Qin Dewei was escorted out of the Wenhua Palace. He kept muttering in his heart and had a lingering doubt.
He was a little confused, who was Eunuch Qin from? Did he want to help him out, or did he want to help someone deal with him?
From the Wenhua Hall to the Meridian Gate, there is still a long way to walk. Although it is not long, it is enough to say a few words.
Qin Dewei turned to Eunuch Qin behind him and said, "Can I have a few words alone?"
Eunuch Qin was not afraid of others' speculation and waved his hand to tell the Jinyiwei Official School to stay a little further away.
Qin Dewei then whispered to Eunuch Qin, "Maybe I should thank Duke Qin?"
Eunuch Qin calmly replied: "I only serve the emperor. Whether you thank me or not, what does it have to do with me?"
Qin Dewei tried a few more words, but nothing came out. But he was not in a hurry. He waited until he got outside the Meridian Gate and looked at the executioner to understand.
For a court meeting like today where problems are likely to arise, Dongchang and Jinyiwei must have come prepared.
If the people arranged for execution by Eunuch Qin are all experts who know how to judge the severity, then they must be doing themselves a favor.
As long as he treats it lightly, he can indeed get some benefits. Not to mention the imperial staff's reputation, it can also calm the emperor's anger and avoid accumulating resentment.
And the most important thing is that after receiving the imperial cane, he can dispel part of the pure hope that Yan Song just won, so that he will not be compared to Yan Song who suddenly acted abnormally and showed his loyalty.
Thinking of this, Qin Dewei couldn't help but sigh deliberately: "Yan Song is an important minister of the imperial court, so he has dignity. A fifth-grade person like me can only touch the imperial staff with my physical body."
Eunuch Qin glanced at Qin Dewei but did not respond.
Who gave you the courage to compete with the Minister of Etiquette as a small five-level person? Do you still want to get the same treatment as the Minister of Etiquette?
When he arrived outside the Meridian Gate, Qin Dewei noticed that there were several times more Jinyiwei officers on duty than usual. It was just as he had guessed.
Qin Dewei was pulled to the east side of the Meridian Gate, but the execution did not begin immediately.
Eunuch Qin stood with his hands behind his back, as if waiting for something. Qin Dewei couldn't help but urge him to finish the beating and leave as soon as possible.
Eunuch Qin said, "The court meeting should be over soon. Let's wait for people to come out."
After waiting for a while, he saw a minister coming out of the door, and Eunuch Qin took his time to arrange the execution.
This time, the first person to hold the staff and prepare it was a middle-aged and elderly guard in golden robes in his fifties.
Looking at the age first, and then the vicissitudes of life on the other person's face, Qin Dewei immediately felt completely relieved.
Don't think too much, this must be an experienced veteran who is ordered to fight with care!
I don’t know what the other executioner to be replaced looks like, but I think it looks similar.
So Qin Dewei really relaxed, and this time Tingzhang should be better off.
Although a group of ministers and ministers of Hanyuan were blocked from the outside and were not allowed to approach the execution site, they still stood and watched from a distance.
Qin Dewei was pressed on the bluestone slab, and upon hearing the order from Eunuch Qin, the execution began.
When the first stick fell on Qin Dewei, a sharp pain suddenly rushed into his mind, and Qin Dewei cried out unbearably.
Qin Dewei was not afraid, it was because he had not done any mental construction before, so he did not expect such severe pain!
He had always thought that this might be a fake fight for performance! But it turned out that it was too early to relax!
Although a veteran can fake a fight, it doesn't mean he can't really fight!
The ministers standing in the distance were also speculating whether this was a real fight or a fake fight.
When an older person is beaten, he may use a mature mentality and strong willpower to hold back his screams. But Qin Dewei didn't want to hold it back at all and kept screaming!
After ten blows, according to the rules, it was time to switch to another person. Qin Dewei endured the severe pain and turned his head desperately, just to see who it was.
I saw Lu Bing holding a torture stick and standing beside him a little embarrassed.
Qin Dewei immediately fell into despair, and said in a distorted voice: "Why do you come to harm people again?"
Lu Bing comforted Qin Dewei and said: "Scholar Qin is very patient. I have been practicing hard on beating people since we left last time. You have to believe me."
Qin Dewei nodded and turned his head back, as long as his technique was better than last time.
However, Lu Bing struck down with his stick, and Scholar Qin let out a tragic cry again.
Facts have proved that Lu Bing is not trustworthy!
Eunuch Qin appeared to be standing by the side of the prison, but in fact he couldn't bear to look at the sky and tried not to shed tears.
My child! My father can only help you so far! Go and recuperate at home for a few months! Don’t wade into the recent muddy waters!
Although you may feel pain from the beating, it is only a flesh wound and does not hurt your muscles and bones very much. You can just endure it and it will pass!
Qin Dewei didn't know when he was finished with the imperial cane, let alone how he got home.
Anyway, when he came to his senses, he was already lying on the bed at home.
Xu Miaoxuan sat on the bedside, frowning and sighing.
Qin Dewei comforted him and said: "It's no big deal, don't worry about me, the injury should not be as serious as it seems!
Now I have to recuperate at home for a long time, and I can be with you every day, isn't that great?"
Xu Miaoxuan said sadly: "Husband, your body is like this, even if you can stay with me every day, what's the use?"
Qin Dewei: "..."
Wife Xu Xian, you have changed. You no longer regard your husband as your guide. Now your mind is filled with only the feudal dross of passing on the family line! You cannot regard yourself as a reproductive tool!
Xu Miaoxuan suddenly remembered something: "By the way, haven't you said many times that you want to seek medical advice from Taoist Aunt Tao?
It’s been so long, I heard that she has returned from her hometown in Huguang, I should give it a try.”
Qin Dewei was speechless again, so he lay on his stomach and complained: "Because my body is like this, you are finally relieved now?"
Xu Miaoxuan pursed her lips and smiled: "After all, her medicine is good, and she can also treat your injuries."
Qin Dewei said dissatisfied: "I am already like this, how can you still have the heart to carry me back and forth between Xianling Palace and home? You are not willing to let Tao Xiangu come to your home."
Xu Miaoxuan said confidently: "I have thought about it, why not let me accompany you and temporarily stay in the guest room of Xianling Palace to save you, husband, the pain of traveling around."
These days, monks, temples and Taoist temples often have guest rooms, which serve as accommodation for guests and generate some income.
Another example is that it is very fashionable and common for scholars to live in monks, monasteries and Taoist temples.
Qin Dewei thought for a while and then agreed: "That's okay. I have to live in seclusion now anyway. Hiding in a Taoist temple to recuperate is also pure and very suitable!"
As one of the three official Taoist palaces in Beijing, Xianling Palace occupies a large area and has many guest rooms, which can definitely accommodate Qin Dewei.
If the emperor asks and hears that Academician Xiao Qin is living in seclusion in a Taoist palace and practicing Taoism while recovering from his injuries, it might increase his favor.