Xie Xin naturally understood Yun Chuwei's meaning and said, "I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely do a good job of what you asked me to do!"
Yun Chuwei nodded seriously after hearing this.
After the two had discussed the matter, Yun Chuwei saw Xie Xin off.
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The next day, Yun Chuwei went to the execution ground as Emperor Tianqi had requested.
As the executioner, she sat in the execution seat, watching Lin Ji and the others being escorted up.
The adjutant beside her reminded her, "Miss Yun, it's time to carry out the execution."
Yun Chuwei didn't even look up, and said in a low voice, "No rush, let's wait a little longer!"
Upon hearing this, the adjutant knew better than to continue.
He waited patiently for a moment before continuing to persuade her, "Miss, the time has come. Since His Majesty has given the order, no one can change it. We might as well finish this as soon as possible so we can go back and report!"
Yun Chuwei naturally knew that no one could save these people today, and she also knew that Emperor Tianqi was determined to kill them.
However, she also believed that Emperor Tianqi would not break his word.
She raised her head, her slightly cool gaze sweeping over the adjutant, her tone somewhat indifferent: "I said, wait a little longer, do you understand?"
The adjutant, sensing a hint of hesitation in Yun Chuwei's tone and gaze, quickly said, "Yes, Miss. But..."
Yun Chuwei said slowly, "There are no 'buts.' Don't speak before I do. Just wait!"
Hearing this, the adjutant, though somewhat reluctant, still replied, "Yes, Miss, I understand!"
So, for the rest of the time, the adjutant remained silent and waited quietly.
Lin Ji looked at Yun Chuwei and said, "Miss Yun, I know you want to do something for us, but it's unnecessary. Execute her!"
Yun Chuwei glanced at Lin Ji, then stood up and walked to Lin Ji's side.
She asked in a low voice, "Lin Ji, have you ever regretted it?"
Lin Ji shook his head slightly: "No, ever since His Majesty sent someone to save me, I have been destined to die for His Majesty and live for His Majesty. Now that His Majesty is taking care of my family, there is nothing I cannot let go of!"
After Lin Ji finished speaking, he glanced at the people around him.
He said in a low voice, "But in the end, it implicated my brother."
The man closest to Lin Ji turned his head and said, "Brother, don't say such things. We are brothers, so naturally we will live and die with you. As long as our families are taken care of, we have no regrets. Even if it's a mountain of knives and a sea of fire, heaven and hell, we will go with you!"
Lin Ji smiled with satisfaction upon hearing this: "Good brothers, thank you!"
After saying that, he looked at Yun Chuwei and said, "We all know Miss Yun's good intentions. Miss Yun, there's no need to delay any longer. Give us a quick death!"
Yun Chuwei nodded slightly.
The adjutant was overjoyed to see that Yun Chuwei had relented.
He was about to speak when he saw someone riding a horse approaching from afar.
The visitor was none other than Sun Jiasheng.
After dismounting, Sun Jiasheng carried the imperial edict over.
"Imperial edict has arrived!"
The meaning of the imperial edict was largely the same as what Yun Chuwei had said: His Majesty, mindful of the late Crown Prince's benevolence, and wanting to learn from him by treating the people and his subjects kindly, changed the execution of these people to poison.
After the imperial edict was read, Sun Jiasheng directed the men who had come with him to bring up the poisoned wine.
Those who were about to be beheaded became exceptionally happy upon seeing the poisoned wine.
"Beheading in lieu of poison? Great! Excellent!" The people around Lin Ji were overjoyed. "Miss Yun, could I have a bowl? I need a big bowl of that to really kick the fuss!"
Upon hearing this, Yun Chuwei turned to her adjutant and said, "Go and bring each of them a bowl, and fill them all up!"
The adjutant looked troubled: "Miss Yun, I'm afraid the poisoned wine that Eunuch Sun brought won't be enough!"
Yun Chuwei took out a silver ingot and said, "Take this and buy a jar of wine to pass the time. That should be enough!"
Upon hearing this, the adjutant took the silver and quickly went to do the deed.
Soon, everyone received a whole bowl of wine.
Several people even stood up and huddled together.
Lin Ji, holding the wine cup, said, "Brothers, after we finish this bowl of wine, it's time for us to get going! If there is a next life, I hope we can still be brothers."
"If we love each other for a lifetime, we hope to be brothers again!" the others said in unison.
After saying this, everyone drank the wine in their bowls in one gulp, and then smashed the bowls on the ground.
Lin Ji then looked at Yun Chuwei and bowed, saying, "Thank you, Miss Yun!"
The others also bowed to Lin Ji, saying, "Thank you, Miss Yun!"
Yun Chuwei didn't speak, but calmly looked at everyone.
Moments later, the poison took effect, and everyone collapsed, vomiting blood.
Seeing this, the adjutant approached Yun Chuwei again, hesitant to speak.
Yun Chuwei said, "Take him away and report back!"
Upon hearing this, the adjutant immediately went to carry it out.
Yun Chuwei then returned to the Marquis's residence.
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Yun Chuwei had just returned to her courtyard when she saw Jiang Wanqiu and Huo Qingjue.
Yun Chuwei smiled at the two of them: "You're back? That's great! Give me your things, then go back and rest!"
Huo Qingjue handed the things he brought back to Yun Chuwei.
After Yun Chuwei took it, she waved her hand and said, "Go!"
However, Huo Qingjue and Jiang Wanqiu did not leave, but stood in front of her.
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