The Empress strongly suspected that Li Cheng's death was related to Prince Zhao.
It was very likely that Li Cheng had tried to murder Prince Zhao, only to be killed by him in return.
The case was still under investigation, so the Empress couldn't produce any conclusive evidence to incriminate Prince Zhao yet.
But the Empress had no intention of letting Prince Zhao off so easily.
She had rushed over specifically because she heard the Emperor had sentenced Prince Zhao to twenty strokes with a military club.
A mere twenty strokes was letting Prince Zhao off far too lightly!
The Empress's gaze swept over the Flying Dragon Cavalry. Looking at the military clubs in their hands, she said coldly.
"Those clubs are too light. I will give you a heavier one."
She lifted her right hand slightly.
A tall, sturdy eunuch immediately stepped forward, holding a heavy, black iron rod.
He presented the iron rod to one of the Flying Dragon Cavalrymen.
