Chapter 46 Unexpected Change

• EMPEROR RICHARD'S POV
• The cheers of my citizens and pack members welcoming me home always filled my heart with joy, motivating me to work harder and ensure they will always live in a safe and happy environment, with enough food to eat, space to sleep and play, and clothes to not just keep warm but also look good. That's why I ensured to distribute food and clothes to the lowest income earners at the end of every year, that they might have enough to celebrate the feast of the goddess like the rest. Although it seemed like blowing my own horn, my territories, especially the imperial city, is the most prosperous and peaceful place to live in the entire world. It was never easy of course, but I will never forget my duty to my people.
• My horse stopped before my palace and the lower ranking soldiers stepped back, leaving me with the seven highest ranking generals, deputy generals and prefectors. They executed a military salute and turned to leave. I looked at the entrance with a smile, but the smile on my face froze the next second. She was not there. My wife who was supposed to be the first face to welcome me was glaringly absent. I even removed my mask before we arrived to avoid frightening her like the last time. Olivia was standing there, alongside the household staff, and some other officials.