Talk:Ikem/@comment-5658597-20130325083443/@comment-49.0.147.91-20130330155659

Well, also it is probably that Ozai did not want a rumour spread through the country. I mean his wife's cheating scandal would  taint his reputation make him look pretty bad. Also when Zuko returns to the Fire Nation he only acknowledges him then and since he has done the great deed by slaying Avatar he has shown loyalty to him. He can not go back on his word as Fire Lord, he said Zuko can return only if he has Avatar. It is also possible that he was mad at the fact that Zuko's eyes reminded Ursa of Ikem that he aimed for his eye. Whatver the truth is Ozai seemingly believed in that letter after reading this. He has punished Zuko enough, though he probably left Ursa alive because she gave him his powerful daughter, Azula.