135. Eyes and Ears (5)

Luelle turned her head away while pouting. She fiddles with her dress while trying to say something, but her mouth keeps opening and closing without uttering a word. Seeing Luelle's timid behaviour after making her request, Jermaine sighed heavily.

“Luelle, didn't we agree that you wouldn't have to deal with such troublesome work? Aren't you the one who asked to move to the Queen's Palace because you don't want to take care of the Concubine's Palace?"

Luelle flinch. “Tha-that was because at that time Luelle was afraid of the Northerners, whereas now you have them imprisoned. Luelle can start taking care of my palace.”

“Still, wouldn't that make things difficult for you?”

“At that time Luelle didn't know many things, but Luelle could learn. You can call a teacher, or you can teach me yourself. Or, don't you believe that Luelle can do all that, too?”

“I know you can do it, but it will tire you out. I don't want you to get tired just because of that trivial work. Have you forgotten what