How To Get Revenge On My Sister Who Stole My Husband (16 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 49

“Do not worry about that, Your Majesty. I shall sufficiently compensate Her Highness the Princess.”

“In what manner?”

“How about offering Her Highness a chest of the finest emeralds produced by our Laska Empire, along with Earlsi Castle?”

Upon hearing this, the Emperor’s mouth parted slightly in surprise.

A single chest of emeralds from the Laska Empire was worth enough to sustain the capital for about two months without collecting any taxes. Moreover, Earlsi Castle was located in the southern border region of the Laska Empire, and the surrounding lands were all imperial territory—precisely the area that had caused numerous disputes between the two nations.

In other words, Prince Justin had offered compensation consisting of both wealth and land that the Emperor could not possibly refuse. The Emperor’s previously furious expression gradually softened.

Seizing the opportunity, the Princess turned toward him and said,

“A large quantity of emeralds—and on top of that, Earlsi Castle? With that level of compensation, my reputation, tarnished by this incident, will not only be restored but even enhanced.”

“…Ella.”

“My beloved Majesty, this Ella is perfectly fine. Though it is regrettable that I can no longer become engaged to His Highness the Prince, hasn’t our Empire benefited from it? For the sake of the Empire, I can easily endure a slight blow to my pride or reputation.”

“…”

“Therefore, Your Majesty, please allow Countess Evelyn Cherington to be formally adopted as the late Grand Duke Crested’s daughter. Alright?”

She added this last request in a coaxing tone. The Emperor, resting his chin on the armrest of his throne, sank into deep contemplation.

After some time had passed in silence, he finally spoke slowly, having reached a decision.

“I shall first send a letter to the Emperor of the Laska Empire to confirm his intentions. If he agrees to accept the alternative proposed by the Princess, I, too, as Evelyn Cherington’s guarantor, shall consent to her adoption as the daughter of my late brother, Grand Duke Crested.”

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