readytorunbook Chapter 292: Is this really how it is?
Chapter 292: Is this really how it is?
Chapter 292 So that's how it is?
The Empress Dowager's face was also frosty, her eyes revealing endless majesty. She said, "Princess Yinhan, do not make any more futile struggles."
You must give me an explanation for what happened today.
"If you are truly Su Yinhan, daring to commit such a treasonous act, even with the Great Xia Kingdom backing you, I will make you pay the price you deserve, and I will show no leniency!"
When Prince Yong'an, who was sitting below, saw Princess Yinhan for the first time, even though he couldn't see her face, her familiar figure, movements, and tone of voice made him instantly realize that Princess Yinhan was Su Yinhan, the one who had once been his concubine.
However, at this moment, everyone's attention was not on confirming her true identity, so he did not dare to say anything rashly.
Now that Su Yinyin has stepped forward, she is certain that Princess Yinhan is Su Yinhan.
Prince Yong'an was deeply conflicted. He wanted to stand up and testify, but on the one hand, he knew that Su Yinhan's crimes were far too serious. If he didn't stand up, it would be an injustice to heaven and earth.
On the other hand, he was worried that this move would bring unnecessary trouble to himself and the princess, since Su Yinhan was involved with the powerful force of the Great Xia Kingdom.
Just as Prince Yong'an was hesitating, Su Yinyin continued to pressure Princess Yinhan, saying, "What, you dare not take the Truth Pill, but you still want His Majesty to write to the Great Xia Kingdom to verify it?"
Isn't this just blatant stalling? You think you can wait for reinforcements to come to your rescue? Don't be delusional!
Driven to the brink of despair, Princess Yinhan suddenly opened her eyes wide with rage, like a trapped beast, and hysterically roared at Su Yinyin: "Su Yinyin, don't push your luck! So what if I am Su Yinhan?"
"What do you think you can do to me? I have the Great Xia Kingdom behind me. If you dare to touch me, the Great Xia Kingdom will absolutely not let you get away with it!"
The Empress Dowager trembled with rage and roared, "How dare you! In the imperial palace of my Great Zhou Kingdom, it is not your place, a mere princess, to run wild here!"
"Your Majesty, such a wicked woman must not be let off lightly, otherwise the prestige of our Great Zhou Kingdom will be utterly destroyed!"
The emperor's face was so dark it seemed like it could drip water, and he roared furiously, "Princess Yinhan, how can I tolerate your arrogance and disregard for the law! Guards, give her the Truth Pill!"
The guards immediately rushed forward like tigers, trying to force Princess Yinhan to take the medicine.
Princess Yinhan struggled desperately, using both her hands and feet to try to break free from the guards' grip, but the guards held her down firmly, preventing her from moving.
Su Yinyin stepped forward, coldly opened the bottle containing the Truth Pill, ripped off Princess Yinhan's veil, brought the pill close to her lips, and said coldly, "Su Yinhan, this is all your own doing, you can't blame anyone else."
Su Yinyin decisively stuffed the pill into Princess Yinhan's mouth. Seeing that the time was right, Su Yinyin asked, "Are you Su Yinhan?"
Princess Yinhan was forced to swallow the Truth Pill. The effects of the drug quickly took hold, her eyes became glazed, and she stopped struggling. She obediently answered, "Yes, I am Su Yinhan."
Upon hearing this, the crowd erupted in another uproar. They hadn't expected Su Yinyin's judgment to be so accurate; this Princess Yinhan was indeed Su Yinhan, the legitimate daughter of the former Marquis of Yongyi's mansion.
At this moment, Prince Yong'an was filled with regret and secretly remorse. If he had known this would happen, he should have stood up decisively to testify for Princess Huguo, and perhaps he could have left a good impression on his father.
Princess Yong'an couldn't help but sigh. She glanced at Prince Yong'an, her eyes filled with disappointment and frustration.
Such a good opportunity was wasted. If Prince Yong'an had stepped forward then, he could have left a deep impression on the emperor and done a favor for Princess Huguo. It would have been a win-win situation.
Now, the opportunity has slipped away, which is a real shame.
With such an indecisive personality, how could Prince Yong'an ever have the chance to ascend to that supreme position? Alas…!
The emperor was furious. He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "You, Su Yinhan, how dare you be so audacious! Not only did you attempt to murder the Princess Protector of the Nation, but you also dared to curse the Empress Dowager at her birthday banquet and collude with a princess from another country to deliberately provoke trouble. Do you know your crime?"
Su Yinhan responded blankly, "I know my crime..."
Su Yinyin looked at Su Yinhan and continued to press, "What other conspiracy do you and Princess Siran have? Confess now!"
Su Yinhan said blankly, "Princess Siran has the support of the Great Yan Kingdom. She wants to disrupt the situation in the Great Zhou Kingdom and plunge it into internal strife so that the Great Yan Kingdom can take advantage of the situation."
She promised that if the plan succeeded, she would support me to become the Empress of the Great Zhou Kingdom. Then... then I could control everything and take revenge on you, Su Yinyin..."
"No, no, you vile woman, what nonsense are you talking about!" Princess Siran was terrified when she heard Su Yinhan's words and shouted to stop her.
Unfortunately, no matter how loud she was, she couldn't stop Su Yinhan from blurting out the truth under the influence of the Truth Pill.
In fact, the first part of Su Yinhan's words was a lie fabricated by Princess Siran to bewitch her. Her real goal was to marry the Regent, and then...!
Sitting next to Princess Siran, Murong Yu's face was ashen. He never expected things to develop to this point, and he was filled with regret.
When Su Yinyin was about to give her the Truth Pill, he wanted to kill her to prevent future trouble. But...!
The Empress Dowager's face turned ashen with rage, and she said in a furious voice, "Your Majesty, such a vicious woman must not be let off the hook. She must be severely punished to uphold the law and serve as a warning to others!"
Otherwise, how can we appease the people and uphold the dignity of our Great Zhou Kingdom!
The emperor nodded heavily, his eyes filled with murderous intent, and said, "Su Yinhan, you have committed such a heinous crime. I will definitely have you torn to pieces to vent my hatred. As for Princess Siran, she will not escape punishment either, and will receive the punishment she deserves."
Su Yinyin hurriedly pleaded, "Your Majesty, could you please hand Su Yinhan over to me for disposal? I will certainly not disappoint Your Majesty and the Empress Dowager."
After a moment's thought, the Emperor agreed, "In that case, Princess Protector of the Nation, I grant your request. I hope you will handle this matter properly and give the Empress Dowager and the people of the world a satisfactory explanation."
After expressing her gratitude, Su Yinyin looked at Su Yinhan with coldness and disgust in her eyes and said coldly, "Su Yinhan, you have tried to kill me many times. Today I will not take your life, but I will let you taste the pain of being worse than dead."
Su Yinhan stared wide-eyed in horror, her eyes filled with fear and despair.
Biyu immediately stepped forward and escorted Su Yinhan slowly out of the banquet hall.
As for where Su Yinhan was placed by Su Yinyin, only Su Yinhan herself, who was buried deep underground, knew.
Just as everyone was trying to comfort the Empress Dowager and calm her down, a eunuch rushed into the banquet hall and announced loudly, "Your Majesty, Empress Dowager, the Empress of the Great Yan Kingdom requests an audience."