The imperial doctor came and was ushered into the room while eunuch Van fussed over me like I was the one who’d been hurt.

I had to listen to him tell me for the one thousandth time how dangerous it was to go out at night and knew it would be some time before I enjoy the pleasure again.

The doctor returned not long after and I made to enter the room.

“I’m sorry Your Majesty but you may not enter this chamber.”

“Why? He was hurt protecting me, out of ...