At this time, Duan Gouqiong arrived at the palace, but the emperor was discussing something with someone today and did not have time to summon Duan Gouqiong immediately.
Duan Gouqiong had requested to see the emperor so many times, but today was the most urgent time, but she was not allowed to see him?
Duan Gouqiong said anxiously, "I don't think we can wait any longer. I can't wait any longer!"
After she said this with gritted teeth, she tried to break in, but the palace servants stopped Duan Gouqiong.
"The Imperial Palace is a protected area. How can a maid like you be allowed to trespass? Don't wait for the Emperor to be enraged and bring trouble to the Crown Prince's Mansion!"
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Jing Chengzhi saw his father-in-law off, and his father-in-law reminded him, "Noon is coming soon. Don't forget to go to the Meridian Gate and rescue the people!"
"Yes, I will go there immediately!"
Only then did the father-in-law leave with peace of mind.
Jing Chengzhi said calmly: "Prepare the carriage, but before I go to rescue people, I still want to take a shower and change clothes. I haven't been able to go out for a while, how can I not be decent..."
Even though it was almost noon, he remained calm and composed.
At this time in the palace, the emperor sat at his desk, looking at the monk in red robes below with a complicated expression.
Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen stood aside without saying a word, waiting for the emperor's reaction after deep thought.
"Abbot, no, Captain Shi, is everything you said true?"
The man standing below, called Shi Duwei, has scars on his head and wears a cassock. He is an out-and-out monk, but he was indeed a Duwei in the past.
He stood below, and although he was reluctant to admit his former title, he still responded: "I dare not lie in the slightest. I beg the emperor to issue an order as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too late."
The weather is particularly good today. At a glance, the sun is at its peak, noon is approaching, and there is no time to delay...
The emperor was neither anxious nor impatient, and looked at Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen with a serious gaze.
"How did you get to know Shao Lecheng?"
Although Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen found the truth unimaginable, they still chose to believe it. But now the situation is critical and the emperor is still here slowly interrogating them.
How much does he not care about his own flesh and blood?
"It was me. I was framed at the eldest princess's house. I happened to meet Shao Lecheng who was hiding from others' search at that time. He not only picked flowers, but also stole..." Ni Yueshan confessed honestly.
Jing Yuchen hurriedly urged: "Father, noon is coming soon. If we want to find out the truth of everything, we must first secure the person!"
The emperor simply said calmly, "Yesterday, someone couldn't help but plead with me, and I agreed. Don't worry."
The person the emperor was talking about was probably Duan Gouqiong.
Ni Yueshan and Jing Yuchen's originally nervous hearts also relaxed.
At the Meridian Gate, the common people gathered together, pointing and talking at the man on the stage: "This Master Shao has committed countless crimes and harmed countless people, and now he is finally going to be beheaded. This is really satisfying!"
"That's right."
Listening to the discussions of the people below, Shao Lecheng looked calm, without any fear or nervousness.
He glanced down and didn't see Ni Yueshan, Duan Gouqiong, or Jing Yuchen.
His last gaze fell on the touch of rose-red in the crowd. Yu Fei was anxiously looking at the stage in the crowd, wondering where the people from the Prince's Mansion had gone. It was almost noon and the beheading was about to begin, but no one was seen.
She stood in the audience, feeling extremely anxious, wondering why no one came over yet.
The executioner looked up at the time. It was almost noon. He picked up the "behead" order on the table and shouted, "Noon has arrived. Execution!"
With an order, the executioner raised the blade in his hand and aimed it at the kneeling Shao Lecheng, and the shining blade slowly approached him.
"Spare his life!"
A voice sounded from the audience, and everyone turned to look. It was Yu Fei.
She bravely walked towards the stage, saying as she walked: "Wait a moment, don't behead them yet. Believe me, I believe that the people from the Prince's Mansion will definitely come!"
She hurriedly walked onto the stage, wanting to stop the execution.
The executioner looked at Yu Fei unhappily: "Who are you? Are you trying to rescue the prisoner?"
Shao Lecheng looked at Yu Fei and said anxiously, "Don't be silly, I don't want you to die with me!"
Yu Fei lowered her eyes and glanced at Shao Lecheng: "The Crown Princess and the Crown Prince have already found a way to save you. You have to trust them, you will be fine! They won't allow anything to happen to you!"
Shao Lecheng said helplessly: "I don't need their rescue, nor do I need your rescue, let's go!"
Seeing that Yu Fei didn't answer him, the executioner said sternly, "Come here, take this woman down!"
Yu Fei looked at the people approaching her and stepped back: "I am a friend of the Crown Princess. You must believe me. They must have found clues to prove that Mr. Shao is innocent!"
But no one believed Yu Fei, and even less wanted to listen to her and wait for people from the Prince's Mansion to arrive.
The executioner's eyes were filled with displeasure as he ordered the executioner, "Execute!"
The executioner spat out another mouthful of wine, spilling it on the blade, then raised the shining big knife and chopped at Shao Lecheng fiercely.
But this time, a "clang" sound was heard.
Everyone looked in one direction in surprise, and a long sword flew over and knocked the blade out of the executioner's hand.
Everyone present looked at the newcomer with suspicion. The carriage came slowly, but from the appearance of the carriage, it was clear that the identity of the newcomer was definitely extraordinary.
The executioner narrowed his eyes and stood up, wanting to see who was so bold as to interrupt the execution and come so slowly?
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