Chapter 11 Beheading
Jiang Fusheng glanced in the direction of Emperor Jingxuan and immediately said with a stern face:
"Hitting me is a small matter, but do you know that your ball almost hit the Holy Saint? If the Holy Saint had been injured, he would have been beheaded!"
"Your Majesty?"
Asui's young face was full of horror. He looked around and his eyes were fixed on a man who stood out from the crowd.
Asui had never seen the emperor, but he knew that he was the most noble person in the world.
His first impression of Emperor Jingxuan was that he was great.
My great uncle was also very tall. Normally, when Asui was held in his arms, he could see the tops of other people's heads, but the emperor in front of him seemed to be even taller and more majestic than my great uncle.
Against the light, Asui couldn't see his face clearly. The golden patterns on the luxurious brocade clothes sparkled brightly, and the large areas of coiled dragon embroidery were lifelike.
Is this the emperor?
Seeing him stunned, Jiang Fusheng reached out and pushed him, "Why don't you pay your respects to His Majesty?"
Ah Sui came back to his senses and knelt down to pay his respects: "I, Lu Changsui, greet Your Majesty. Long live Your Majesty!"
The childish voice was slightly sticky and fell into the ears of Emperor Jingxuan.
His chin slightly lowered, his gaze, as calm and deep as an ancient well, cast a faint gaze on Asui's face, and his eyebrows raised slightly: "Are you the nephew that Duke Lu often praises? How old are you?"
Lu Yuanduo was an important official in the court and was trusted by Emperor Jingxuan. The two were of similar age and had known each other since they were teenagers. The relationship between the monarch and his minister was much deeper than others.
During occasional casual conversations, Emperor Jingxuan heard the other party mention his little nephew who lost his father at a young age more than once. After hearing it so many times, Emperor Jingxuan also had an impression of him.
Now looking at him, he is indeed good-looking, a bit more handsome and fair-skinned than other children.
A delicate white flashed through my mind, and I thought that the child's skin color must be like his mother's.
Ah Sui nodded and said obediently, "My child is already four years old."
He was apprehensive: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. I didn't mean to hit anyone with the ball, and I never intended to hurt you. I hope you can forgive me..."
Despite being very young, Asui crossed his arms and bowed deeply to Emperor Jingxuan with a sincere attitude.
Before Emperor Jingxuan could speak, two teams of Yulin soldiers hurried over. The leading commander was sweating profusely and looked anxious. "Your Majesty, I'm late. Are you alright?"
Seeing that Emperor Jingxuan was unharmed and there was no smell of blood in the air, the commander felt relieved.
He looked around: "Where's the assassin? Has he escaped? I'll capture him right away!"
His voice was as loud as thunder, and he was about to set off.
Emperor Jingxuan lowered his eyes and said calmly: "No need, there is no assassin."
The commander of the Yulin Army was stunned for a moment, turned his head and noticed the rattan ball at the feet of Emperor Jingxuan, then looked at the dejected child in front of him, and immediately understood.
After Emperor Jingxuan waved his hand, he bowed and took his leave.
Asui looked at this scene. As smart as he was, he immediately realized that the "assassin" the general was talking about was himself, and he felt nervous.
"Today is my fault. If Your Majesty wishes to punish me, I will have no regrets."
He puffed out his cheeks and spoke nervously, his expression surprisingly firm.
This righteous look made Emperor Jingxuan laugh. "What is your crime of disturbing the emperor's carriage? What punishment will you receive?"
Asui shook his head.
Emperor Jingxuan curled his lips and said, "I don't know why you dare to confess your crime. Should I say you are young and ignorant or extremely bold?"
Ah Sui's face turned pale. "Your Majesty, are you going to chop off my head?"
Thinking of what Jiang Fusheng had just said, fear finally appeared in Asui's eyes. He stood alone in front of the adults, looking around in confusion.
Unexpectedly, Emperor Jingxuan had the idea of playing a prank.
His face was expressionless, and his tone was casual: "What if I say yes?"
Click.
Without warning, tears rolled down Ah Sui's cheeks, and he opened his mouth in tears: "Before I die, Your Majesty, can you let me see my mother one last time?"
"Or you could just let me leave a suicide note. I want to tell my mother that I'm unfilial and I won't be able to fulfill my filial duties in this lifetime. I hope she'll forgive me..."
"In my next life, I want to be my mother's child... This is my last wish."
Asui finished speaking with sobs, looking at Emperor Jingxuan with pleading eyes, tears in the corners of his eyes like a flood bursting through a dam, and tears flashed in his eyes.
He raised his sleeve to wipe it off himself.
She wiped her tears while sobbing, and her light blue sleeves were instantly stained dark by her tears.
There was complete silence.
Jiang Fusheng was embarrassed. He raised his eyes and glanced at the stern profile of Emperor Jingxuan, thinking that this was bad. The first time His Majesty teased a child, he made him cry.
The child cried so hard that he was out of breath. Even when he was dying, he was still thinking about his mother at home. Such filial piety made his heart ache.
"Your Majesty?" he asked at the right time.
How about we just forget about it? The child is only four years old, so it's inevitable that they might be considered bullying a young child.
Emperor Jingxuan glanced at him sideways, then looked at the sobbing child in front of him. A trace of conscience rarely appeared in his rock-hard heart.
He sighed inwardly, then stood with his hands behind his back and said nonchalantly, "When did I ever say I'd chop off your head? Don't talk nonsense, kid."
Asui sobbed: "No?"
Emperor Jingxuan glanced at him and asked, "Is there?"
Asui looked hesitant, his two delicate eyebrows twisted into caterpillars.
Jiang Fusheng, who was standing by, was anxious.
Little ancestor, shake your head quickly! His Majesty has placed the steps at your feet! Why don't you get down!
Asuke didn't know about the twists and turns of these adults and got entangled.
Emperor Jingxuan sneered, lowered his eyes and looked at the blue bean in front of him, his tone more interested: "Aren't you afraid of me?"
"Afraid."
Ah Sui touched his neck and added softly, "I'm afraid Your Majesty will chop off my head."
“.........”
If it weren't for the child's pure eyes and sincere expression, Emperor Jingxuan would have suspected that he was mocking him.
"Look up."
Asui didn't dare to disobey and looked up obediently, his handsome face exposed to the public, with traces of crying still remaining on the corners of his eyes and cheeks.
hiss--
Jiang Fusheng was shocked.
How strange! Why do I feel that this child looks somewhat like Your Majesty?
Especially a pair of eyes.
Jiang Fusheng shook his ears fiercely in his heart, thinking that he must have been too tired recently, otherwise how could he have such a rebellious idea?
Emperor Jingxuan only felt a strange feeling flash through his mind, but was interrupted before he could think about it.
"Lu Changsui! Why are you here? I almost thought you were gone—"
Seeing Asui's figure through the shade of the trees, the third prince ran over, but his voice stopped abruptly after seeing the huge crowd.
"F-Father Emperor?"
The moment he saw Emperor Jingxuan, the Third Prince broke out in a cold sweat and wanted to turn around and run away.
With heavy steps, he said nervously: "Your son greets His Majesty, Father. May Your Majesty be well."
Emperor Jingxuan frowned and asked, "What are you doing with all this sweat on your forehead?"
The Third Prince lowered his head, his lips moving, not daring to lie, and said, "My mother has allowed me to rest today. I played sepak takraw with my cousin Chang Sui first, and then went to play hide-and-seek..."
When he heard the word 'hide and seek', Emperor Jingxuan frowned.
Seeing this, the Third Prince's knees softened and he fell to the ground with a plop: "Your Highness, I know I was wrong. Please calm down, Father!"
As he said this, he stretched out his hand, as if he had not completed his homework and was being punished by his teacher at Hongwenguan by slapping his palm.
Asui looked left and right, then knelt down and obediently stretched out his palms.
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
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