If you push the Emperor too far, no matter how influential your background is, it's useless; therefore, she will not openly oppose the Emperor.
"Don't try to use your status to intimidate Us; We are not convinced by such tactics. If We discover that you've been involved in the matter of establishing the Crown Prince, you'll be dealt with just the sa."
The Emperor of Tianng Country defiantly responded to what Hongniang just said, showcasing his imperial authority.
Hongniang's lips curled slightly, dismissing it casually.
The Emperor of Tianng Country is clearly holding his ground and not showing fear. Well, if the other party retreats a step, she can wisely step back a step too, making things easier for everyone.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty, if Hongniang says she was not involved in this matter, then she wasn't."
"That's for the best!"
The Emperor of Tianng Country snorted coldly and imdiately turned to Lin Yifan, asking, "Young man, are you pointing your finger at these two won due to personal grievances?"
"Your Majesty, think about it, this poison typically only appears in higher plane worlds, and that woman in red cos from such a place. Wouldn't you say she's the most suspicious?" Lin Yifan retorted.
Faced with such a question, the Emperor of Tianng Country fell into deep thought again.
What Lin Yifan said seed a bit reasonable, at least it made logical sense.
However, it cannot be concluded that the woman in red is the culprit just because of this. Evidence still needs to be found.
And only Imperial Physician Zhao knows the evidence, so he imdiately ordered, "Quickly pass the order to stop the punishnt of Imperial Physician Zhao."
The Empress felt a sense of unease, wanting to stop it; however, the more anxious she appeared now, the more disadvantageous it would be for her, so she didn't dare move.
Everyone was anxiously awaiting the result; if Imperial Physician Zhao had already been executed, the clue might be severed.
A few minutes later, the Royal Palace Guard returned with unfortunate news.
Imperial Physician Zhao had already been beheaded and displayed at the ridian Gate, no longer in existence.
The Emperor of Tianng Country regretted his reckless decision just now, wondering how he could now punish those behind the scenes.
The Empress secretly breathed a sigh of relief, having barely crossed the hurdle.
Although, even if Imperial Physician Zhao hadn't been executed, the possibility of him implicating her was extrely low.
Because Imperial Physician Zhao refused to expose her, even unto death, indicating the worry in his heart.
Most of the civil and military officials sighed, missing the most exciting and desired part.
Lin Yifan didn't expose the Empress because he bore her no grudge; as long as he could hold back the woman in red and Zhang Yaoyao, he would be safe.
However, if the Empress intended to cause him trouble, he would make sure she couldn't stay in this Imperial Palace any longer.
With the clue severed, the Emperor had no choice but to have people investigate whom Imperial Physician Zhao usually interacted with, and whether there were any traces left in Imperial Physician Zhao's workplace and residence.
All these would take ti to verify, so he dispersed all the civil and military officials.
Being the only one who could save the Emperor of Tianng Country, Lin Yifan was naturally accommodated in the highest-grade guest room.
In the following days, he would not only refine an antidote for the Emperor of Tianng Country but for himself as well.
After everyone dispersed, Hongniang proactively requested to see the Emperor.
The Emperor of Tianng Country knew why Hongniang ca, but until the truth surfaced, he wouldn't negotiate with Hongniang, as he didn't wish to save those who would harm him.
Hongniang felt helpless and had to wait patiently for news.
After returning, the Crown Prince privately asked his mother if she was the mastermind behind it.
The Empress kept silent, knowing her son was filial and would never agree with her actions.
Assured that his mother wasn't the culprit, the Crown Prince secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as his mother didn't commit such treasonous acts, he wouldn't know how to face them.
After the Crown Prince left, the Empress's face darkened, and she conceived the idea of eliminating Lin Yifan.
As long as that brat didn't exist in this world, the Emperor wouldn't be cured; if so, her plan could still succeed.
After lengthy contemplation, she made a decisive order to assassinate Lin Yifan.
At night, under a dark, windy, frighteningly silent night,
Suddently, several shadows appeared on the eaves of the Imperial Palace, closing in on the room where Lin Yifan was staying.
With a leap, they jumped from the eaves, eliminating the Royal Palace Guard protecting Lin Yifan as they approached his room directly.
Lin Yifan, knowing tonight would be tumultuous, hid in the corner, waiting in ambush with the Emperor.
Several shadows burst into the room, imdiately rushing to the bed, stabbing fiercely at the quilt on it.
When they realized sothing was amiss, it was already too late.
In the next mont, the lights ca on, and a group of highly skilled Royal Palace Guards rushed in from all directions, surrounding them heavily, and outside the house, the Imperial Guards also had them surrounded, dood with no escape.
With the lights on, the Emperor also appeared.
He sat on a chair in the room, glaring at the highly skilled black-clad n with anger and indifference, murderously asking, "Who are you, and who sent you?"
The black-clad n, knowing they wouldn't escape, resolutely committed suicide.
The Emperor, at the pinnacle of the World of All Things, would not permit them to act against his wishes, so he used his power to seize control of these powerful black-clad n.
The guards also moved swiftly, confiscating the weapons from the black-clad n, binding them, then sealing their ridians to prevent them from exploding or committing suicide.
After thoroughly subduing these black-clad n, a guard kicked their knees, forcing them to kneel before the Emperor's interrogation, also removing the black cloths covering their faces.
The faces of the black-clad n were unfamiliar to the Emperor, unknown as to which force or organization they belonged to.
"Confess for leniency, resist for severity, make your choice," the Emperor of Tianng Country said, keeping his words few, allowing them to decide for themselves.
"Do your worst, we fear nothing," the black-clad n stubbornly declared, adhering firmly to their professional ethics.
"'Do your worst, you say' - very well, let them taste Tianng Country's ten most brutal tortures!"
The Emperor had no fear of their stubbornness, knowing after tasting the ten most brutal tortures of Tianng Country, no one could endure it.
"Yes!"
The guards promptly brought out the implents of torture from the Immortal Ring to punish the black-clad n.
Starting with the lightest, they began with the thumb screw.
This thumb screw, unlike ordinary ones found among common folk, was made of precious tal, with sharp teeth interspersed,
Putting one's hand into this apparatus could not only cause excruciating pain but practically tear fingers apart.
Seeing this apparatus, the black-clad n couldn't help but swallow, anticipating the forthcoming horrors.
Had their ridians not been sealed, it wouldn't be so bad, but with them sealed, they couldn't use their Cultivation Power.
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