Emperor Wu of Qin: Merciless and Cold-blooded The Death of Qin Rushuang

Qin Rushuang was entirely engulfed by despair. A bone-chilling cold washed over her, and her eyes instantly grew red.

Tears fell like pearls from a broken string.

She felt a sudden lack of oxygen to her brain, the world spinning around her. A sharp pain pierced her heart, as if it were being gouged out by a knife!

In her parents' eyes, she was nothing but a liar.

A liar who was slandering Qin Yu!

But in the past, she had clearly been her imperial father and mother's precious darling.

This sudden shift was unbelievable to her, driving her to the absolute brink of a breakdown!

For some reason, Qin Rushuang thought of Qin Xiao.

If she was in this much agony and misery...

...then what about Qin Xiao, who had once yearned for the warmth of family?

Their imperial father and mother had never shown Qin Xiao a kind face, favoring Qin Yu at every turn.

The three sisters had also stood by Qin Yu's side, making things difficult for Qin Xiao in every possible way.

Her heart felt as if it were being twisted by a knife just from being distrusted.

Then what about Qin Xiao, who was ostracized at every turn?

How much pain must he have been in!

"Qin Xiao, I am... I am sorry..."

Qin Rushuang looked toward Qin Xiao. Her face was deathly pale, her expression shattered, and her eyes were filled with guilt and sorrow.

She clutched her chest, her heartache making it impossible to breathe.

"It was your elder sister who wronged you in the past. I listened to Qin Yu's one-sided story and did not investigate the truth of the matter, causing you to suffer so many unjust grievances."

She knelt on the ground, her voice trembling in a lowly, humble plea.

"Qin Xiao, little brother, can... can you forgive your sister..."

Seeing this scene, the crowd could not help but be moved.

The sisters, Qin Rumeng and Qin Ruyan, looked at Qin Xiao with expressions of pity.

"Eldest Sister already knows she was wrong. Can you not just forgive her?"

"Even though Eldest Sister hurt you in the past, she has already apologized to you. You are a grown man, after all; you should have the capacity to forgive."

"Eldest Sister is already so pitiful. Qin Xiao, say something!"

The two of them were full of anxiety, their voices growing increasingly shrill and carrying an accusatory tone.

They wished they could step in and forgive Qin Rushuang on Qin Xiao's behalf right then and there.

"Get lost!"

A cold light flared in Qin Xiao's eyes as he icily stared at the two noisy women.

He raised his hand and delivered two slaps through the air!

The palm prints let out explosive cracks in the air.

Smack! Smack!

Two crisp sounds rang out.

The two women were sent flying backward, crashing heavily onto the ground.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

The two women spat out blood, their eyes full of terror and bewilderment as they looked at Qin Xiao!

They only wanted Qin Xiao to forgive Qin Rushuang; why did he have to hit them too?

Was there something wrong with that?

Qin Xiao looked down at the two of them, his tone chillingly cold.

"You feel very wronged being struck by me, don't you?"

"Heh, only those who have been wronged know just how innocent they truly are!"

The expressions of the two women changed.

They lowered their heads, falling into deep thought.

Qin Xiao ignored these two brainless fools and let his gaze fall upon Qin Rushuang.

"Qin Rushuang, do you know that a shattered mirror cannot be made whole again? The same goes for feelings."

"I told you last time: I will never forgive you!"

"Since you are still so fixated on this, I will say it again today! Even if you die, I will not forgive you in the slightest!"

Boom!

Qin Rushuang's head spun dizzily, the words exploding in her mind like a clap of thunder.

Looking into Qin Xiao's indifferent and heartless eyes, the hope in her heart shattered inch by inch!

There was no disgust, no mockery, only the distance and coldness one would show a stranger!

Qin Rushuang's body swayed violently, and she nearly fell.

She clenched her jaw and her fists tightly, completely unaware of her nails digging into her flesh.

Tears continued to stream down her face.

It seemed she had lost the person who cared about her the most.

And she had personally pushed Qin Xiao into the abyss!

That was right.

What right did someone like her have to beg for Qin Xiao's forgiveness?

Qin Rushuang let out a self-deprecating laugh. She slowly climbed to her feet and walked toward the army of five hundred thousand.

After taking two steps.

She turned her head, raising her eyes to stare at Qin Xiao's peerlessly handsome face, her gaze filled with intense longing.

"I am sorry, little brother."

"I will use my actions to prove that even if one has done wrong, they can repent."

Having said that.

Qin Rushuang hesitated no longer, sprinting straight toward the army of five hundred thousand.

"Stop! All of you, stop!"

"I am the Eldest Princess of Great Qin!"

"If you want to kill Qin Xiao, you will have to step over my dead body first!"

She screamed until her voice went hoarse.

Her voice echoed across the entire battlefield, deafeningly loud.

The charging army of five hundred thousand paused for a brief moment.

Many looked toward Qin Yu, seemingly waiting for orders.

Qin Yu gritted his teeth, gripping his horse's reins tightly, the jealous killing intent in his eyes nearly overflowing.

What was wrong with Eldest Sister!

To protect Qin Xiao, she was actually going against him, her most beloved little brother!

This was a betrayal of their bond!

Since it had come to this...

A flash of viciousness crossed Qin Yu's eyes.

"The Eldest Princess of Great Qin is an accomplice of Qin Xiao! If Qin Xiao does not die, our Imperial Father will surely be in danger!"

"All troops, heed my command! Kill!"

Without a shred of hesitation, he pointed his sword toward the sky, marching under the banner of righteousness.

Hearing the order, the army of five hundred thousand hesitated no longer, spurring their horses forward to charge at Qin Rushuang.

Heavy snow suddenly filled the air, the cold wind biting to the bone!

Qin Rushuang's figure looked even more frail amidst the endless white.

Her small frame looked as though it could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

Yet, it also exuded an aura of resolute determination!

She drew her sword and held it horizontally in front of her!

She was waiting!

Waiting for her imperial father and mother to order a halt to the battle.

She was gambling with her life.

If she won the bet, Qin Xiao would not die.

If she lost, she would use her death to atone for her sins against Qin Xiao!

"No! Please don't!"

"Qin Yu, you cannot do this! She is our Eldest Sister!"

The first to break down were Qin Rumeng and Qin Ruyan.

The bond between the three sisters was the closest.

Now, seeing Qin Rushuang in danger, they were burning with anxiety.

Upon hearing Qin Yu's ruthless command, their tears flowed uncontrollably.

Qin Rumeng knelt before Emperor Qinwu, hugging his thigh as she cried out in supplication.

"Imperial Father, I beg of you, please don't!"

"Quickly order the army to stop! Do not let Eldest Sister die! I beg you, Imperial Father!"

Qin Ruyan, meanwhile, went to beg Empress Dowager Wen.

"Imperial Mother, you have always loved Eldest Sister the most. You cannot just watch her die!"

She tugged at Empress Dowager Wen's pant leg, sobbing inconsolably.

Empress Dowager Wen looked at the young woman standing alone in the snowstorm, facing the army of five hundred thousand.

The young woman was currently swaying on her feet, on the verge of being swallowed by the iron cavalry of the five hundred thousand strong army.

Empress Dowager Wen's face showed a trace of pity, and she instinctively looked toward Emperor Qinwu.

After all, this was her own flesh and blood. She could not possibly let Qin Rushuang die.

Emperor Qinwu's cold-bloodedness exceeded everyone's imagination.

There was not a shred of pity in his eyes; there was only deep disgust.

Since Qin Rushuang had betrayed him, choosing to stand with Qin Xiao and publicly slap him in the face...

...then he would not show her any mercy!

So what if she was his own flesh and blood?

He only liked obedient children, children who brought glory to his name.

Emperor Qinwu was very satisfied with the order Qin Yu had given.

"Shut up, all of you!"

His harsh shout terrified the two women so much that they dared not cry anymore.

Emperor Qinwu spoke slowly, his voice indifferent.

"Qin Xiao is a rebellious traitor. Since Qin Rushuang has chosen to stand on Qin Xiao's side, she is no longer the daughter of Emperor Qinwu!"

Qin Ruyan and Qin Rumeng covered their mouths, tears streaming down their cheeks. Their wide eyes were filled with terror and disbelief.

It was as if they had never anticipated that Emperor Qinwu could be so cold-blooded!

To eliminate Qin Xiao, even his own flesh-and-blood daughter could be used as a sacrifice!