On the Emperor's Lap

He abandoned me when I was young, and I lost my voice.

When I reunited with him after he became emperor, I was already broken.

“Your Majesty, shall I kill the woman and send her back to the duke’s house?”

“No. Leave her and go out. I’ll take her.”

I wanted revenge on you for not even recognizing me after I grew up.

Even while resigning myself to ending up as a one-night plaything, I still felt wronged and sad.

Illustration: nokcy