Chapter 291 Hongxing Comes Out of the Wall and Is Cut to Pieces
To be fair, there are many storytellers living in the urban areas of the capital who rely on their pens and words.
Whenever there is any gossip in the capital, they will immediately write it into a plot and a storybook, and tell it in a high and low tone to the ears of all religions and people to make some money.
Of course, it’s also because this line of work is too complicated.
Therefore, in order to attract attention and attract people to listen, many people will add oil and vinegar to the original story.
For example, there was a lot of rumors about "The Royal Concubine Hongxing's affair". Although they didn't even know whether it was true or false, someone had already made up the details that made people blush.
Therefore, many storytellers are criticized for this.
But only regarding the eldest prince, they didn't add any fuel to the fire!
Because those storytellers had to sigh after hearing the first-hand news.
——We wouldn’t even dare to make up a story like this!
All in all, after Nan Shenjun led his army back to the city and Emperor Qiyuan smashed the eldest prince's body in anger, the entire capital fell into a terrible turmoil!
On the streets, in tea shops and wine shops, there is no place where this matter is not discussed!
At the same time, among some gossips that were not reported by the court but spread from the military headquarters, everyone was keenly aware of a figure.
——Judge.
According to the officers and soldiers who witnessed it personally, it was not Lord Nan Shen or the generals who discovered and stopped the eldest prince's ridiculous and outrageous plan, but... the judge!
The ghost judge who became famous some time ago!
It was he who beheaded the eldest prince in front of thousands of soldiers!
As soon as the news came out, everyone's eyes widened!
But it's not over yet!
Some people also say that after the death of the eldest prince, his life lamp was extinguished, and the imperial master of Zhantiansi followed his footsteps and tried to kill the judge from thousands of miles away, but not only did he fail to kill him, but his body was also broken. Only an arm!
Immediately, the world was shocked!
But there are also many people who don't believe that in their eyes, the National Preceptor, as one of the Three Saints, is already at the top of the Great Xia Pyramid!
Such an existence never misses, never gets hurt, it's impossible that even a judge can't deal with it!
But unfortunately, before this news came out, the Imperial Master of Zhantiansi had suddenly announced his retreat!
——Not even in court!
It’s worth pondering.
The whole thing was shrouded in mystery.
All in all, the storm over this matter will not be able to be overcome in a short period of time anyway.
At the Bugui Mausoleum, Yu Chen and his party had already returned.
According to Shi Shi, who often goes down the mountain to buy groceries these days, the entire capital station was discussing only two things.
First, there is the rumor of "the imperial concubine having an affair" that has been widely circulated but it is not known whether it is true or not.
Second, it’s the matter of the eldest prince.
And this second thing, although not as attractive as the palace gossip, is because it is absurd and bizarre enough, and its spread is much more far-reaching than that of the imperial concubine's affair.
But no matter what, no matter how fierce and fierce the quarrel is in the capital city.
For the people guarding the tomb of Bugui, it doesn't matter much.
After returning to the Tomb of No Return from the Taiyin Mountains, Yu Chen's life returned to normal.
Every morning, I would sit cross-legged and meditate to consolidate my realm. In the afternoon, I would practice assassination with the stone body to practice this stupid big man's combat experience. After dinner, I would have a few words with the baby fish. Late at night, I would either go to the underworld for a visit or go down the mountain to the capital. Listen to some music and have some night tea.
The days passed peacefully and fulfillingly.
Occasionally, a few dead bodies are brought up the mountain, which are also some not-so-difficult last wishes.
He asked Shitou to go down the mountain to buy groceries, and then he finished it.
Time is like water, although there are no big twists and turns, it is also stable and peaceful.
——Even Yu Chen has been thinking for a lot of time, if there is no threat from the national master and the Heaven-capturing Formation, it seems that it would be good to continue living like this?
It's a pity that God doesn't fulfill one's wish!
The peaceful days lasted until mid-May and were gone.
The weather at this time was already slightly hot. Although it was still cool in the morning and evening, the sun at noon was already a bit fierce.
At noon that day, Yu Chen made a deck chair and placed it outside the mausoleum guarding house. He also put up a large paper umbrella to block the sun.
After lunch, I lay down on the rocking chair, took a pot of pickled plum juice soaked in stones, and took a delicious sip.
——Comfortable!
But when people are enjoying themselves here, God always seems to come up with something to disturb them.
For example, right now, the sound has already arrived before the person arrives.
Yu Chen raised his body when he heard the footsteps at the foot of the mountain.
After a while, I saw a few officials at the bottom of the mountain carrying a box up the mountain.
The few waiters caught a glimpse of the sour plum juice on Yu Chen's small wooden table, and they couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
Immediately put down the box, Pidian'er, Pidian'er rushed over, presented Chonghong, and flattered him again.
It is said that His Majesty has already issued an order for King Rende to come back and inherit the position of the crown prince. As a disciple of King Rende, Yu Chen naturally has to follow the chicken and dog to heaven!
Everyone is congratulating Yu Chen!
But after hearing the news, Yu Chen did frown.
——Everyone thinks that the benevolent king Zhou Xiu gave up the fight for his legitimate son because he was seriously ill.
But only a few people, including Yu Chen, knew that the prince was not sick at all. He stayed away from the capital, took over Youzhou, and finally fled overseas. He was hiding from someone or something.
At that time, Yu Chen didn't know what kind of terrifying thing a prince had to avoid even if he had to give up his claim to the throne.
But now he had some guesses.
——Nine times out of ten, he is the national master.
So for King Rende, whether he is willing to come back or not is a matter of two opinions.
So, Yu Chen laughed and ignored the topic.
Immediately afterwards, under the expectant eyes of several officials, Shi Shi went into the room and took out a few more cups, and poured a cup for each of them.
After several officials drank the iced plum juice, they felt cold and refreshing all over!
After thanking him several times, he went to dig a hole.
Yu Chen looked at the box and raised his eyebrows.
——There is a ghost on top of that box.
But unlike ordinary resentful spirits that show their teeth and claws, this ghost is quite calm.
And the appearance is also very weird.
——Except for the face which is still intact, the whole body looks like a skeleton.
There is no trace of flesh and blood under the neck, but between the chest and abdomen, all the five internal organs are there!
And judging from the color of the bones and internal organs, it didn't look like he had been dead for a long time.
The bones are warm and white, and the internal organs are red and greasy, as if he had just died.
As we all know, the appearance of the ghost should be very similar to the posture when he died.
In other words, before the ghost in front of him died, all his flesh and blood and internal organs had been chopped off.
For no reason, a word flashed through Yu Chen's mind.
——Lingchi.
Seeing Yu Chen staring at the wooden box without blinking, several officials kindly reminded: "Sir, it's better not to take a closer look at this corpse today. It's too... tragic!"
Yu Chen waved his hand, indicating that it was okay.
Several officials refused to listen, so they opened the box after digging the hole.
Inside, a man was curled up.
He has a handsome face and an outstanding temperament, but under his neck, he is the same as what Yu Chen saw just now.
Except for the internal organs, there was no trace of flesh and fascia on his body, as if a highly skilled butcher had shaved off all his flesh and blood bit by bit.
Although several officials had already seen it, their faces turned pale the moment the body was revealed, and two of them were even retching.
Of course, it was not because of the tragic situation of the male corpse in front of them - these officials were well-informed and could no longer feel uncomfortable due to the visual impact.
What really made them vomit was the experience behind the appearance of this male corpse.
Seeing Yu Chen's curiosity, several officials began to chatter among themselves.
"Sir, do you know about the rumor that was spreading in the city that the palace concubine Hongxing had an affair?"
An official pointed at the male corpse and said:
“But today we have to clarify – that’s not teleportation.
We don't know which concubine is obsessed with having sex with other men, but the romantic ghost in front of us is the unlucky one.
According to the news we heard, this man is the man who had an affair with the imperial concubine. He couldn't control his lower body and ended up like this. "
Speaking of which, the official smacked his lips, with a trace of heart palpitations flashing in his eyes.
"Sir, do you think when he was executed? No, not yesterday, not the day before yesterday, but a month ago!
At that time, before the eldest prince issued a military order to go to the west to conquer the rebels, this matter had actually happened!
This guy is greedy for a moment of romance, and he doesn't want to hook up with anyone, but he hooks up with the thorny flower in the palace!
Of course those noble concubines are naturally beautiful, but you also have to look at the fact that they are all... His Majesty's women! "
Liang Guan'er shook his head repeatedly and sighed,
"After the incident, this man and the imperial concubine were caught in bed and captured on the spot!
We don't know how the imperial concubine dealt with it, but this libertine is in dire straits!
A month ago, he was dragged directly to the Ministry of Punishment to have his identity verified. I heard that the most senior executioner in the Ministry of Punishment, Guidao, was called to come and chop this libertine into pieces!
The superiors gave an order: one hundred cuts a day, and you won't die until you finish three thousand cuts! If he died early, Ghost Sword would also be killed!
We heard from the adults in the Punishment Department that the Ghost Sword would use the fishing net to cover the meat and slowly cut it with a knife! After cutting a living person with three thousand cuts, my heart was still pounding! "
On this side, several officials were tutting and shaking their heads.
After a pause, one of the officials lowered his voice and said, "It is said that this man was cut into pieces by a thousand cuts. He was originally freed by three thousand cuts, but the wanderer kept scolding him and refused to beg for mercy. In the end, he was cut into pieces by four thousand cuts." It took two hundred cuts to shave off all the muscles and muscles, leaving no trace behind before he died!"
Yu Chen was stunned, "What did he curse?"
The officer looked left and right, and finally lowered his voice as quietly as a mosquito buzzing.
"He scolded - Dog Emperor!"