Hand in Hand

“Ok, then. Sit,” Ren said as he pointed towards a chair that was on the opposite side of the table. 

Ren sat back down as well. I waited eagerly for him to start his explanation. This was the first time that Ren would tell me something about his work as the crown prince, aside from his responsibility to wage war. 

“These reports are reports from the governors of each town in the empire. They outline the overall situation of the people. When it is time for tax collection, they will report the tax revenue as well. Then in times of draught, flooding, or any other problems, they may write to request for aide from the capital,” Ren explained as he handed me one of the reports. 

So, I surmised, that from these reports, Ren would know what was happening in each town of his empire…and that includes my town. It reminded me of home. Even if I couldn’t go back now, perhaps, it would make me feel better if I asked Ren how