"You'd never know who holds you in their hearts Kang Seo," Seol couldn't help the words as they spilled from her lips. She drops her gaze, daunted by the look in those silver eyes.
"Sometimes, it's easier not to know - mama."
Finishing, he stands up.
"Mid council is miffed with me because I have suggested a certain tax reform on grain collections," he says without preamble. "The collections of which would go to fund the mercy houses. They are under the impression that I am trying to steal their hard earned harvest. That debacle involving our names was a result of that particular argument. They want me removed from the mid council and couldn't think of a better way than to use your highness."
Seol doesn't say anything immediately. He watches as she takes in the scene.
"These were my men. Men who fought for me. Men who gave up better lives because I commanded them forward. I cannot sit back, sheltered by their sacrifice and let their families suffer in the aftermath."
