Chapter 463

The civil and military officials bowed their heads and respectfully kowtowed.

"Your Majesty, we pay our respects. Long live the Emperor!"

"Your subject pays respects to the Regent, Your Highness, may you live a thousand years."

"Get up."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The empress's voice was youthful, but her imperial aura was not to be underestimated.

The officials secretly observed the young empress; Her Majesty seemed different than before.

The former Empress was just a little girl putting on a brave front, but now, a single glance from her makes their hearts pound.

The court and the world are about to undergo a dramatic change.

Wen Xin glanced indifferently at the officials below and said nothing more, "Bring Prime Minister Liang up."

Two imperial guards dragged Liang Rong into the palace.

In just a few days, the once glorious Prime Minister Liang was now pale and filled with fear. His official robes were hanging loosely on him, no longer able to support him.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am innocent! The Liang family is truly innocent! You must believe me, believe the Liang family!"

As soon as Liang Rong entered, she tried to crawl toward Wen Xin, but the Imperial Guards twisted her arm and pinned her to the ground.

"presumptuous."

The Regent's voice, neither too loud nor too soft, rang out in the hall, as chilling as ten thousand years of ice.

"Fu Chuxue!"

Liang Rong glared fiercely at the Regent with her bloodshot eyes. "It was you! It was you who framed the Liang family! It was you! You treacherous villain!"

Snap!

A stack of memorials was suddenly thrown in front of Liang Rong, almost hitting her in the face.

The young empress suddenly stood up, her crown tassels swaying slightly, the sound of them colliding crisp and clear, yet sending chills down one's spine.

"Aunt, this is the last time I will call you that."

"Your Majesty, please listen to what I have to say. It was all a conspiracy by Fu Chuxue."

"A conspiracy? Ha, you say the Regent is framing the Liang family? How is he framing them? Is it by instructing you to commit evil deeds, embezzle and accept bribes, seize fertile land, sell official positions and titles, manipulate the imperial examinations, or even manufacture weapons and raise private armies in an attempt to rebel?"

Liang Rong's pupils contracted, and fear surged into her heart.

These things, especially the private army, were done so discreetly by the Liang family, so why were they exposed?

Wen Xin said calmly, "If you don't want others to know, then don't do it in the first place."

"Prime Minister Liang, the late Emperor and I treated you well, and this is how you repay us?"

How could Liang Rong dare to admit it?

"Your Majesty, it's all a lie! Fu Chuxue framed me! Your Majesty, how could the Liang family do such a thing? If you don't believe me, you should think of the late Emperor!"

"Shut up!"

Wen Xin picked up a teacup and threw it, her eyes icy cold. "You still dare to mention Father again? All these years, you have been using Father's affection to deceive me. Do you really think I'm a fool?"

Liang Rong's forehead was covered in blood from being hit by the teacup. The intense pain and resentment twisted her face, making her look even more like a demon.

Never again would she understand that the little empress before her was no longer the niece she could manipulate at will.

But she was unwilling to accept it, and even more unwilling to admit it.

"Your Majesty, I am your own aunt. Would you rather believe the treacherous Fu Chuxue than believe me?"

"The evidence is conclusive, yet you remain stubborn and unrepentant."

Wen Xin looked down at him and said coldly, "Remove Liang Rong from her position as Prime Minister, imprison her in the imperial prison, and have the entire Liang family searched and confiscated."

"The Liang family case was handed over to the Regent, the Court of Judicial Review, and the Ministry of Justice for trial."

"Your Majesty, we obey the decree."

"No, Your Majesty, you can't do this! The Liang family is your paternal clan!"

Seeing that the young empress truly had no lingering affection and was determined to punish the Liang family, Liang Rong struggled and roared with both hatred and fear.

"Your Majesty, the Liang family are your closest relatives, and they are truly loyal to you!"

"Press it down."

Wen Xin turned around coldly, her bright yellow skirt drawing a cold arc in the air, the lifelike phoenix on it majestic and icy.

The usually kind and gentle empress wiped out her own father's clan on her very first attempt.

She used their blood to officially begin her path to power.

From then on, he ruled the world.

Liang Rong could only watch the little empress's heartless back.

In a daze, she seemed to see the former Empress Wu Ming, who was the grandmother of the young empress.

She was ruthless and decisive, wise and merciless. With a wave of her hand, millions of corpses lay in wait. She was a force to be reckoned with, and the world submitted to her.

I still remember when I was seven years old, I knelt before that person. Even though Empress Wu Ming was very old at the time, just one look from her made my soul tremble with fear.

However, the late emperor was benevolent, and the current emperor is weak. The Liang family has been in power for so long that she has long forgotten how terrifying the emperor can be.

They also forgot that when the emperor withdrew all his favors, the Liang family was nothing at all.

Liang Rong and her family underestimated this young empress.

Suddenly, Liang Rong met the Regent's cold and mocking gaze, and hatred instantly surged forth.

It was him, it must have been this treacherous official who instigated His Majesty, otherwise, how could His Majesty have been so ruthless in executing her and the Liang family?

You bitch!

"Fu Chuxue, you will die a horrible death! My fate today will be your fate tomorrow!"

“Your Majesty, Fu Chuxue is a wolf in sheep’s clothing and will rebel sooner or later. He is the one who is to blame, the greatest threat to Fengyuan. Your Majesty, you need the Liang family. Your Majesty, you will regret this.”

The Imperial Guards stripped Liang Rong of her official robes and hat and dragged her out.

Liang Rong shouted unwillingly, struggling in her death throes, determined to disgust the Regent one last time.

The best thing would be for the Empress to fight him to the death.

Hehe, it would be best if Feng Yuan were destroyed!

Go to hell! Go to hell!

"Emperor, you have harmed your own blood relatives. You will be punished. You will become a ruler who has brought about the downfall of his country and will be infamous for eternity... Ugh!"

The Imperial Guards were so frightened that they quickly covered Liang Rong's mouth.

What an idiot!

Even in death, they are restless!

Go back and instruct the women in the prison to treat her well.

The Regent's cold and deep eyes were filled with a chilling killing intent. If this were not the Chaohuang Palace, he would have drawn his sword and beheaded Liang Rong.

Thinking of something, he looked up at the little empress on the high throne.

Seeing her cold, icy face and eyes full of sarcasm and disdain, she didn't seem upset by Liang Rong's words.

She no longer trusts Liang Rong and the Liang family, but she has let down her guard against him.

This realization caused the Regent's thin lips to curve slightly, and a warmth to gleam in his eyes.

Yue Wu, who was serving nearby, was speechless.

No, Your Highness, even if you dislike the Liang family, they are still the paternal family of the young empress.

Is it really okay for you to show such a happy expression right after something unlucky happens?

You don't show your emotions on your face?

Fortunately, the young empress and her officials did not notice, otherwise who knows what rumors would have spread.

Your Highness is already accused of being a treacherous minister!

...

The speed at which the Liang family fell from grace was something that none of the powerful officials and dignitaries in the capital had anticipated.

Just a few days ago they were riding high, but today their entire clan has had their property confiscated and been imprisoned.

The main force dealing with the Liang family was none other than Her Majesty the Empress herself.