"Our son, he is OUR first born son!" protested Yū-Miko, with a sudden apprehension in her throat. "That is ridiculous! This law was created eight hundred years ago. If you abolish it, you will bring this kingdom to ridicule. In the midst of this, you will aggravate the instability of the internal situation and the public opinion already in disorder. Of course the Chancellor, the ministers and the censors will disapprove of it, " she said quickly, her voice sharp, with a tinge of ridicule.
The Emperor walked to her. Within her sleeves, Yū Miko's small hands struggled together; but her face and voice were calm. Still, he could feel her anxiety rising when he hissed into her ear: "I forgot to mention to you, Wife. I have already written the Imperial edict, and—"
