Leaving The Palace III.

Grandmother and queen Valeria got to the Emperor's chambers. He was with his mother's discussing the decision he took earlier.

"My anger is temporary. When she finally realizes her mistakes, she won't do it again" The Emperor told them. He was sitting at his study table. There were many scrolls in front of him. Grandmother wondered how he was going to react to the news she was about to give.

"Who are you talking about?" She asked with a sweet smile.

"Queen Ariadne, of course," The Emperor lifted his head and saw them. He was surprised to see them in the room. His door was opened but they were supposed to ask for permission. "She is mad at me."

"Yes, your highness," The old woman said. "I thought you divorce her. You don't feel anything for her."

"I was angry, Granny" he opened one of the scrolls she read briefly. "I wanted her to see the gravity of what she did. I broke a hundred years' law for her. I share her life."