Palace games and hidden flames
Bong-hwan gazed. "You mean—you do not know?"
The Ruler met her eyes. "I have my doubts. But I require the truth. And I think... you're at last prepared to tell it."
Abruptly, the entryways burst open. A breathless watch ventured in.
"Your Majesties! The Cleared out State Councilor—he's requesting to see the Queen. Alone."
The Lord solidified.
And Bong-hwan realized:
the genuine control in this royal residence wasn't the position of royalty. It was the individuals hiding behind it.