C557 How to execute (1/2)
”Esteemed Empress Dowager has arrived, the emperor has arrived!”
She kneeled on the ground with the others and secretly observed the emperor's face. Seeing that he was like the empress dowager, his face was tight with tension, and his eyes were filled with anger, she knew that Xiao Zhenhai had already reported to the empress dowager and the emperor that the eleventh princess might not be the real princess.
”You can all leave, leaving Princess Eleven behind.”
Sure enough, Zhou Chengdi's tone was cold as he dismissed everyone, leaving behind just him, the empress dowager, Eunuch Feng De Gui and Princess Eleven.
”Imperial Father, Grandmother …” Princess Eleven's face is as white as paper, and her whole body is trembling with fear. Large beads of sweat appear on her forehead, and she can't help but look for Lian Ruyue's figure, as if she wanted to find strength and courage from her body.
When she finally saw Lian Meng Yue, Lian Ru Yue seemed to know what she was thinking and nodded to her. Her expression gradually relaxed and a smile even appeared on her lips. She immediately became calmer.
Lian Ruyue went out with the servants, and the door inside the hall immediately closed slowly.
The people kneeling outside looked at each other in dismay. What was going on? Why did they shut the gates? What was the emperor and empress dowager doing, did they have to cry?
Even Moon saw Xiao Zhenhai kneeling in the crowd, and Feng Yunyao also knelt in the crowd. There was a trace of a smile on her face, and Lian Yue's eyes slowly swept over the two of them. The corners of her eyes slightly narrowed, and a cold intent surfaced.
Within the hall.
Princess Eleven kneels beside the empress's coffin. The Emperor and Empress Dowager sit on chairs in front of them, looking at the eleven before them with heavy faces.
”Feng Degui, get me a bowl of water.” After a long while, Zhou Cheng Di instructed.
”Yes, Your Majesty.” Feng Degui carefully poured a bowl of water and placed it on the table between the Empress Dowager and the Emperor.
”Ling Yue'er, get up.” Zhou Chengdi looked at Feng Lingyue and said.
Feng Lingyue couldn't help but shiver. She stood up and said in a low voice, ”Royal father …”
”Bite your own finger and drip your blood into this bowl.” There was a hint of impatience in Zhou Chengdi's tone.
Feng Lingyue immediately understood. Her royal father already knew about this secret, and now he wanted to step aside to verify what Xiao Zhenhai had said.
Seeing her kneeling without moving, the empress dowager said, ”Ling Yue'er, don't be afraid. Do whatever your father asks you to do. You're the Eleventh Princess after all.”
At this point, there was no path of retreat.
Feng Lingyue strode towards the emperor, placed the tip of her index finger between her teeth, and bit down hard. Then, she dripped a drop of her blood into the bowl.
Zhou Chengdi looked at the blood and bit his own finger, dripping it into the bowl as well.