Difficulties

The Empress was sitting on the chair deep in thoughts.

"Mother, are you still thinking about the first Princess?"

The Crown Prince asked as he looked at the Empress with innocent eyes.

"What first Princess, she is your sister." The Empress said displeased with her son's words. "Won't you say it with respect?"

"What respect?" Cedric chuckled as his eyes narrowed with a dangerous grin. "She wanted to replace me and take over the throne for herself. Don't think I don't know what you both talk about."

The Empress's eyes widened in shock as she swallowed hard. "That .."

"Mother, you have always helped me. You have removed all the thorns who had been in my way to becoming the Emperor and now my own sister is becoming a big obstacle for it. And for what? A man who doesn't even keep her in his mind?"

Cedric sneered as he said in a sarcastic tone. "And my mother wants me to show her the respect?"