Jiho sat in her study, her gaze fixed on the documents spread across the table. The room was tense as a group of women stood before her, their expressions a mix of frustration and indignation. One middle-aged woman, her voice rising with agitation, broke the silence.
"Lady Gu, you should have at least told us!" she shouted, her tone accusatory.
The others quickly joined in, their voices overlapping. "Yes, as your vassals, it's our right to know!" another added, while a third woman exclaimed, "You can't just make decisions without informing us!"
The room buzzed with their complaints, the women's voices growing louder and more insistent. Jiho, still focused on her documents, finally raised her head, her eyes narrowing as she glanced at the inkpot sitting on the table. Without a word, she grabbed the inkpot and hurled it to the ground with a swift motion. The inkpot shattered, the loud thud echoing through the room, instantly silencing the women.
