Before she could finish her sentence, she felt a sharp, icy blade slice across her throat. Instantly, a scalding liquid gushed from her collar, drenching her body and silencing her forever. Her eyes widened, bulging like brass bells, filled not only with terror but, more than anything, utter disbelief. She knew she was pregnant—how could she dare to kill her?
"You... you... aren't you afraid the Empe..."
Summoning the last of her strength, she still could not finish her final words. The Empress dropped the blood-stained golden tray to the floor, her lips curling into a slight smile. "Don't worry, I'll send him down to join you soon enough!"
Chapter 809