The Imperial Concubine’s tone didn’t leave Cassandra with much of a choice. Seeing how her Prince didn’t react, the young Concubine walked closer to his mother, wondering what was expected of her.
“Let’s see.”
As soon as she was close enough, Concubine Kareen stood up to face her, and Cassandra realized how tall the woman really was. She looked a lot like her children too, with her tanned skin, straight nose, and angular jaw.
“She is too thin. Even for a slave. And your skin is very white. Are you from the south, child?”
“Yes, Imperial Concubine,” said Cassandra, bowing slightly.
“Do not bow so low! You are an Imperial Concubine. Hold your rank. You look like anyone could trample all over you.”
Cassandra blushed and straightened her back. The Imperial Concubine slowly walked arou
