'Finally, I am free. I cannot believe I got framed for stealing from one of the Concubines when it was obvious that I was not the thief. I wonder what happened to the case.'
Things had finally calmed down for Sui after the near with Concubine Chika. That was yesterday, and when Sui returned to her room that evening, it was empty.
Asuka was nowhere to be seen, which could only mean one thing - the officers had finally discovered her.
"I never thought of Asuka as someone capable of stealing from a concubine. But I guess I was wrong about her all along. Or maybe she got framed as well."
The Imperial Harem was dangerous, and someone likely had tried to blame Asuka for the thrift to get away.
'Oh well! Whatever happened no longer matters. Even if I am curious about what happened, I should not stick my nose where it does not belong. Also, it would be good if Lord Dimitry stopped staring at me.'
