In front of the audience, the princess was placed in handcuffs and shackles, while Prince Maximus stood behind her, posing as the prime evidence in front of the emperor and the jury to judge the princess's crime.
"Prince Maximus, what kind of behavior is this? How could you put shackles on the princess and bring her here as a criminal when everyone is aware of her delicate health?" the emperor asked in anger.
"I apologize, your majesty, but this is related to the poison-related case of the duchess. The maid has confessed that the princess provided the food sent to the duchess. Then how could I not put shackles on the princess when she is clearly guilty of her crime?" Prince Maximus said, looking down following the protocols like a proper knight.
"It could be the maid's scheme, couldn't it?" the emperor suggested.
