Calendula [BL/Chanbaek]

47

"Prepare for battle."
"your majesty!"
"The moment this King and the Hongwha Kingdom's suicide squad depart, all imperial leadership and authority will pass to the Empress. This Empress will assume the regency on behalf of the Emperor."
"What do you mean!"
"Furthermore, upon the death of the King, the Empress shall ascend to the throne and become the next Empress of Honghua. This is the Emperor's imperial decree and will."
"What on earth are you talking about? Your Majesty joining the suicide squad! Absolutely not. I cannot accept it! What about my concubine?"
"There will be no funeral. Wearing mourning clothes for only three days is permitted."
"your majesty!!"
"There is no turning back."