Chapter 5: The Plague of Witchcraft (2)
Soon, those fanzi fish entered the hall, and one of them stepped forward and said: "Yuchang Gong, my subordinates have found a few puppets in the back garden of the county lord!" Sun Xian said: "Come up!" "I saw a few puppeteers on the thousand households.
A story flashed through Wang Shuqiu's mind. In the past, because of the puppet man, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty killed his own son, daughter and others, and he was also widely implicated, causing countless people to lose their lives, which was known as the scourge of witches in history.
Wang Shuqiu stood up and said, "Grandpa Sun, these puppeteers are definitely not from my house, please check clearly!" The thousand households said: "County Lord, you mean that we are framed." Wang Shuqiu said: "It's the first time I've seen these puppeteers, Grandpa Sun, it's better to find out!" β
Sun Xian took these puppets and said sharply: "County Lord, this is indeed dug in your back garden, and you have to quibble." If you have anything to say, go tell the emperor. Come on, take it! "Zhongfanzi is going to take down Wang Shuqiu.
Cui Wuyuan couldn't help it for a long time, and shouted: "Which one dares to take the county lord without permission, ask me Cui first." Sun Xian said: "As the general banner of Jinyi Wei, you dare to disobey the order, and you will take it together!" Cui Wuyuan had already drawn his knife and said angrily: "Who is afraid of whom!" β
When boarding, the people of Dongchang and the people of Jinyiwei confronted each other, and the fight was about to break out. Shen Xiluo stood in the middle and said, "Don't do it, everyone!" Then he bowed down and said, "Grandpa Sun, I think there is some misunderstanding here." Sun Xian said angrily: "Misunderstanding? The evidence is ironclad, can it still be denied? If you dare to resist arrest, you should be punished by the nine clans. β
Wang Shuqiu immediately understood that this was purely a trap, just like when Jiang Chong framed Prince Er. She knew very well that if she was not careful, there would be casualties on both sides. How could she kill everyone for her alone?
Wang Shuqiu said: "You all retreat!" Grandpa Sun, I will go with you to see the emperor. Cui Wuyuan hurriedly said: "County lord, this is obviously a false accusation, don't go." Let's find a way to avenge the crown prince. β
Wang Shuqiu said: "Don't be reckless, the state has national laws, and the family has family rules." I haven't done it and no one can be condemned, Shiloh, you come here! Wang Shuqiu whispered in Shen Xiluo's ear: "Go find your father!" β
Wang Shuqiu was escorted to the interrogation hall of Dongchang by Dongchang Fanzi. When I entered the hall, I saw a large plaque with the words "Confidant of the Imperial Court".
Sun Xian sat high in the lobby and shouted, "Prisoner! The crowd pushed Wang Shuqiu. Wang Shuqiu said angrily: "Don't push. I have feet that can walk. Sun Xian slapped the wooden board and said, "How can the prisoner not kneel when he sees the miscellaneous family?" Wang Shuqiu glared angrily and sneered: "The lord of this county does not kneel to the minions. Sun Xian shouted: "Bold! You dare to defy the court, come to someone, take it first! β
Wang Shuqiu pointed at Sun Xian and scolded: "Dog minion, you dare to torture!" "Everyone doesn't know who to listen to, after all, Wang Shuqiu is the county lord, and if he is to blame, he can't afford it.
Sun Xian scolded: "What are you still doing in a daze." Wow! "Someone brought it to him. Wang Shuqiu was a little frightened and shouted: "Dog minion, don't stop!" Someone pressed Wang Shuqiu to her knees on the ground, and her ten onion fingers were clamped with her hand.
Sun Xian shouted: "! I only heard Wang Shuqiu's scream. How could her weak body go through such a heavy punishment and faint to the ground. As the saying goes, "Men are afraid of sticks, women are afraid of sticks". These ten fingers are connected to the heart, and it is simply painful.
A burst of cold water poured in, Wang Shuqiu woke up slowly, and pain came from time to time between her fingers. Sun Xian said: "It's better to recruit from the truth." Wang Shuqiu was set up by Fanzi, she glared angrily, and said: "Dog slave! β
A eunuch ran in from outside the lobby and clapped his hands at Sun Xian. Sun Xian said: "Don't say it, take you to see the saint." See if you're still hard-mouthed? Wang Shuqiu was escorted into the palace by Fanzi. Soon he was taken to Yongning Palace, where Concubine Zheng lived.
The door was opened, and I saw Emperor Wanli and Concubine Zheng sitting side by side above, and the prince, the princess, and the grandson were sitting in two rows. Sun Xian stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, the people who are under the Gu have been brought." Emperor Wanli had a sick face and waved his hand. Sun Xian said: "Bring people to commit crimes!" β
Wang Shuqiu was brought in by two eunuchs. Zhu Changluo lost his voice and said: "Ajuan! Although Wang Shuqiu was in pain, her mind was still clear, and she heard Zhu Changluo calling her, and hurriedly replied sideways: "Father, help me!" I was wronged! β
Emperor Wanli said gloomily: "It turned out to be you, who made me seriously ill." "Wang Shuqiu rarely saw this emperor grandfather who lived in seclusion. It's rare to see each other, and when they meet, they look stern. Wang Shuqiu knelt and wept: "Grandpa Huang, I am innocent!" Zhu Changluo sat down, bowed down and said: "Father, the son thinks that Ajuan is definitely not a Gu person, I hope my father and emperor will be clear!" β
Zheng Guifei said coldly: "Of course she doesn't have such courage, I'm afraid it may be instigated by others, but she has to find out, so as not to slip through the net!" Wang Shuqiu listened to Concubine Zheng's words, and immediately panicked. He is no longer innocent, and he may also affect Zhu Changluo, who is the crown prince.
A historical tragedy appeared in Wang Shuqiu's mind, and the "Book of Han" recorded that because Jiang Chong framed the prince, the witch Gu happened, which caused the prince to rebel and die. Do you want to let the tragedy happen in the Ming Dynasty?
Emperor Wanli pointed at Wang Shuqiu and said sharply: "Tell me quickly, who instructed you?" When he landed, all eyes brushed towards Wang Shuqiu. The air seemed to freeze, and everyone held their breath.
Wang Shuqiu glanced at Zhu Changluo and said sadly: "Everything is done by me alone, I am extremely evil, please give me death." Emperor Wanli said angrily: "Youγγγγγγ You are so bold that you dare to murder me, and say, Why do you say you are doing this! β
Wang Shuqiu held her head and shook her head desperately. Emperor Wanli patted the case and said, "Come on, drag it out!" The two eunuchs grabbed one arm and dragged Wang Shuqiu out.
Wang Shuqiu hissed: "Father, you have to take care!" When Zhu Changluo heard this, he choked back tears, knelt down on his legs, and begged: "Father, I am naΓ―ve and ignorant in Ajuan, please open up and spare her life!" He knelt down, Zhu Youxiao, Zhu Youzhen, Princess Ningde, Princess Suiping, Lord Le'an and other princes of the East Palace knelt down together, begging one by one.
is the so-called thing hurting things, not to mention that Wang Shuqiu is their eldest sister, how can they watch her die.
Emperor Wanli saw that the princes and grandsons wailed together, and he was quite pitiful. Concubine Zheng knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, the concubine asks you to spare the life of the county lord!" Don't kill each other! Zheng Guifei knelt down, and the people in the West Palace also knelt down one after another. Emperor Wanli sighed and said, "Come on, put her in the heavenly prison first." β
Zhu Changluo returned to Ciqing Palace, slapped the table angrily, and said angrily: "Sun Xian, a dog slave, dares to slander the daughter of this palace, and also injured Ajuan, it's really hateful!" Han Benyong said in a deep voice: "How can Sun Xian have such courage, maybe there is someone else." β
Zhu Changluo groaned: "You mean the queen mother? Han Benyong said: "The so-called 'Xiangzhuang Dancing Sword, meaning Pei Gong'." Zhu Changluo said: "Why did she intercede for Ajuan!" Han Benyong said: "What's the use of killing the county lord if you can't move." will only make grievances, it is better to be a favor and cover up the matter. The slave thought that the concubine was scheming, and she really couldn't guard against it, and she needed to be more careful. β
Zhu Changluo sighed: "This palace is not guarding her every day. You say, how did Ajuan get rescued? Han Benyong said: "Since the emperor is relieved, the county lord's life is worry-free." When the emperor is a little angry, let's find a way. It's just a pity that the county lord is in prison! β
Someone outside reported: "Shen Xiluo asks to see!" Zhu Changluo said: "Biography! When Shen Xiluo saw Zhu Changluo, he knelt down and wept: "Prince Yu, please save the master." Zhu Changluo said: "The county lord has no worries about his life for the time being, you get up first!" Shen Xiluo slowly got up.
Zhu Changluo said: "Why didn't you report why the county lord was arrested!" Shen Xiluo said: "The slave saw that Dongchang was arrested, and he came to report to you immediately." Who knew that when you came to Ciqing Palace, you knew that you were in Yongning Palace. Father-in-law Han is not there either. The slave came to Yongning Palace, but the people in the palace refused to pass it on, so anxious that the slave almost committed suicide. Later, when I saw the master come to Yongning Palace, he was escorted out again somehow, and the slave didn't know what happened, so he had to go back to Ciqing Palace with the prince first. β
Zhu Changluo nodded and said: "All this is really a conspiracy, and it is the palace that is really dealing with it." Hilo! Shen Xiluo said: "The slave is here!" Zhu Changluo said: "You are guarding the county lord these days, and you can't let her suffer any more grievances." For this purpose, you assist Shiloh. He slapped the table and said, "Ajuan, my father will definitely save you as soon as possible." β
Wang Shuqiu was thrown into an iron prison. She was lying on the straw, and there were bouts of pain in her fingers. Looking at the dim, damp surroundings, tears were already flowing.
Not far away, there was a sound of rustling. I saw the princess of Tiantai slowly pacing over. The prison door was opened, and the princess of Tiantai smiled and said, "This kind of place is suitable for you, dirty enough!" Wang Shuqiu was silent.