Indeed, the Empress, while kowtowing, spoke tearfully: "Your Majesty, my father is old. Considering his years of service to the Imperial court, please spare his life."
"This... this...!"
The Emperor stroked his beard, pretending to be in a difficult position. His eyes continuously glanced at Lord Liu, hoping that he would understand the hint and help plead with Long Rui to spare the Prime Minister.
However, Lord Liu, as the Chancellor of the Six Ministries, seemed oblivious to the Emperor's hints. Instead, he respectfully kneeled and said, "Your Majesty, the Prime Minister attempted to assassinate the War Prince, dispatching so many assassins in the dead of night. His crime is heinous.
The Emperor's face darkened instantly. These Ministers did not respect him as the Emperor; their hearts were with the War Prince. Furious yet secretly alarmed, he realized not only the common people but many Ministers in the court also sided with the War Prince.
