She leaned closer, a cold smile on her lips. "Oh, you want a surprise? Let me tell you something. ...," jiho looked at him woth a grin.
"The son ....you thought was dead ....is still alive."
The Emperor froze, his eyes widening in disbelief as he looked at Jiho. The shock on his face was palpable.
"Ah, shocked, are we? But I almost forgot to mention one more thing. He despises you. He hates you with every fiber of his being.", as more jiho spoke thee more her tone grew sharper and colder.
Fury flashed in the Emperor's eyes as he grabbed Jiho by the collar, shaking her violently. "What are you talking about? What nonsense are you spewing?"
Jiho, gasping for breath, met his gaze steadily. "Do you really think I'm such a fool to marry someone and then kill him? ...I have principles. I.... never kill my people as long as they are bound to me. So yes, your son is alive."
