
As soon as he heard his only son was there the Empress did not think twice, he would take the case. Then, the problem is-
The empress looked straight at Daniela then held both upper arms. "Daniela, promise me."
"Yes?"
"Never tell anyone of the sacred power."
The dayang who heard that, became worried. "Empress."
The Empress did not care about the reprimand of the ladies. "Do you understand me, Daniela?"
Daniela wanted to refute but was reminded of the position of the empress who was also her surrogate mother. "Yes, I understand it."
The empress embraced Daniela with an affection that could not be spoken. "I'll protect you and my son, I won't make you both fall into the same hole."
Daniela did not understand the words of the empress, but somehow she felt comfortable in the arms of the empress. A gentle stream of aura made him sleepy in an instant.
Daniela closed her eyes and fell asleep in the arms of the empress, the divine power used to wear her soul down.
"The Empress-" one of the bodyguards was about to take over Daniela's body.
The Empress still held Daniela's body. "It's okay, I can take him." The Empress wants to raise Daniela.
"Emer, your body is weak-can't lift more weight."
The queen still insisted. "No problem, I can do it myself."
After the ladies and guards calmed down, the empress lifted Daniella's light body.
The queen felt guilty for not being able to take care of Daniella well after the death of her mother, Daniella, the empress' best friend.
Now the Empress wants to protect Daniella from the bad guys including her biological father. Although, the empress realized that her actions could cause a lot of opposition, especially from Duke Vilvred who had a great influence in the palace. However, fear will bring danger to Daniella, making the empress do not hesitate to do anything to protect the little princess.
The empress took Daniella to her room and laid her on the bed, then ordered the ladies-in-waiting to take good care of the little girl and provide the necessary care.
After confirming Daniella's condition was safe, the empress rushed out of the room. He needed to make a plan to protect Daniella from the Emperor, Duke Vilvred and the others who were extremely dangerous.
The empress has kept her promise to protect Daniella in every way she can, and will keep that promise, despite taking great risks.
On the other hand, Reverend Rou was pacing around in her room, She felt envious and jealous of Daniella, for feeling that the sacred power that Daniella had, should be hers.
"How can the child gain holy power?"
"He's never been listed in the temple, is he? I've never heard anything about him."
"Who has made him have holy power?"
Reverend Rou asked herself, she felt unfair because Daniella could gain holy power easily while she had to lose the holy power that was already hers.
In the second prince's room, the queen slapped Ela with all her might. Nothing stops the queen.
"How can you let Daniella into the second prince's room?"
Ela who closed the former slap by hand, looked at the Queen boldly. "I don't know why he could have gotten into the room, he was already inside the moment I came."
"Is there less care than Vilvred?" queen Syndicate.
Ela took a long breath. "Your Majesty, can't you stop thinking ill of me? Didn't you say that we're a blessed couple?"
"I did have a chance to say that, but it turned out that you were the one who made my son lose his position as crown prince!"
"How can you accuse me of that, Your Majesty?"
"There's a lot of evidence, and look now! My son did not wake up at all! Is Duke Vilvred willing to take responsibility for all the mess you have created?!"
Ela was impatient. 'Your Majesty!"
"STOP YELLING AT ME!" The queen became frustrated and sat by her son's bedside. "Just he's my only hope to get out of all my bad past, only he can change it all. But all of them are even messed up by high nobles like you!"
"Your Majesty, don't blame my family. We've fought desperately to elevate former dancers and prostitutes to become queens. I also want to become the empress of this empire, only that child can be our hope, then now that there is a problem-you blame us? Isn't that so unfair?"
The queen's countenance paled when she heard Ela's words. "You-you"
"I will respect and honor you if you do the same to me. So, don't ever blame or make trouble with us." Ela began to pull out her fangs, girls who used to look soft and could not bear to hurt anyone, looking evil in the eyes of the queen.
***
The empress entered the meeting hall, her face showing a stern expression. The emperor who was sitting on his throne, looked at him in wonder.
"Your Majesty," said the Empress, "I came to you today to insist on taking charge of the imperial affairs."
The emperor frowned. "But why?" She asked. "I've handled them so well for years."
"That's possible," said the Empress, "but I believe it's time for a change. I'm tired of being sidelined. I am tired of being treated like a child. I am an Empress, and I deserve to be treated with respect."
The emperor sighed. "It's good," he said. "You may take over the affairs of the empire. But I warned you, if you make a mess, I'll take it back."
The Empress smiled, knowing that the Emperor was now about to give up all his responsibilities as he was already unable to cope. "I won't let you down, Your Majesty," he said.
And with that, he turned around and walked out of the meeting hall.
The Emperor watched him leave, a worried expression on his face. She knew that the Empress was a capable woman, but she also knew that she was ambitious. He hoped that he would not use his new strength to weaken it. However, the Emperor also could not work alone - if the Empress had a solution, good. Why not just throw it?
The Empress, on the other hand, was filled with excitement. He finally achieved his goal. He is now in charge. He would show the Emperor that he was more than a mere decoration. He is a capable ruler, and he will make him proud.
The Queen wasted no time in getting to work. He called his adviser and started making plans for the future. He knows that there are many challenges ahead, but he is determined to overcome them. She won't let down Daniella and her son. He won't disappoint people. She'll be a great empress.