"The War Prince is in the limelight now, rushing into him would be a dead end. I have already lost the Prime Minister and do not wish to lose you, my Empress."
The Emperor spoke with profound sentiment, though the real reason was known only to him. He simply feared the Empress might act rashly like the Prime Minister, sending assassins without careful consideration, which would end up exposing weaknesses to the War Prince and embarrassing the Royal Family.
Upon hearing these words, the Empress felt deeply moved. She realized the Emperor still had feelings for her, contrary to her belief that he had grown tired of her after the Fourth Prince's fall. Unexpectedly, the Emperor still treated her well.
