BANXI PAVILLION, MADAM YU'S ROOM
"I don't like feeling helpless, madam. What can I do to avoid this.... (Sniffle) I don't ever want to feel this way again. Why does this keep happening to me".
Madam Yu's heart ached as Liqiu began to sob, she immediately pulled her into a tight hug. Liqiu's shoulders Quaked as Madam Yu hugged her right.
"Don't beat yourself up, Liqiu. It is not your fault. You did nothing wrong, it is his fault for being wicked. Prince Consort Zhuo like every single one of them is a slave to his power. They don't even deserve to be called human".
Liqiu sobbed for some time, she slowly pulled out of Madam Yu's hug minutes later. She leaned back on the bed, "Madam Yu, I am ready to speak with his highness".
"Are you sure, we can hold on for some time_"
"What is the use, it is best to just get on with it", Liqiu replied with a wry smile.
