109 - The Crown I Will Take From You
109
Twenty strokes wouldn't kill a person.
However, the problem was that the target was none other than Samon Claudio, a member of the Regent Duke's family.
Catherine felt like she was going to faint. Flogging her precious son, whom she had never even touched with a flower!
"Mother!"
"It is according to the royal law! Is Claudio an exception to that rule?"
Despite the Regent Duke's roar, the Queen Dowager did not back down. Rather, she coldly met his gaze and ordered.
"The punishment will be carried out in the plaza in front of the palace."
Was she saying to show the people Sub-Duke Claudio being beaten like a slave?
This was a warning from the Queen Dowager to the Regent Duke.
'This seat is not yours. If you have any foolish desires, abandon them quickly.'
The Regent Duke felt the gazes of the people.
If he went any further here, it would be the same as showing everyone his rebellious intentions.
Now, he had to accept the Queen Dowager's warning and show restraint.
"...Yes, Claudio will abide by the royal command."
The Queen Dowager nodded coldly.
"...Let's go, Medeia."
While the remaining people exchanged glances, Samon was dragged away, ranting.
"Let go! Where are you touching! Let go! Father! Father!"
Amidst his son's screams and the gazes of the people, the Regent Duke swallowed his shame.
His fingernails dug painfully into his tightly clenched fist.