Many people have gathered outside the palace. These people have been vaguely divided into two camps.
One of them is a supporter of Shangjun's Villa. Among them are craftsmen, clerks from the Banished Immortal Building, and noble children who once studied in Shangjun's Villa.
The other group of people is the powerful Guandong people headed by Xiong.
The two parties gathered their friends and faced each other in front of the list. Xiong Pi was eager to kill Jing Gao and Wei Tong so that Xiong could become a powerful leader in Guandong and Chunyu Yue would fully recognize him.
But there were many people on the other side, so it was difficult to start.
As for Jing Gao and Wei Tong, they plausibly said that Miss Zhu had proved that the world was round. So they should be the ones to kill.
But what Jing Gao said was just bluffing. He didn't dare to actually kill anyone.
Now both parties are staring at the palace, wanting to see what the palace says and what news comes out after Xianglizhu enters.
They waited from morning until noon, and finally, a group of people came out.
The leader walked straight to the list, reached out and tore it off.
Jing Gao was immediately overjoyed and said, "Your Majesty, does he approve it?"
The little eunuch who was tearing up the list looked at Jing Gao in confusion: "What do you approve of?"
Jing Gao said: "Natural recognition, the world is round."
The young eunuch said calmly: "This... I don't know. I only know that this list cannot be counted. There was a bold guy who misinterpreted His Majesty's meaning and posted the list here on his own initiative. "
After the little eunuch finished speaking, he said calmly: "Bring it up."
The executioner and two guards escorted Ji Ming to the ground.
The young eunuch said calmly: "Ji Ming was audacious, misinterpreted the holy will, and posted the imperial examination list indiscriminately. He committed a huge crime. However, considering his unintentional mistake, we will be generous and forgive him for the death penalty, with a maximum penalty of two hundred."
The onlookers looked at Ji Ming in shock. Some powerful people in Guandong even cursed loudly.
Their child passed the exam and was already celebrating, but found out that the list didn't count?
Ji Ming lay on the ground, not daring to look into anyone's eyes, and just endured the stick silently.
For the first eighty times, Ji Ming succeeded easily. After all, practicing this every day has already made your body resistant to beatings.
But when he hit a hundred sticks, Ji Ming felt that it was a bit too much.
When the spanking reached one hundred and fifty, his buttocks began to be bloody and bloody.
The executioner and Ji Ming were old friends. Seeing how uncomfortable he was, he couldn't bear it, so he moved the stick down and started hitting his thighs.
Ji Ming bit his lip in pain, and bursts of cold sweat flowed down his face. When the stick was finished, Ji Ming found that his body was completely wet as if he had been washed with water.
The executioner was also sweating profusely. He panted and said to Ji Ming: "Since I met you, I have to eat an extra bowl of rice every day, and my wife has already started to complain."
Ji Ming lay on the ground, touched his body, took out a dozen and a half taels, and handed them to the executioner: "Excuse me, brother. This small amount of money is not considered respectful, so go buy a glass of wine."
The executioner did not refuse and took it immediately.
The onlookers pointed at Ji Ming, and many people lamented that today's emperor is a saint, but it is a pity that there are sycophants like Ji Ming. However, it can be seen from this incident that His Majesty is actually quite generous. After all, he only slapped Ji Ming and did not kill him.
The executioner was resting next to him with the board in hand, but he was not in a hurry to take Ji Ming back.
Ji Ming grimaced in pain and raised his head to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. When he raised his head, he saw Gu Ban and Xiang Chao standing in the crowd with complicated expressions.
Ji Ming quickly lowered his head, feeling a little regretful: It's over, it's over. Today was an execution in public. These two people must have realized that they actually had no status. It might be a little difficult to defraud them of money in the future.
However, just as Ji Ming thought of this, Gu Ban and Xiang Chao squatted next to Ji Ming.
Gusaka said with emotion: "I used to be a little doubtful about Master Ji's status, but today I am completely convinced that Master Ji is indeed a close minister of the emperor."
Ji Ming said nothing, cursing secretly in his heart: This old guy, dare to mock me?
Xiang Chao suddenly said with emotion: "Master Ji has such a high status and is able to make friends with us. He is so humble in his dealings with others. He is on par with my Yu'er."
Ji Ming raised his head in confusion and saw that both Xiang Chao and Gu Ban looked sincere and did not look like they were speaking sarcastically.
When Ji Ming was wondering, Guban took out another small clay pot: "This is the alcohol I bought from Shangjun Courtyard at a huge price. It is said that it has a significant effect on skin injuries. Lord Ji, please bear with it."
Later, Gusaka couldn't help but poured alcohol on Ji Ming's wound.
Ji Ming screamed in pain.
Then he asked in a cold sweat: "You two, I am embarrassed enough today, why do you treat me with more respect?"
Guban and Xiang Chao looked at each other, then smiled slightly and said: "Master Ji is joking, how can this be a shame? Anyone who can guess His Majesty's thoughts and post the list must be a close official of the Emperor. This is This was proven in front of thousands of people."
Ji Ming was a little confused: Is this okay?
However, he quickly followed suit, nodded and said: "Yes, no one else would be able to do this. Even if he had the courage to do this, Your Majesty would definitely kill him. I was not killed, I was just killed. It’s just two hundred strokes. It shows that His Majesty is still thinking about love.”
Xiang Chao and Gu Ban both nodded in agreement and said, "Master Ji has won the trust of Your Majesty. The two of us have learned a lesson today."
Ji Ming laughed loudly, mocking these two fools tens of thousands of times in his heart.
The executioner next to him couldn't stand it any longer and ordered his men to drag Ji Ming back.
Gusaka and Xiang Chao turned around and walked towards their homes. The two of them didn't know each other very well, so they weren't that close. After visiting Ji Ming, they went back to their respective homes.
After returning home, Gusaka pondered for a long time: Mr. Ji has such a high status, were my last gifts too meager? No, I have to think of a way to please Master Ji again.
While Xiang Chao was at home, he had already started picking out gifts. Anyway, he has plenty of money, so it would be great to make friends with Ji Ming.
Not only that, Xiang Chao also asked someone to buy a gramophone. He planned to lure Ji Ming into saying something treacherous next time and record it as evidence. With this handle, he can disclose his identity and let Ji Ming work for Xiang...
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In Shangjun's courtyard, Li Shui jumped out of the carriage and saw Xiangli Zhu jumping out of the carriage next to him.
Li Shui smiled at Xiang Lizhu and said, "I've really worked hard on you this time."
Xiangli Zhu rolled his eyes: "I'm not doing it for you, I'm doing it to find the truth between heaven and earth."
Li Shui crossed his arms and said with a smile: "No matter what the reason is. This time you should believe it, I am the omnipotent banished immortal, right? There is no master hiding behind me."
Xiangli Zhu snorted coldly and walked towards Shang Jun's courtyard without looking back.
It was one thing for her to believe in Li Shui, but it was another thing to admit it in front of Li Shui.
Li Shui stopped her and said, "Actually, there are some things that I want to discuss with you. You are very smart, and maybe you can help me prove something."
Xianglizhu asked in confusion: "Prove what?"
Li Shui said: "It's a long story. It's some basic theorems of heaven and earth. Don't worry about this. The key is the matter of Yingxue. Have you applied for a patent?"
Xianglizhu was stunned: "Can this also be applied for a patent?"
Li Shui said: "Of course, this is a research method. It will be respected by thousands of people in the future."
Xianglizhu stretched: "I'm too tired today, let's do it tomorrow. Anyway, this is what I proposed in front of His Majesty. With the emperor's testimony, no one else dares to steal my method."
Li Shui nodded: "That's true."
At this time, a person came from a distance. When the man saw Li Shui, he immediately saluted excitedly: "I will go to Sima Wan to pay my respects to the banished immortal."
A smile appeared on Li Shui's face: "Brother Sima, thank you very much. Your lunar eclipse can help me prove the shape of the human world."
Sima Wan quickly waved his hand and said: "Xiaguan wants to thank the banished immortal. Fortunately, there is a theory of banishing the immortal. From now on, Xiaguan no longer has to live in fear. Xiaguan's grandfather and father can also rest in peace... …”
Speaking of this, Sima Wan couldn't help but shed tears.
Li Shui patted his shoulder: "My condolences."
Sima Wan cried and murmured for a while, and then said: "I am bold and want to worship the banished immortal. I don't know if the banished immortal will agree."
Li Shui thought to himself: This is the first person besides Zhou Qingchen who is willing to hang out with me. Can I refuse to agree? If you don't agree, you will soon become a polished commander.
So Li Shui looked at Sima Wan with a sincere face: "Brother Sima, why do you say that you are not a disciple? This is obvious. If Brother Sima doesn't dislike it, we will be best friends from now on."
Sima Wan was about to cry. While saluting, he shouted in his heart: All the civil and military officials in Xianyang City are all liars. Who said banished immortals are rude and rude? I had the courage to make friends with him today, and then I realized that Ban Xian was a humble and polite person.
Xiangli Zhu looked on in a daze: Huai Guzi has changed his gender? Have you started learning etiquette?
Li Shui next to him still said with great enthusiasm: "Brother Sima, let's go in and talk in detail."
Sima Wan naturally agreed.
As a result, after Li Shui and Xiangli Zhu entered, Sima Wan was stopped.
Niu calf asked him for a ticket, one hundred thousand dollars.
Li Shui was furious and said loudly: "Brother Sima is my best friend!"
Sima Wan almost shed tears.
As a result, Li Shui said again: "We must give him a 20% discount."
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