The soldier hesitated after receiving the order, because everyone serving close to the King already knew exactly how protective Lee Yeong had become whenever Sukbin Mama was involved, and after what had happened at the monastery, voluntarily admitting that they had allowed her to leave the palace sounded like a very effective way to destroy an otherwise respectable military career.
"Should we bring her back?" he finally asked, although the uncertainty in his voice made it obvious that he was hoping Seon Jeo would personally take responsibility for that particular disaster.
