Chapter 216

Wei Si was indeed very pleased, and even flushed with excitement.

Because as someone from the palace.

He knew better how much imperial favor Jia Hui had now!

Being able to receive such courtesy from Jia Hui, he had reason to be happy.

Even a bit flattered.

Because everyone had heard of Jia Hui's bad temper.

He had beaten up several powerful figures.

Even Prince Yu and the Virtuous Consort dared not give him face.

Yet he was not seen to be on good terms with anyone.

Therefore, his friendship.

Undoubtedly appeared even more precious!

Jia Hui said sincerely: "I recently moved to a new home, right on this street; you are welcome to visit when you have time, and I am getting married in a few days, so you must come to drink a cup of wedding wine."

He was not like the people of this era who had prejudices against eunuchs.

In his heart.

These were all pitiful people.

Although pitiful people must have something hateful about them.

But as long as the other party didn't provoke him.

He was willing to treat them friendly.

Conversely, those arrogant powerful figures.

He loathed them.

In summary.

He was actually someone who, after getting familiar.

You would know that he looked hard to get along with, but in reality, he was a very easy person to get along with.

He eats soft but not hard.

Even if it were a beggar on the street.

Not to mention being respectful to him, as long as they were polite to him, he would treat them with warm words or rewards.

Treat me with sincerity, and I will treat others with sincerity. Treat me with evil, and I will surely repay it ten times over.

"Alright, if I have a chance to leave the palace, I will definitely come to bother you."

Dai Si felt a warmth in his heart, hearing the sincerity of the other party.

He then said earnestly.

Seeing Jia Hui's attitude toward this eunuch announcing the decree.

Neither humble nor arrogant.

Sincere.

Unlike the Jia family who were fawning and flattering, or the pure stream who were arrogant and disdainful, or keeping a respectful distance.

It was truly very rare.

Everyone had different reactions.

Lady Wang despised Jia Hui for associating with a eunuch.

A few people like Li Wan saw some of Jia Hui's true nature, and they felt it was good and rare.

Even Feng Tang and Wu Youjue were somewhat surprised.

And the head eunuch Xia Shouzhong, who hadn't spoken all along, was somewhat stunned.

He took a deep look at Jia Hui.

After Jia Hui exchanged a few words with Dai Si in a friendly tone without mixing in interests.

Dai Si walked to the hall, interrupting the Rongguo Prefecture's plan to set up an altar and burn incense.

Standing facing south.

Without even drinking tea, he directly announced the decree.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: The Ningguo Prefecture intended to rebel, and the treasury hid heavy crossbows; the crime is heinous and unforgivable... 0 Now, strip the Ningguo Prefecture of its title, confiscate the family property, and the main culprit, the hereditary third-rank General Weilie, Jia Zhen, and his son Jia Rong, lived in extreme luxury and debauchery, were shameless, coveted the fiancée of their own clan, had no rank or virtue, and rebelled; let Jia Zhen and his son Jia Rong be executed by Lingchi! All other conspirators, regardless of whether they were leaders or followers, are to be beheaded and their heads exposed in the market. All other males are to be exiled to the frontier or exiled to Ningguta as slaves. The female family members are to be given to the families of meritorious officials as slaves, and their property is to be confiscated by the government!"

"Parents, grandparents, grandchildren, and brothers, regardless of whether their household registration is the same or different, are all to be exiled two thousand li away for settlement. Those who knew and connived to hide them are to be strangled; those who can report and capture them will have the criminal's property fully rewarded to them; those who know but do not report are to be beaten with one hundred strokes and exiled three thousand li. If they plotted but did not act, the leaders are to be strangled; those who were followers, regardless of the number, are all to be beaten with one hundred strokes and exiled three thousand li. Those who did not act and did not report are to be beaten with one hundred strokes and exiled for three years!"

This imperial decree.

Was different from the beginning.

This time it was not an edict.

But a reprimand!

A reprimand is a scolding!

Generally, imperial decrees are not used; it is mostly an oral order. If an imperial decree is brought, it means you have made a big mistake, and the Emperor wants to dismiss you from office and kill you.

It was also the longest imperial decree Jia Hui had ever heard.

It detailed the disposal of the entire Ningguo Prefecture.

And the people involved!

Jia Mu and the others listened to the decree in terror.

When they heard the beginning.

Jia Mu almost fainted to death!

On the imperial decree.

It directly named the Ningguo Prefecture for rebellion, with solid evidence.

It even cursed the evil deeds of Jia Zhen and his son.

Emphasizing that their morality was flawed.

It wasn't just as simple as not being loyal to the Emperor and serving the country.

It further declared their evil reputation and set the verdict!

It was to be recorded in history books.

Then Jia Zhen and his son were both to be executed by Lingchi, which was even more miserable than just being beheaded!

Lingchi, known among the people as "death by a thousand cuts," is to cut the flesh off a person's body piece by piece until they die.

This is not something an ordinary person can enjoy.

The crimes applicable to Lingchi are only the "ten heinous crimes" of "rebellion and great treason," "evil rebellion," and "lack of Tao."

A skilled Lingchi master can make you endure at least a thousand cuts.

The process is extremely cruel and painful.

According to custom, first the muscles of the double points and chest are gouged out, then the muscles of the outer sides of the arms and the front sides of the arms, and then the muscles of the rest of the body are removed in order. The bloody muscles are piled into a wicker basket specially used for this punishment. When the criminal dies a few hours later, his joints are already dislocated.

The dismembered remains are put into a basket, and the head is publicly displayed for an indefinite period.

Just hearing about it.

Scared everyone in the Rongguo Prefecture!

Some timid maids or nannies fainted on the spot.

"Ah, don't Lingchi me..."

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Then the series of disposals for others.

Also made Lady Wang, Fengjie, Li Wan, and others feel cold and terrified.

Fearing that they would be demoted to slaves.

Or beaten and exiled.

After the reading was finished.

Dai Si looked at the miserable state of the Jia family and said coldly and expressionlessly: "Why haven't you received the decree and thanked the grace?"

"Mistress of Rongguo Prefecture, this old woman receives the decree and thanks His Majesty for his great grace!"

Jia Mu was terrified and powerless. ===== CHAPTER 217 =====