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"You requested for them to free her because of these motives I ignore. Yet to this day and for the following, you are to reside under this Palace's ceiling. Even if temporarily… Do recall, this palace is owned by no other than myself. Letting her step foot in here is a matter they are not to decide nor allow. Tell myself what you must unless you wish for this old man to find offence in this decision you made."
This fact he pointed out was indeed the truth. One I had not considered… and I could only feel the pang of realisation hit my mind as I acknowledged how unthoughtful and conceited I have been solely because of how hospitable the Emperor has been. Therefore, moving to his side as he had instructed, I bowed deeply again, hoping to demonstrate my regret and taking my post-it notes out of my dress' pocket to convey the corresponding apologies.
