The Crown (7)

As Yun Xing's voice fell, a nearby soldier stepped forward and prepared to behead Yun Yi's lifeless body.

"Isn't this too much?" Yao Xi suddenly spoke. She couldn't bear it anymore. "General Yun is already dead. There is no point in doing this."

Eunuch Gao glanced at her and said. "What are you saying, Second Princess? We must set an example to demonstrate that no one can violate the laws. Not even a dead person."

Yao Xi wanted to argue, but the second prince stopped her.

"Eunuch Gao is right." The second prince spoke. "He needs to be punished. Otherwise, no one will respect the laws."

Both Eunuch Gao and Yun Xing looked at the second prince with a hint of confusion. The second prince's reaction exceeded their expectations once again.

The second prince looked at the soldier and said calmly. "Do it."