Actually, I was thinking that I might get angry if Zhou Zhizhi really spoke up for me, but I didn't expect her to be even better than I imagined.
A short while later, this Lord Zhang was dragged out by others.
Zhou Zhizhi remained indifferent, though she felt that the screams she had just heard were indeed quite pitiful, but what did that have to do with her?
She was never that kind of saint.
Therefore, you should receive the punishment for what you did.
By the time the scream stopped, the man had already been executed.
Xiao Xiyou slowly turned his head and just kept looking at her like that.
"You usually seem like a kind-hearted person, but you've been quite muddle-headed this time, haven't you?"
Xiao Xiyou's words were truly a rare compliment.
After all, this person's way of speaking has never been very pleasant.
If it weren't for her own freedom, how could Zhou Zhizhi have endured being here for so long?
She smiled faintly, knowing that Xiao Xiyou was actually quite suspicious.
“Your Highness, Zhang De was never a good person. Even if we escort him back to the capital, His Majesty will order his execution.”
"In my opinion, even if they were beaten to death with sticks right now, that would be too lenient."
She never intended to hide anything from this person, except for things like her system.
Xiao Xiyou smiled faintly after hearing this.
But this smile contained many unreadable meanings.
Zhou Zhizhi was naturally aware of this.
But what does this have to do with me?
What Xiao Xiyou thinks is his own business.
As for whether the investigation can be thorough, or whether any evidence can be used to implicate oneself, that is indeed impossible.
"I didn't expect the Grand Preceptor to be even more ruthless than I imagined?"
Xiao Xiyou's voice was rather calm, as if he were talking about something trivial.
But Zhou Zhizhi actually knew that this person was a little unhappy.
The other two are still kneeling like this.
They had no idea what the circumstances of their execution were.
But seeing Zhang De become like that, they were naturally terrified.
"grown ups……"
"This whole affair was actually orchestrated by Lord Zhang; we were just bandits from the nearby mountains."
Zhou Zhizhi couldn't help but laugh when she heard this.
"Just these bandits on his body? That's all?"
After saying this, the leader seemed to realize that he might have made a mistake.
He immediately slapped himself several times.
"What are you talking about? We were also dragged up the mountain by those bandits before."
After saying that, he glanced guiltily at the two people sitting above him, but he knew that since he had already said it, they were definitely not trustworthy.
Zhou Zhizhi felt extremely annoyed whenever she saw these two people.
They were the ones who instigated Zhang De; otherwise, there wouldn't be so many people here.
Do you think I would believe that?
She looked at the two people in front of the cabinet with an extremely cold expression.
It was as if they were about to skin them alive at any moment.
When the leader said those words, he didn't actually take this woman seriously at all.
In his opinion, if he were to be in charge, it would naturally be a man in charge.
"Your Highness, we really didn't do those things."
"Yes, we were all forced into it."
The two of them talked back and forth.
It's as if they've all been portrayed as victims.
Xiao Xiyou gave a cold laugh after hearing this.
He looked a little slower and glanced at Zhou Zhizhi sitting next to him.
Zhou Zhizhi felt that if she hadn't been involved in these events, she would have been able to maintain some clarity of mind.
They're a bunch of annoying and disgusting people, so why would they be willing to get involved?
She even saved herself some effort.
"Actually, I think it would be better if the Grand Preceptor could offer some suggestions on this matter."
"Why don't you speak, Your Excellency, the Imperial Preceptor?"
Zhou Zhizhi really didn't want to say anything.
But I really couldn't stand Xiao Xiyou saying that again and again.
Even the most shameless person should at least say a few words.
He could only manage an awkward and annoyed smile.
"I think that if they really are bandits, then they shouldn't be allowed to live."
"But even if they weren't bandits, the two of them followed Zhang De and did so many heinous things, so naturally they should avenge those people."
Zhou Zhizhi remained indifferent during her contemplation, yet when she uttered those words, she seemed like a living devil.
As Xiao Xiyou listened, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.
"It seems you're not a soft-hearted person after all, that's good."
Xiao Xiyou wanted just such a person by his side.
If you're truly too soft-hearted, you'll only create a lot of trouble for yourself.
Or rather, he's a very stupid idiot.
But now it seems that Zhou Zhizhi is not that kind of person.
"Your Highness is joking. I simply feel that these people have committed heinous crimes."
Zhou Zhizhi dared not say anything more and quickly stood up and bowed, saying, "This humble official is feeling a little unwell and will take her leave now."
She didn't want to stay here and let the Second Prince cause her trouble.
Xiao Xiyou watched the departing figure and revealed a smile that was hard to decipher.
But he didn't say anything more and looked at the two people kneeling on the ground.
"You two..."
He seemed to be deliberately keeping people in suspense, not revealing the whole story.
The two people kneeling on the ground also straightened their backs.
It's like being afraid of many things happening.
They've done so many heinous and utterly disregardful things that have taken lives.
Xiao Xiyou looked at the hope for survival in the eyes of these two people and revealed a wicked smile.
Do you think the two of you can escape?
"Guards! Drag these two away and stab them to death too. Then throw them into the mass grave to feed the wild dogs."
But the two people looked incredulous.
Before they could even react, they were dragged away.
In an instant, cries for help, like ghosts howling, echoed from the courtyard, but no one paid any attention.
Zhou Zhizhi naturally heard it too.
It's just that I felt these two people were the most useful.
She stood on the city wall, looking out at the people who were already emaciated from hunger.
They looked very pitiful, yet they were still filled with fear of the city.
Even after all these people were dealt with, they still seemed afraid to come in.
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