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The Execution Ground was a stage specially set up by Xu Lie, not just for the people of Jiangnan, but even allowing common citizens to witness the execution. The crowd was eager to watch as ordinary criminals were executed, so one could only imagine the excitement surrounding the beheading of a former Minister of Revenue, Zhao Jue.
The enthusiasm of the onlookers was palpable; families came in droves, all eyes fixed on the platform, eager to see Zhao Jue lose his head. The Second Prince was wise; such a villain who had nurtured pirates deserved to be executed publicly!
Unfortunately, the prince had ordered that no rotten vegetables be thrown—if only they could. But there must have been a reason behind his command, so they would refrain from doing so.
The invited County Magistrates surrounding the area felt somewhat uneasy. For those who valued their scholarly dignity, they instinctively thought that the Second Prince's actions were a bit excessive. They believed that killing should be done with some decorum and allowing the public to witness it was somewhat disrespectful to Zhao Jue.
In contrast, the County Lieutenants from various regions who came from martial backgrounds fully supported Xu Lie, believing he was right in his actions. Since Zhao Jue had raised pirates for personal gain, undermined Kaihai, and even actively attacked ships from the Kaihai Division, he was nothing less than a thorough enemy. When dealing with enemies, why bother with decorum?
As the hour approached, a haggard and hollow-eyed Zhao Jue was brought onto the stage by A Gang, stumbling with every step. His pitiful appearance evoked a sense of sorrow among some County Magistrates; this hardly resembled the dignified Minister of Revenue they once knew. The once proud man had fallen to such depths.
But it wasn't just them observing; there were also spectators from beyond dimensions.
“Right from Episode Seven, we’re getting a beheading! And look, there’s the Second Prince again! I want more scenes with him! I want to see heads rolling!”
“Tsk tsk, this is what you get in a feudal dynasty. They can bring Zhao Jue up like this for execution; if he were here with us, it would be something else entirely.”
“Well, in a feudal system, the emperor is supreme. Anyone who obstructs his wishes for longevity has only one fate.”
“I’m surprised it’s just Zhao Jue alone. Where are his family? What about his nine clans?”
“Not sure; perhaps it’s too far to bring them all? Bringing too many people might lead to accidents? So they only escorted Zhao Jue here?”
The highly intelligent Si Jing Tou transcended time and space, capturing scenes of the Emperor's reaction upon receiving a letter, as well as snippets of various meetings held in Jiangnan. These moments were pieced together into a few minutes of footage that played at the beginning, enough to help the audience understand the unfolding plot without confusion.
Xu Lie keenly noticed a comment from Episode Seven, realizing its significance. Previously, during the fleet's expedition to capture pirates, the audience had sent comments related to Episode Five. Connecting this with the fact that the recent footage had all been set at sea, Xu Lie deduced that the content skipped over in between likely involved the main characters, Chen Tao and Wu Qianchuan, and their maritime adventures.
Under Chen Tao's guidance, the sailors had all mastered Cang Hai Jue to the point where diving felt like child's play. Such adventurous content would certainly make for an interesting episode. Judging by the dense volume of comments and the audience's enthusiastic participation, it was clear that they still held a considerable interest and anticipation for this series.
With this in mind, Xu Lie prepared to deliver something spectacular. Zhao Jue, looking precariously close to despair, was pushed toward the execution platform by A Gang, who frequently urged him to hurry up. In his moment of hopelessness, Zhao Jue cast a furtive glance at Xu Lie, filled with regret.
He regretted having trusted Old Guan from Xia Cheng's side and lamented his own foolish hopefulness that had prevented him from fleeing at the first opportunity. Now, it was too late for words; he could only place his hopes on the Second Prince. If he kept his word and cooperated, perhaps he could spare his family from disaster.
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