It hurts so much, it really hurts, even the slightest movement hurts.
However, it doesn't seem like I have any chest pain.
"Miss Xie."
At this moment, the Prefect of the Capital suddenly arrived quietly with a female doctor.
She is Qin Xiangling, a royal physician in the palace. Although she is pretending at this moment, it is still obvious.
Xie Lingqin knew that she was Yu Qingyi's person.
The Prefect of the Capital ordered his men to open the prison door, and Qin Xiangling hurriedly came in carrying her medicine box. "I'll help you apply medicine and bandage your wound."
Did Yu Qingyi send you?
"No, I couldn't contact the young master. I secretly saw Miss Li arrive and knew it wouldn't be good, so I begged Lord Huo to let me in."
Qin Xiangling said as she bandaged Xie Lingqin's wound.
Meanwhile, the Prefect of the Capital stood to the side, looking at Xie Lingqin who was covered in blood, feeling guilty and uneasy, "Miss Xie, I couldn't stop her, this is all I could do..."
"Thank you... Thank you, could you tell me, cough cough... what's going on outside?"
Xie Lingqin said softly.
“Everyone outside is calling for your execution, saying it’s divine will that has brought this disaster upon you. First, there was the natural disaster, then a series of deaths, then the murder of the virtuous prince… Now, all the blame is on you, and the officials are petitioning the emperor to immediately execute you.”
The Prefect of the Capital sighed, "Moreover, the evidence they presented seems irrefutable. This matter is no longer under my jurisdiction; it was a direct message from the Court of Judicial Review."
"The General's Mansion was locked. General Xie sent a message saying that he had severed ties with you. Then, there was news that the Zong government was colluding with you from the inside. But when we arrived, the mansion was empty."
"Cough cough... I... cough cough... I understand."
Xie Lingqin nodded with difficulty, her expression pitiful yet resolute. "Thank you. To avoid implicating others, please leave quickly."
The next day.
Winter of the 311th year of the Northern Rong Kingdom calendar.
That winter came late, but it was exceptionally cold.
A ray of sunlight peeked through the clouds, but it seemed to offer no warmth whatsoever.
Xie Lingqin, her face deathly pale, was taken away.
The Prefect of the Capital watched her go, feeling regretful but powerless to do anything about it.
"It's alright, Lord Huo, I know it's your duty."
"Xie Lingqin..."
Jingzhao Jie had always greatly admired this woman, and now, with sighs, she said, "The Emperor has already issued the decree that you be executed today on the viewing platform of the autumn examination. It is said that this is under your mother's watchful eye. Your mother has done so much for Beirong, yet you are so ruthless..."
"I see."
Xie Lingqin forced a smile, "God, you're watching."
Xie Lingqin was taken to the largest viewing platform in the capital.
Others are executed on the execution ground, but she is on this very stand, which once held her mother in high esteem.
The enormous crossbow still stood there, unmoved, but to Xie Lingqin, it seemed utterly ridiculous.
Beside the crossbow stood a huge tripod, and on the other side, there was a pile of firewood.
This means... he will be burned at the stake.
Xie Lingqin slowly raised her head and looked towards the head of the table, where the Emperor was sitting upright, followed by the various officials...
"Shouldn't we conduct another review?"
Xie Lingqin gave a bitter smile. She looked around and saw that the area was surrounded by people, but there wasn't a single person she recognized. Her gaze slowly turned upwards to Yuwen Yao, who was walking down step by step.
He stood tall and straight, with a slender, jade-like figure and a frosty expression.
Then, Yuwen Yao stopped in front of her.
"Your Highness, what a grand display!"
She said that tears were flowing uncontrollably. She wanted to raise her hand to touch the prince's face, but found that she had no strength at all.
Moreover, even a slight movement of my finger caused it a lot of pain, and having my finger bandaged is really inconvenient.
My shoulder hurts a lot, and it seems like blood is oozing out.
She wanted to force a big, bitter laugh before getting up; her face still hurt.
“Yuwen Yao, you want the throne? I can give it to you just the same way. After I give you the throne, I will help you eliminate your rivals. You will then rule the world, and you can kill me. Wouldn’t that be better?”
Xie Lingqin looked at him, her hair disheveled, her face contorted with pain, staring at him intently.
"The timing is excellent."
Yuwen Yao said, "I love you, but I love the country more." He looked at her, at her pale face, but her eyes were firm.
"Okay, no need to say anything. In a moment, remember to make the fire bigger, so I can die faster."
Yuwen Yao looked at Xie Lingqin, who walked step by step onto the high platform.
Even though every step was so difficult, he kept his back straight.
He knew she was seriously injured, more seriously injured than ever before.
Then, someone came forward and tied her up.
Even if she wanted to run, she didn't have the strength and couldn't escape.
Looking at Xie Lingqin's resolute expression, Yuwen Yao noticed a fleeting glimpse of something in her deep, cold eyes.
"Don't be curious about why I'm being so conscientious, just let them go."
Xie Lingqin gently closed her eyes, "If Tianxing and the others are not dead, please let them go."
She didn't want to see Yuwen Yao, and she didn't want to see the onlookers around her.
Because their gazes made her feel even colder and more desolate.
"Burn, burn, burn her to death, burn this cursed star to death, burn this witch to death."
"Yes, I remember, before that fake Miss Xie died, she said that Xie Lingqin was a fox spirit in disguise and had nine lives..."
"Oh my god, that's scary, that's scary."
The murmurs were carried by the wind; I didn't want to listen, but every single word seeped into my ears.
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