Deep underground, there was a type of insect called the Fork. The Fork needed to undergo five transformations, lasting five to twelve years, before it could crawl from the ground to the surface, spread its wings, and transform into a cicada.
After several years of hiding their strength and biding their time, after endless darkness, there was finally a brief moment of light. However, the process of it flapping its wings and singing would take at most two months, and then it would completely complete the cycle of life. However, when it was able to climb out of the ground, it still did not hesitate.
Li Xian was like a cicada that had just crawled out of a pit, crying desperately. Since he came to this world, the loneliness, confusion, loneliness, sadness, and fear he had experienced were intertwined. For a moment, all kinds of emotions mixed, making his tears roll down uncontrollably.
"Hero, wait! I have something to say! I have something to say!"
"Unruly people, how dare you!" County Magistrate He's expression changed in fright. He lifted his robe and rushed forward to kick Li Xian's wrist. The astute jailer reacted quickly and had already drawn a shining knife, wanting to cut off his hand. If this death row prisoner startled the emperor, what would happen?
Li Shi Min wasn't an emperor who grew up in the hands of a woman. He had been in the military for a lifetime and had been through many battles. Why would he care about such a small scene? Li Shimin calmly raised his hand to stop Magistrate He and the jailer from moving. He slowly squatted down and stared at Li Xian."You, are you crying injustice?"
Even if the death row prisoners were already on the execution ground, they would still have to go back for a new trial. This was to prevent unjust and false cases. Of course, generally speaking, no matter how afraid a death row prisoner was, once the evidence was conclusive, they would not dare to cry out in the execution field. A re-examination wouldn't let him go, and he would have to experience the torment of waiting for death. Why bother?
Moreover, although the law was clear, the prison had always been dark. No wise ruler could illuminate this place. If they were to be sent back for a new trial because they were wronged, they would inevitably be tortured by the prison officials, making it worse than death.
However, Li Shimin naturally paid attention to the law. He was also worried that officials would disregard human lives and kill innocent people.
Li Xian hesitated. Liu Yuntao's words reminded him that no matter what, the body he occupied had indeed killed someone. Now that the government wanted to cut off the head of this body, was he really innocent?
Moreover, his reason was really inconceivable. Even if this middle-aged man in red and yellow looked very shrewd, would he believe his words? However, Li Xian still decided to tell him everything.
Judging from this person's imposing manner, he must be a big shot. If he told him about his experience, even if he was still beheaded, this matter might spread outside. If this person had the habit of writing, he might even record his deeds.
In the future, there would be an additional story in the series of " The Legend of Tang " about the tragic story of a transmigrator. In the future, many people would talk about him and use him as a model to create plays and movies. Perhaps, his future family would also know his whereabouts.
Thinking of this, Li Xian's expression became even more anxious, and he hurriedly nodded.""This warrior, I am wronged, but not wronged…"
He Shan Guang didn't dare to expose the Emperor's identity, but when he heard him call him a 'strongman', he felt really awkward. He couldn't help but roll his eyes and reprimand,"What warrior? Call me a noble!"
Li Shimin glanced at Li Xian and nodded with a smile.""Let go of your hand and speak slowly!"
At this time, the clever jailer had already rushed over with a chair. Seeing this, Li Xian let go. Li Shimin calmly sat down in his chair and looked at Li Xian."You can tell me what grievances you have now.”
Li Xian didn't dare to expect his words to make this noble believe him, let alone hope that he would be spared the death penalty. He only wanted to tell his bizarre experience to someone who could spread it. He didn't want to come inexplicably and die silently. He wanted to leave his mark in this world.
"This noble, my name is Li Xian. Actually, my name is not Li Xian. I killed someone, but I didn't kill them. My story is very bizarre, but I can guarantee that everything I say is true…"
Li Xian talked non-stop for more than an hour before he stopped, panting. He looked at Li Shimin eagerly and said,"Do you understand, noble?”
Li Shimin leaned back in his chair, his chin resting on his hand, and looked curiously at Li Xian."You said that thousands of years later, there will be hundreds of meters tall buildings everywhere in the world.”
"Not everywhere, but a lot. It was impossible to see a thousand miles. There is always smog and no sunlight.”
Li Shimin stroked his short mustache and said excitedly,"You said that thousands of years later, when the people travel, they will all sit in armored chariots that can fly back and forth and travel thousands of miles a day?”
Li Xian hesitated again and replied seriously,""Theoretically, yes. However, in reality, there were often long lines and it was difficult to move!”
Li Shi Min sighed and turned to He Shan Guang,"How could someone with such a crazy illness be sentenced to death?”
He Shan Guang quickly cupped his hands and said,"Your Majesty, if this person is suffering from madness, the local authorities will definitely make a statement." In my opinion, this person is afraid of death and is pretending to be crazy.”
Li Xian listened to their conversation, and his hand holding the railing felt weak. He couldn't help but sit down slowly. As expected, no one believed him. For a moment, Li Xian was disheartened and shook his head with a bitter smile.""Kill them! Kill me. Maybe I can go back after I die…"
Hearing Li Xian's words, Li Shimin looked at him deeply and asked,""What crime has this person committed?"
He Shan Guang cupped his hands and said,"Avenge your father and kill your enemy!"”
Li Shi Min frowned." Revenge for your father is filial piety. Why isn't the crime reduced?"”
"He killed a halberd commander in the army!" He Shan Guang said in a low voice.”
Li Shi Min looked at the other seven prisoners and asked,""What crimes have you committed?"
Butcher Old Fan replied dejectedly,""I, I stole a cart of bricks from the Yuan Emperor's Xingning Mausoleum to repair a house. I committed the capital crime of treason!”
The Yuan Emperor was Li Shimin's grandfather, Li Wei. After Li Yuan proclaimed himself emperor, he was granted the title of Yuan Emperor and the temple name was Tang Shizu. His tomb was also expanded and renamed Xingning Mausoleum, becoming a royal cemetery. Old Fan built a house and stole bricks from Li Shimin's grandfather's grave…
Li Shimin then looked at Liu Yuntao, who slapped his thigh and said,""Hey! I deserve to die! I'm not wronged! My father passed away, and I should have been in mourning for three years. In the end…in the end, I couldn't hold back…"
Li Shi Min and He Shan Guang stared at him with wide eyes, not understanding why he couldn't control himself. Even Li Xian, Old Fan, and the others had never asked him why he was imprisoned, so they stared at him with wide eyes and curiosity.
"My…my daughter was born just three months after the mourning period." Grandfather advised me to drown the child quietly and hide the news, but seeing how obedient the little child was, I couldn't bear it…"
He Shan Guang frowned and said,"You are expected to be in mourning for three months before your daughter is born." In other words, you are already in the same room as your wife before you leave the mourning period. However, he would only be sentenced to three years as a disciple, not the death penalty!”
Boss Liu wiped his tears and choked,""Grandfather said that a girl would be spilled sooner or later. Why take such a big risk? It's better to drown her and throw her into the wild. I refused. I was annoyed by Grandfather's words and scolded him.”
He Shan Guang suddenly realized that the punishment for unfilial behavior in the Tang law was very strict. Those who insulted their grandparents or parents would be hanged! Scolding someone was sentenced to hanging. The punishment for unfilial people could be said to be extremely severe.
Li Shimin shook his head gently and looked at the kind-looking monk Da Hong. The monk Da Hong still had a scar on his head. He was obviously a monk. Li Shimin did not know that this monk who looked extremely kind did not seem to be a criminal. What crime did he commit?
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