Behind her followed two expressionless, robust palace maids, supporting an old woman whose face was ashen and whose fine clothes were disheveled—the Grand Princess of Yixing, the birth mother of Prince Lu.

Su Wanwan rubbed her temples.

She only recently learned that the Grand Princess of Yixing was so promiscuous, had an affair with the old Prince Lu, and even had a child with him, who is now the Prince Lu.

In this way, the real reason why the Grand Princess of Yixing was so heartless and determined to kill Su Wanwan becomes clear.

She probably realized long ago that Lu Xingjian was infatuated with Su Wanwan, and that killing Su Wanwan was tantamount to killing Lu Xingjian.

In this way, her biological son, the new Prince Lu, might be able to ascend to the throne.

"Grand Empress Dowager, Empress Dowager,"

Su Wanwan's voice was clear and cold, like the gentle tapping of a jade chime.

“The Prince of Lu has defied the natural order and raised an army in rebellion, a crime that cannot be forgiven. According to the ancestral laws, such a heinous crime warrants the extermination of his entire clan.”

She paused, her gaze sweeping over Lady Wang and Empress Dowager Zhang, who had instantly turned pale, and the trembling Princess Yixing, who was slumped on the ground.

"However, Your Majesty is benevolent and compassionate, and out of consideration for kinship, you have shown mercy beyond the law."

Su Wanwan slightly raised her hand, and a palace maid immediately brought over a tray with a small, exquisite, emerald-green jade pot on it.

“Only the ringleader will be punished; the rest will not be investigated. As the mother of the rebellious prince, the Grand Princess of Yixing is guilty of an unforgivable crime. She will be given a cup of poisoned wine to preserve the dignity of the royal family and to apologize to the people of the world.”

"No!"

The Grand Princess of Yixing let out a shrill, desperate scream and struggled desperately.

"I am the Grand Princess! I am of royal blood! You cannot kill me!"