Chapter 327 What are the rules? The knife in my hand has the final say
Night falls.
The markets of Shangjing were bustling with activity, with lights extending between the noisy and intersecting streets until they disappeared into the dim and secluded alleys.
He Yu personally tracked the fugitive, and only after going deep into the alley did he lose sight of the man. As he was looking around, he suddenly felt a cold sword placed on his neck.
Wei Ying stood behind him, "Master Xiao He, how are you?"
He Yu didn't look back, "You are still in the capital."
Xie Zan appeared in front of him, wrapped in a wide-sleeved cloak, leaning lazily against the wall. "Master Xiao He, you've come alone, you don't look like you're arresting a fugitive. So, are you tempted by my little sister's beauty and planning to betray Xie Zhe and surrender to us?"
The hustle and bustle of the imperial city could be heard faintly in the distance, making the place even more quiet.
He Yu lowered his eyes and looked at the blue bricks.
Dim lanterns hung under the eaves on both sides. Originally, there were only the shadows of the three of them on the ground. However, as the blue bricks extended deeper into the alley, a tall shadow quietly appeared there.
It can be vaguely seen that the shadow is slowly fiddling with the amulet worn around his waist.
He Yu tightened the lantern in his hand.
He is so brave.
Knowing that the emperor was looking for him nationwide, he still dared to go deep into the imperial city...
Is he here for Princess An Ning?
He ignored Xie Zan and only stared at the direction where Xie Guanlan was. "The emperor has ordered that Princess An Ning and the deposed crown prince and others be executed at Caishikou at noon tomorrow."
Wei Ying raised an eyebrow. "Are you following us just to tip us off?"
He Yu remained silent, still looking in Xie Guanlan's direction. "I once suggested marrying her to save her from the death penalty, but she refused. She said you would definitely come. I didn't believe it at first, but tonight, I have to believe it. Commander Xie, she likes you very much and trusts you very much."
Xie Guanlan slowly stroked the amulet, his voice low, "You should be glad she didn't agree."
Xie Zan chuckled softly and took over the conversation, "Otherwise, my eldest brother will definitely kill you."
He Yu's face was emotionless as he said calmly, "I've already brought what I should have brought. The rest is up to you."
He turned to leave, then thought of something and looked back. "If you can't save her tomorrow, I'll do it my own way—even if she disagrees. If I'm lucky enough to be chosen by her in the future, I hope Commander Xie will grant my wish."
He walked forward a few steps with the lantern in hand, and suddenly heard Xie Guanlan's voice carried by the wind:
"In theory, whoever she chooses is worthy of being with her. However, rules override theories, and the knife in my hand has the final say on what the rules are."
He Yu gripped the wooden handle of the lantern tighter and tighter.
He couldn't help but wonder, what does Xie Guanlan know?
He grew up in a remote area and only knew how to fight and kill, but had no idea about the tenderness of a girl. Even if he could conquer the world, he would not understand the charm of the inner chamber as well as a young man from a noble family like him.
Xie Guanlan, he just took advantage of knowing An Ning first!
There is a long way to go, and one day, An Ning will find that he is a more suitable husband than Xie Guanlan.
The next day.
The weather is bad today, with dark clouds covering the sky since early morning.
One prison van after another slowly drove towards Caishikou. The noise was so loud and so many people were involved that people stopped to watch.
Wen Yueyin cried breathlessly, "I... I just want my whole family to live a good life, why is our whole family going to be beheaded now? I don't want to die..."
She suddenly hugged Wen Xingluo and said, "Little sister, I admit that you are the smartest person in the family. Can you think of a solution quickly? I don't want to lose my head!"
Wen Xingluo pushed her away and said modestly, "No, no, no, sister is the smartest in the family. When you go to the underworld, sister, don't forget to continue to lead the whole family to a good life."
"you--"
Wen Yueyin wanted to scold her, but when she thought of her impending death, she could only shed tears helplessly.
She took Wen Xingluo's hand and said with emotion, "Little sister, if there is an afterlife, I will never compete with you for it. I will be a good sister and never let my father and brother bully you."
Wen Xingluo looked at her.
After staying in the cell for many days, Wen Yueyin looked particularly pale and haggard, as if what she said were truly from the heart.
But Wen Xingluo didn't believe a word of it.
Behind the two sisters, the prison van carrying the three brothers of the Wen family followed closely.
Wen Rufeng sighed, "We've been reborn, but our lives are worse than our last. I don't know what sins we've committed! Sigh, I guess it's because we haven't been kind to Xingluo that God wants to punish us."
Wen Ruyun wiped away the tears of fear, glanced at Wen Xingluo, and said indignantly: "What nonsense are you talking about, brother? Isn't it all because of her that we have fallen to this point?!"
Wen Rulei gripped the railing of the prison van, "But, it was clearly Yue Yin who instigated us brothers to rebel... If it weren't for Yue Yin, the three of us brothers would never have gone astray!"
The three men complained as the prison van finally arrived at Caishikou, and the group was sent directly to the guillotine.
The people pointed and said:
"Those are the deposed empress and the imperial concubine! This is the first time in history I've seen the heads of an empress and an imperial concubine chopped off!"
"Good boy, there's also the deposed prince!"
"That was the newly appointed Minister of Works. I didn't expect him to die right after taking office!"
"Those two little girls are so pretty. I heard they were born to the Queen and her ex-husband in Shu County."
“…”
Caishikou was noisy.
Wen Rulei sighed and looked at Wen Yueyin, "Yueyin, consider this as a plea from me. In your next life, please don't be reborn as my sister. I'm afraid you'll kill me again!"
Wen Yue was annoyed. "What are you talking about, Third Brother?! If I could choose, I would wish that I would never meet you three idiot brothers in my next life. I want the people from the Zhenbei Palace to be my brothers!"
"Yue Yin," Wen Rufeng said displeasedly, "Are we not good enough to you?! If you insist on saying that, then I hope that in my next life I will only have Xing Luo as my sister!"
"Don't!" Wen Xingluo shouted, "I won't get involved with you guys. I wish that the three of you will be with Wen Yueyin for the rest of your lives!"
Wen Ruyun was annoyed, "Wen Xingluo, don't be ungrateful!"
Xie Xuchi said seriously: "Ningning, in the next life, can I be your brother?"
Wen Xingluo pursed her lips and said, "If Mother is willing to let you be her child, then I am naturally willing to do so as well—"
"You are all my children!" Before Wen Xingluo finished speaking, Mei Chuyi suddenly yelled madly, "Why can Wei Si and Zhang Tingliu have children, but I don't have any?! In your next life, you must be born in my belly. You are all my children!"
"Mei Chuyi, you bitch!" Zhang Tingliu's face was ferocious, "I don't allow you to compete with me!"
The guillotine, which should have been filled with deathly air, was now unexpectedly lively and noisy with people arguing with each other.
Pei Lin knelt alone in the corner.
He glanced at the tall buildings in the distance, then glanced at Wen Xingluo.
He curled his lips.
It was worth his trip to the prison. Soon, he would be able to take the princess away.
Near noon.
He Yu appeared on the execution platform.
He glanced at the sky.
The weather became increasingly gloomy, and the air was filled with oppressive heat. From time to time, white light flashed across the heavy dark clouds, followed by rumbling thunder.
It's going to rain heavily.
I wonder if Xie Guanlan has arrived...
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