In the Northstar Kingdom, the grand ceremony for the new emperors ascension was underway.
"Decree: General Nathan Feng is accused of treason and plotting against the late emperor, a heinous crime that demands the revocation of his military power, confiscation of his familys wealth, and execution in three days time..."
Emily Feng, adorned in the fiery red gown of a queen, her face pale as snow, stared in disbelief at the man by her side—Northstars new emperor and the love of her life, Timothy Jun.
Five years had passed, and she had finally become his queen.
Yet, the first imperial edict of his reign was to order the execution of her father!
The world seemed to shatter before Emilys eyes.
"Timothy, the Feng family is innocent, you must believe me!"
She instinctively grasped his arm, desperately pleading with the man she loved.
"Let go."
Emily was brushed off by Timothy, falling to the ground, only to clutch at the hem of his robe.
"Timothy, my father dedicated his life to the military, with unwavering loyalty and courage; he would never commit such a heinous act. There must be some misunderstanding..."
"Misunderstanding? The greatest misunderstanding in this world is that you, Emily Feng, are the queen of Northstar."
Timothy pushed Emily away as if her touch dirtied him.
His features, as handsome as ever, were laced with disgust, a stranger to Emilys heart.
"What... do you mean?" Emily retreated a step, stammering.
"This throne was meant for Heather. Its you, this despicable woman, who used every trick in the book. Today, I want to show you the price youll pay for the throne you so desired."
Timothy strode over, gripping Emilys chin with force, his dark eyes ablaze with fury.
Heather... Heather Feng?
Emily stared at the man, trying to see through to his soul.
Ignoring the pain in her jaw, she said, "Ive said... I never harmed her."
Timothy sneered, "You venomous woman, I dont believe a word you say!"
Emilys heart felt as if it were being torn apart, realizing this was his true opinion of her.
And those曾经的 sweet nothings and promises were all deceptions!
"Venomous woman... haha..." She laughed through her tears, "Your Majesty, you truly have gone to great lengths for her..."
For her, he would forsake his conscience; his ascension to the throne was due to the Feng familys full support.
Now that he had ascended, he immediately turned his back on them, a classic case of ingratitude!
"Take her away!" Timothy released Emily, flicking his sleeve as he coldly commanded.
Emily was dragged from the throne room by two guards, her gaze fixed on Timothy: "Timothy Jun, you will regret this..."
For a long while, her desolate and desperate laughter echoed through the hall.
An eunuch the prepared decree: "The Empress Feng has lost her virtue and is hereby confined to the Cold Palace."
Cold Palace.
A desolate and cold place at first glance.
Under the dim candlelight, Emilys maid, Qiulan, had cried her eyes swollen.
"Stop crying..."
Before Emily could finish her sentence, the door was kicked open.