You promise to do better

"I promise to do better next time empress." You manage to speak as you lie on the ground clutching your sides.

"You better." She responds, her voice just as stern as before. "If you fail me again, i will break your ribs before firing you, understood?"

"Yes, empress Xiang..." You mutter, finally able to sit up as the pain gradually subsides.

"Good, now get out of my sight before i change my mind." She orders.

You quickly force yourself to get up despite the lingering pain in your ribs and walk towards the door. The guards open the door and forcefully drag you out of the palace.