He was begging the court physician, from his heart.
Obviously, he would never actually say his begging words.
The physician nodded hastily. "Worry not, your Majesty, I will attempt every possible means that I can to bring the lord chancellor back into shape."
The emperor took one last deep look at his old companion before leaving the room. But instead of departing, he just continued to wait outside.
The queen, Anna, too, left the seat shortly after, bowing slightly towards the lord chancellor on the bed before leaving the room. Just as she exited, the crowned prince, Leo, arrived upon hearing that his parents were there.
Anna was the first to break the silence. "So, you have seen with your own eyes, your imperial majesty, Basileus of all Romans, what do you think about your words just now? Do you still think that the lord chancellor, may he be blessed by God, is trying to trick you into something?"