ground, and then tied them tightly to the execution pillar.
The onlookers were looking forward to it, their faces filled with satisfaction, and they shouted in unison, "Execute him! Execute him!..."
The executioner stood on the platform and read out loudly the crimes committed by Qin Shousheng and others.
As the crimes were read out one by one, the people in the audience became even more angry, shouting, "Kill him! Kill this bastard official!"
Qin Shousheng was so frightened that his soul left his body. He knelt on the ground with feces and urine all over his body, and tears and snot flowed down his face.
"The time has come, kill!"
Following the order from the supervising officer, the executioner raised his sword high, a cold light flashed, and the sword fell, and the heads of Qin Shousheng and others rolled into the dust in an instant.
The people burst into thunderous cheers, "Well done!"
"Finally, we've rid the people of this evil!"
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At this time, Chu Jiuqing, Chen Qingqing and others were sitting in a teahouse not far away, and witnessed the execution process of Qin Shousheng and others with their own eyes.
Seeing the cheering people, Chu Jiuqing was filled with emotion.
I thought that by putting the evidence in front of Qin Shousheng, I could find evidence of the prince's rebellion.
However, he did not expect that the prince had chosen himself so cleanly that Qin Shousheng never betrayed him until his death.
It seems that he underestimated the prince's strength, or he had already abandoned Qin Shousheng as a chess piece.
But it doesn't matter. Eradicating Qin Shousheng, this evil scourge, is also an explanation to the people of Anyang.
Chen Qingqing listened to the cheers of the people downstairs. She was happy that the corrupt officials and profiteers had finally received their due retribution.
But she was also a little worried about what to do in the future.
The sugar factory's business is envied by others, and it is not easy for her to maintain her position without any power or influence.
This time, Qin Shousheng is thinking about it, but who knows, there will be other Zhang Shousheng, Li Shousheng, etc. in the future...
She looked at Chu Jiuqing opposite her, her brows tightened.
If I take advantage of Prince Ning's power, we will become grasshoppers on the same rope with him in the future. Prince Ning is indeed a good backer.
When Chen Qingqing thought of finding a prince as a backer, she couldn't help but think of the fate of those princes who failed in their bid for the throne.
I shuddered unconsciously. If I chose the wrong side, I wouldn't know how I would die in the future.
Forget it, let’s talk about backing later...
While I was thinking, normal order had been restored across the street, and the scene just now seemed to have never happened.
The bailiffs cleaned up the execution scene, and the bodies of several criminals had been quietly taken away by their relatives...
Seeing that Qin Shousheng and others had been executed on the spot, Chen Dabao wanted to quickly return to Nanshan Village to resume normal production at the sugar mill.
After all, it has been delayed for so many days, and I guess sugar has been sold out in some places.
"Sister Qingqing, the evil guy is dead. Let's go back quickly. The sugar mill needs to start working as soon as possible."
Chen Zhanshan's eyes were filled with smiles. He never dreamed that he would become a royal relative and that he would become his savior.
"Yes, the sugar mill must resume work as soon as possible. Our family has Prince Ning's protection. From now on, no matter whether it is a sugar mill, a clinic, or a restaurant, I don't think anyone will dare to go against our family."
"Yes, it's said that my little girl Qing is blessed. When she saved Xiaoyu, no no no, it was Prince Ning. I was against it, but I didn't expect that she would have such a blessing. Otherwise, the Chen family would be in trouble." Lin was also very happy and continued, "Xiaoyu, no, Your Highness Prince Ning, thank you for saving our family."
"Yes, thank you, Your Highness Prince Ning, for your help." Chen Zhanliang also expressed his gratitude.
When Chen Qingqing heard what her family said, the thought that she had just suppressed was aroused again.
What should I do? My family all thinks that Chu Jiuqing can become the Chen family's backer. Does he really have to be related to the royal family?
She was conflicted and glanced at Chu Jiuqing secretly, her eyes meeting his.
What the Chen family said was exactly what Chu Jiuqing wanted.
He knew that Chen Qingqing had extraordinary medical skills, was independent-minded, and had courage.
If she refuses to go back to Kyoto with me, I'm afraid I really have no other choice.
If she is willing to help him and treat his father's illness, he doesn't mind being her backer, and they can both get what they need...
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