Dominic is your father's general, the person your father trusts the most. But he personally overthrew your father and wanted you to become emperor/empress. But you don't agree so he has to replace you

You were imprisoned in a dungeon for over a week. Today, soldiers came to take you to Dominic, forcing you to kneel in front of Dominic. He lifted your chin, leaned close to your ear and spoke in a low voice.

"Prince/princess, are you still not dead?"