"Silence! What audacity! To spout nonsense in front of Us!"
He Ying felt his imperial dignity being violated and harshly ordered severe punishment, "This person intends to shift the blame to one of the court officials, his heart is vicious, and he persists in his delusions. Take him away and execute him by lingchi!"
The guards sprang into action, dragging Liu Tang away.
Liu Tang wailed, looking to the skies, "Emperor, I speak the truth. It truly was Mr. Sang who made me kill Wan Zhang. Your Majesty, please see the truth. Emperor—"
His tragic screams echoed continuously.
The ministers kneeling outside the Imperial Study heard everything distinctly.
"Please, Emperor, order harsh punishment for the murderer! Execute the demoness!"
"Emperor, you mustn't persist in your delusions!"