The late emperor was always capable of courting death. Loyal and virtuous ministers were either demoted, exiled, or beheaded by him, leaving very few. Those sitting here without moving are the very ministers who were most adept at changing their allegiance to the wind.
The crown prince finally reached the palace gate, his hands trembling as he opened it. Upon seeing the imperial guards, tears of emotion immediately streamed down his face: "Quickly..."
A bloody gash appeared on his neck, and before the prince could finish speaking, he was already decapitated.
The imperial guards following behind the crown prince didn't move. They made way for him, and soon a man wearing the distinctive armor of the Shang army strode into the Taiji Palace, knelt before Shang Shaoyan, and said in a deep voice, "Reporting to the county princess, the eastern, southern, and imperial cities of Shengjing have been captured, while the western and northern cities are still under control. It will only take a quarter of an hour!"
Shang Shaoyan clapped his hands and laughed, "Good! General Hua Qing, I'll have to trouble you with the rest!"
The people in the room were secretly shocked as they listened to the conversation between the two—the Shang family army had been subdued by Princess Heyang at some point, and Shengjing had almost become hers alone!
Luckily I didn't run away.
Shang Shaoyan glanced around at the people sitting in the Taiji Palace, curled his lips, and said casually, "The Crown Prince intended to usurp the throne, but I discovered it in time. I risked my life to stop the Crown Prince. His Majesty was heartbroken and actually followed him to the afterlife."
As she spoke, she pretended to wipe away non-existent tears: "His Majesty entrusted the Southern Chen to me before his death, and I repeatedly refused, but I am ashamed!"
Everyone: "..."
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