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At that moment, Xia Yuhan found it hard to believe her ears. Was she really unable to avoid death in the end?
The truth was clear; no matter how hard she tried, she could not change the fact that the power of life and death over the world lay in the hands of those who ruled!
But was this really how it would end?
No! She absolutely would not die so easily!
She raised her head defiantly to meet the Emperor's gaze. In that moment, her dazed spirit vanished, and her eyes became incredibly resolute!
At that moment, a eunuch hurriedly approached from outside Yangxin Palace, speaking urgently: "Your Majesty, the Right Chancellor and Prince Yile have been waiting outside for quite some time. They have urgent matters to discuss with you..."
The eunuch was filled with resentment; he knew he was walking into danger by delivering this message. However, the Right Chancellor was someone he could not afford to offend, which was why he risked the Emperor's wrath to bring this news.
"Let them wait a moment!" The Emperor's cold voice echoed in the ears of everyone inside Yangxin Palace, rejecting the Right Chancellor of Azure Dragon Kingdom while also cutting off all escape routes for Xia Yuhan!
Today, Xia Yuhan must die! Whether she was innocent or wronged did not matter!
In any case, no one was allowed to plead for her!
Realizing that the Emperor had made up his mind to execute her, Xia Yuhan took a deep breath and once again knelt before the lofty ruler: "Your Majesty, Yu Han has something to say that may or may not be appropriate. The content concerns you!"
After sparring with Xia Yuhan, the Queen felt that this Xia Yuhan was definitely a formidable character. Worried that Xia Yuhan might pull some trick again, she quickly interjected: "What is there to say? You should receive the imperial decree first! Don't forget to thank His Majesty for his grace!"
Xia Yuhan lay motionless on the ground, waiting for the opportunity to negotiate with the Emperor of a nation!
At this moment, she was the hunter in pursuit, and the Emperor was her prey. She absolutely could not let this golden opportunity slip away!
Through their interactions, she sensed the Emperor's deep cunning and knew he was not someone who would easily suffer losses. Therefore, she was certain—certain that he would be curious about what beneficial information she had for him and would definitely allow her to speak!
"Your Majesty, I am ready to comply!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your great kindness!"
As she bowed again, all the wounds on her body reopened, causing her to nearly faint. When she raised her head to look at the Emperor again, everything before her was hazy and blurred, but she still forced herself to hold on. If she were to collapse at this moment, she would never wake up again in this lifetime!
Though a ruler may demand the death of their subjects, she, Xia Yuhan, was not his subject, and he was not the Sovereign that Xia Yuhan recognized in her heart. Therefore, nothing could stop her desire to live!
"Your Majesty, if this matter is known by others, it will inevitably lead to gossip and will bring you nothing but harm!"
What kind of matter could bring him nothing but harm?
A flicker of displeasure crossed the Emperor's eyes: "Are you threatening me?"
"I dare not, Your Majesty. I am completely considering things from your perspective. If you believe it is fine to do this in front of everyone, I will absolutely respect your wishes!"
"Your Majesty, this scoundrel is clearly stalling for time; do not believe her nonsense!" At this moment, the Queen was obviously becoming restless.
To be honest, she was somewhat worried about what tricks Xia Yuhan might play to escape death!
Initially, she thought that finding an assassin as a lover would be enough!
But who would have thought that Xia Yuhan could actually turn the tables so dramatically!
Either she had underestimated Xia Yuhan too much or this Xia Yuhan was simply too formidable!
The Emperor let out a cold snort at the Queen, silencing her: What does a woman understand? He knew that her words were nonsense, but he also wanted to know what exactly those nonsense words were!
"Get down first!" Xia Yuhan, I want to see what you use to threaten me!
Xia Yuhan didn't know how long she had waited before hearing the Emperor's stern and imposing voice.
At this moment, her head felt heavy; not only did she see people in a blur, but even the sounds from the outside world felt somewhat distant.
After the Emperor gave his order, only Xia Yuhan and the Emperor remained in Yangxin Palace. She knew that her chance had come, and despite her fear, she quickly seized the opportunity to speak because she didn't know how much longer she could hold on.
"Your Majesty, thank you for giving Yu Han a chance to speak; inadvertently, you have also given the entire Azure Dragon Kingdom an opportunity!"
Being alone in a space with the sovereign of a nation made Xia Yuhan feel a heavy pressure in her chest, unlike anything she had ever experienced.
This lofty Emperor was someone she could only look up to; there could be no interaction with him, or else she wouldn't even know how she would meet her end!
But right now, in order to survive, she had to interact with him!
"In Your Majesty's eyes, royal face is more important than anything else. It is natural for you to feel displeased when Xia Yuhan brings such a scandal before her marriage with Longhui Prince; it tarnishes your reputation. Those who disgrace the royal face must naturally die!"
At this moment, the Emperor's gaze towards Xia Yuhan grew even darker! How dare she speculate about my thoughts!
"But Your Majesty, do you know? The citizens of the capital, even the people of the entire Azure Dragon Kingdom, right now do not want a death sentence; what they seek is hope for the future of Azure Dragon Kingdom, confidence in the future, and aspirations for what lies ahead!"
"If the people's hearts are at peace, then stability will follow! The citizens will work diligently in farming; if the people are prosperous, then the nation will be strong. Repelling foreign enemies will be just around the corner. Even after Azure Dragon Kingdom becomes powerful, Your Majesty can stabilize this great land without lifting a finger!"
The Emperor's hand gripping the imperial brush suddenly tightened: "Xia Yuhan, do you know what you're doing now? Are you not afraid that I will exterminate your entire clan?"
Xia Yuhan raised her head and feigned ease: "Replying to Your Majesty, Yu Han is afraid; Yu Han is indeed anxious! But Yu Han knows that if these words are unknown to Your Majesty, it would not only be a loss now but also in the future!"
"Xia Yuhan! Who do you think you are? That someone would worry about you? Do you think you can replace me? You truly are courting death!"
The Emperor slammed the Imperial Table, wishing he could slice the red-clad woman kneeling before him into a thousand pieces!
How utterly unreasonable!
At this moment, Xia Yuhan smiled as if everything were light and carefree: "Your Majesty, executing a trivial Xia Yuhan is merely a matter of words. Besides, as a mere woman, how could Yu Han possibly covet the throne?"
"Yu Han is actually thinking, if the citizens of the capital knew that Xia Yuhan was wrongfully accused and executed by decree, what would they feel? Have you considered that, Your Majesty?"
"If they view it from an outsider's perspective, naturally they would be pleased to see Xia Yuhan suffer a terrible fate! But if they were to place themselves in this situation, it wouldn't be as simple as it appears on the surface!"
"Your Majesty may not know that earlier, the Right Chancellor made a statement at the palace gate saying something like 'In the Azure Dragon Kingdom, anyone who suffers injustice can be vindicated.' This stirred up a significant response among the guards... The first update."
"Your Majesty, by now it should be past noon. I believe the streets are filled with discussions about what happened to Yu Han at the Palace Gate. Therefore, everyone is concerned about how the situation will develop. Whether an unjustly wronged person can be vindicated has naturally become a matter of interest for them. By now, I fear very few people are gleefully watching from the sidelines!"
"If a false lover is executed while the wronged Xia Yuhan is also put to death, Your Majesty will lose the people's hearts! Although they may not dare to speak up now, it doesn't mean they won't stand up and shout. As the ancients said, 'Water can carry a boat; it can also capsize it.' Isn't this situation exactly what that saying refers to?"
After finishing this lengthy speech, Xia Yuhan finally breathed a sigh of relief; at least she had a chance to analyze the stakes for the Emperor.
He could kill her right now, but he would never be able to maintain the hearts of countless citizens and the morale of his army!
One Xia Yuhan means nothing to a ruler of a nation, but public sentiment means everything to him. He has no reason not to understand which is more important!
Moreover, with war between two nations intensifying, any ruler with some sense would not take the risk of losing public support by executing Xia Yuhan!
The continuation of royal lineage for generations is something every emperor desires; Xia Yuhan does not believe that he, as the Emperor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom, does not yearn for it.
The Emperor quickly approached Xia Yuhan, taking three steps in two strides, and kicked her without warning: "Xia Yuhan, how dare you secretly seduce the Right Chancellor of the Azure Dragon Kingdom! My beloved minister speaks on your behalf! And now you still dare to threaten me! Even if I were to slice you into a thousand pieces, it would not ease my hatred!"
Due to the Emperor's fierce kick, Xia Yuhan nearly fainted from pain. If she hadn't been holding on with all her strength, she would have lost consciousness long ago!
"Your Majesty, you are wise. I, Xia Yuhan, have only a fleeting acquaintance with the Right Chancellor. How could I possibly be accused of seduction? Moreover, if I were to seduce someone, why would I not have done so earlier or later, but only at this moment? Consider this: a woman who has been wronged and misunderstood by the world, surrounded only by endless insults—would she really have the mood to seduce a man at such a time?"
"Hmph! Xia Yuhan, even if I do not kill you now, it does not mean I won't in the future! You should keep your worthless life for now!"
The Emperor's gaze was dark and fierce, his voice pressing down on Xia Yuhan, who was kneeling and barely able to support herself.
Frustrated, he left Yangxin Palace. If he stayed any longer, he would surely want to personally tear this scoundrel apart!
How dare he conspire with his ministers to threaten him! Hmph!
The vast Yangxin Palace fell into silence. Xia Yuhan slumped on the cold floor of the hall, suddenly feeling as if the entire world had quieted down!
It was not silence!
If it weren't for her quick thinking and improvised strategy, she would be facing endless darkness at this moment!
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