Qi Rusong forced out a smile. He didn't know what Guyang's purpose was, but it was definitely not simple. "Where in the ghost forest?" he asked.

"I don't know...it was the people...under my command...who did it..."

"In that case, Your Majesty, he has admitted to murdering your father and will be executed in Lingchi..." Gu Yang patted Qi Rushong's shoulder.

"Lingchi execution..." Fear penetrated his heart and lungs like a sharp knife. "No...don't...even if he wants to resist, he has no strength. His foundation has been abolished, his body has been drained dry by flogging, hunger, and skinning."

.

Qi Rusong looked at Guyang, are you trying to harm me?

Although the crime committed by my brother is worthy of the death penalty, after all, he was once the heir of the Southern Territory, and no descendant of the five major families in Daxia has ever received this death penalty. If word spread, not only would the Qi family lose their face, but their own reputation would also be lost.

good.

So he asked, "Are you serious about confessing your guilt?"

"Execution in Lingchi? No, I don't plead guilty..."

"I will not betray you Lingchi!" Qi Rusong told him, "I allow you to wear black armor and join the Demon Hunting Sect to atone for your sins!"

"Join the Demon Hunting Sect..." he whispered with his cracked lips. "What about my wife? And my child..."

"As long as you are willing to explain everything, we will allow Wang Minjun and her family to step down from all positions and return to the place she calls home to enjoy their retirement years."

"Prince Qi? Do you really hope so?" Guyang said coldly. "This man has committed the serious crime of killing his father and treason! If you keep him in this world, your prince will be dishonest and his words will be dishonest! After all, he is the only one who can do it."

He is Qitai’s legal heir!”

"I have gone through [Trial by Arena] to prove myself that my throne complies with the rules of the Southern Territory."

"That's just your southern territory. There are no such rules in the other four territories of our Daxia Kingdom!"

"I have made up my mind!" Qi Rusong turned to look at his brother and asked. "How is it? Tell me your answer!"

"I...I plead guilty!"

Guyang sneered, "Then take him away quickly and have him sign all the responsibilities immediately. The smell of this guy is killing me."

"Now?"

"Yes, who knows if this guy will regret it then!" Guyang said, "Right now, while all the adults in Lingnan City are here, let him confess in front of everyone!"

With that said, the second prince of Daxia Kingdom ordered the guards to take Qi Rubai away.

This is the southern border, these are my men! Qi Rushong thought to himself, but he still held back.

They came out of the prison. Guyang guided them in the front, Qi Rusong chased them away with a torch from behind, and the former Southern Crown Prince was as docile as a dog with its tail between its legs.

When we came out to the courtyard, the dazzling sunshine shone on Qi Rubai's face.

The sun glared so hard that he couldn't open his eyes, carrying all kinds of smells from long-lasting and vague memories. The human world, he told himself, was the smell of the human world. He didn't know how long he stayed in the dark dungeon, ten days? Twenty days?

Or a month?

How do I know? Could it be that I went crazy down there and half my life passed in the blink of an eye?

The wind swirled through the courtyard and passed through the dirty and thin rags on his body, causing goosebumps all over his body. The weather was cold and wet, and although there was no snow yet, winter was already around the corner.

He raised his hand to observe. He was so skinny and pale that he couldn't help himself.

Arriving at the hall, a banquet was being held, which was very lively. The air was filled with the aroma of fine wine and barbecue, which made Qi Rubai's stomach rumble and his mouth water.

The palace guard pushed him, and he staggered through the hall. He realized that everyone was staring at him.

Most of the people in the upper-class seats on the high platform knew him, but there were only a few that he had never met. Some people frowned when he passed by, while others laughed when they saw him.

They were all once my subordinates, Qi Rubai thought to himself.

Guyang and Qi Rusong walked up to the high table in the center together, which were the seats belonging to the King of the South and distinguished guests.

Seeing Qi Rubai, Yin Lin looked surprised, "Prince? Second prince?"

"Don't you know him?" Gu Yang said with a smile, "The former prince of Lingnan City, today he wants to explain something!"

"Are you sure it's him?" Stone Snake said. "It's unbelievable. People say he likes to laugh and always has a smile on his face."

"I don't smile so frequently now," said Guyang. "My beautiful, white teeth seem to have been knocked out by someone."

"It is better to cut the throat," said Stone Snake. "The only suitable punishment for a dog that turns on its biological father is to strip off its skin."

"Oh, if he is not honest, you can give it a try." Guyang said.

"Don't... don't be like this, I will tell you the truth, I will!" Qi Rubai licked his lips and explained hard.

"Then let's start quickly. All the important ministers from the southern border are here!" Guyang said.

Qi Rusong and Yin Lin exchanged glances, and the other party understood immediately, "If you have something to explain, don't rush it," he said, "Today is the day to clean up the dust for the second prince. You can put other things aside."

"He smells like shit and rancid swill." The stone snake threw away the bones it had just gnawed, and then pretended to be angry and said, "Why do you have to make a live treasure to disgust us while eating?"

Guyang looked at Stone Snake, "It's a small matter to catch the wind and wash away the dust, but it's a big deal to be able to uphold justice in the southern territory!"

You are not from my southern territory, Qi Rushong thought.

Everyone was silent, so Gu Yang continued, "Your Majesty, please explain your crimes!"

"I...committed...treason, patricide, framed my brother, and many other crimes. Now I am willing to accept any punishment, but please let my wife and children go!"

"What else? Tell me everything, including why you wanted to rebel, why you wanted to kill your father, and why you wanted to frame your brother?"

"Why..." Qi Rubai focused on Guyang, "I'm... afraid that the crown prince's position... will be taken away from him!"

"Oh? This is strange." Guyang said, "You are already the heir, why do you have to worry about this?"

"My father, the King, intends to pass on the position of Crown Prince to Rusong!!!"

"Rusong was a demon hunter at that time. How could he take away your position as the heir apparent?" Gu Yang looked at Qi Rubai meaningfully, as if expecting him to say something. "It's already come to this time, and you're still here.

worry about what?"

Yin Lin noticed something strange and quickly interrupted, "Take this traitor down here. He is talking nonsense here and has ruined everyone's interest."

"No, let him continue." Qi Rusong wanted to know what kind of medicine the second prince was selling.

"Should I tell the truth?" his brother asked anxiously.

He was extremely afraid of the interrogator in the sky jail. The last time he tried to bite off his skinned ring finger which caused unbearable pain.

But the interrogator never simply cuts off people's fingers. He likes to peel off the skin of a finger first, and then let the exposed flesh dry and fester.

He had been whipped, put on the rack, and knives, but no cruel torture was half as painful as being skinned. The pain could drive people crazy, and no one could survive it for long.

Sooner or later the victim will scream, "Please, please chop it off, I can't take it anymore," and then the interrogator will show mercy and grant you your wish.

"Of course I want you to tell the truth." Gu Yang told him.

"Because someone told me that my father is a time traveler! And Rusong is... the son of a time traveler!"

"Fuck your mother!" Stone Snake said angrily. "I think your skin is itchy!"

Qi Rubai didn't know what to say and could only keep silent. He vaguely heard that the interrogator was sent by the stone snake in front of him.

"Your Majesty, the second prince. This person is so stubborn that he is still talking nonsense at this time. Drag him down and behead him." A southern gentleman advised.

"Yes, Your Majesty, such villains should have their heads brought to the ground long ago!"

Qi Rusong smiled, maybe you have advised my brother like this before.

He looked at Guyang, and then asked, "Second Prince, do you need to ask any more?"

"Ha, Your Majesty. I really admire your brother. You can actually tell lies like this." Guyang said, "Take him down. I don't want to see such a scoundrel again."

The matter is definitely not that simple, Qi Rusong knew in his heart. "Wait a minute," he called to his men, "Since the matter has reached this point, it is better to solve the matter completely."

"Oh? What a complete solution!"

"Three days later, in Lingnan City Square, I will summon all the people in the city to give him a fair verdict!" Qi Rushong said, "As I said not long ago, if he admits all guilt, I will spare his life."

"Your Majesty, no!" Yin Lin immediately tried to persuade him.

Stone Snake also quickly tugged at the corner of his clothes, signaling him to take back what he said.

"Haha, this is your southern border matter, you should make the decision!" Guyang immediately changed his face.

It’s you who has been taking over, Qi Rusong thought to himself, “Take him down,” he ordered while filling himself up with fine wine, “Second Prince, come, let me toast you!”

Qi Rubai was taken back to the prison, and the banquet continued. However, with such a commotion, the atmosphere in the entire hall became strange.

The silent crowd watched the singing and dancing, replacing the previous noise.

When the reception banquet was about to end, Qi Rusongbian asked Gu Yang, "Second Prince, are you willing to talk alone?"

The other party understands it.

So the two of them left the hall and walked outside the door.

"Second Prince, if you need anything from me, please just tell me." Qi Rushong said.

"Haha! Prince Qi is really quick to talk." Guyang laughed, "I want you to help me and be my minister!"

"We, the Qi clan, have always been the subjects of the Great Xia Kingdom, so we will naturally obey your orders."

"No, I want you to be my subject!"

Qi Rushong frowned. He was most afraid of hearing such words, "What will happen next?"

"You are a smart man, so I won't let you off the hook!" Guyang said, "Your brother just accused your father of being a time traveler. I think he wouldn't dare to be so bold without some evidence.

According to the laws of our Daxia Kingdom, whenever someone reports that the children of the five major families are [travel demons], as the prince of Daxia, I also have the right to intervene. And you should know what will happen to the time-travel demons and their children!"

You threaten me! Qi Rushong clenched his fists subconsciously.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Gu Yang continued, "This visit to the Southern Territory was made after I begged my father many times before he agreed. The purpose is to get to know you, a powerful man who defeated four [Sixth-Level Sword Master] by one person.

”

Coming for me! "What happens after I become your subject?" Qi Rusong asked.

Guyang's expression changed: "Help me win the throne!"


Chapter completed!