“Mat has asked for us to return,” Min said softly. “How long will you debate doing what he asked?” Tuon eyed her. “Until I am convinced this is best for my Empire.” “He is your husband.” “One man’s life is not worth that of thousands,” Tuon said, but she sounded genuinely troubled. “If the battle really does go as badly as Yulan’s scouts say…” “You named me Truthspeaker,” Min said. “What exactly does that mean?” “It is your duty to censure me in public, if I do something wrong. However, you are untrained in the station. It would be best for you to hold yourself back until I can provide
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