I Held the Leash of a Blind Beast (1 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 142

“I humbly and respectfully submit, Your Imperial Majesty. Elicia has formally married His Grace, Duke Clevent.”

“What did you say?”

Empress Seraphina was taken aback by Jillian’s blunt, straightforward reply—devoid of the customary circumlocutions or noble etiquette typically expected in such conversations.

“No, that’s not what I meant to say… But what on earth do you mean by ‘formally married’ before His Imperial Majesty even granted permission?”

“I, too, would like to ask. I heard that when Duke Clevent received the imperial decree from His Majesty approving his marriage, Your Imperial Majesty was present at that very moment.”

Empress Seraphina bit her lower lip from the inside.

Duke Jillian Yuter.

Excluding the grand ducal houses wielding the greatest power, the Empire of Constance had only two dukes.

Yet in this generation, the head of the ducal house—Jillian—was known as an eccentric who showed little interest in politics or social affairs. Rumors abounded about his peculiar nature, but she had never actually met him in person.

‘Is this what he’s really like?’

He sat upright before her, the Empire’s most exalted woman, conveying his intentions without the slightest deference, as though he lacked nothing in the world.

Yet his eloquence, demeanor, and strict adherence to imperial protocol left her feeling even more vexed.

“Oh, you mean that decree? Yes, indeed. Such a thing existed. But circumstances have changed.”

Empress Seraphina managed to continue speaking with difficulty.

“Who could have foreseen that His Imperial Majesty would suddenly fall ill? His Imperial Highness the Crown Prince will soon assume regency. To be honest, I wish to secure the support of your ancient and distinguished ducal house.”

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