Wang Rouyun struggled against the iron grip of the two soldiers holding her arms, but their hold was unyielding. The cold bite of the shackles around her wrists only fueled her frustration. Her sword lay discarded on the ground, out of reach, as General Chen stood before her, his smug expression never wavering.
Wang Rouyun's voice was laced with fury as she glared at the General. "Why are you doing this, Chen? You know I'm innocent!"
Chen chuckled darkly, the sound cold and devoid of any humor. He slowly stepped closer, his eyes glinting with cruel satisfaction. "Innocent? Is that what you tell yourself, General Wang? That you are innocent in this mess your father created?"
"My father's only crime was being loyal to the kingdom!" she shot back, her teeth clenched. "He has done nothing wrong, and neither have I. You're just a pawn in the King's game!"
