Revenge of the Phoenix Beauty-Chapter 41: Zhao Lianyi

"Take her to prison."

Wei Cheng stiffened. He didn't expect this. He rushed...

"Imperial Father! Lianyi is innocent! She would never...."

Before he could finish, a sudden, desperate cry broke the heavy silence.

"Your Majesty, please! No!"

Zhao Lianyi collapsed to her knees. Her face was pale, her hands trembling as they clutched at the hem of Wei Cheng's robes.

"Your Highness! You promised to protect me! You will never let anything happen to me!"

" Say something, Wei Cheng! Tell his majesty, I have nothing to do with this."

Then she turned towards the emperor.

"I have done nothing wrong, Your Majesty!" she sobbed.

Wei Cheng froze.

He had never seen her like this before.

Lianyi was always composed, always calculating. She knew how to wield her beauty like a weapon.

But now?

Now, she was nothing more than a terrified woman, begging for her life.

The emperor's expression remained dark. "If she is innocent, she will prove it in prison."

Wei Cheng gritted his teeth. Any further protest would only make things worse.

The guards stepped forward.

Zhao Lianyi's body jolted as rough hands grabbed her arms. "No! No, please! I will do anything! Your highness."

Her fingers clinched into Wei Cheng's sleeve, refusing to let go.

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"Your Highness, please don't let them take me!"

Her cries turned frantic, her body thrashing against the guards' grip. "No! I won't go! I won't go! Wei Cheng!"

But it was useless.

The guards ripped her away.

Her screams rang through the hall, growing fainter as she was dragged.

Wei Cheng stood motionless, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails bit into his palms.

The court remained silent. No one dared to speak.

Then, the emperor rose to his feet.

His voice, though calm, carried a finality that sent chills through the room.

"Let this be a lesson to all of you."

He looked over the gathered officials, his piercing gaze seeming to strip away any pretense of loyalty.

"Betrayal will never be tolerated."

Wei Cheng felt a tightening in his chest.

This was only the beginning.

Just who is behind this all?!, how did I miss something like this?! It must be someone close to us?! But WHO?!