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The Execution Ground was a stage specially set up by Xu Lie, not only for the officials of Jiangnan but also allowing common citizens to witness the punishment. The public was eager to gather, especially for the execution of a Former Minister of Revenue.
People brought their families to watch, their eyes filled with anticipation, all wanting to see Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue lose his head. "Your Highness," they murmured, "such a villain who nurtures pirates deserves to be executed in public!"
It was a pity that the prince had ordered that no rotten vegetables be thrown; if only they could. However, there must have been a reason behind His Highness's command, so they refrained from throwing anything.
The officials and County Magistrates invited to the event felt somewhat uneasy. They believed that for scholars, such a spectacle was a bit excessive. Allowing the public to witness an execution seemed disrespectful to Zhao Jue.
In contrast, the warriors and County Lieutenants from various regions supported Xu Lie wholeheartedly. They believed he was right; since Zhao Jue had fostered pirates for his own gain, undermined Kaihai, and even attacked Kaihai Division ships, he was undoubtedly an enemy. Why should they show any respect towards an enemy?
The warriors felt that when dealing with foes, cruelty was warranted and should be meted out without hesitation.
As the hour struck, a haggard and hollow-eyed Zhao Jue was brought onto the stage by A Gang, stumbling with every step. His pitiful appearance evoked a sense of sorrow among the Bureau Vice Ministers; he hardly resembled the Minister of Revenue anymore.
The onlookers were not just those present; there were also spectators from beyond the Dimension.
"Episode Seven starts with a beheading! And we get to see the prince again—let's have more scenes with him! I want to see heads rolling!"
"Tsk tsk, this is what you get in a Feudal Dynasty. Minister of Revenue Zhao Jue can be brought here for execution like this; if he were in our time, it would be unthinkable."
"Feudalism means the emperor is supreme. Anyone who obstructs his desire for longevity has no good ending."
"I'm surprised there's only Zhao Jue here. What about his family? What about his clan?"
"Not sure; perhaps it’s too far for them to travel, and bringing too many could lead to complications? So they only escorted Zhao Jue here alone?"
With unparalleled intelligence, the scene unfolded across time and space, capturing the Emperor reading a letter and snippets of meetings held in Jiangnan, all pieced together into a few minutes for the opening sequence. This was enough to ensure that the audience could follow the plot development without confusion.
Xu Lie keenly caught sight of that particular episode's comments, understanding it all too well. Previously, when the fleet set sail to capture pirates, viewers had sent in their comments during that episode. Connecting this with the recent footage that had all taken place at sea, Xu Lie deduced that they had skipped over the content of Episode Six, which likely featured the main characters, Chen Tao and Wu Qianchuan, on their maritime adventure.
Under Chen Tao's guidance, the sailors had all mastered the Cang Hai Jue technique, making diving seem like child's play. Filming an episode focused on such adventures would surely be quite entertaining. Judging by the dense number of comments and the enthusiastic discussions among viewers, it was clear that they still held a significant interest and anticipation for this series.
So let’s pique their interest even further. Xu Lie was preparing for a grand spectacle next. Zhao Jue appeared to be on the verge of collapse, frequently reprimanded to hurry up with A Gang in pushing forward the Execution Platform. In his despair, Zhao Jue cast a furtive glance at Xu Lie.
Regret washed over him—not only for having trusted the old steward from Xia City but also for harboring foolish hopes and not fleeing at the first opportunity. It was too late to say anything now; he could only place his hopes on Your Highness, hoping that if he cooperated well enough, his family might be spared.
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