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, her acupoints were sealed. There were guards in the compound, so she could not escape.

Susan sighed sadly as she watched the night sky.

Her husband was dead, and Donoghue had trapped her there. Could she not escape that tragic fate?

Thud. Thud. Thud.

Suddenly, she heard some footsteps outside her room. Then, a petite figure entered her room. She was as beautiful as a flower. However, she looked quite depressed.

It was Yumi Griff. She had been made to stay in the palace, and she was in a