"Cunning implies deceit. Who have I lied to?"
Empress Lysirea gave her a profound look, accompanied by a wry smile. "Indeed, who have you lied to?"
Verinia didn't like the look of that expression, but she also couldn't say anything out of turn.
Besides, proving her innocence to the Empress of Ginzai was not a priority. Whatever opinions Her Eminence had, what did it have to do with her?
"Is there a reason why Your Eminence has called me here today?" The First Princess asked. It was not an impatient question, and her expression was very calm, but the words were very blunt.
"I simply felt like admiring the view." Empress Lysirea turned her face back toward the window and caught sight of the group strolling the gardens below.
From this viewing tower, the scenery was magnificent.
