Manusott tried to say something, but Ines stopped his statement.
“However, there is no mention in any law that a woman who is not of noble blood cannot receive a title. So, there is no reason not to endure mockery.”
Ines asked Boniface for agreement, as if seeking his approval.
“Isn’t that right, Lord Treasurer?”
When Ines smiled like a spring breeze, Carson felt as if spring had come to the council.
Boniface, who clearly hadn’t fully regained his composure, nodded and said, “Your words are correct.”
With a sharp gaze and a warm smile, Ines looked at him.
While everyone was shocked by her actions, Carson felt a soothing breeze throughout.
“And there is one more thing you should know.”
The words of the woman like a spring breeze continued calmly. This must be solely Carson’s impression.
“As you know, the system of granting titles to women has been abolished. With the abolition of the title-granting system, the immunity rights that nobles had were significantly reduced.”
Carson had become somewhat curious about what more she wanted to say. Ines turned away from him for the first time and stood upright facing Manusott.
“So, only the Count himself can receive immunity for killing commoners. Only when there is a justifiable reason.”
As her words ended, Christian distributed papers containing legal provisions related to it to everyone. While the documents were being circulated, Ines remained in her place without a single quiver.
It was an atmosphere in the council chamber where even seasoned knights felt their legs tremble under pouring frosty glares. However, Ines had an attitude that didn’t even flinch at such a chilly atmosphere.
At this moment, Carson was immersed in only one impression.
Ines Swenden was undoubtedly born as a woman destined to be the Empress from the start.
Soon, a paper containing the same content also reached Carson.
The future Empress seems to be thorough in her preparations.
“As you know, I am now a Count. There was an indisputable imperial edict, and everyone present here has already agreed.”
“…….”
“Moreover, I did not personally kill a commoner. Even though there was a justifiable reason. So, there is no need to invoke immunity for the very small and trivial sin I committed, especially for the nobility.”
After Ines raised her head slightly, Carson saw her tilting.
The sparkling pink lipstick was dyed pink, just like when they first sat face to face in the Landhill office. Seeing that lovely sight, Carson unconsciously relaxed his face.
“Do you think everything is just words!”
However, Manusott seemed to have very different thoughts from Carson.
“Do you think anyone here will overlook such wordplay?”
“I don’t know exactly which part, but… you could consider it a wordplay.”
“…….”
“However, one thing is clear.”
Carson realized that he had never seen anyone, not even a substitute, admonish Manusott like this in the council chamber. It was a rare sight that he had never experienced since he first entered the council as an adult.
“What I’m saying is that you will surely get used to my wordplay.”
Ines turned to Carson. Then, she smiled brightly, like the sun rising from the sea.
“So, Your Majesty, I am no longer a woman who was a sinner.”
Carson eventually closed his eyes tightly against the oncoming waves like a tidal wave. Although he knew he had to manage his expression in front of the fawning substitutes, he didn’t even think about lowering the corners of his mouth that were slackening.
“I, Ines Swenden, am the only daughter of the prestigious family that now stands in front of Your Majesty in this place. I am also the head of the Central Bank directly under the Imperial Finance Department, and currently, the only woman in this empire with a title, just a woman.”
Carson opened his eyes and faced Ines. He now wanted to permit her, despite her not being his god anymore.
You don’t have any sins anymore. No, you have never been a sinner to me from the beginning.
So, there’s no need to hurt anymore, and you don’t have to breathe heavily, wearing the mask of a strong person.
Looking into Carson’s firm eyes, Ines recalled a verse from the scripture that she had clung to like a lifeline.
Since he had forgiven Ines for her sins, no one would question her crimes anymore.
While she did not commit them with her current body, she had committed countless sins with her foolishness and ignorance, numerous missteps that dragged along the pain of her past.
But now Ines could be sure. She had completely forgiven herself for the sins she had never forgiven before.
She had already overcome the delusions that tormented her and the self-blame and fear that came with them.
Ines slightly bowed her knees to express respect to Carson and then turned away.
Many astonished eyes were directed at her. Ines straightened her chest and tightened the muscles at the tip of her chin.
“That means I no longer have any disqualification.”
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.
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