For a moment, Lee Yeong actually smiled, but the expression disappeared when his eyes returned to the empty side of the bed.
"She said she would come back," he murmured as he poured another drink, although this time he did not immediately lift it. "Yet she returned to a world where Jong Suk belongs and I do not, so tell me, Jang, what exactly am I supposed to find comforting about that?"
Eunuch Jang wisely remained silent.
Lee Yeong noticed.
"Why are you suddenly so quiet?"
"Because this servant wishes to remain alive until morning, Jeonha, and any sentence involving Prince Physician Jong Suk appears dangerous tonight."
Lee Yeong narrowed his eyes. "Then do not mention him."
"I did not, Jeonha. Your Majesty did."
The King stared at him until Eunuch Jang immediately bowed and announced, "This servant will prepare the bedding."
