Among Her Majesty the Empress’s Hidden Guards, he had already secretly united with many. Some were persuaded by him, while others decided to cooperate due to mutual interests.

Although Jiang Feng has already been exposed, even Her Majesty the Empress finds it difficult to distinguish the loyal from the treacherous among those who remain.

However, since the decision was made not to stay dormant, Her Majesty the Empress was no longer willing to play this game of cat and mouse with Jiang Feng.

After pondering, she immediately ordered the Great Commander to take action and bring the recovering Jiang Feng before her.

Her Majesty the Empress wore a flowing golden robe, her complexion resembling that of a long-term sick patient, yet her purposely thickened brows emphasized her extremely strong spiritual power.

Her lip color was faint, elegantly and royally seated within, on a Taishi Chair.

When Jiang Feng, bound tightly, was escorted to Her Majesty the Empress, he kept his lips tightly pressed, with a look of defiance still clinging to his expression.

"Your Majesty, I am innocent, my loyalty to you is as clear as day and night!!"

Jiang Feng straightened his back, looking genuine. From his demeanor, it was clear he was determined to deny everything and would never confess.

Her Majesty the Empress toyed with the teacup, a faint smile on her lips.

"I haven’t even asked a question yet, and you’re already eager to defend yourself. It seems you know very well what you have done."

Jiang Feng’s expression tightened. "I am unaware, but since Your Majesty had me brought before you, it is certainly because someone has falsely accused me, which made you doubt my loyalty."

Her Majesty the Empress chuckled softly. "I have never needed a reason to kill, nor evidence. You can resist until the end, but I must tell you, regardless of the final result, you are destined to die!"

Jiang Feng furrowed his brows tightly.

Her Majesty the Empress continued, "The reason I haven’t rushed to kill you is that your life still holds temporary value."

Jiang Feng stood upright, "I have followed Your Majesty for many years, always loyal, but if the ruler demands the subject’s death, the subject must comply!"

Jiang Feng’s words sounded very resolute, as if he were truly a loyal subject. Yet, his words hinted at something.

Though the Empress just mentioned that she doesn’t need a reason or evidence to kill, in the case of Jiang Feng, he has been with the Empress for years as an aide. If the Empress indeed cannot produce evidence and just kills Jiang Feng like that, isn’t she afraid that those left behind will become disheartened?

Her Majesty the Empress took a sip from the teacup and then placed it on the small table beside her.

"Look at the way you present yourself." Her eyes held a playful gleam: "From the moment you entered the room, have you ever bowed to me? You stand straighter and with more pride than anyone, even I must admit to being overshadowed by you."

Immediately, the Empress added, "Your understanding seems to be skewed. You haven’t realized your true status yet!

"Your sole purpose of existence is to lay down your lives for me!"

"Your lives and deaths never belonged to yourselves but to me!"

"If I allow you to live, you may live. If I demand your death, you shall not resist!"

"For you have long been my possessions, and I need not explain myself to anyone!!"