The bald waiter was completely dumbfounded.
It's just burning an account book; at most, they'll scold you a few times, or at worst, they'll be thrown in jail for a few days.
Why did they just behead him?
Not only was the bald waiter stunned, but the other onlookers were equally dumbfounded. However, for Yu Li and the others who knew Jing Zhe's identity and the power he wielded, this request was nothing. The bald waiter's death was not unjust.
"Your Highness, save me!"
When the soldiers grabbed Baldy Xiao Er's arm and pulled him out, Baldy Xiao Er finally came to his senses.
This is for real!
And now, the only one who can save him is the Crown Prince of Yu!
So he said again, "Your Highness, I am innocent! I only accidentally burned an account book, my crime does not warrant death!"
"..."
Bald waiter was ultimately helping him, and the Crown Prince of Yu was afraid that he would be cornered and betray him. Most importantly, he couldn't stand Jing Zhe's arrogance in front of him, so he was prepared to say a few words for Bald waiter.
No matter how high Jing Zhe's official rank is, he is only a second-rank official. What, does he dare not give me face?
So he said, "President Jing, aren't you making a mountain out of a molehill? He's a human being, not a dog. How can you just kill him like that?"
"Even if he burned the account books intentionally, let alone accidentally, isn't it a bit too frivolous to just drag him out and execute him? What does this say about the laws of Da'an? If His Majesty knew that you were using your position to treat the lives of ordinary people so lightly in the provinces, he probably wouldn't approve!"
The Crown Prince of Yu was quite skillful in his speech. First, he categorized the bald-headed waiter as an ordinary citizen, which would garner the greatest sympathy from the people. At the same time, he brought up Emperor An, portraying Jing Zhe's actions as the brutality of officials beating and killing civilians.
So as soon as he finished speaking, he gained the support of most of the people present.
"Yes, it was just an accidental burning of the ledger!"
"If burning an account book warrants execution, then no one should light a stove anymore, because they might accidentally burn something else!"
"This is utterly blatant disregard for human life!"
"..."
Seeing so many people supporting him, the Crown Prince of Yu was very happy. He then said seriously, "President Jing, did you see that? Although you are a second-rank official, you cannot disregard the law! You must know that the will of the people is what you must follow!"
"..."
The bald waiter breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that Prince Yu was more reliable, as he had Jing Zhe under his control in just a few words.
...
Next, the Crown Prince of Yu had already planned that if Jing Zhe told the people present how much dirt was recorded in the account book, or that the bald waiter burned the account book to protect criminals, he would step forward and say that Jing Zhe had no evidence.
Anyway, now that the ledger is gone, he has no way to prove anything.
Unfortunately, Jing Zhe's behavior was a bit abnormal. He had a cold smile on his lips the whole time and didn't even look at the people in the scene, as if he had nothing to say to them at all.
Could it be that he has already realized the situation and knows that speaking is useless, so he simply chooses to remain silent?
Haha, then he's smart.
Just when both Prince Yu and the bald waiter thought Jing Zhe had nothing to say, Jing Zhe suddenly pulled out a gleaming dagger from his pocket and pointed it directly at Prince Yu.
Because the incident happened so suddenly, the crown prince of Yu was startled and took several steps back, staggering. If someone hadn't been behind him, he would have fallen.
"What are you doing?"
Jing Zhe's actions startled not only the Crown Prince of Yu, but also Yu Li.
I'd heard he was very high-profile, but I never expected him to be this high-profile! Pointing his sword at the Crown Prince of Yu in public—that's something else!
"Do you know what you're doing? How dare you point a weapon at me, the young master? Are you trying to provoke the Da'an royal family?"
Seeing that Jing Zhe had no intention of taking action, the Crown Prince of Yu, having calmed himself down, linked the matter to a provocation against the royal family.
"The murder weapon?"
However, Jing Zhe was not afraid at all. He brandished the dagger in front of the Crown Prince of Yu and sneered, "Crown Prince of Yu, open your little eyes and take a good look. Is this a murder weapon?"
"..."
Before Yu the Great's heir could even complain about Jing Zhe's comment about his small eyes, he glanced at the dagger in Jing Zhe's hand and broke out in a cold sweat!
The hilt of the dagger was golden yellow, and it was engraved with a lifelike dragon pattern that extended from the hilt all the way to the blade: what ordinary weapon would dare to have a dragon pattern engraved on it?
This isn't a murder weapon, it's the Emperor's Sword!
Seeing that the Crown Prince of Yu had recognized the Emperor's Sword and looked as frightened as a grandson, Jing Zhe sneered.
Then he pointed the Emperor's Sword at the bald waiter.
"I'm going to execute him now. Who agrees? Who disagrees?"
"..."
The hall fell silent instantly.
Everyone's smart enough not to be fooled. Although they didn't know what the dagger in Jing Zhe's hand was, the fact that it could leave the Crown Prince of Yu speechless and looking as embarrassed as if he had swallowed a fly showed that this dagger was no ordinary weapon.
Even the crown prince of King Yu has compromised, so would they be foolish to oppose it?
Moreover, judging from Jing Zhe's appearance, it seemed as if he would kill anyone who dared to oppose him!
Others may not object, but the bald waiter has no choice but to object, because he was the one who was to behead someone!
"I object! I object!"
Jing Zhe glanced at him, "Objection overruled!"
"..."
The bald waiter was speechless for a moment, then went to beg the Crown Prince of Yu.
"Your Highness, save me! Your Highness, save me!"
"..."
The Crown Prince of Yu quietly turned his head to the side, clearly having given up on the bald waiter.
This scene immediately alarmed the bald waiter.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty!"
"..."
The Crown Prince of Yu continued to refuse, while the soldiers began to drag the bald waiter outside. The bald waiter knew that once he left this room, he would never live again.
Since you're not going to help me, don't blame me!
"Your Highness, but you told me to burn the account books! You can't just abandon me! Burning an account book is nothing, why are you going to execute me?"
"Whoosh!"
This statement caused another uproar in the hall.
Everyone seemed to understand why the Crown Prince of Yu had spoken up for the bald waiter earlier; it turned out that the Crown Prince of Yu had instructed him to do so!
"Nonsense, utter nonsense!"
The Crown Prince of Yu jumped up in anger. At this moment, he no longer had the slightest intention to speak up for the bald waiter. Of course, even if he had the intention, he would not have the ability to do so.
"Governor Yu, immediately drag this man out and execute him! How dare he falsely accuse me, the young master! It seems that his burning of the account books was indeed intentional!"
Governor Yu glanced at Jing Zhe, who nodded at him, and then said, "Take him out and behead him!"
"..."
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