1. Home
  2. How the Abandoned Queen Made That Man Kneel
  3. Chapter 9
Prev
Next
Notice: Please report any broken chapters by leaving a comment directly below the chapter, so we can fix/retranslate ASAP. Thank you.

“I’m sorry, but it seems impossible to have an audience with His Imperial Majesty today.”

The emperor’s aide, who had come to meet them, spoke politely.

He introduced himself as Ludwig and suggested they could simply call him Duke Ludwig.

Duke Ludwig appeared to be at least sixty years old, but his posture was remarkably upright, as if a young man’s spirit inhabited his aged body.

His bearing and ease, suggesting a past as a swordsman, were momentarily captivating.

Having traveled non-stop for over a week to reach the Lernel Empire, Kasalyn, Shallen, and Rose were taken aback by his words.

“Has some urgent matter arisen?”

When Shallen asked, Duke Ludwig shook his head with a meaningful expression.

His countenance was not bright, perhaps indicating that something unfavorable had happened to Emperor Parnes.

“It’s a personal matter, so I cannot provide details. Please understand with a generous heart.”

“Surely, it’s not a mere whim that leads to the refusal of the audience.”

“Of course not. His Imperial Majesty holds great respect for the dignitaries of the Khan Kingdom. Today, take your time to explore the garden and relax from your journey. Perhaps you’ll be able to meet him tomorrow or the day after.”

“Really. The hospitality of the Lernel Empire for its state guests seems disappointing compared to its reputation as the hegemon of the Western Continent.”

Who would have thought that on their first visit, the emperor would stand up the king of a neighboring country?

Emperor Parnes of the Lernel Empire was a man surrounded by ominous rumors.

He’s known to take any woman he likes, regardless of time and place, and brutally kill them when bored.

Any servant who displeases him is executed without question, leaving his hands perpetually stained with blood.

It was rumored he ascended to the throne at a young age by murdering his father and seizing power.

Aware of such terrifying tales, Shallen could not blame the emperor but simply expressed his disappointment.

With the audience canceled and nothing to do, Kasalyn went outside to familiarize herself with the paths and explore the imperial palace.

Indeed, it was the Lernel Empire.

As the sole empire in the Western Continent, its territory was four times that of the Khan Kingdom, with most of its land being fertile plains.

The emperor’s absolute power was evident, with no less than five palaces, each the size of a small city.

“Where am I?”

Kasalyn, who had walked aimlessly and lost her way, stopped and looked around.

She had come quite deep, with no one passing by and surrounded by a vast forest.

‘An artificial forest inside the imperial palace… how wealthy must the emperor be.’

Kasalyn walked aimlessly.

Following a path lined with purple irises, she reached a garden lush with greenery, like a real forest.

In the middle of the garden was a giant flowering tree, seemingly centuries old.

Captivated by the mystical sight of petals fluttering in the wind like silk, Kasalyn walked entranced towards the tree.

‘Someone’s there.’

Under the tree, a man was lying, leaning back casually.

His attire made it difficult to guess his status.

Dressed in plain, dark clothes, he didn’t seem like royalty or nobility. Kasalyn guessed he might be a gardener who enjoyed slacking off or a low-ranking noble.

Such a grand tree must surely be under the care of the royal family, yet here he was, sleeping carelessly under it.

If the emperor were to see this, he would surely lose his head.

“Excuse me.”
I called out softly, but the man was so deeply asleep that he did not stir.

As I moved closer to get a better look at his face, suddenly everything turned upside down, and in the blink of an eye, the back of my head hit the ground.

The man had grabbed my neck with one hand and was pressing down hard.

With a numb pain, I opened my eyes to see a man looking down at me, half angelic elegance, half fierce beast.

For a moment, I forgot my situation, captivated.

His hair was like snowflakes, a silver hue.

The features beneath were the epitome of beauty, sharply defined.

His eyes, the color of melted gold and stardust, held a chilling coldness, contrary to their warm hue.

“Who sent you?”

His voice was dark and bleak, like a winter sea.

It seemed there was a misunderstanding.

“Sent me?”

“My mood is quite low today. If you answer honestly, I might grant you a merciful death without suffering.”

“I don’t understand what you’re saying…”

I was about to hurriedly explain that I had just wandered into the garden while walking, when suddenly blood gushed from the man’s shoulder, staining the grass crimson.

Looking closely, his body was covered in wounds from stabs and cuts.

Despite what must be excruciating pain, he didn’t even furrow his brow.

“You’re bleeding.”

“Stop talking and answer me…”

“You’re bleeding! You’ll die from blood loss!”

Startled, I shouted, and his eyes widened in surprise.

There was no time to wonder how he got hurt in the safe confines of the palace.

Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me

One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.

Synopsis:

Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.

But this is still far from enough.

He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.

You’re bound to regret it if you skip this novel. Read the review & spoiler to find out what you might be missing!

Link to read the review & spoiler

Link to read the novel

_____

Please help me, I want to bring you the best possible things.

If you find any chapter or novel with poor translation and editing quality, let me know by commenting directly under that novel or chapter. I will retranslate it as soon as possible.

[Touch the gear icon in the bottom right corner of the screen to move to the next chapter if you want.]

Prev
Next
1113884-1

Miss Pendleton (Update to C.69)

24/07/2025
Chapter 69 Chapter 68
1152919

There Is No Paradise Where I Ran Away To

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
1152917

Lord Preston's Secret Tutor

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
1152915

I'm Terminal Anyway, No Regrets

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
1152914

I Have A Terminally Ill Duke As My Husband

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51

MANGA DISCUSSION

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*

*

Tags:
Empress
1113884-1

Miss Pendleton (Update to C.69)

24/07/2025
Chapter 69 Chapter 68
1152919

There Is No Paradise Where I Ran Away To

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
1152917

Lord Preston's Secret Tutor

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
1152915

I'm Terminal Anyway, No Regrets

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
1152914

I Have A Terminally Ill Duke As My Husband

16/07/2025
Chapter 52 Chapter 51
  • Privacy
  • Terms of Service
  • Contact Me

Redcatty

Sign in

Continue with Google

Lost your password?

← Back to Redcatty

Sign Up

Register For This Site.

Continue with Google

Log in | Lost your password?

← Back to Redcatty

Lost your password?

Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.

← Back to Redcatty

Locked Chapter

Please login first. After successfully logging in, click "reveal full content" again.