The general's composure and calm were clearly beyond Princess Yao's expectations.
And after the queen's wedding, it would be time for the events of today to reach a conclusion.
When that time came,
Would the so-called divine punishment truly appear?
And what would Sun Wheel City become?
She no longer had a clear answer in her heart, nor did she know whom to trust.
"All right, don't just stand there foolishly. It's getting late. Go get some rest. There will be many things waiting for you to do over the next two days."
Just as Princess Yao realized she should say something in response, she discovered that her father had already risen from his seat and walked to her side.
"Yes, Father."
The knot in her heart left her able to respond only mechanically.
In truth, she wanted to say something. She wanted to pour out everything in her heart. But when her gaze fell upon the general's head full of silver hair and the situation she could no longer remedy, she suddenly fell silent.
After all, regardless of the process,
She had ultimately chosen to trust her queen and left that Onmyoji from a foreign land alone in the Shrine Palace.
That was something that could no longer be changed.
And precisely because it could not be changed, Father had said Arata could visit the residence after everything was over.
For a moment, Yu Zhi's eyes grew even more dim.
Yet amid that atmosphere, the general, who had already taken several steps away, suddenly stopped and spoke to himself.
"Princess Yao, you have grown up."
"You need to have your own judgment,"
"And you must take responsibility for every decision you make."
The deep voice gathered Princess Yao's scattered thoughts, making her turn toward its source.
Under the moonlight,