The Empress had a complicated expression when she saw Josh. He was previously the captain of the palace guards. He had been loyal to the Empress. It seemed like after Quincy became the Empress, she had promoted him as the commander-in-chief.

However, the Empress knew from how Josh looked at her that he no longer respected her; he had turned cold.

It was apparent, the Empress' pregnancy with Darryl's child had tarnished the reputation of the South Cloud World's royal family. Of course, Josh's attitude toward her would change.

"Josh!"

Soon, the Empress regained her thoughts. She stepped forward and shouted at Josh. "What are you doing here with the grand army?"

Josh took a deep breath and looked directly at the Empress's eyes. "I am here upon Her Majesty's order to invite you back!"

Josh took out an imperial decree and read it out loud. "The former Empress, Shannon Long, pregnant out of wedlock, humiliated the reputation of the royal family. I hereby order Commander Josh to lead th