Hou Ye's palm heart is a black lotus

Chapter 723 Fulfilling Wishes (First Update)
"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Zhongyong has fainted." Eunuch Li glanced at the figure lying on the ground and asked in a low voice.

Emperor Mu Wu's tone was indifferent: "Xie Anjun has colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country. The evidence is conclusive, and his crime is unforgivable! Drag him out immediately and execute him!"

Everyone was shocked.

Even Xiao Jiayi was startled and looked up in disbelief.

After everything that has just happened, it's clear to everyone that Xie Anjun is definitely not innocent, and with Xiao Jiayi's testimony, it's even more certain.

But no one expected that Emperor Mu Wu would be so decisive!

The eldest princess frowned slightly, and hesitated before speaking, "His Majesty's desire to punish him is understandable. However, isn't this a bit too hasty? Evidence..."

“Several people have made repeated accusations, and even those who have shared a bed with him for many years have come forward as witnesses. Isn’t that enough?” Emperor Muwu asked rhetorically.

Upon hearing this, the princess knew that he had made up his mind, so she nodded slightly and said no more.

Actually, this is not surprising at all. The moment the Imperial Guards stormed into the Marquis of Zhongyong's residence today, the Xie family was destined to be doomed.

As expected, Emperor Mu Wu then said coldly, "Such outrageous and lawless behavior is something I deeply hate! If Xie Pei were alive, he would surely be ashamed to have such a son!"

At this point, everyone understood that Xie Pei's death was to be pinned on Xie Anjun.

And Xie Anjun... is also doomed!

As he spoke, Emperor Mu Wu turned his gaze to Xie Anbai, and his expression finally softened a bit.

“Anbai, I know you have nothing to do with these things and will not be implicated. In any case, I still need to give your father an explanation.”

With Xie Anjun causing such a huge incident, the Xie family is definitely doomed.

But Emperor Muwu would not go so far as to exterminate them all.

Firstly, Xie Anbai was indeed innocent. Secondly, Xie Pei had made great contributions to Emperor Muwu. If his entire family were to be executed, how would the world judge him?
Xie Anbai was fully aware of all of this.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the surging emotions in his chest, and slowly kowtowed.

"...Thank you for your grace, Your Majesty, but I have another request, and I humbly request that Your Majesty grant it."

Emperor Muwu nodded, "Speak plainly."

Xie Anbai's Adam's apple bobbed as he spoke each word clearly.
"I want to be executed."

He didn't name anyone, but everyone knew the answer.

Emperor Muwu's gaze lingered on him and Xie Anjun for a moment.

The two brothers had long since lost any affection for each other, especially after Xie Pei's death, Xie Anjun wished he could exterminate Xie Anbai.

With the situation reversed today, it's understandable that Xie Anbai would want to see Xie Anjun die with his own eyes.

Emperor Muwu readily agreed.

"can."

Xie Anjun was dragged out, and Xie Anbai also stood up, bowed, and turned to follow.

As they passed each other, Xiao Jiayi looked up and took one last look at Xie Anjun.

That once handsome and familiar face from my memory now had its eyes tightly closed, its complexion pale and its lips cracked and white.

From that face, one could almost still see the image of him shouting hoarsely and arguing so distortedly not long ago.

He became a completely different person.

Xiao Jiayi's eyes were open, her whole body numb and stiff. For some reason, a tear suddenly fell from her eye.

The next moment, she kowtowed to Emperor Mu Wu again, her hoarse voice slightly choked with emotion.

"Father, I know my sins are grave, and I am unworthy to be your daughter, nor to call you Father again. But, my son is still your grandson, and your blood flows in his veins. I beg you—please do not take your anger out on him because of my sins!"

She bit her lip tightly, and bright red blood seeped out.

"This is my only wish in this life. As for all that happened before... I will accept my punishment!"

The eldest princess felt a vague unease, her brow furrowing. "Jiayi—"

Before she finished speaking, Xiao Jiayi, who was kneeling there, suddenly stood up and rammed into a pillar to the side!

Emperor Mu Wu shouted in a deep voice, "Stop her—" Bang—!
With a muffled thud, all sound ceased abruptly.

A bright red plum blossom burst open on the pillar, and a faint smell of blood gradually spread.

Xiao Jiayi's body went completely limp, slowly sliding down until she finally collapsed helplessly to the ground.

Her forehead and cheeks were covered in warm blood, but she was no longer breathing.

There was dead silence in the hall.

No one expected that Xiao Jiayi would make such an extreme choice!

“She…” The princess frowned, but finally shook her head. “Never mind.”

When Xiao Jiayi stepped into this place today, she probably already knew this ending.

Surprisingly, Ye Chutang was the first to make a move.

She stepped forward, came to Xiao Jiayi's side, placed her hand on Xiao Jiayi's neck, and lowered her eyes.

After a moment, she withdrew her hand.

"Princess Huaning has passed away. Your Majesty and the Eldest Princess... please accept our condolences."

Although they were enemies in the past, now that they are dead, all grudges are settled and everything is in the past.

Ye Chutang paused for a moment, then finally raised her hand and closed Xiao Jiayi's eyes.

Those scarlet, angry, resentful eyes, filled with deep sorrow and despair, were finally able to close forever.

Regardless of the past, so many things have happened today, and without her instigation, things would probably have dragged on for much longer.

Emperor Mu Wu felt a lump in his throat.

Even he couldn't quite explain his own emotions at that moment.

With Xiao Chengxuan and Jiang Qingmei as examples, he didn't believe that Xiao Jiayi was completely unaware of what they had done.

But seeing her die after hitting the pillar, witnessing the bloody scene and her pale face that quickly lost its last trace of color, it was hard to remain calm.

That was, after all, his daughter whom he had once truly loved.

Emperor Mu Wu leaned back in his chair and suddenly felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him, engulfing him completely.

He felt exhausted even when he moved a finger.

Seeing him like this, the eldest princess couldn't help but feel worried.

"His Majesty?"

Emperor Mu Wu's health had been weak recently, and he was only kept alive by Ye Chutang's medicine.

Today he personally interrogated Zheng Baosu, then implicated Fan Chengzhuo and Xie Anjun, and now he has witnessed Xiao Jiayi commit suicide in front of him...

Who can bear it?
Eunuch Li noticed that he was not feeling well and quickly stepped forward, "It's getting late, Your Majesty, would you like to go and rest?"

Emperor Muwu did not speak, but simply looked ahead.

Zheng Baosu and Fan Chengzhuo have not yet been dealt with, and there is also Zhao Zhe.

Noticing his gaze, Zheng Baosu immediately shivered.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

He wanted to beg for mercy, but he couldn't say anything.

Even a fool would know that committing such a crime means there is absolutely no way out!
However, Emperor Muwu's gaze did not linger on him for long before turning to Fan Chengzhuo.

Fan Chengzhuo's body stiffened.

To this day, Fan Chengzhuo still insists that everything was his own doing and that he was not instructed by anyone.

"Since you are so loyal..."

Emperor Mu Wu spoke in a deep voice,
"Then, I will grant your wish."