The Emperor explained slowly, "He hasn't been heard from because he has been handling state affairs on my behalf. Later, he had an accident while practicing his internal arts, and now he is catatonic."
The Second Princess gasped in surprise. "How could that happen?"
The Emperor shook his head. "I have no idea how you martial artists end up like that, either." He added, with a hint of jealousy, "You aren't still pining for him, are you?"
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