Royal Study
"Is it done?" King Edward looked at Physician Nathan, who had returned to the palace.
"Your Majesty, forgive me, but I have failed you this time," Physician Nathan said. The last few days in Ernest's house had been a waste. During that time, he did not see Ernest even once, much less get the chance to poison him.
"What do you mean?" King Edward frowned.
"Your Majesty, during my time in General Ernest's house, I did not get to see him at all," Physician Nathan answered honestly.
"What? Was his injury fake?" King Edward asked. His heart began to race with speculation. Even if the one who stabbed him the second time was Lord Aureline, he suspected that Ernest was putting on a show. After all, given his skills, he could have killed Aureline without putting himself in danger.
"Your Majesty, the injury is real. I examined it myself on the day of his injury, but with Lady Anastasia's personality…" Physician Nathan stopped speaking, but King Edward understood.
