Chapter 408: Wang Teng Emerges from the DepthsChapter 845: Kill

Hou Yushu was struck dumb with shock.

He was slowly drowning in despair and helplessness, from his expression to the depths of his heart.

Right now, he deeply regrets what he did. He wonders why he ever made such a foolish decision.

But there's no such thing as a do-over in life, he could only beg to take today back.

At this time, Li Chen's words also came over.

"Since Hou Yushu is a disciple of Lord Dantai, then let Lord Dantai handle it."

Li Chen's nonchalant words caused Dantai Jingzhi to sigh inwardly.

He knew that the other charges against Hou Yushu were minor offenses, at least not serious enough to cost him his life.

But the problem lies in Hou Yushou's own recklessness. At such a grand occasion, under the watchful eyes of everyone present, before all the civil and military officials, he deliberately stirred up trouble between the East Palace and the Su family.

Su Jinpa was about to marry into the East Palace and become the Crown Princess.

Setting aside emotions, this is a strong alliance forged through political necessity.

It is of great importance to both the East Palace and the prominent Su family.

Such a marriage, destined to shake the world and change the landscape of power, could not tolerate even a grain of sand.

Therefore, Hou Yushu is sure to die today.

Whether for the sake of the prince's face, or to appease the Su family, he had to die.

To kill Hou Yushu like this is perhaps too harsh. As the prince, he needs to consider the bigger picture now and protect his reputation. He must do everything possible to avoid leaving any evidence for public speculation.

So this bad guy could only do it himself.

Therefore, it seems that Li Chen has handed over the power of punishment to Dantai Jingzhi.

But Dantai Jingzhi himself knew in his heart, from the hand of the prince, what he was given was a blade that he had to wield, to become the villain.

Suppressing all the thoughts in his heart, Dantai Jing looked at Hou Yushu's expectant face and said slowly, "Hou Yushu, your character is corrupt, you have lost propriety before the court, and you have even falsely accused the descendant of the war god. Your crimes are unforgivable."

As for myself, Old Minister Dantai Jing failed to properly select his disciples. I hereby request a year's reduction in my salary and immediately expel Hou Yushu from my school, severing all ties of master and student from this day forward. We shall never meet again.

"To the public, Hou Yushu’s crimes are unforgivable and he should... be stripped of his jinshi status, demoted to commoner, and executed immediately!"

The three words "cut the mess" came out of his mouth. Even though civil and military officials had psychological preparation beforehand, they were all shocked.

Just think that Dantai Jingzhi is too ruthless.

To actually kill if you say you will.

And the other examinees, each with a serious expression, dared not speak a word.

Hou Yushou couldn't accept it even more.

He cried out frantically, "Teacher, why are you so harsh on me Expel me from the school, I accept! Take away my Jinshi status, reduce me to a commoner, I accept! But why must you kill me!"

"We were master and apprentice for a time, Master. Why are you so heartless now!"

Dàntái Jìng waved his hand, saying with some discouragement, "Attendants on either side, drag Hou Yùshū out of the midday gate and behead him."

The guard looked at Li Chen, and upon seeing the prince nod slightly, immediately took action.

Two burly men stepped forward, one on either side, each grabbing an arm of Hou Yushu and dragging him away.

Hou Yushu's feet kicked the ground, his head swaying left and right as he struggled. He screamed hoarsely, "Master! Why are you so heartless! I don't accept it! I don't accept it! I don't want to die!!!"

"Your Highness! Prince! It was my blindness, it was me looking down on people, it was my fault, it's all my fault, please Your Highness, show mercy and spare my life!"

Hou Yushu's pleas for mercy were shrill, tearing away the last vestiges of his civility and leaving them trampled into pieces on the ground.ong Huaiyu said: "Understood. Huaiyu will report to Master and ask the Prince to await news from Huaiyu."Li Ynhu nodded and said in a mild voice, "No matter what, this king still relies heavily on the...