The decoction soaked Shen Zechuan's clothes and leaked out along the corners of his lips. The doctor was so anxious that he was sweating profusely and kept wiping his temples and forehead.

"The medicine won't go in." The doctor said, "People definitely can't stand it!"

Ge Qingqing stood up with her knife in hand, looked at Shen Zechuan for a long time, and said, "Is there no way out?"

The doctor's hand holding the medicine bowl trembled, causing the spoon to jingle. He kowtowed to Ge Qingqing vigorously and said, "It can't be done, it can't be done! Sir, please prepare a straw mat as soon as possible."

Ge Qingqing looked troubled and said, "You feed me first." Then she turned and walked out the door. Ji Lei was standing outside the door. Ge Qingqing saluted and said, "Sir, the doctor said the man is dead."

Ji Lei crushed the peanut shell, blew in the powder, and said, "Are you out of breath?"

Ge Qingqing said: "I'm still hanging on to my last breath."

Ji Lei put his hands behind his back and looked at Ge Qingqing: "You're keeping an eye on him. Let him sign the confession before he loses his temper."

Ge Qingqing nodded and watched Ji Lei leave. He stood in the courtyard for a while and said to the subordinate next to him: "Go and call the handyman."

Not long after, a handyman with a stooped figure and wrapped in burlap cloth arrived with a cart. It was already dark now, and the prison was conducting intensive inspections. Ge Qingqing held up a lantern and took a photo, then let the handyman I followed myself in.

The doctor also left, and only an oil lamp was lit in the room. Shen Zechuan lay on the bed with a bloodless face, his hands and feet were as cold as a dead man.

Ge Qingqing stepped aside and said to the handyman: "Uncle Ji...he's here."

The handyman slowly took off the coarse cloth wrapped around him, revealing a face burned by the fire. He stared at Shen Zechuan, took two steps, reached out his hand tremblingly, and stroked Shen Zechuan's hair. He saw Shen Zechuan Zechuan was so thin that he was skinny and bones, and seeing blood stains everywhere, he couldn't help but burst into tears.

"Chuan'er." Ji Gang's voice was hoarse as he called, "Master is here!"

Ge Qingqing blew out the lantern and said: "Uncle Ji, don't be afraid. Ever since we found out he was your apprentice, the prison has taken notice of him. The previous interrogation was serious, but it didn't hurt me. The staff was pointed at you. In order to save face, the brothers were somewhat merciful. Twenty sticks would guarantee that he would not be crippled. However, all the punishment eunuchs in the palace were very sharp-eyed and did not dare to relax too much. Fortunately, Miss Hua San arrived in time, otherwise Eunuch Pan should have I'm getting suspicious."

Ji Gang's hair was half white. He shed tears, his face full of vicissitudes of life, and said, "I, Ji Gang, will definitely repay this kindness one day!"

Ge Qingqing hurriedly said: "Uncle Ji! How can you think like this! What we brothers are repaying are your support and life-saving kindness back then." He said and sighed again, "Who knew that there would be a way out halfway? Yao Jin, this kick from the second young master of the Xiao family is really here to kill you. Uncle Ji, is there still hope?"

Ji Gang felt Shen Zechuan's pulse and said with a forced smile: "Good boy, Ah Mu taught him the method, and he did very well. It's not too late to save him. Master is here, my son, don't be afraid!" "

Shen Zechuan followed Ji Gang at the age of seven and practiced martial arts with Ji Mu. The Ji family's boxing was fierce and must be supported by the Ji family's mental methods. Those who are not determined can not practice it. Ji Gang was addicted to alcohol at home. , after teaching the older one, he forgot about the younger one. Ji Mu became an elder brother, and every time he learned a move, he had to teach his younger brother another move. Who would have thought that after all these years, Shen Zechuan would actually learn very well.

Ge Qingqing leaned over to take a look and said: "But after all, I am young. I am afraid that my body will be broken after suffering this disaster. Uncle Ji, I sent someone to re-fry some of the medicine prescribed by the doctor. Can you give it to me?" Go in."

Shen Zechuan's lips were dry due to the fever.

His whole body ached, as if he was lying on the Qandu Avenue and was being run over by carriages going in and out.

The pain was like an endless fire, burning Shen Zechuan's body. In the darkness, he dreamed of the flying snow, Ji Mu's blood, the coldness of the sinkhole, and the kick he suffered in front of Xiao Chiye.

Ji Lei was right, living at this moment meant suffering. He had received the flesh and blood given by Shen Wei, so he had to suffer such a punishment. He had replaced Shen Wei's evil and became the sinner roared by the unjust loyal souls in this world. He After wearing these shackles and shackles, he will have to carry a heavy load in the future.

But he was unwilling to do so!

His teeth were suddenly pried open, and heat rushed straight into his throat. The bitter taste of the medicine soaked the corners of Shen Zechuan's eyes. He heard a familiar call and forced himself to open his eyes.

Ji Gang fed him medicine, wiped Shen Zechuan's tears with his rough fingers, and whispered: "Chuan'er, it's master!"

Shen Zechuan sobbed in his throat, choking on the medicine and tears. He hooked his fingers on the corner of Ji Gang's clothes, but gritted his teeth, fearing that this was a dream during illness.

Ji Gang's face was ugly. He tilted his head slightly, avoiding the oil lamp, and said: "Chuan'er, don't be determined to die! Master is still alive, and you are the only one left."

Shen Zechuan couldn't help but burst into tears at this moment. He turned away and stared at the dark roof, whispering: "Master..."

His eyes gradually narrowed in the whistling wind, and he had another evil intention.

"I won't die." He said hoarsely, "Master, I won't die."

* * *

The next day Emperor Xiande rewarded the three armies. In addition to the Libei cavalry and Qidong garrison outside the city, a banquet was also held in the palace and he led his ministers to entertain the military commander.

Xiao Chiye changed into court clothes, and when he sat down, he took a look at the elegance of the literati around him. The lion and animal disk and cloud pattern embroidered on his body sent out a fierce wind, but when he sat down to talk to others, he showed his sluttiness.

The civil servants who were immersed in drinking around him couldn't help but look at him. It is said that a tiger father has no dogs, but why is it that only Prince Xiao has the true inheritance?

They tacitly criticized Xiao Chiye's every move, only to feel that wild and frivolous feeling rushing towards their faces, which was completely different from Xiao Jiming who was sitting upright.

"Don't stay out of it." Lu Guangbai sat beside him and warned, "Since the emperor has rewarded you, he will definitely wake you up later."

Xiao Chiye rubbed the walnuts in his palm, feeling a little depressed.

Lu Guangbai looked sideways at him and said, "You went out to have a drink with someone last night."

"Carpe diem." Xiao Chiye sat in a relaxed posture, "If someone dares to dance with the sword in Xiangzhuang later, I will take advantage of the wine to become a fan in front of the emperor. Isn't it the best of both worlds?"

"That's fine." Lu Guangbai poured the wine, "But drinking alcohol is harmful to your health. If you still want to be a good commander, you should change this problem."

"You are born at the wrong time." Xiao Chiye threw a walnut to Lu Guangbai, "Now that the seats of the four generals in the world are full, it is not my turn to be a hero. If you die one day, remember to tell me in advance. It’s never too late to quit.”

Lu Guangbai said: "Then I'm afraid you'll have to wait a long time."

The two of them laughed for a while, drank half the wine, and listened to the content of the discussion changed to the Zhongbo Shen family.

Lu Guangbai held the walnut, listened attentively for a moment, and asked: "Didn't this person say last night that he was dead?"

Zhaohui whispered from behind: "Yes, didn't the young master say that he would kick people on the road to hell?"

Xiao Chiye refused to admit it: "Did I say that?" The other two looked at him silently, and he said, "What are you doing?"

Lu Guangbai said: "No one is dead."

Zhaohui said: "No one is dead."

Xiao Chiye looked at the two of them for a moment and said, "His life is none of my business. The King of Hell is not my father."

Lu Guangbai looked up and said, "Let's see how the emperor arranges it. He is really determined."

Chaohui knelt behind him, lowered his head to eat, and said casually: "There must be someone secretly helping me."

"Even if you don't die, you will be disabled." Xiao Chiye glanced coldly at the Hua family's banquet not far away, "The Queen Mother is old, and now she can only try her best to raise a bereaved dog."

"Sin." Zhaohui stuffed a piece of ribs into his mouth emotionlessly.

After three rounds of drinking, Emperor Xiande saw that the atmosphere was acceptable, so he said, "It's clear."

Xiao Jiming saluted and obeyed his orders.

Emperor Xiande leaned on the dragon chair, seemingly too drunk, and said: "Shen Wei's army was defeated. There is no conclusive evidence whether he is collaborating with the enemy. Then Shen..."

Pan Rugui leaned over and whispered: "Your Majesty, Shen Zechuan."

Emperor Xiande paused for a moment, but did not continue. Instead, he turned to the Queen Mother and said, "What does the Queen Mother think?"

The whole banquet was silent, and all the civil and military officials in the court were bowing their heads and obeying orders.

The Queen Mother was wearing a Zaoluo pattern with golden clouds and dragon-dropped pearls to wipe her forehead, with rows of golden emerald leaf beads and large pearls hanging from them. She sat gracefully and elegantly on the throne. Her neatly combed and shiny hair was dyed with frost, and no one in the room dared to look up and look directly at her. .

I only heard the Queen Mother say: "The morale of Zhongbo was greatly reduced during the battle, all because of Shen Wei's haste. But now he has burned himself out of fear of crime, and all the descendants of the clan have died in the battle, leaving only this bastard. It is against benevolence and righteousness to eradicate him, so he should be spared." , it’s not a bad idea to teach people to be grateful.”

When the banquet was quiet, Lu Guangbai suddenly said: "I think it is inappropriate." He took three steps out of the queue, knelt in the hall, and continued, "The Queen Mother is kind, but the battle between Zhongbo and Bo is different from the past. Although Shen Wei has no evidence of collaborating with the enemy, he has He is suspected of collaborating with the enemy. Since this son is a remnant, if he is left alive, he may become a problem in the future."

The Queen Mother looked at Lu Guangbai for a moment and said: "Bian Shabo has been guarding the desert for decades, but he has not won every battle."

Lu Guangbai said: "Although my father is not invincible, no foreign enemy has been able to cross the border in the past decades."

The Queen Mother's big pearl dangled in her ear, and she said: "Because of this, it is even more important to teach him etiquette and benevolence, so that he can understand the consequences of this battle. It is so easy to kill one person, and the cavalry on the border sand stepped on the horse and killed me. There are tens of thousands of people in the Great Zhou Dynasty. The national humiliation has not yet come to an end, so why should the childish people be blamed?"

"I also think it's inappropriate."

Hai Liangyi, the second assistant to the cabinet who had been silent until now, helped the case to stand up and also knelt down.

"The Queen Mother is kind-hearted, but this matter is not trivial. Even if Shen Wei did not collaborate with the enemy, he should be questioned and executed after this battle. Moreover, this son was interrogated three times, and his confession was confusing and confusing. He insisted that Shen Wei did not collaborate with the enemy. Since he is Shen Wei's adopted son, If the bastard elsewhere does not know that Shen Wei has collaborated with the enemy, how can he know that Shen Wei has not collaborated with the enemy? It can be seen that he is cunning in nature and cannot be trusted. As General Lu said, if the remnant of the Shen family spares his life, he may suffer from elbows and armpits in the future. Trouble!"

The Queen Mother was not angry, but said: "Mr. Hai Ge, please get up quickly."

After Pan Rugui helped Hai Liangyi up, the Queen Mother said: "What the ministers said is absolutely true, but the Ai family's thoughts are biased. This matter is entirely up to the emperor."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Emperor Xiande was weak and coughed violently. He accepted the handkerchief from Pan Rugui, covered his mouth and remained silent for a long time, and finally said:

"What the mother said is not unreasonable, and the child is innocent. But after all, Shen Wei was defeated and abandoned the city. Since he is the only one of the nine tribes left, I gave this son a chance to reflect on his crime. Ji Lei."

"I'm here."

"Take this son to Zhaosu Temple and keep him under strict supervision. He is not allowed to go out without an order!"

Xiao Chiye threw the broken walnuts on the plate.

Zhaohui said: "Master, don't you want to eat?"

Xiao Chiye said: "If it's crippled, it's useless. Who wants it?"

Chaohui followed the plate with his eyes and said in a deep voice: "Isn't this a happy outcome for everyone? We didn't get what we wanted, and neither did others."

"It's better to keep it in a circle than to let it out." Lu Guangbai returned to his seat and said.

"Not necessarily." Xiao Chiye pointed at himself, "Didn't I also circle it?"
Chapter completed!