GLORIA’S POV
“Gloria, is it okay for you to leave the hospital like this? You look pale.” Esther, my roommate and best friend, question me again as I pack my stuff into my suitcase.
“The physician told me that I am fit to work again. I guess it’s fine. Besides, I am bored. Do you have any idea how lonely I am? At least before the concubine went to Bratia, she keeps me company.” It’s been two weeks since the concubine leave for Bratia.
I haven’t received any letter from her highness, and I’m worried if something had happened to her. Should I request an audience with the emperor and ask him? I wonder if the concubine ever contacted the emperor. Why do I feel this unpleasant?
“Oh, where are you going, countess?” When I look up to the door, I didn’t expect to see the empress and her se
