Bai Seol-hwa and the others brought Kangjeon Geum-hwa's remains inside the estate.
Geum-hwa…
The empress rushed over when she saw Kangjeon Geum-hwa's body.
No! Not you too…
"Your Majesty!" Bai Seol-hwa greeted her when she sensed her presence.
The others also snapped back into reality and greeted the empress.
"Your Majesty."
The empress moved past them and dropped to her knees to touch Kangjeon Geum-hwa's hand.
She was still warm, but the empress could no longer feel her heartbeat.
Noo!!
"Geum-hwa…"
Her voice trembled with deep sorrow.
The others could only watch her grieve for Kangjeon Geum-hwa's death. Some were infected by her sorrow and cried in silence.
After a long time, the empress rose to her feet, her eyes bloodshot.
She shot Bai Seol-hwa a glance and commanded. "Send the imperial guards to search for the main headquarters of the heretic cult and report to me immediately if they find any clues."
