A garment reserved for the Empress was found in Consort Deng's room, which could be considered a capital offense of treason.
After all, whether it's making a dragon robe or a casual formal dress without authorization, both are capital offenses.
Both are acceptable, and can be considered acts of disobedience and insubordination, which in severe cases can even lead to the extermination of nine generations of one's family.
Even though Consort Deng was the wife of Prince Qin, she could not escape death. Therefore, when that casual attire appeared, Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang, looked extremely pale.
He kept swallowing, knowing in his heart that he couldn't save Consort Deng today.
Consort Deng was also very flustered at this moment, as she was well aware of the serious consequences that would result if this matter were exposed.
At that time, let alone Zhu Yuanzhang protecting her out of respect for Zhu Shuang, he would probably be the first to stand up and kill Consort Deng. After all, which emperor doesn't guard against others coveting his throne?
Since Zhu Yuanzhang had chosen Zhu Yunwen, he would never allow Zhu Shuang to have any improper thoughts about the country.
In Zhu Yuanzhang's mind, from the beginning until now, only two people have the right to rebel: Zhu Biao and Zhu Yunwen.
If these two were to rebel, Zhu Yuanzhang would be overjoyed and clap his hands in welcome.
However, if anyone else had designs on the throne, Zhu Yuanzhang would certainly have dealt a severe blow without showing any mercy.
This touched Zhu Yuanzhang's sore spot and crossed his bottom line, leaving him with absolutely no chance of survival.
Therefore, Zhu Yunwen looked at Consort Deng and said:
"Now that things have come to this, do you still think you have a chance to survive?"
Consort Deng's hands trembled, her face was deathly pale, and she dared not meet Zhu Yunwen's gaze. She only looked at Zhu Shuang, but Zhu Shuang avoided Consort Deng's eyes.
Zhu Yunwen then looked at Zhu Shuang and said:
"You previously said you would report this matter to your grandfather and plead with him. Do you still intend to report this matter to your grandfather and plead with him now?"
Zhu Shuang's face was grim. Reporting this matter to Zhu Yuanzhang would only bring misfortune upon Zhu Shuang as well, and would not offer any chance to save Consort Deng's life.
Therefore, he knew clearly what choice he should make, so he looked at Zhu Yunwen and said calmly:
"Fine, you win, you win. I admit defeat this time."
With that, Zhu Shuang slowly turned around and left the execution ground with his men without looking back. No matter how heartbroken Consort Deng was, she could not make Zhu Shuang turn back.
Watching Zhu Shuang leave, Consort Deng was filled with despair and helplessness. She knew she was doomed today. Zhu Yunwen, on the other hand, smiled and looked at Consort Deng, saying:
"In this life, one must always pay the price for one's actions. Today, you will pay the price for your actions."
As he spoke, Zhu Yunwen picked up a command token. Once the token hit the ground, the executioner would carry out the execution!
So the moment Zhu Yunwen threw the execution pistol to the ground, the executioner, who had been waiting and ready, immediately swung his broadsword. At that moment, Consort Deng was undoubtedly terrified, because she knew that she was now truly facing death, a death without any chance of turning back, a death that was certain.
Even at this moment, he felt deep regret, regretting his past actions and regretting why he had been so arrogant as to ask Zhu Shuang to prepare a set of empress's clothes for him.
In short, I deeply regret everything I've done, but it's all too late.
Heaven will not give her a chance to choose again, much less a chance to regret.
So at this moment, she could only face her impending death.
The moment the sword fell felt incredibly long for Consort Deng, but such a long time was not a good thing for her.
She even felt a cold pain in her neck, followed by a dizzying spin, and her still somewhat conscious head rolled to the ground.
She opened her mouth, trying hard to make a sound, but unfortunately there was no breath in her throat to support it.
He could only stare wide-eyed at the world, as if bidding it farewell.
Consort Deng, who had always taken pleasure in killing and tormenting people, finally experienced firsthand the fear and despair that those she had killed felt at the moment of their death.
When Consort Deng died, Zhu Shuang didn't even dare to look back.
There was no possibility of anything changing. He left without looking back, not even having time to resent Zhu Yunwen.
Because what he needs to think about next is how to deal with his troubles.
Zhu Yunwen glanced at the corpse on the ground, then stood up casually and addressed the surrounding people:
"From today onwards, if any members of the royal family, local officials, or anyone oppresses the people, you may come to Nanjing to file a complaint directly. If the complaint is found to be true, the person you reported will pay a terrible price, no matter who they are."
Upon hearing Zhu Yunwen's words, the people cheered, finally able to vent their pent-up anger.
For so many years, they had been bullied by Prince Qin, Zhu Shuang, and Consort Deng, and had felt deep despair in their miserable state. Finally, Zhu Yunwen came along, rescued them, and severely punished the evil man.
Zhu Yunwen left the execution ground satisfied and returned to the local government office.
The moment the prefect of Xi'an saw Zhu Yunwen, his eyes lit up. Regardless of Zhu Yunwen's past or future reputation, he hadn't witnessed it firsthand. Now, having seen Zhu Yunwen's methods and charisma, the prefect of Xi'an was deeply impressed.
After Zhu Yunwen returned, he said to the prefect of Xi'an:
“I’ve killed him for you. After that, you shouldn’t be able to find any reason to say that it’s difficult to implement the abolition of land annexation here.”
The prefect quickly spoke up:
"Your Highness, I will certainly do my utmost to implement the policies of the Crown Prince and the court, and I will not dare to delay in the slightest. Those noble families will probably not dare to oppose the government anymore."
Therefore, when I implement His Highness the Crown Prince's policy of abolishing land annexation, I will certainly not encounter any further resistance. If they dare to continue to obstruct, they will face severe punishment and repercussions from the government.
Zhu Yunwen nodded in satisfaction and said:
"That's why. Well then, let's get on with what needs to be done as soon as possible. I hope that after I leave, your Xi'an Prefecture can give me a satisfactory answer."
The prefect of Xi'an hurriedly knelt on the ground:
"Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will certainly not fail in my mission."
Zhu Yunwen nodded slightly, then said to the prefect:
"Furthermore, report everything that happened in Xi'an Prefecture to the imperial court, to the Emperor himself, do you understand?"
The prefect understood Zhu Yunwen's meaning and immediately spoke up:
"Your subject understands and will certainly report the truth."
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