Don't insult the King!

Undermine is a funny word he thought. The very words that make up the word defines its very nature of the term. Lan didn't grow up amongst the rich and the educated, but he understood the charge enough. It was a serious one. One that he feared would put him away for the rest of his life.

"Guards, please!" He called rapping on the iron bars. "Tell the King that I am sorry! I did not intend to insult the King!" No one came. Lan sat back down, placing his fist against his chin. "Stupid King." The guards heard that!