11:00 PM, inside the Golden Empire Palace.
Queen Jelena was dressed in a gold and red formal gown. A few loose strands fell from her half-pinned golden hair, but her expression was as cold as frost.
Su An'an dropped into a curtsy. "Greetings, Mother Empress."
"Anan, do you know what you've done wrong?" The Queen slammed her hand on the crystal table, making the teacups tremble slightly.
"I don't know what I've done wrong," Su An'an replied, her expression composed.
"Conspiring with Jiu Su to deceive me... Did you truly think I wouldn't punish you for it?" the Queen sneered.
"Mother Empress, please hear me out!"
Su An'an quickly explained, "I didn't mention it before because I hadn't formally become her student yet."
"It was only after she helped me improve my physical and spiritual power Levels that I accepted her as my mentor."
"Failing to inform you in a timely manner was my mistake."
She bowed her head, admitting her fault in a sincere tone.
