"I did not give you explicit orders not to head to my dressing room, so you did not really disobey any of my orders, so there's nothing to punish. His Majesty had also told me not to punish you. So lift your head; I won't punish you this time. You spoke as you were ordered, after all," the Empress concluded.
"T-truly?" Blanca hesitantly asked, lifting her head a bit.
"Yes," the Empress reassured her gently.
Alwin could only sigh. The Empress was being too soft as usual. But she was right indeed that Blanca had not violated any rule or disobeyed any order from her.
"I am ever grateful, Your Majesty. Thank you very much. I will serve you with everything I have and avoid making mistakes anymore." Blanca bowed even deeper before finally lifting her head.
The Empress smiled kindly at the elated girl. "However, you disobeyed Alwin, so if he punishes you or not is up to him."
Blanca froze and glanced at Alwin.
