Reconcile

I felt a shiver run down my spine. I think Ren did mention something to that effect about his uncle before.

“Then…if Ren decides not to punish her…” I said as I reflected on Shin’s words.

“Stop! I did not tell you this for you to beg Ren again to have mercy on Jeely,” Shin intervened with my suggestion immediately.

“Then why are you telling me this?” I asked, not quite getting it.

“I’m telling you this so that you will know that Ren has already shown her mercy in his own way. The law is still the law, no one, not even the crown prince, can simply ignore the law,” Shin explained.

“I’m sorry. I don’t follow…” I admitted softly.

“You’ll see soon for yourself. Just know that Ren is a very fair and merciful person. Don’t you dare act selfishly and burden the crown prince,” Shin said strictly.

“Ok…” I replied.

Basically, the best thing that I could do was sit still and watch what Ren would do in Jeely’s case. I closed my eyes and prayed that he would indeed have mercy on her.

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