Yumi could not refuse Donoghue as the man was the Emperor. Her rejection would mean that she wanted to defy his orders—she would be beheaded.

Then, Donoghue and Florian exchanged a few more pleasantries. After that, Donoghue instructed the eunuch to send Florian off.

Yumi, on the other hand, was to stay in the palace. They had arranged for her to live in a small compound where Susan was also staying.

At that moment, in the small courtyard.

Susan sat in her room. Even though she was not bound