In the grand hall.
After a long stalemate.
Xiao Jinxing issued the imperial decree, "Bai Mowan and Bai Moyi have rebelled and colluded with the enemy, their crimes are heinous, and they shall be executed in public during the Qingming Festival. Gu Xingchuan intended to rebel, and for his treason, he shall also be executed in public during the Qingming Festival, and the Gu Family's nine generations shall be confiscated!"
The ministers heard the Emperor's decree.
All knelt to the ground, "The Emperor is wise, long live the Emperor!"
"Dismiss the court!"
With Xiao Jinxing's command, he left the grand hall.
The grandeur in the hall was matched by the restraint afterwards.
"Your Majesty."
Song Yanqing exited the hall and came to see him by imperial order.
"To the Heavenly Prison," ordered Xiao Jinxing.
"To see Gu Xingchuan?" Song Yanqing asked.
"And Bai Mowan as well."
"Yes."
Song Yanqing answered respectfully.
He followed the Emperor out of the palace directly.
