At this time, there was still some time before noon. Before the execution officials came, the people watching the fun circled and circled.
Tianlan and Xuanyuan Luoyu were sitting in the private room drinking tea, and from time to time they could hear the comments coming from the inn:
"This Guo Haoze is really not a thing. He actually treasons the enemy and treason. I heard that this person specially sold our Qiyang intelligence to Qinglong, which caused us to lose repeatedly in the war in the past few years, and countless casualties."
"It's not just that. I also heard that this Guo, who was surnamed Guo, used his power to facilitate Qinglong's actions and conspired to frame important officials, and our Princess Luo Yu was almost killed by him. If it weren't for the Ninth Prince Ji Jin, such a evil thief I don't know when to make trouble,"
"Yes, Princess Luo Yu is kind-hearted and pleads for such evil people. Oh, if I do, I will definitely sue him for the third lawsuit."
"Fortunately, I found out in time. I killed it well, which was very satisfying."
"I really hope that the Ninth Prince can find more treacherous ministers, so that there are no more people like this to kill,"
Xuanyuan Luoyu listened to the noisy discussion outside and was in a daze. Guo Haoze was obviously a loyal minister. Even if he was stubborn, he was loyal to the country. Why was he sentenced to death? Why was he framed to death? Why was the person who ordered it? His favorite father, why didn't even save him?
The most incomprehensible thing is why he was framed and could not even maintain his reputation after his death. He was obviously a loyal minister, but he was framed and treasoned by the people and despised as a traitor. Compared to being framed, this is what Guo Haoze cannot bear even more. .
Tianlan was afraid that she would be stimulated and would not recover, so he said, "Princess, what do you think is a 'member'?"
Xuanyuan Luoyu hesitated for a moment and said, "Minist... I am loyal to the king; I am dedicated to the country and the people, and I will do my best to die until I die."
Tianlan put down the teacup and said, "Since you said to be a minister, why are there loyalty and treacherous?"
She said sadly: "Why didn't you deviate from the way of being a minister and only know how to enjoy yourself, plunder the people's wealth, flattery, and deceive the superiors and subordinates, so you are disloyal."
Tianlan smiled and said, "Even if this kind of person is despised by you, in fact, this kind of person occupies the vast majority. The officialdom is a place where you can't help it. No one can be white. Sometimes, in order to protect yourself. , self-deprecation is a last resort,"
She nodded, shook her head again, and said, "I haven't been an official after all, and I don't know the reason."
"You don't understand, so you feel sad for Lord Guo," he continued, "in fact, anyone who has experienced the officialdom can easily predict the final outcome of Lord Guo. It's very simple, because most loyal ministers are not good. As a result, this is the price of loyalty to the emperor.”
This time Xuanyuan Luoyu didn't understand even more and said, "Why, why is loyal to the king going to die? This is unfair."
He smiled and said, "Accompanying the king is like a tiger, and honest words are unpleasant. Before becoming an official, perhaps many people have ambitions like you and Lord Guo, but after you really enter the officialdom, you will find a lot of helplessness. , Many, many people can’t help themselves, in order to protect themselves, there is only one way to fall,"
He paused for a while and said, "So you really don't have to feel sad for Lord Guo. I think Lord Guo doesn't admit it, but he has already understood his ending. Or maybe, this is very good for him. A suitable destination,"
Xuanyuan Luoyu said sadly: "Isn't this so sad? Good people don't live long, and disasters live for thousands of years. After you said that, I seem to understand, but why I don't want to understand now..."
"...Let's take a look, princess, life is full of roads, and no road is easy to walk on," Tianlan originally wanted to persuade her, but then she thought that there is really no smooth sailing in the world, so she would have done it early It's okay to understand something.
Xuanyuan Luoyu was silent for a while and said with a forced smile: "It's strange, your age is not much older than me, how can you speak in an old and erotic way? It seems that you have experienced a lot."
Tianlan smiled bitterly. In fact, he is not only not older than her, but also much younger than her. Princess Luo Yu is Double Ten this year, and he is only eighteen years old. However, because of his special nature, no one can be regarded as eighteen years old. He himself is even more so.
At this time, noon was approaching, and the soldiers escorted Guo Haoze with disheveled faces. Tianlan had excellent eyesight. He could see that Guo Haoze must have suffered a lot in the past few days, his eyes were dull, his limbs were trembling, and he was wearing a huge wooden shackle. , almost unable to walk the road.
Tian Lan finally got to know him and felt sad, but he came here today just to witness his ending and would never take action.
Kneeling on the execution ground, Guo Haoze seemed to notice the people surrounding him, his eyes inexplicably became more and more energetic, and suddenly shouted: "I, Guo Haoze, have been ashamed of the sky and the earth in my life. For decades, I have been ashamed of Qiyang as many as thousands of people. The surname is to seek blessings and be loyal to the king and the country. Even if there are many difficulties and obstacles, there will be no regrets in a hundred deaths, no regrets in a hundred deaths, no regrets in a hundred deaths,,,”
His old cry was still ringing in the sky, but there was no response. The people were booing and scolding. The executioner decisively ordered the beheading; the executioner picked up the butcher's knife, raised his hand and fell, and blood splattered five steps.
The last sound of "Hundred Deaths Without Regrets" took a long time and finally disappeared above the Shaying Pass. It was not until there was no such loyal voice that the people burst into cheers...
Xuanyuan Luoyu covered her mouth with her hands, burst into tears, listening to the cheers of the people, for the first time in her life, she felt so harsh... Is this the people she and Guo Haoze tried their best to save? So ignorant and so ironic... She was instantly panicked, not knowing whether what she had done or what Guo Haoze sacrificed was meaningful.
Tian Lan sighed, and at the end, he admitted that Guo Haoze was indeed a person he admired. Maybe he looked down on the path he chose, but his spirit is worthy of admiration.
When the people dispersed, Tianlan and Xuanyuan Luoyu slowly walked towards the royal palace. On the way, they had their own thoughts and returned to the royal palace soon.
When I entered the gate, I happened to see Ye Yi wandering inside.
Ye Yi was originally here to visit Tianlan, but after he came, he realized that he and the princess had gone out. He didn't think about what they were doing, so he just wandered around in the front yard. Fortunately, they waited for a while and came back. Yi was also very happy to see that Tian Lan is basically fine now.
Just then, the Ninth Prince Xuanyuan was coming.
To put it correctly, this is the second time Tianlan has seen the Ninth Prince, but the last time he saw it was not very clear. He did not observe carefully, but just felt that he was of extraordinary temperament. This time he looked at him again. Another new understanding: Xuanyuan is so arrogant, with a straight face and a straight body, wearing a dark blue brocade suit, and every move can show his majestic charm. In Tianlan's feeling, he only has power, but no such madness as life and death, This shows that he has a high position and power, but he should stick to his duties and not abuse his power easily. He is worthy of being the Nine Prince of Qiyang, admired by thousands of people, and is well-deserved.
Tianlan had a good first impression of him, but it does not mean that he would have any good feelings for the Ninth Prince. He always remembered that he was from the Qinglong Tianlingsha family and was the enemy of Qiyang. This Ninth Prince was this time Qiyang The marshal, so he treated Xuanyuan as an enemy in his heart, intending to find his weaknesses.
"Father," Xuanyuan Luoyu shouted respectfully.
"Marson," Ye Yi is now a soldier and should also salute Xuanyuan Zheng.
Tian Lan hesitated for a moment and said, "Marcedes-Master,"
Xuanyuan Zheng didn't notice anything. Maybe he was in a good mood today, and he kept smiling and said, "Okay, your name is Tianlan, you're better," he said.
Tianlan acted as usual as possible and said, "Yes, thank you for your concern,"
Xuanyuan Zheng laughed and said, "You saved my daughter, so you should give me a great reward. Tell me, what do you want,"
When he heard that he wanted a reward, Ye Yi's eyes shone, and Xuanyuan Luoyu smiled. However, how could Tianlan want Xuanyuan Zheng's reward? He saved Xuanyuan Luoyu just to be at peace with his conscience, and said calmly: "Help the princess." It is the responsibility, how dare you ask for rewards?”
Xuanyuan thought he was polite and said, "I said you should reward me, so don't be humble anymore."
Ye Yi couldn't wait to pull his sleeve and whispered: "You are still mother-in-law and mother with such a great opportunity. Tell me what you want. If you don't need it, it's okay to give me a little,"
Although his voice was small, everyone present could hear clearly and clearly. He just didn't care when he was joking, and Tianlan didn't want to act too stubbornly and said, "Since that's the case, let the marshal decide,"
While Xuanyuan was considering what to reward him, Xuanyuan Luoyu said, "Father, since Mr. Tianlan has not thought about what to want, why don't he choose any of it in the treasure house?"
Everyone looked at her at the same time and was surprised. The treasure house of the royal palace, even if it was just a different house of the Ninth Prince, the good things inside were equivalent to the wealth of the Ninth Prince for half of his life. They would not show it to others easily, even if it was Shaying Pass. If you break through, without the Ninth Prince leading the way, this treasure house will not be discovered.
Ye Yi said in surprise: "This is good, Tianlan, maybe there will be those things..."
Of course, Tianlan knew what he was talking about, just the remaining few spiritual treasures: purple gold cloud zhi, Jiulu blood ginseng, Qianling pure jade, and Guihuang Netherworld.
Any of these four things can be found is a huge surprise. For this slight possibility, this treasure house should also be used.
Xuanyuan just hesitated for a moment and agreed generously: "Okay, since that's the case, I will take you to the treasure house to choose the same one, but you have to remember to choose only the same one, but don't be greedy,"
Ye Yi cheered and said, "Prince, can I go and see it together? It's just a look. Is it OK?"
It is absolutely impossible to get in without Xuanyuan Zheng, so Xuanyuan Zheng was relieved. What's the harm in bringing one more person, so he said, "Okay, you are lucky, so let's go together."