"..."
"If she does not want to be here, she will never last in a place like this. She was wise, but she never wanted the position. How can a child like that endure such a poisonous place like this?"
"I could have protected her!"
"Did you protect her?"
Cedric was at a loss for words. Gazing sharply at Cedric's reaction, the Emperor leaned back in his seat. Having read the tension in the room, Consort Min lowered her head.
"Did I force you to let go of that child's hand?"
Cedric collapsed to the floor as he glared at the Emperor. The Emperor looked back at Cedric before turning his eyes to the Consort.
"Your Majesty."
"Do not merely let the words I said to the Crown Prince go in one ear and out the other. I'll say this again. If the General did not stand strong and protect the place I took you from, the map of Gideon may have changed."
"Your Majesty, I…"
