Emperor Wenyuan frowned and said, "Mother, the law cannot be abolished."
In fact, Emperor Wenyuan was still concerned about Yang Zhao, the "Duke Yang of Qi". After all, the Shen family was ruined, and the problems in Yujiang were still very troublesome. This "Duke Yang of Qi" might be able to replace them.
But... Yang Zhao is a woman after all!
If she is given a high position, and all the women in the world start to become dissatisfied with the harem, and go out to show off or complain to their in-laws, the consequences will be extremely serious...
Of course, Emperor Wenyuan's plan was to let Yang Zhao be beaten with a few sticks, and then pardon her on the grounds that the people pleaded for mercy. This would both demonstrate his imperial demeanor and make her suffer a little.
Yang Zhao had also anticipated Emperor Wenyuan's pettiness.
Therefore, from the moment she planned to beat the drum to report the incident, she was prepared to reveal 'Duke Yang of Qi' to the world. With the identity of Duke Yang of Qi, divorce and beatings were all within her control!
That's the smallest price.
At the same time, the drum-beating incident could also be used to announce to the world who and what the "Duke Yang of Qi" was.
She wanted everyone in the world to know that Duke Yang of Qi was from the Marquis of Zhenbei's Mansion.
She wanted everyone in the world to come and protect the Zhenbei Marquis Mansion.
But what she didn't expect was that at this moment, a dozen officials in plain clothes suddenly squeezed in from outside the crowd. Leading them were Liu Taifu and Lu Shangshu, as well as Wei Qin, Wei Shilang, Song Lao from the Censorate, and several other censors, and even censors followed behind them...
Yang Zhao also saw Madam Wei at the back of the crowd, as well as the Madam Pa Jiao and her sister-in-law whom she had brought to the Shen family...
Yang Zhao couldn't help but raise the corners of his lips.
But she didn't notice that when the leader, Mr. Lu, passed by the man beside the phoenix sedan chair, he paused for a moment, even nodded at him, and then hurried to Emperor Wenyuan.
"His Majesty!"
A dozen people, led by Grand Tutor Liu and Old Master Lu, all knelt down.
"Your Majesty, Duke Yang of Qi has devoted himself to the country and the people. He is a meritorious official of our dynasty. He must not be beaten! He must not be beaten!"
"Yes, Your Majesty, you can't hit me!"
Emperor Wenyuan looked at the officials kneeling on the ground and his face darkened.
How come all these old guys are gathered together?
They are not usually so sociable.
Empress Dowager Bai looked at Emperor Wenyuan and sighed inwardly. Her son was not a foolish ruler. He was even an emperor who wanted to make a difference. Unfortunately, his magnanimity... was ultimately not as good as that of the late emperor.
"His Majesty."
Queen Mother Bai said gently, "This law cannot be abolished. If that's the case, how about you add another law?"
"One stick is worth ten pieces of gold."
"Anyone who beats the drum for reporting can use ten ounces of gold to offset one beating stick. This can both demonstrate the solemnity of our laws and not make them seem too ruthless."
Ten gold?
How cheap is this!!
At least for Yang Gong of Qi, it was extremely cheap.
Emperor Wenyuan blurted out subconsciously: "At least a hundred gold."
Empress Dowager Bai nodded: "Well, then let's do as Your Majesty said, one hundred gold pieces, one stick is worth a hundred gold pieces."
"The girl from the Yang family knocked nine times, which is ninety strokes of the cane. Let her pay with nine thousand pieces of gold. This matter is settled in this way. Your Majesty's move is very wise."
When Yang Huaijin heard this, he immediately shouted loudly: "Your Majesty is wise, long live Your Majesty."
This loud voice——
Even Empress Dowager Bai was shocked.
Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then there were waves of shouts: "Your Majesty is wise, long live His Majesty."
The sound spread out.
Emperor Wenyuan, who had finally reacted, could only walk down the stairs with a dark face.
From that day forward, the laws of the Mo Dynasty were supplemented by this law, thanks to Duke Yang of Qi: beating the drum to report the incident was worth a hundred gold coins. This also gave those who suffered great injustice a chance to survive the punishment of the murderous force!
Meanwhile, in prison.
Shen Li was pacing back and forth anxiously, thinking about how to save himself next, when he heard the cell door outside being opened, and then he saw his grandmother being dragged in like a dead pig.
"Grandma!" Shen Li's pupils shrank.
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