Treason of such severity in the Tang Dynasty merely resulted in the death of the traitor alone, without extending the punishment to the extermination of nine kinships. However, if the rebellion caused national unrest, the closest three generations of the traitor's family would be killed or enslaved as official slaves. This was already the most severe form of punishment.
Originally hesitant, upon hearing this, some people immediately dropped their bows and knives, with one person taking the lead, many slowly relinquished their weapons in doubt.
The Imperial Bodyguards immediately rushed forward and captured them.
Clang!
Lady Zhao dropped the knife from her hands, staring at her own slightly trembling hands. Just moments ago, she had personally killed her own son.
