Li Tianyi seemed to have aged several years in an instant. He had never thought that his most beloved son and daughter would rebel against him. Instead, his eldest son, whom he had always been wary of and looked down upon, stood by him and the queen and protected them.

A barely perceptible sadness flashed across Li Tianyi's eyes, and he sighed deeply, as if mourning the lost family affection and trust.

"Li Ye, you really didn't let me down." He turned to look at Li Ye, who remained calm and determined. His eyes were full of complex emotions, including relief and guilt.

"Father, I have never thought of becoming your enemy." Li Ye's voice was gentle but firm. He slowly took a few steps forward and stood side by side with Li Tianyi. He swept his eyes firmly over everyone present. "I just hope that the future of the empire can be built on justice and peace, rather than endless power struggles."

"But now, we seem to be standing on the edge of a cliff." Li Ye continued, his voice a little heavier, "Li Manman, Li Xingchen, you have gone astray. Put down your weapons, admit your mistakes to your father, and perhaps you will be forgiven."

However, Li Manman and Li Xingchen looked at each other and saw the same determination in each other's eyes. They knew that once they gave in, it would mean losing everything, including the coveted throne. They had no way out at all.

"Li Ye, who do you think you are? A savior?" Li Manman sneered and raised the electromagnetic gun in her hand again. "Today, we must not only seize the throne, but also let everyone know who is the real ruler of the empire!"

“Enough!” Li Tianyi suddenly shouted angrily, his voice filled with unprecedented majesty and anger, “Do you think that you can solve everything with force alone? The real power comes from the support and trust of the people, not these cold weapons!”

After saying that, Li Tianyi took out a token shining with golden light from his sleeve. It was the symbol of the emperor of the empire and had the supreme power to mobilize the military forces of the entire country.

"In the name of the Emperor of the Empire, I order you to immediately lay down your weapons and surrender!"

Following Li Tianyi's order, the surrounding imperial elite armored soldiers responded quickly. They aimed their laser rifles at Li Manman and Li Xingchen. The atmosphere in the entire palace became extremely tense.

Li Manman and Li Xingchen's faces turned extremely ugly. They knew that they were in a desperate situation, but even so, they were unwilling to give up easily.

"Father, are you really going to treat us like this?" There was a tremor in Li Xingchen's voice, which was a mixture of fear and unwillingness.

"I have given you a chance." Li Tianyi's voice was as cold as frost, "But you chose to betray and kill, so you must pay the price for it."

"In that case, don't blame us, Father."

A hint of ruthlessness flashed in Li Manman's eyes, and she suddenly pulled the trigger of the electromagnetic gun, but this time, she didn't aim at anyone, but at the ceiling.

The electromagnetic gun instantly burst out with dazzling light, and the entire room was shrouded in a strong electromagnetic field. The surrounding electronic equipment began to malfunction, including the laser rifles of those elite armored soldiers.

"Hahaha!" Li Manman laughed crazily, "Do you think your token can control everything? In this torrent of technology, power and weapons are equally important!"

Seeing this, Li Xingchen quickly pulled out a high-energy gun from his waist and stood back to back with Li Manman, preparing for the final resistance.

They knew that now the only way they could survive was to fight to the death.

However, Li Ye did not show any panic. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, as if he had expected all this. He took out a small device from his arms and pressed it lightly. The power supply in the whole room was immediately restored, and the laser rifles of those elite armored soldiers also glowed again.

"Do you think you are the only ones who know how to use technology?" Li Ye's voice was calm and confident. "In front of a truly wise man, any trick is futile."

Li Manman and Li Xingchen's faces turned pale instantly. They didn't expect that Li Ye actually had such a backup plan.

But at this point, they have no way to retreat and can only continue to fight to the death.

"Go!" Li Xingchen roared, and rushed towards Li Ye with Li Manman, trying to find a glimmer of hope in the chaos.

However, their attacks were easily resolved by Li Ye, and every counterattack seemed so precise and deadly.

At this moment, the door of the bedroom was pushed open suddenly, and a group of guards in plain clothes rushed in. They were holding special electromagnetic net launchers and quickly surrounded Li Manman and Li Xingchen. With the launch of the electromagnetic net, the two were instantly restrained and unable to move.

"You...how is it possible..." Li Manman widened her eyes and looked at all this in disbelief.

"You have underestimated Li Ye." Li Tianyi walked forward slowly, his eyes showing both pain and determination, "He has been secretly planning, waiting for this moment."

Li Ye walked up to Li Tianyi and saluted.

"Father, please punish Li Xingchen and Li Manman."

Li Tianyi stared at Li Ye, the complex emotions in his eyes were difficult to describe.

He knew very well that although this power struggle within the family began with blood and betrayal, it would soon end relatively peacefully thanks to Li Ye's wisdom and persistence.

Li Tianyi nodded slowly, his voice carrying a hint of fatigue, but also revealing an unquestionable determination: "Ye'er, you did the right thing. What the empire needs is a monarch who can lead us to a bright future, not an executioner who indulges in power games."

Then, he turned to face Li Manman and Li Xingchen who were bound by the electromagnetic net, and an indescribable pain flashed in his eyes.

"Manman, Xingchen, I once had high hopes for you. I hoped that you would inherit my legacy and protect this land and its people. However, you chose betrayal and violence. Although I am heartbroken, the laws of the empire cannot be violated. Today, I will personally announce your sentence."

Li Tianyi took a deep breath, and his voice resounded throughout the palace: "Li Manman and Li Xingchen, for plotting to usurp the throne, launching a rebellion, and endangering the safety of the empire, from today on, all their titles and privileges will be stripped away, and they will be imprisoned in the Imperial Prison forever!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire bedroom fell into deathly silence.

The eyes of Li Manman and Li Xingchen were filled with despair and unwillingness, but faced with the iron-clad facts and the majesty of imperial law, they finally lowered their heads helplessly.

The queen was heartbroken when she heard the verdict. How could her children end up like this?

The queen stood aside, tears welling up in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let them fall.

She looked at Li Tianyi, with eyes that showed both respect for her husband's decision and the unspeakable sadness of a mother. She knew that the decision at this moment not only concerned the future of the empire, but was also the final salvation for the two lost children.

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