I quickly took out the sachet from my bosom and threw it into the air, holding my breath.

In an instant, the snow-white powder scattered.

The black-clothed people around who inhaled the powder turned red in the face, covering their mouths and noses, coughing desperately.

Seizing the opportunity, I drew the soft sword from my waist and struck the throats of the few closest to me.

Then I swung the whip at the remaining people.

"Kill her! Whoever can kill her, I will reward him with ten thousand taels of gold!" Prince Lu Ye exclaimed excitedly.

"Is my life only worth ten thousand taels? Your Highness, you are too stingy."

I laughed, the whip in my hand seemed to have eyes, skillfully avoiding the crowd and landing a blow straight on Lu Ye's mouth.

He wailed, holding his bleeding mouth, trembling, seemingly too shocked to utter any more nonsense.

I didn't want to waste any more time, so I struck directly.

A moment later, only Lu Ye and I remained in the great hall.

I pointed the sword at him with a smile, "Haven't you heard that I can take the enemy's head among ten thousand soldiers? Why didn't you bring more men?"

Lu Ye looked at me with fear in his eyes, as if he had seen a demon crawling out of hell.

"Don't come near me!" He staggered back, awkwardly sitting on the ground, "Protect me! Someone, protect me!"

I kicked away the dagger in his hand and ruthlessly stabbed him in the chest.

I had done everything I needed to do through him.

It meant there was no need to keep him alive, and it was time to end the farce.

Soon, Lu Ye fell silent, staring wide-eyed in death.

At the same time, the guards rushed in.

I looked at them coldly, "The prince has committed regicide and usurped the throne, and has now been executed according to the law. Are you here to assist him or to help me restore order?"

"They are here to assist me."