Indeed, the Empress, while kowtowing, spoke tearfully: "Your Majesty, my father is old. Considering his years of service to the Imperial court, please spare his life."
"This... this...!"
The Emperor stroked his beard, pretending to be in a difficult position. His eyes continuously glanced at Lord Liu, hoping that he would understand the hint and help plead with Long Rui to spare the Pri Minister.
However, Lord Liu, as the Chancellor of the Six Ministries, seed oblivious to the Emperor’s hints. Instead, he respectfully kneeled and said, "Your Majesty, the Pri Minister attempted to assassinate the War Prince, dispatching so many assassins in the dead of night. His cri is heinous.
The Emperor’s face darkened instantly. These Ministers did not respect him as the Emperor; their hearts were with the War Prince. Furious yet secretly alard, he realized not only the common people but many Ministers in the court also sided with the War Prince.
After waiting for a long ti without a response, the Empress lifted her tear-streaked face to look at the Emperor: "Your Majesty?"
The Emperor seed sowhat reluctant, looking toward the War Prince and awkwardly said, "Prince, what do you think?"
Long Rui, with a half-smile, looked at the Emperor and nodded, deliberately saying, "The Empress belongs to Your Majesty. Although I have a special fondness for beauties, I dare not offend the Empress."
The Emperor was almost infuriated by Long Rui. He only wanted him to look at the Empress’s pitiful state, hoping he would have rcy and spare the Pri Minister; who could have expected...
What exactly is Long Rui thinking?
Empress: "Your Majesty, this concubine has another person to accuse."
Emperor: "Who?"
"The War Prince."
"What are you accusing him of?"
"He has offended the imperial grace. His cri deserves death."
"Oh, Empress, how do you say this?"
"Just now, the War Prince threw this concubine off the stage, which everyone witnessed."
As soon as the Empress finished speaking, Doctor Liu shouted loudly: "The Shichen has arrived, proceed with the execution."
With that, he threw the token on the ground.
"Clang, clang!"
The sound of the execution token hitting the ground was crisp and clear, yet to the Pri Minister and the Empress, it sounded like a death curse.
The Empress urgently said: "Lord Liu, please delay, this palace is reporting to the Emperor!"
Lord Liu respectfully answered: "Empress, please continue your discussion with the Emperor. This humble servant will not disturb you."
After saying this, he loudly ordered the executioner: "Why are you still standing there dumbly? Hurry up and get to work."
Upon receiving the order, the executioner hesitated no more: "Yes."
Then, he intended to proceed with the execution.
The Empress knelt on the ground, banging her head forcefully, pleading with the Emperor: "Your Majesty, in consideration of the years this concubine has served you, please spare my father."
Long Rui and Xuexue sat quietly to the side, wisely remaining silent. They had evidence in hand, along with many commoners as witnesses, making it impossible for the Emperor to protect the Pri Minister.
The Emperor looked around, but no one spoke up for her, causing him to grow angry.
anwhile, the executioner had already raised his knife, executing the Pri Minister.
Upon seeing this, the Empress instantly fainted.
The scene was chaotic.
"Empress, Empress, what’s wrong with you?" The palace maids rushed forward, shaking her.
But the Empress had already fainted, completely unconscious.
The Emperor had no choice but to order the Empress to be sent back to the Imperial Palace.
With the Empress gone, the Emperor finally breathed a sigh of relief. As long as the Empress was not there causing trouble, things beca much easier to handle.
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