Chapter 53

They tied his forearms with a red rope quickly. Appreciating his calm attitude, one of them said in a low voice, "You're under arrest on charges of plotting treason."

Ruhae's pupil contracted at that nonsensical charge.

Treason? How could I commit treason?

His face seemed to harden for a moment, and he said, "Eunuch Jang!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" said the eunuch, ramming his head on the floor again.

He was shedding tears, lamenting the grave situation.

"Don't worry! Let me come back quickly."

"What did you do to deserve this, Your Majesty? How shocking it is…"

"That's why I'm telling you now. I'll be back shortly."

He smiled at the eunuch with composure, and the imperial army soldiers were overwhelmed by his majestic aura. They were initially rough with him, but now they began to relent.

"Let us escort you then."