Chapter 47: Wind and Smoke
A few sharp and piercing gongs were heard from far and near, and then I saw a group of people walking slowly. The pen is a cold spear www.biquge.info a straight one, shining with a dazzling light, which makes people feel intimidated.
A man with long hair and heavy shackles on his feet and hands, described as extremely thin, stood in a wooden cage with his legs straight. He raised his head high and looked at the dazzling sunlight hanging high in the sky.
The soldiers guarding the execution ground, armed with spears, forcibly separated the onlookers into a slender corridor.
When the cage was opened, the officer did not remove the prisoner's shackles, only his handcuffs. Just when the prisoner was ruthlessly dragged out of the cage, his thin body shook from side to side, and he almost fell to the ground heavily. At this moment, dozens of sighs came, full of pity.
As if he had not heard such a strong sigh, the prisoner looked at the servant who had lifted him up, and smiled slightly—a smile full of gratitude, as if telling of his life's uncomplaining, unrepentant, and contented life. His smile just brushed away the messy hair on his forehead, revealing his pale countenance, slightly interspersed with a hint of flush and fine sweat. There were a few blue and purple marks clearly on his forehead, and there were several slender red marks on his face, I don't know what he was injured by. Pale lips, up and down, throat rolling hard, only a few hoarse gasps and pained sounds. A look full of pain and helplessness instantly appeared on his face, his eyes suddenly became cold, and his eyes were full of resentment, looking at Liu Mocheng who was sitting upright.
Seeing that cold gaze coming, Liu Mocheng's heart was not shocked, and a chill rose in his heart. tightened his collar slightly, showed a smile of nonchalance, and hurriedly looked away.
is only afraid of Liu Mocheng, he is also afraid of that gaze, after all, he has too many desires in his heart, too much greed that is difficult to let go. He was not the warden of today, but there was always a strong uneasiness in his heart that stimulated all his nerves, made him panic, made him irritable, and even deeply manic, and there were always a few cold sweats on his back; I really couldn't rest assured in my heart, and when Ma Rugang asked him to take the post of supervisor, he wanted to see that bright red blood gushing out of Xue Bingli's neck, so that he could feel at ease.
A servant with a fierce face glared fiercely, and the official who helped Xue Bingli up. pulled down Xue Bingli's long hair, pushed Xue Bingli's back hard, and looked at Xingtai without stopping for the slightest.
Looking closely at the gradual Xue Bingli: the prison uniform is full of filth, and even the long hair that is scattered is also full of filth. The feet were covered with mud, but the mud could not cover the wounds that could not bear to look at - the soles of the feet, which were almost covered with scars, were now naked on the gravel ground, and with each step forward, a pain that pierced the atrium flowed through the body. With each swap, you will see two legs covered in scars—almost patchwork of scars. His teeth were clenched, and there was a bright red blood stain hanging from the corner of his mouth, and he couldn't see Xue Bingli's expression, I don't know if there would be a painful look on his face at this time. However, there was not a trace of pain in his eyes, only a deep compassion and regret, and hatred - but the hatred was extremely light, and there was a deep sense of pity in it.
Looking at the bloodstains left by Xue Bingli, the crowd of onlookers was full of joy, and some even shouted, and there were also voices of enjoyment and praise mixed in the cheers.
Li Muqi looked at Xue Bingli's haggard description at this time; Look at the filth on the garments on your head; Listen to the constant sound of cheers; Feeling Xue Bingli's eyes full of compassion and still loving, I couldn't help but ask myself in my heart: Is all this that Xue Bingli has done worth it? What exactly did he get? I couldn't help but think again: At this time, Xue Bingli knows what kind of people he is fighting for?
Li Muqi felt the love and compassion in Xue Bingli's eyes, and even felt that Xue Bingli's heart was still surging with persistent flames at this time, and he couldn't bear to give up and let go of his faith. His eyes instantly became hot, and he looked around at the crowd of onlookers: the reason why they were deceived was because of their kindness; They are not fooled because of their ignorance; The reason why they are so ruthless is not because of the coldness in their hearts; It's because they've been tortured. I have been oppressed and have suffered all kinds of suffering. This is so only because there is hope in their hearts - justice; There is also the persistence and expectation that you are unwilling to let go; There are also struggles and reluctances.
Li Muqi's heart beat faster inexplicably, and a burst of heat continued to gush out. Xue Bingli seemed to feel Li Muqi's state of mind at this time, and his eyes moved to Li Muqi's body and no longer moved away.
There is still time for a stick of incense before the time of execution. Looking at Xue Bingli, who was forcibly pressed down and kneeling on the Xingtai, looking at the executioner with a calm face behind him, and seeing the steel knife in the executioner's hand, Liu Mocheng's heart was full of irrepressible excitement and joy that had nowhere to vent.
Time was slowly flowing, and it was the most painful torment at this moment, and it seemed that I could feel every heartbeat—anxious, slightly uneasy throbbing. couldn't help but look at Liu Mocheng, who was also a little impatient at this time, looking at Liu Mocheng's expression of constantly looking at time, looking at his hands that were restless, constantly stroking and rubbing Ling Jian; Then he walked through the crowd, looking at a place of hope, which was the key to the matter, and his heart was accompanied by anxious prayers.
The time of execution has not yet come, but Liu Mocheng is unwilling to wait, every moment, every moment of waiting, will almost make his breathing unbearable, and make his heart beat constantly - irregular manic beating. His imagination was inexplicable and terrifying. Liu Mocheng, but he didn't know how to stop, how to relieve the uneasiness in his heart, and how to get rid of those fears in his mind.
Maybe there's a way, and that's definitely an excellent way.
Looking at the arrow held by Liu Mocheng, and also looking at the excitement and heat in Liu Mocheng's eyes, Li Muqi was shocked. Just when Li Muqi was frightened, Liu Mocheng threw the arrow in his hand hard.
Looking at the arrow rolling in the air, looking at the beautiful arc, a strange smile appeared on Liu Mocheng's face, his eyes bloomed with excitement and joy, and his heart suddenly felt very happy, and his breathing was also free.
A crisp sound of "ding" spread in the air, instantly exploding in the hearts of the onlookers. The original nervous and rapid breathing, and when I saw that arc finally fall on the solid earth, the anticipation in my heart instantly hit. Unconsciously clenched his hands into fists, and still looked at the person standing beside him with some suspicion.
Seeing the arrow falling, the executioner, who had been waiting for a long time, opened his eyes, his face instantly became very cold, and there was deep cruelty, looking at Xue Bingli in front of him, the corners of his mouth pulled up a strange arc, and raised the steel knife in his hand high.
Just as the steel knife was about to fall, a sharp and dazzling thing with the sound of whirring wind rushed towards the steel knife.
A loud "clang" exploded in the air. The executioner's steel knife flew away in an instant, and his somewhat fat body unconsciously stepped back. If it weren't for the executioner's balance ability, the person who threw the dazzling hidden weapon would have just the right strength, but I was afraid that the executioner would have fallen at this time. Rao is like this, the executioner's arm trembles uncontrollably, and the hand holding the knife is already wooden at the moment, and he can't feel a trace of pain.
With a "bang", the steel knife finally fell, landing a few steps in front of Liu Mocheng's eyes, and he almost screamed in shock.
Liu Mocheng slowly suppressed the fear in his heart, rubbed his tear-rolling eyes, and carefully looked at and looked for the reason for this sudden change.
A very well-dressed and gorgeous person was reflected in Liu Mocheng's eyes. Seeing the man's face and the expression on his face, Liu Mocheng was shocked; Looking at his clothes again, my heart was even more frightened. I didn't want to believe it, I didn't dare to believe it, I rubbed my eyes vigorously, and then looked at the figure carefully, and then I accepted the facts in front of me uneasily.
"The King of Leisure has arrived." Li Antong's thick and loud voice sounded in a noisy, uneasy, full of complaint, and regretful sighs. This sound absolutely overwhelmed all the voices of the onlookers, and the voices were instantly depressed.
Liu Mocheng looked at Li Muqi who was slowly walking towards Xingtai, and then carefully looked at Li Antong behind Li Muqi, as well as Jin Libin and Luo Qiuhe, and his heart was slowly panicked, slowly nervous, and uneasy.
If it weren't for Li Antong's shout, it would almost kill Liu Mocheng. It was precisely because of Li Antong's shout that Liu Mocheng was pulled back from his uneasy thoughts and jumped out of his fearful imagination. A trace of confidence slowly appeared on his face, and he bowed to Li Muqi, and said, "The lower official is worried, and the ransom official can't welcome the idle king at this time." Wait for the lower officials to solve this matter, and then welcome the king of Xianyi. Looking at the other executioner, he said sharply, "If you don't want to be executed soon, when will you wait?" ”
"My lord, stop," Li Muqi said in a cold voice, "I want to ask why this person was beheaded?" ”
"King Xianyi will wait for the officials to finish this matter, and then pay you a detailed message."
"I'm afraid it's too late," Li Muqi sneered, "Lord Liu is so eager to behead this person, could it be that there are any secrets and secrets that can't be told in it?" ”
"King Xianyi's words are wrong," Liu Mocheng bowed and said, "This case has been investigated by Lord Qincha, how can there be any ulterior secrets and secrets?" Looking at the people present, looking at the expressions on their faces, he smiled and said, "The details of this case, all the people present have also witnessed it with their own eyes, and King Xianyi can ask them as he can." ”
"I'm afraid that they have been deceived by the arranged bureau," Li Muqi sneered, "Could it be that Lord Liu has forgotten?" ”
"The lower officials have always done things above board, how can they tolerate such a thing," Liu Mocheng said sharply, "Could it be that someone is playing tricks?" ”
Looking at Li Muqi's silent expression, Liu Mocheng sneered, "Could it be that you are the one who is playing tricks, is it your arrangement by King Xianyi?" Looking around at the crowd of onlookers, he said loudly, "Could it be that King Xianyi has something to do with this matter." If not, how can it be so prevented? ”
"What the truth is, we can only check carefully." Li Muqi listened to the voices of the crowd and said, "It's not by your words. If you investigate carefully, you will know what the truth is, and what you and I say is suspected of shirking and quibbling. ”
Listening to the gradually quiet voice, looking at the suspicious gaze cast at him, and also seeing that Luo Qiuhe was looking at Xue Bingli's situation, he had even sent a brown pill into Xue Bingli's mouth. Liu Mocheng didn't want to continue like this, and he didn't dare to continue like this, looking at the spears in the hands of the soldiers guarding the execution ground, he said coldly, "Please redeem the rudeness of the lower officials, and after the lower officials settle the assignment assigned by Lord Qincha, they will investigate the case in detail with King Xianyi." ”