The jailer in the dungeon was very disdainful when he saw this scene.
Look how smug they were just now.
As soon as they saw the whip, they hid behind.
Upon hearing this, Abbot Liaowu felt ashamed, but as the former abbot of Huguo Temple, he still held considerable authority.
He stepped forward and stared intently at the old man.
"My benefactor, the sea of suffering is boundless, but there is always a shore to return to! The Buddha is merciful and will surely forgive you!"
"We are all innocent. Please tell our superiors that we have been wronged. We are innocent!"
Jailer: ...
Yesterday's commotion was so big; although he was just a small-time jailer, he wasn't a fool.
He really doesn't know what's going on outside.
They're treating him like a sucker!
Jailer: Do I look like one?
Then, he took out a whip and lashed it fiercely at them!
"I'll make you suffer endlessly, and then I'll make you turn back to the right path!"
"Let you make a scene!"
"Let you argue!"
"You all seem to have plenty of energy, so you can skip all the food today!"
There's nothing left: even the spoiled cornbread is gone!
what to do?
Why...
They have to get out of here no matter what!
The Imperial Palace, the Golden Throne Hall.
Hahaha~~~ "Guagua, he is so naive! He thinks he can get an audience with Emperor Jingyuan just by teaming up with the monks to cause trouble? Dream on!
Emperor Jingyuan was extremely busy with state affairs; there were simply too many matters to handle.
Emperor Jingyuan: Yes, there are simply too many things to handle in the court!
He's extremely busy!!!
He glared at the relaxed Crown Prince Yan Beichen, thinking, "You brat, you don't even know how to help your old father out."
Crown Prince Yan Beichen glanced at his father, the Emperor, at the head of the table, smiled, and pretended not to see him.
Those in positions of authority should fulfil their duties.
He is still the Crown Prince, and his most important task is to spend time with his young Crown Princess.
Ah! Host, Liao Wu was beaten so badly by that jailer in the Heavenly Prison that his skin was torn and bleeding.
Guagua, he brought this on himself!
Yes, it's his fault. Why couldn't he just be honest and go mine? He had to insist on protesting his innocence. So much gold, silver, jewels, and fine silks—how could he be wronged!
The abbot: Those were all donated by everyone!
I didn't steal or rob!
Man Chaobin: Mining, mining, you're the best at mining!
Asceticism is also a form of Buddhist practice!
Just go and mine!
Guagua, people are so strange! Why do they always like to blame others for their mistakes?
Host, it's because they lack responsibility! If they admit it, according to past rules, they'll be beheaded on the spot!
Even ants cling to life; nobody wants to die!
Shen Mingzhu nodded in deep agreement, confirming that it was indeed the case.
Yes...
It's a pity, a real pity. This time, they were both lucky and unlucky.
Fortunately, they were spared the death penalty; unfortunately, they will be sent to a godforsaken place to mine day and night until their last breath!
The entire court: As long as you're alive, that's good enough.
Tian Xuezhou: The soldiers who faced swords and spears on the battlefield were never afraid, so what's wrong with letting them go mining!
This is His Majesty's grace!
If you want him to talk, just kill him.
However, after thinking about how mining would contribute to the people of Dayan, it turned out to be more worthwhile.
Yes, you read that right. It's affordable.
This is His Majesty's grace!
However, Emperor Jingyuan had already made up his mind. After court today, he would issue an edict ordering these monks to set off with the prisoners in the imperial jail to mine in the north.
There are two mines there, which require a lot of manpower.
Perfect timing, these people can fill the gap!
Make the best use of resources.
Guagua, several mines have been discovered in Great Yan, and a lot of manpower is needed. Perfect! From now on, anyone who makes a mistake can just be sent to the mines! A win-win situation!
Haha, host, this is a good idea!
The environment for ancient miners was extremely harsh; they could easily be buried alive!
How should I put it?
The mortality rate is extremely high!
The entire court trembled with fear!
Young Master Shen is truly remarkable!
They can't believe she came up with that.
Punish others by making them mine cryptocurrency!
Emperor Jingyuan: This is a great suggestion; it can be implemented.
By the way, Guagua, how are those two mines near the north doing?
Host, the mining is still in progress! It requires a large workforce!
Oh! That's perfect. Let the monks of Liaowu go. Consider it a form of ascetic practice!
Host, therefore, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it will first test their will, strain their muscles and bones, starve their body, leave them destitute, and thwart their endeavors, so as to strengthen their resolve, cultivate their patience, and increase their abilities.
Guagua, could you please stop insulting the book "Mencius"?
Host, the system is wrong!!!
That's more like it!
Prince An: ...
You two seem to be having a really good chat!
The entire court: Excellent, excellent! Thus, when Heaven is about to place a great responsibility on a person, it first tests their resolve and strengthens their body…
Young Master Shen is quite knowledgeable!
Crown Prince Yan Beichen: My Crown Princess is truly amazing.
Second Prince Yan Yunxuan: You're sick! You're sick! Everyone's sick!
None of them are normal!!!
By the way, host Lord Yuhui is back from the North. He did a great job this time and has grown a lot!
Lin Xiang: Good, good, good, Hui-ge'er is finally coming back!
It's getting colder and colder; it's better to stay in Shengjing.
Thinking of what Shen Mingzhu had said before, that another batch of soldiers' orphans would arrive, I couldn't help but feel a lot of emotions.
After they return, they can also donate some clothes and food to Dean Wang.
Consider it as forming a good connection.
Shen Mingzhu was unaware that her family's orphanage was about to receive a large wave of donated supplies.
Guagua, Lord Lin has been in the North for so long. He should have matured by now. He won't let a woman fool him completely.
Prince An: Lin Shiliang?
Hahaha~~~
Lin Xiang: You really know how to rub salt in the wound!
You're such a rascal!
Prince An: What did you say! Lin Shiliang, Lin Shiliang, Lin Shiliang!
Lin Xiang: Childish! ! !
The entire court: We can't see it! We can't see it!
Emperor Jingyuan: ...This is my trusted minister?
He shook his head.
I can't believe it!!!
Host, Lord Yuhui won't be fooled by women anymore! He's witnessed the hardships of the northern people, and these past few days, he's shared the joys and sorrows with the soldiers and civilians, which has fundamentally changed his mindset. Now, he's incredibly stingy!
Guagua, why did he become stingy!
Host, a single coin can buy a steamed bun in the North, and that one bun could save a life! A single coin can save a life—this is utterly unbelievable in Lord Yuhui's world!
That makes sense. Just think, he can spend 100 taels of silver on a beaded hairpin for someone.
Yes, that's why Lord Lin started doing the math: 100 taels is 100,000 wen, which can save 100,000 people! So he's a bit stingy now.
Prince An: Hahaha~~~ "
He inherited his grandfather's stinginess.
Lin Xiang: What do you know?
We are frugal here, using our money wisely to help more people.
Isn't this better?
Prince An: He dared not say it was bad!
Okay, very good!
Prince An gave a thumbs up!
This is indeed a good thing.
The officials thought of their own spendthrift sons and wondered if they could send them to the north to train as well.
Xie Yan: Are you guys playing house?!
The north is bitterly cold, and the barbarians often come to rob people and grain. Aren't you afraid your son will perish here?
The entire court: ...