No matter how much Empress Chen cried out, Xiao Yuncheng would no longer respond.
Warm blood flowed from his chest, and soon his body became extremely cold and stiff.
Xiao Yuncheng is dead, killed by Xiao Yunyan!
Xiao Yunyan threw down the sword in her hand and looked at Empress Chen helplessly, crystal tears sliding down her cheeks.
"Mother, I... I really didn't mean it. I was just too worried that Yuncheng would hurt Father."
Xiao Yunyan's voice was filled with guilt.
But Empress Chen was in no mood to comfort Xiao Yunyan, as both of her sons were dead!
In order to ensure that her son could inherit the throne, she disposed of all the children who were not hers, clearing away all obstacles for her own child.
Originally, her children were a future crown prince of the Great Yan Kingdom, a prince with a fiefdom, and a princess enjoying endless pampering, but now…
Her youngest son died at the hands of her eldest son, and her eldest son died at the hands of her eldest daughter. In just one month, she was left with only her daughter.
Empress Chen wept uncontrollably, unable to comprehend how things had turned out this way.
Does karma and retribution really exist in this world?
The karmic consequences of her actions have all come back to haunt her children.
After Xiao Yuncheng died, all the eunuchs and guards in the room knelt on the ground, secretly glancing at the emperor with trepidation.
They thought that after tonight, they would have a new master.
But Xiao Yuncheng died far too quickly!
So much so that as soon as they lined up, they lost their heads.
The emperor's eyes were icy as he glanced at the kneeling eunuchs and guards, and coldly ordered, "Guards! Drag these criminals away and kill them without mercy!"
"Your Majesty, spare my life! Your Majesty, spare my life!"
As the emperor's command was given, the hall resounded with cries of kowtowing and begging for mercy.
However, no guards entered the palace to take away Xiao Yuncheng's accomplices.
Finally, Xiao Yunyan burst through the palace doors and shouted outside, "Can't you hear Father's orders? Quickly seize all these criminals who intend to rebel and execute them on the spot!"
Upon hearing Xiao Yunyan's voice, all the guards at the gate rushed into the courtyard and surrounded Xiao Yuncheng's accomplices who were kneeling in the hall.
Seeing this, what else could the emperor not understand?
He looked at Xiao Yunyan with a complicated expression, and after a long while, he suddenly gave a self-deprecating laugh: "I am the ruler of a country, but today I realize that I am really a lonely man!"
"Fine, I've held this position for thirty years, it's time to make way for you young people!"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunyan immediately knelt down: "Father is in the prime of his life, brave and mighty, how can there be talk of abdication? Please do not take Yuncheng's words to heart, Your Majesty. I am willing to be loyal to you forever!"
As Shen Yuan stepped into the courtyard, she heard Xiao Yunyan expressing her loyalty.
She glanced at Xiao Yuncheng, who was being held in Empress Chen's arms and was practically dead, and gave a barely perceptible smile.
Shen Changshu and Shen Qingshu followed closely behind Shen Yuan. When they saw Xiao Yuncheng lying in a pool of blood, they burst into tears.
"My sister...my brother-in-law is dead!"
Hearing the commotion, Shen Yunjin rushed over. She burst into the hall, pushed past Empress Chen, and pulled Xiao Yuncheng into her arms. Then she reached out and checked Xiao Yuncheng's breath.
But she didn't feel anything.
Xiao Yuncheng is really dead!
With Xiao Yuncheng dead, wouldn't her dream of becoming the Crown Princess and Empress have all vanished like bubbles?
What about all her hard work and all the grievances she suffered?
What she wanted could only be obtained from Xiao Yuncheng, but now that Xiao Yuncheng is dead, she will never be able to become the empress who rules the world!
Shen Yunjin held Xiao Yuncheng's body in despair, crying and cursing, "How could you be so useless? Didn't you say you wanted to be the crown prince and the emperor? How could you die so quickly? You're so useless, you're a complete waste!"
"Get away! Don't touch my son!"
Empress Chen angrily pushed Shen Yunjin away.
Upon hearing Shen Yunjin's words, she felt that it was Shen Yunjin who had instigated Xiao Yuncheng behind the scenes, which led Xiao Yuncheng to plot a rebellion.
Therefore, she wished she could immediately send Shen Yunjin to be buried with her son.
At this moment, Shen Yunjin suddenly turned around and looked at Xiao Yunyan. Seeing the blood-stained sword at Xiao Yunyan's feet, she rushed forward like a madwoman.
"It was you! It was you! You were the one who instigated Xiao Yuncheng to force Father to write the abdication document tonight! If you hadn't been pushing him along, how could Xiao Yuncheng have done such a stupid thing!"
"You deceived him, allowing him to imprison your parents in your princess residence while you were on your wedding day and while your father and mother were out of the palace. He trusted you so much, yet you killed her!"
Xiao Yunyan's expression changed, and a fierce killing intent flashed in her eyes.
However, she concealed it very well.
She whispered, "The Crown Princess has gone mad! Take her away immediately!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Yunjin was dragged away by the guards of the princess's residence.
When Shen Qingshu saw his sister being dragged away, he assumed she would be executed like the eunuchs. So he rushed forward without thinking and rammed into the guards.
The soldier retaliated as usual, kicking Shen Qingshu in the stomach, causing Shen Qingshu to lose consciousness.
Shen Changshu was smart enough not to rush forward recklessly. He waited until the guards dragged Shen Yunjin away before walking up to Shen Qingshu.
Shen Yuan glanced at the maids and servants following behind her, told them to stand still, and then walked into the hall alone.
She greeted the emperor and empress, then walked to the dining table, took out the silver needles she carried with her, and pierced several acupoints on Shen Wei's forehead. Shen Wei soon woke up.
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