"Insolent!"
The Emperor's anger was chilling.
The actor playing the criminal official had not even processed the sudden change, but his body reacted instinctually, dropping to his knees with a thud, "Your Majesty, spare my life! I, I..."
A coldness enveloped the grand hall, and the courtiers lowered their heads, silenced by fear. From above, the verdict came with terrifying authority, "Take him away."
Immediately, two guards strode in from outside the hall, roughly dragging the terrified criminal official out.
"Alright, cut, everyone take a break."
That voice was nothing short of heavenly music.
Sensing the intense atmosphere dissipate, the actors playing the courtiers collectively exhaled in relief.
Then, they turned at once to look at the actor who played the criminal official.
That knee drop just now was genuine.
The floor was polished stone, and the sound itself was enough to make one's teeth ache.
Sure enough, they witnessed a face twisted in pain.
