ATPnovel Chapter 63 The two factory supervisors are released from prison!
Chapter 63 The two factory supervisors are released from prison!
The Eastern Depot Prison.
Before Shen Lian even entered the dungeon, he heard a heart-wrenching scream, followed by the aroma of meat and a wave of heat.
Shen Lian walked down into the dungeon and immediately saw people being burned at the stake.
In front of this man, besides the agents of the Western Depot, there was another person dressed in prison clothes, who was breaking down in tears.
Shen Lian recognized this man; he was none other than Liu Daxia, the former Minister of War.
And the person being burned must be Liu Daxia's relative, without a doubt.
It's just unknown whether he is Liu Daxia's son, grandson, or nephew.
In the best cell in the dungeon, Yu Huatian sat in front of the wall, staring expressionlessly at the person being burned at the stake.
During the days he was imprisoned in the Eastern Depot, several people were burned at the stake in front of Liu Daxia every day.
Liu Daxia's mental state is on the verge of collapse, and he spends every day screaming in pain.
Even the other prisoners in the dungeon became neurotic due to the daily burnings and screams, fearing the slightest sound.
Only Yu Huatian would watch them carry out the burning at the stake every day with a blank expression, listening to their screams, his heart remaining calm.
Every time Yu Huatian watched the executions, every time he saw the prisoners screaming in the flames, he felt as if he were being roasted in the flames himself.
He betrayed His Majesty's trust, causing His Majesty great disappointment and even putting His Majesty in danger.
Whenever he thinks about this incident, Yu Huatian feels extremely ashamed and wishes he could atone for his sins with his death.
Without Zhu Houzhao's order, he didn't even dare to die, and could only stay in the Eastern Depot's cage, waiting for his future fate.
Shen Lian walked to the outside of Yu Huatian's cell and had the agents from the Eastern Depot open the cell door.
Shen Lian looked at Yu Huatian and saw that Yu Huatian's clothes were covered with wrinkles and dirt, no longer resembling his previous spotless and noble appearance.
Yu Huatian also saw Shen Lian, but he did not react at all and remained sitting quietly in the same spot.
At this moment, Shen Lian spoke up.
"By order of His Majesty..."
Upon hearing the words "Your Majesty," Yu Huatian's empty eyes finally lit up. He immediately got up from the ground and knelt before Shen Lian to receive the decree.
"Order Yu Huatian to be released from prison immediately, take charge of the affairs of the Western Depot, and go to the Cining Palace to meet His Majesty."
Yu Huatian finally heard the command he had longed for day and night, and couldn't help but shed a tear.
"Your humble servant, Yu Huatian, respectfully obeys Your Majesty's decree!"
Yu Huatian kowtowed heavily before standing up and walking out of the cell.
Outside the prison cell, Shen Lian cupped his hands in greeting to Yu Huatian and congratulated him with a smile, saying, "Congratulations on your release, Eunuch Yu. His Majesty still remembers you."
The next moment, the Eastern Depot agents in the dungeon all clasped their hands in a salute to Yu Huatian.
"Congratulations on your release from prison, Your Excellency!"
Yu Huatian's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded to Shen Lian: "Thank you."
Then, Yu Huatian turned around, strode out of the Eastern Depot, and rushed to the palace as fast as he could.
Shen Lian followed closely behind Yu Huatian, also returning to Cining Palace to report back.
Meanwhile, at the Western Depot, under orders from the Azure Dragon Guard, Cao Zhengchun, the supervisor of the Eastern Depot, also stepped out of his prison cell.
"Congratulations on your release from prison, Your Excellency!"
Like the Eastern Depot, the agents of the Western Depot also treated Cao Zhengchun with due respect.
Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian were not harassed in prison; in fact, at the suggestion of the two chief gang leaders, they were treated with preferential treatment.
But a dungeon is a dungeon; no matter how much preferential treatment you receive, the conditions will remain the same.
At this moment, Cao Zhengchun's white hair was casually scattered behind him, and his clothes were wrinkled, making him look extremely disheveled.
But no one in the Western Depot dared to underestimate this eunuch from the Eastern Depot. After his release from prison, he remained one of the most powerful people in the world.
"Your Majesty's grace is boundless; Cao Zhengchun is truly ashamed!"
Cao Zhengchun looked up at the sky and sighed, wiping away the tears from the corners of his eyes. His expression became resolute.
"Enter the palace! If I were to fail His Majesty's grace again, I, Cao Zhengchun, would never forgive myself!"
Cao Zhengchun used his lightness skill to quickly head to Cining Palace.
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Forbidden City.
Cining Palace.
Yu Huatian, Shen Lian, and Cao Zhengchun came before Zhu Houzhao one after another and kowtowed in greeting.
"Your humble servant, Yu Huatian, kowtows to Your Majesty. Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue will never be forgotten!"
"I beg Your Majesty to allow me to atone for my crimes through meritorious service. If I fail in my duties again, I beg Your Majesty to punish me!"
Yu Huatian was humble and ashamed, and only wanted to serve Zhu Houzhao again to atone for his crimes!
Cao Zhengchun cried his heart out, tears streaming down his face, like an old dog wagging its tail and begging for mercy.
"Your Majesty! This old servant is ashamed! Your Majesty spared my life despite my incompetence; this old servant is deeply grateful!"
"This old servant also wishes to atone for his crimes and repay His Majesty's great kindness!"
The two powerful and prestigious eunuchs knelt humbly before Zhu Houzhao, begging for mercy.
This scene left everyone in the room deeply moved.
I silently reminded myself that I must not make the same mistakes as them and follow in their footsteps.
Zhu Houzhao didn't speak, nor did he even glance at the two men; he was simply focused on writing a letter.
Without Zhu Houzhao's statement, no one in the room dared to say a word. Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian remained kneeling, not daring to move.
Only after Zhu Houzhao finished writing the letter in his hand did he put down his pen and glance at Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian kneeling on the ground.
"Have your injuries healed?"
Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian did not expect that the first thing Zhu Houzhao said to them was about their injuries.
Prior to this, they had all been punished by Zhu Houzhao with one hundred strokes of the cane in court.
When they were being punished, none of them dared to use their martial arts to resist the court rods. They all obediently endured the hundred blows, inevitably suffering some minor injuries.
However, as martial artists, they naturally have strong recovery abilities, and during the days they were imprisoned, they had been cared for and treated with medicine every day, so their injuries had long since healed.
They themselves didn't take it to heart, but the busy Ming emperor was still concerned about their injuries.
At this moment, Cao Zhengchun and Yu Huatian were overwhelmed with gratitude and truly wished to entrust their lives to Zhu Houzhao.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. My injuries are completely healed!"
"Thanks to Your Majesty's great fortune, my injuries have long since healed. I am ashamed to trouble Your Majesty with such a trivial matter!"
Zhu Houzhao nodded calmly and personally helped the two of them up.
"Get up, all of you. You have suffered in prison these past few days. I hope you can understand my good intentions and not hold a grudge against me."
The two men quickly lowered their heads and replied in fear, "Your humble servants dare not!"
"I've brought you out now because I have important business to give you."
At this point, Zhu Houzhao's expression turned stern, and he said in a stern voice, "Cao Zhengchun, Yu Huatian, Zhuge Zhengwo, Shen Lian, listen to my command!"
The four men were startled and immediately knelt respectfully on the ground: "Your humble servants obey the decree!"