Chapter 308 Your Majesty, Concubine Wen is dead!
The court was solemn and the atmosphere was depressing.
Zhang Chengyan sat high on the dragon throne, his face grim, his eyes swept over the ministers, and his voice was low, "I'm sure you've all heard about the Wen family's affairs. I've found out that the assassination of Concubine Zhao in the royal garden was a conspiracy between the Wen family and the Zhenguogong Mansion. Even the epidemic that raged not long ago was secretly caused by the Wen family and the Zhou family. The Wen family's ambitions are expanding, and their wolfish ambitions are obvious. They want to subvert the government and disrupt the stability of our dynasty."
"Last time, I gave them a chance to mend their ways out of consideration for our past friendship, but instead of being grateful, they colluded with the Zhou family again and refused to change. I will never tolerate such evil behavior and will punish them severely!"
After he finished speaking, he paused for a moment, looking at everyone with sharp eyes, "According to the laws of our dynasty, the entire Wen family should be executed. However, considering that the Wen family has made some contributions to the court in the past, I will show mercy and only punish Wen Zhemao's family. As for relatives beyond three generations, the death penalty will be exempted, but all will be exiled to the bitter cold land of the northwest. Do you have any objections to this?"
In the court, the ministers were silent, no one dared to raise any question, and they could only shout in unison, "Your Majesty is wise!"
"Okay! Since you have nothing to report, let's adjourn the court!"
Seeing that no one objected, Zhang Chengyan stood up.
"Dismiss the court!" With the eunuch's sharp voice, the morning court finally ended.
"Farewell to the Emperor. Long live the Emperor!"
The moment they stepped out of the palace, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
Although not much accurate information has been released from the palace, they have heard rumors that the Wen family might be in great trouble.
Many people in the court have long had dealings with the Wen family and have a close relationship with them. They are worried that they will be implicated.
Now that they saw that the emperor did not vent his anger on them, they finally felt relieved.
Everyone was talking in low voices as they walked.
"I never thought that Wen Zhemao, who seemed to be so honest on weekdays, would do such a treasonous thing. It's true that you can't judge a person by his appearance, and you can't measure the depth of the sea by a bucket."
"Who said it wasn't true? Who could have expected that the Wen family would have such a wolfish ambition?"
"I have known Lao Wen for many years and have always had a good relationship with him, but at a time like this, how dare I plead for him?"
Yeah, who dares?
If it were two years ago, perhaps someone would stand up and plead for the Wen family.
At that time, the Duke of Zhenguo held great power in the court, the Empress Dowager was also in charge of the harem, and the Emperor had not yet completely taken control of the government.
But now, times have changed. The Duke of Zhenguo has been dealt with by the Emperor himself, and the Empress Dowager has been imprisoned in Yongshou Palace and has lost her power for a long time.
Nowadays, everyone in the court chooses to protect themselves, and no one dares to be the first to stand out.
From now on, this world will be completely controlled by the emperor.
Xun Mingzhi was mixed in the crowd, listening to everyone's discussions and shaking his head secretly.
Perhaps he was the only one in the entire court who knew about Concubine Wen's adultery.
After all, such a harem scandal, once it was leaked, would definitely cause an uproar, so the news was strictly blocked.
Naturally, he would not talk nonsense just to show off.
A sense of superiority, as if he was the only one sober while everyone else was drunk, arose in his heart.
So what if many officials in the court hold higher positions than him?
Don’t you still not know as much as he does?
Who made me have a good daughter who is loved by the emperor!
Xun Mingzhi heard the sound of footsteps and said, "I'll go first."
"Master Xun, take care."
"Old Xun, I'll go drink with you tomorrow."
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After retiring from court, Zhang Chengyan hurried back to the Yangxin Palace. As soon as he entered the palace, he immediately ordered Wang Decai beside him to rush to the Tianlao and prepare to torture Wen Chuyun.
Just as he was about to leave, Bai Wutong came out gracefully from the inner room, "Your Majesty, I am willing to accompany you."
"The execution scene is bloody and cruel. I'm afraid it will scare the baby in your belly. You'd better stay."
Bai Wutong held Zhang Chengyan's arm affectionately, raised her head slightly, with a coquettish look on her face, "Your Majesty, I just want to be with you all the time. What if you meet Concubine Wen and get mad at her again? And the last time Your Majesty blindfolded me, I still remember the novel and reassuring feeling. Your Majesty, please agree to my request."
Zhang Chengyan has always been fond of Bai Wutong's tricks, especially when he sees her pink and rosy face. Looking at me expectantly, the tenderness in my heart was instantly ignited. How could I bear to refuse? I could only nod helplessly, "Okay, let's go together."
The two came to the prison together.
A foul smell still permeated the dark and damp prison.
Wen Chuyun had already been carried out of the cell by the jailer. At this moment, he was lying lifeless on the cold ground like a puddle of mud.
Zhang Chengyan's eyes flashed with disgust, and he ordered coldly, "Execute!"
"Yes!" Following a loud response, several sturdy maids walked out from the side.
After all, Wen Chuyun was the emperor's concubine. Even if she committed the crime of adultery, her body could not be seen by other men at will, so the executioner deliberately chose a woman.
The maids were ruthless and quick in their movements. In no time, they had stripped Wen Chuyun of all his clothes.
At the last moment of his life, Wen Chuyun felt fear again, his voice hoarse, and he begged for mercy desperately, "Your Majesty, please..."
Her pleas received no mercy.
Several maids lifted the naked Wen Chuyun and placed her on the creepy wooden horse.
As the long needle pierced into his body mercilessly, Wen Chuyun let out a shrill scream.
Blood flowed down the wooden horse and spread on the cold ground.
Seeing this tragic scene, Zhang Chengyan reached out and covered Bai Wutong's eyes again.
The shrill screams echoed outside the prison for a long time, lasting for half an hour before gradually subsiding.
Bai Wutong heard the nanny's report, "Your Majesty, Concubine Wen is dead."
"Well, throw her into a mass grave. As for Wen Si, he will be torn into pieces by five horses!"
After saying that, Zhang Chengyan let go of his hand.
Bai Wutong looked up and saw Wen Chuyun lying straight on the ground with his eyes wide open. He was no longer breathing and died in a miserable way.
Soon, several maids wrapped Wen Chuyun's body in a roll of tattered straw mat and carried it out.
One of her hands hung limply outside the straw mat, swaying with the maids' steps.
Bai Wutong turned around and hugged Cheng Yan nervously, "Your Majesty, I am a little scared."
"I said I shouldn't have brought you here. Let's go back."
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