In the Ministry of Punishment, Xiao Yunzi knelt on the ground and listened to the result of his punishment. He then had no strength left and sat down on the ground with his whole body limp.

Outside the cell, a young eunuch cried and shouted: "Brother, what should we do? Say something! Xiao Yunzi, say something..."

Xiao Yunzi was still standing there in a daze, his face was pale, the light in his eyes had gone, and he looked decadent.

The young eunuch banged the ground hard, but he was powerless and could only watch time pass by bit by bit.

Suddenly remembering Xiao Yunzi's master, she asked, "Madam Jingqi, didn't Zhen promise to plead for mercy? My brother just followed orders!"

Jingqi Ma Ma frowned, shook her head, and felt a little reluctant.

The life of a slave was worthless. The young eunuch had no choice but to hold on to the last glimmer of hope and said, "Brother, wait a little longer. I'll go and ask Zhen for permission. You must hold on."

After saying that, he wiped the tears from his face, stood up and ran away...

When the time came, someone took Xiao Yunzi out of the cell and put him on the rack, and at the last moment of execution, he closed his eyes.

Xiao Xia Zi finally arrived and shouted to rescue the person. Naturally, no one in this palace dared to falsely convey the imperial edict.

When Shen Meizhuang arrived at the Ministry of Punishment, Xiao Yunzi had already been beaten with a stick. She saw him lying on a bench, his back covered in blood, and he looked completely exhausted.

Shen Meizhuang stood beside him. As long as she could save him, it would also be considered as escaping from the prison of the palace.

Xiao Yunzi's eyes were a little dazed. He looked around for a long time before he saw who it was. "This servant pays his respects to Her Majesty Ning. Thank you for saving this servant."

Although the sentence was changed to thirty strokes of the cane, he would still die if he left the palace like this. He had no money on him, and the caning would be another form of death penalty that would make people suffer more.

Shen Meizhuang: "Cai Xing, go get five hundred taels of silver."

Then she said to Xiao Yunzi, "Since I saved you, you must live well. The banknotes are lent to you by me. After you get out, open a shop and do some business. When you have money in the future, return it to me."

"Don't get involved with the palace. I won't save you a second time."

Xiao Yunzi's eyes immediately lit up with a strange light, and she reluctantly raised her head. Her lips were pale and trembling, and she couldn't speak.

"Although the Emperor has changed the sentence, it cannot be made public. From now on, you can only live under a different name."

Then he ordered the eunuch who escorted him out of the palace: "After leaving the palace, settle the person down and then come to Xianfu Palace to collect the reward silver."

After saying that, he turned and walked out of this damp and cold place.

Xiao Yunzi finally shed tears after being imprisoned: "Thank you, Concubine Ning..."

He kept repeating these words in the cell.

Broken Yuxuan

After receiving the decree to demote her to a concubine, Zhen Huan not only did not feel resentful, but became even happier.

"Silang, Huanhuan was wrong about you. I think you had your reasons back then, and Huanhuan understands. To get such a light sentence this time, Silang must have gone through a lot of trouble."

Zhen Huan was immersed in her joy, but someone outside the palace started making a noise.

"My lady... My lady, please save Xiao Yunzi, my lady..."

Hearing the loud shouting, Zhen Huan had no choice but to let the person in.

As soon as he came in, he knelt down excitedly and kowtowed three times, with blood stains on his forehead.

Zhen Huan frowned. Si Lang had just saved her, so how could she possibly bother him again? "Who are you?"

"My lord, I am Xiao Yunzi's brother. Xiao Shanzi, I beg you, please save him!"

After saying that, Xiao Shanzi started to kowtow again. Seeing that no one said anything, his heart sank completely. Blood dripped from his forehead and his expression became increasingly angry.

Zhen Huan shook her head slightly, helped the man up, and then took out twenty silver coins from the box and handed them over.

Xiao Shanzi immediately lowered his head to hide the hatred in his eyes.

That was his younger brother. If he accepted it, it would be the money that bought his life. But if he didn't accept it, who could keep a slave who was hostile to him? He was afraid that his life would be in danger in the palace.

No, he still had work to do. Looking at the bright red blood on the ground, he gritted his teeth and reached out to take it.

Seeing him take it, Zhen Huan's cold eyes quickly warmed up: "It's not that I don't want to plead, but the emperor has given an order, who can change the emperor's mind? Take these winnings and send little Yunzi away safely."

Xiao Shanzi knelt on the ground, his eyes bulging and bloodshot. "My young master, my younger brother is devoted to you. When I was sick, it was you who paid for my life. I am willing to go through fire and water for you. I wonder if you are willing to accept me."

Zhen Huan suddenly realized that she had indeed given money before New Year's Eve. She never thought that just a few taels of silver could buy the loyalty of the two.

There was no need to question Xiao Yunzi's loyalty to her, and his brother was naturally trustworthy.

Zhen Huan smiled and said, "In that case, you can come and work in the Suiyuxuan!"

Xiao Shanzi forced a smile and said goodbye to Zhen Huan.

After leaving the Broken Jade Pavilion, he quickly returned to the Ministry of Punishment. However, how could he inquire about it? No one spoke.

Could it be that his brother was executed and not even allowed to collect his body? Why is God so unfair?

His brother was so honest and kind, but ended up like this. Xiao Shanzi punched the wall angrily.

"Xiao Yunzi, wait a little longer. When I avenge you, I will come to accompany you. I will definitely not let you be alone on the road to the underworld."

Yikun Palace

Concubine Hua looked at Cao Qinmo and gritted her teeth, "Are you telling the truth? Is there really someone doing something behind my back?"

Cao Qinmo nodded gently and said, "Your Majesty, I have seen with my own eyes that many things in the palace have a strange fragrance. Not only that, among the items sent, there are also some made in Yue."

"If the Emperor knew about this, Concubine Ning would be charged with usurping power. However, she has Aunt Jinruo, who was given by the Emperor, by her side. It's impossible for her not to know him."

"If Concubine Ning reports this to the Emperor, Huang Guiquan will probably be charged with dereliction of duty, and even the Empress will..."

Concubine Hua was so angry that she laughed: "What a great way to kill two birds with one stone! Come, tell Huang Guiquan to come here immediately."

Huang Guiquan came to Yikun Palace with a confused look on his face. Seeing Concubine Hua's bad expression and anger on her face, he immediately knelt down to apologize, his voice was effeminate, and he shook his head.

"My lady, what has made you so angry?"

Concubine Hua threw a teacup at Huang Guiquan, who dared not move. "Your Majesty, please calm down."

Concubine Hua: "Have you checked every item in Qixiang Palace?"

Huang Guiquan was shocked. This matter was indeed handled by him, but when he was checking, the person next to him handed him a list of items and said that he had already checked it.

He thought it was too troublesome and didn't think much about it, so he didn't check it again. He thought there was something wrong with the thing: "My lady, I don't know..."

Tap the screen to use advanced tools Tip: You can use left and right keyboard keys to browse between chapters.

You'll Also Like