Above the stars

Imperial Square.

Row after row of death row prisoners were escorted to the platform, their hands and feet were fixed with gene locks, eliminating the possibility of escape.

These people include white-haired old men, 45-year-old strong men, more young people in their teens and twenties, and even children of a few years old.

It is said that there are seven or eight children who have not learned to walk. They are orphans that the welfare home has just taken in. This time, they were also caught by the wolf soldiers of the Security Bureau.

They have to be fed after being brought back.

They were originally included in the list of collective executions, but later they were removed because it was too ugly to do so.

Of course, this does not mean that they will not die.

It's just a different way.

Those who are with the rebels are traitors.

Even if they don't betray the country now, they will when they grow up.

If you don't cut the grass at the root, it will grow again in the spring breeze.

The royal family is determined to do something big, even if it means bearing some infamy.

Moreover, there are those who curse and those who praise, and more people think that this is a good thing.

The safety of the empire is above all else.

Because of the large number of people, after discussion by the three departments, these people were divided into several batches for execution.

Each batch has 500 people, and after killing one batch, another batch is pulled out.

It is both shocking and spectacular.

It can also serve as a warning to others.

Now, the first batch of 500 death row prisoners has arrived.

They were pressed to their knees on the ground like animals, with numb expressions and empty eyes.

They have accepted their fate, and there is no point in struggling.

They just hope to die faster.

Don't suffer too much.

Countless people gathered for this carnival event.

For many years, there has not been such a grand scene in the Imperial Square.

There are also those knowledgeable elders who popularize the young people around them:

"What is this? When we killed Tang Li, we used fire. Tsk, tsk, tsk."

"They used fire. Do you know why they used fire? It's to make you die slower, not so quickly."

"It's too miserable. I had nightmares for several nights. I heard women and children crying in my ears."

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The big screens on both sides of the square are broadcasting the execution live.

The excited crowd, the prisoners waiting to die, and the group of shining officials on the high platform.

Tang Fei also came, as a representative of the Supervisory Council, he will supervise the execution on the spot.

Make sure they don't cheat or replace others.

It is completely in line with judicial fairness and procedural justice, and no mistakes are allowed.

It's ironic!

Shen Wuxiang is the general person in charge of this referendum. He sits with the big guys from the three divisions and the Military Commission.

Even though he had a stern face and said nothing, he was still the focus of the crowd.

Yan Wenli sat alone in the corner. Because he had a nickname of "Mad Dog", everyone kept a distance from him as much as possible.

He was also happy.

How could the president of the Supervisory Council make friends?

He just needed to serve his master well.

Time passed by minute by minute, and everyone was waiting for such an important moment to come.

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Jiu Chong Zi.

This is the clothing brand used by the Phoenix royal family.

Fenghuang sometimes asked designers to bring the latest clothes of the season to Fenghuang Xiaozhu, and she would choose them at home.

More often, she would ask Sheng Xinhuai to go to Jiu Chong Zi's clothing store to try them on. The princess was also a person, a young and beautiful girl, and she was also happy to enjoy the fun of crazy shopping.

Moreover, compared with the dull Phoenix Palace, she preferred the free and easy life outside.

Today, Fenghuang, like before, asked Sheng Xinhuai to go to Jiu Chong Zi's high-end custom store together.

A few days ago, she received a message from the designer Li Hongyu, saying that the new autumn and winter styles of Jiuchongzi were available. It happened that she was in a bad mood today, so she went out shopping.

Spending money cannot solve problems, but it can make oneself happy.

"Xiuxue, try this set. This is a combination of the ancient Chinese style and silk materials. It is comfortable and beautiful to wear."

"And this set. This set of clothes is very picky. Most people can't support it, but Xiuxue is a natural clothes hanger, so you can wear it without any problem."

"Xinhuai, this set of clothes is the design inspiration you brought. It is fiery and unrestrained, as if it can burn everything."

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Li Hongyu introduced diligently.

It's not for making money.

She didn't want to make a penny from these two people, and she would be happy to pay for it.

Because she knew that as long as she served them well, it would be a living golden signboard.

Which of the young men and women in Phoenix City didn't come to Jiuchongzi to order a few sets?

Besides, Jiuchongzi is the exclusive clothing supplier of Phoenix Palace.

Why did she have such an opportunity? Isn't it because the pretty and charming princess in front of her is in charge of this mess?

Without her help, it would be difficult for me to send the clothes in.

How much benefit is this?

If possible, she wants to give most of Jiuchongzi's shares to Fenghuang.

In this way, she can be completely tied to the royal family.

It's a pity that people don't like it at all.

"Hongyu, you sit down and rest too." Fenghuang waved her hand and said, "Aren't you tired after talking so much?"

"Isn't it because you two are here? If it were someone else, I wouldn't introduce myself, and let those managers entertain them."

"But you two are different. Only if I introduce it myself can I let you know the style of each piece of clothing and the little thoughts hidden inside."

Li Hongyu walked to Fenghuang and Sheng Xinhuai and sat down, and took the initiative to refill their cups with tea.

Although everyone is "valued as a friend," there is also a hierarchy between friends.

Phoenix's cup was empty. Sheng Xinhuai could pretend not to see it, but she couldn't.

"How can I still give you design inspiration?" Sheng Xinhuai held a glass of chilled champagne in his hand and looked at Li Hongyu with a smile.

She could see Li Hongyu's cautious respect in his intimacy. Since she was happy with it, she couldn't say much.

Isn't this the best way for adults to get along with each other?

"Of course." Li Hongyu looked at Sheng Xinhuai with bright eyes and said loudly: "You have no idea how much I envy a woman who is sober, independent, and at ease. She can be herself wholeheartedly."

Of course, I also envied her having a father who was a financial minister and her close relationship with Her Royal Highness.

Everyone in their circle knew that as the princess of the empire, Zhong Yuxiuxue actually had very few friends.

However, Sheng Xinhuai is a special case who can get drunk and act crazy in the princess's boudoir.

"I'm envious too." Fenghuang agreed with a smile and said, "We, Professor Sheng, like whoever we want to like, and we don't want to waste a word on those we don't like."

"Aren't you the same?" Sheng Xinhuai blinked.

Phoenix naturally understood her hint, but he sighed softly in his heart.

Although her father never stopped her from being with Tang Bandit, she knew very well that the reason why he didn't say anything was because he felt that it was impossible to happen in the first place.

I don’t even want to mention it.

The more this happens, the slimmer the hope becomes.

"ah"

"Who are you?"

At this moment, a sharp voice broke the silence in the room.

A handsome man in white walked in slowly, his eyes instantly locked on Fenghuang sitting on the sofa, and said in a cold voice: "Zhong Yu Xiu Xue. I'll lend you my head. You don't have any objections, right?"