I was terrified that Huston wouldn't like them.
"Miss Renee! The emperor is here!"
My personal maid Carol rushed in excitedly.
I hurriedly straightened my sleeves and hair.
Three months ago, Huston had promised me in the dungeon that he would make me Empress after ascending the throne. Now that he was here, it must be to fulfill that promise.
Soon, the sound of slow footsteps approached. I took a deep breath and saw a man in a pale yellow dragon robe appear.
He exuded a calm and regal demeanor, his posture tall and straight, and the nine strings of jade beads on his crown reflected his authoritative status.
Just as I was about to call out to him, I noticed that he had his arm around a beautiful woman in a red robe.
The woman wore a golden phoenix ring on her finger, looking at me with contempt.
"Renee, this is Amy, the daughter of the National Preceptor Rodney," Huston paused for a moment and introduced. "Tomorrow, I will make her Empress. From now on, you must show her the utmost respect."
I felt as if I had been struck by lightning.
It took me a moment to register the bitter taste in my throat.
"Why... Huston, didn't you say..."
"How dare you!"