Bab 279: The royal decree

The last few days, my backache hasn't stopped for a minute. I can't even sleep like this: there isn't a comfortable position.

On top of that, I have to be present at court today. Ah, I should have run away when I had the chance.

I am in no condition to fight back any attack. I hope to pass unnoticed at least today.

The day is hot. For the first time in my life, I do not like warm weather. I'm sweating on every single inch of skin, and my hair is annoying no matter how I move it.

The throne hall is crowded, but a maid has the courtesy to offer me a chair.

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to sit down, so I just wave my head and proceed to the front rows. I haven't been offered to sit before, so I can't say if the Emperor is worried, all of a sudden, or it's a plot of someone to make me embarrass myself and my husband.