Chapter 136: Tragic Death
The people who returned to him stammered, and they couldn't even say anything.
"The minion can't be described, His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, you can follow the minion to take a look."
After thinking about it for a long time, after all, he couldn't say anything, so he invited Chu Zexi to the scene to observe.
If other palace maidens came, or His Royal Highness the Prince, he would never dare to ask for this. But the person who came was His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, and he was a martial arts practitioner, and he thought that the bloody scene should have long been commonplace.
What's more, it is rumored that His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince and this aunt who continues to hold the position of the East Palace will not deal with each other. So if you think about it for a while, no matter what you see, you won't blame much, and maybe you'll be secretly happy.
The guards had a small abacus in their hearts, but they didn't show it on their faces. Unhurried, lead the way. Xia Qingyi couldn't help but be driven by curiosity, and silently followed at the end.
After bypassing several scorched and blackened ruins, we finally arrived at a dilapidated backyard, the reason why it is called a courtyard is because it is different from the scene in front of which is full of gunsmoke and corpses, the bluestone and white tile walls are still vaguely alive, and there are even clusters of wild flowers growing in the courtyard, and the salivating Xianhuang has a spring style, and the temple in front of it is like two worlds, calm and peaceful.
"Your Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, look, this is it!"
The guard pointed to a huge water tank and didn't dare to reply.
Xiao Nizi looked at the one-person-high water tank, boldly stepped forward and lifted the lid with one hand, took a closer look, but took a deep breath in fright, took several steps back, and asked Chu Zexi for help in horror.
The man frowned, a little incredulous at what could scare this always bold 'bear girl' into such a horrified expression, but he only hesitated for a moment, and then took the initiative to stride forward to find out.
It turned out that in this water tank, a woman in a phoenix robe was wearing a cloak, her eyes and ears were pierced by long silver needles, her tongue and teeth could not be found in her slightly open mouth, and the most terrifying thing was that her arms below the shoulders were cut off, revealing white bones. According to the height of the water tank, the limbs of the lower body should also be cut off, and the mottled blade scratches on the original fair face are still clearly visible with the word 'slut'.
It is not an exaggeration to use the words 'miserable' in front of this scene, but who has such a great blood feud with the queen of the current dynasty and needs to be humiliated like this.
Chu Zexi's heart was full of questions, so he wanted to discuss with Xia Qingyi and ask what the other party meant.
When I turned around, I found that Xiao Nizi was standing in place in a daze, as if she was still in the panic of opening the water tank at the right time.
Isn't it!?
Xia Qingyi has grown up since she was a child, from the present world to the time traveled, where has she seen such a bloody scene, isn't this the legendary 'human biao', the torture that appeared in the books in history was moved to the front, close at hand, and the shocked scalp was numb.
What kind of big man did the queen mother offend, and she had such a means, destroying the corpse on the one hand, and shocking others on the other. Looking at the bruises left on the corpse, the 'villain' seemed to have stopped the bleeding after cutting off her limbs. In this way, the inmate endured the pain of cutting off the bones but could not die immediately.
Such a practice of slowly torturing to death like this must be a method that can only be thought up with by a monstrous hatred.
"Qingyi, are you fine, if you are really unwell, go back to the carriage, and let the prince handle everything."
Chu Zexi's rare tenderness flattered Xiao Nizi, and a soft place somewhere in her heart released a warm breath.
"I'm fine, you just have to get down to business first." Xiao Nizi waved her hand, found a corner, and moved a bamboo chair. He curled up on his own, revealing only his two eyes, alertly probing the changes around him.
The man looked at the woman's strange behavior with some amusement, obviously afraid to death, but he still had to pretend to be unconcerned with him.
"Okay, the prince will be busy for a while, you wait for me." After softly instructing, Chu Zexi greeted the belated host master and Gong Yaoyuan and his party.
But I saw the old monk glance sideways at the water tank, and said: "Ahhhh β
He stopped talking, turned one hand and played with the Buddha beads and began to chant and pray for blessings. Gong Yaoyuan grabbed Ouyang Qingying, who was also curious and wanted to come forward to take a look.
"It's nothing to look at, don't go, you won't be able to eat for a while."
Oh! The little doll was immediately keenly aware of a hint of an uncertain prophet!? Aha, I'm afraid I've heard about it for a long time. I looked at Gong Yaoyuan playfully for a long time, and it wasn't until the other party was embarrassed that he looked away and walked in the direction where Xia Qingyi was.
Did this kid see something? Impossible, right!!? I don't think I said anything. Ouyang Qingying was so creepy that the man began to lose confidence, and he introspected himself anxiously for a long time, lest his words and deeds reveal flaws, and he recalled it from side to sideγγγγγγγ
Hell, this martial idiot who has always been only interested in the secret books of the exercises is so talented in figuring out people's hearts.
Just thinking about it, there was a conversation between Chu Zexi and the old monk in his ears.
"Presiding abbot, the queen mother has gone in the fire, and please preside over the abbot to choose the novice with a deep Buddha relationship."
"Go down the mountain with the prince to spend time for the queen's mother, as for the rebuilding of the 'Guangyuan Temple', wait for us to return to Bianjing."
"Returning to the saint and finishing the affairs of the queen's mother, I will allocate funds for the presiding abbot, and the rest of the novices can go to the nearest temple to live temporarily for a while."
Chu Zexi arranged the next affairs in an orderly and clear manner. The presiding abbot was also very cooperative, and even said yes.
"There is only one thing, and I still need to preside over and explain it to the saints."
The man suddenly changed his words, staring intently at the obedient and modest old monk in front of him.
"The queen mother is the mother of a country, and the spread of such a tragic situation may have an impact on the reputation of the Southern Chu royal family."
"So I also asked the abbot to keep a secret for the queen's mother, who was recuperating in the temple and unfortunately encountered a fire."
"And because the queen mother died of the epidemic, the coffin should not be opened after it is sealed, so as not to change in vain."
After listening to what Chu Zexi said this time, the presiding abbot remained silent, and just when the man's patience was about to disappear and he was furious, the old man's face finally softened.
"Dan is ruled by His Royal Highness the Four Princes. It's just that the old man also hopes that His Royal Highness the prince can fulfill some things."
After speaking, he raised his head and looked back fearlessly.
"Okay, you say, no matter what, Your Highness agrees." Almost without thinking about it, Chu Zexi gave the answer.
Xia Qingyi wanted to open her mouth to stop it, and let him listen to the old monk's request before deciding, but it was too lateγγγγγγγ
"First, after the temple is rebuilt, the 'Guangyuan Temple' must be named the 'Imperial Temple', and the royal family will receive incense at the end of the year and the beginning of the year."
"Okay, this matter is not difficult, this prince will definitely try his best to persuade his father to agree, and the abbot does not need to worry.
The old monk bowed his head with satisfaction when he heard this, and continued.
"Second, today's matter, the death of the queen's mother, this matter must not be re-mentioned, even if the case is re-investigated in the future."
"His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince must also bite what he said today, and must not change or refute other possibilities."
"This matter γγγγγγ"
Chu Zexi paused for a moment, it wasn't that he didn't want to agree, it was just that the world was impermanent, and he couldn't guarantee himself, but looking at the old monk's sincere eyes, he really couldn't say anything to refuse.
"Good! As long as the prince still has a snort and has not swallowed his breath, he will do his best to protect the monks of the abbot's 'Guangyuan Temple'. β
As soon as the words fell, Xia Qingyi let out a long breath.
Fortunately, this man was not stupid enough to agree, and left room for things to turn around.
But the old monk didn't seem to buy it, and he was aggressive.
"The words of the four princes seem to have a sense of shirk, which is chilling."
Chu Zexi didn't laugh angrily and teased.
"The abbot has been studying Buddhism for many years, but he still doesn't know the truth of impermanence, and γγγγγγ"
The corners of the man's mouth flashed with a ghostly smile, revealing two rows of beautiful teeth, but it couldn't help but make people feel frightened.
"Besides, the crown prince is the son of the queen's mother, Lord Abbot, how can you say that the prince's little arm can be twisted through his thighs!!?"
"Oh Buddha Mita! It's the old man who has made a move! The old monk seemed to wake up from a dream, wiping the beads of sweat from his forehead without a trace.
It's his carelessness, the four princes are not as amiable as they seem on the surface, and the royal family often robs their homes in order to cover up scandals.
If he doesn't give up today, there is a way that the Son of Heaven will be angry and resurrect millions of corpses! The prince was angry and afraid that he would let these monks learn to splash on the spot.
So he has no choice at all!
"As long as His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince can keep his promise today, Lao Wei also swears to the Buddha here, this secret will rot in his belly for the rest of his life."
"Good! Good! Good! "Changing the stable performance of the past, Chu Zexi was unscrupulous after getting the old man's promise.
The greeting person began to carry the body of the queen mother.
After Xia Qingyi saw that all this was carried out in an orderly manner according to Chu Zexi's explanation, she felt that she really didn't have to worry about eating radishes, so she yawned and prepared to go to the carriage.
Before she sat on the cushion, a familiar figure followed, sitting across from her with a big thorn, looking at her with a smile.
"This prince has something to tell you, don't be in a hurry to doze off."
Seeing this, Wanyan Yingge, who was following behind, retracted one of the legs that had been lifted into the carriage with interest, cleared his throat, and covered up his embarrassment.
"Sister, I'm hungry, I'll ask if there's anything to eat, and I'll bring it back to you later."
Okay, Xiao Nizi bowed her head, she was really hungry, and when she was sitting in a daze, her belly was 'gurgling' several times, but she didn't want to say it.
Now there are people who still want to 'enslave' her, let her make suggestions, and consume brain cells, of course she will not give this person a good face.
So, after seeing Xiao Yingge leave his sight, he turned his head and said.
"His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince, are you satisfied!? Now let's talk about it! β
"Brother Shen!"
"Hmm!"
Shen Changqing walked on the road, and when he met someone he knew well, he would say hello to each other or nod his head.
But it doesn't matter who it is.
There was no superfluous expression on everyone's face, as if they were very indifferent to everything.
on this.
Shen Changqing is used to it.
Because this is the Demon Suppression Division, it is an institution that maintains the stability of Great Qin, and its main responsibility is to kill demons and monsters, and of course there are some other side jobs.
Arguably.
In the Demon Suppression Division, everyone has a lot of blood on their hands.
When a person is accustomed to seeing life and death, then he will become indifferent to many things.
When he first came to this world, Shen Changqing was a little uncomfortable, but over time he got used to it.
The Demon Suppression Division is huge.
The people who can stay in the Demon Suppression Division are all powerful masters, or people who have the potential to become masters.
Shen Changqing belongs to the latter.
Among them, the Demon Suppression Division is divided into two professions, one is the town guard and the other is the demon exterminator.
Anyone who enters the Demon Suppression Division starts with the lowest level of demon slayer.
Then step by step, he is expected to become a town guard.
Shen Changqing's predecessor was a trainee demon slayer in the Demon Suppression Division, and he was also the lowest level of the demon slayer envoys.
Have memories of the predecessor.
He is also very familiar with the environment of the Demon Suppression Division.
It didn't take long for Shen Changqing to stop in front of an attic.
Unlike other places full of slaughter, the attic here seems to stand out from the crowd, and in the bloody Demon Suppression Division, it presents a different tranquility.
At this time, the attic door is open, and there are occasional people entering and exiting.
Shen Changqing only hesitated for a moment, and then stepped in.
Access to the attic.
The environment has changed in vain.
A burst of ink fragrance mixed with the faint smell of blood came to his face, making his brow furrow instinctively, but quickly stretched.
The smell of blood on everyone's body in the Demon Suppression Division is almost impossible to clean.