The clattering Floria seemed truly insane, sending chills down my spine. However, without revealing my emotions, I tightened my grip on my composure.

“What I mean is, it’s already too late. I’m feeling extremely upset right now, contemplating how to tear apart your sister’s heart to feel even a bit better.”

The person who had been laughing just a moment ago seemed to have a cold voice. Swallowing my saliva, I cautiously spoke.

“A few days ago, His Majesty secretly summoned the first prince.”

At my words, Floria showed a hesitating expression. Indeed, even if she was angry with me, I knew she would be sensitive to matters related to the throne.

“The severely deteriorating king urgently instructed the first prince to hasten his marriage with Princess Izolla.”

“You said they wouldn’t get married. Could it be… was that a lie too?”

Floria’s voice became sharp. However, soon, Cahilin recalled the incident when he firmly asserted that there would be no marriage with Izolla, and his expression turned puzzled.

I glanced at Floria, cautiously continuing.

“In fact… yesterday, the first prince proposed to me.”

“Ha!”

Floria burst into loud laughter. I wrapped my fingers around the ring on my right hand and continued speaking.

“Until I met Your Highness last time, I never thought he would have feelings for me. Although there was a past relationship, it was ambiguous and not close enough to be called intimate…”

“That’s enough.”

Floria abruptly interrupted me. Then, she lifted my chin with her finger, looked into my eyes, and smiled gently. However, her eyes did not share the smile.

“Go on with what you were saying. Tell me about the proposal.”

I made an awkward expression and continued.

“Well… Princess Bee’s words were correct. The first prince has had feelings for me for a long time.”

“Oh my, to capture the heart of that first prince. It seems my sister’s charm is quite substantial. Right, Shanna?”

I pretended not to understand Floria’s sarcasm and continued speaking.

“In hearing his proposal, I thought… Princess Bee’s words were correct. The first prince has had feelings for me for a long time.”

“Oh my, to capture the heart of that first prince. It seems my sister’s charm is quite substantial. Right, Shanna?”

I pretended not to understand Floria’s mockery and continued speaking.

“In hearing his proposal, I thought… Princess Bee’s words were correct. The first prince has had feelings for me for a long time.”

“Oh my, to capture the heart of that first prince. It seems my sister’s charm is quite substantial. Right, Shanna?”

I pretended not to understand Floria’s sarcasm and continued speaking.

“In hearing his proposal, I thought… Princess Bee’s words were correct.
“Even though he proposed to me, if rejected, the first prince will choose Izolla to secure the throne. It’s the same even if Your Majesty kills me. Your Majesty knows how cold-hearted the first prince is.”

Floria, with her elbows on the table and chin resting on her hands, rolled her eyes as if recalling Cahilin. From her expression, it was evident she was already swayed by my words.

“If Princess Izolla becomes his wife, she will undoubtedly become a threatening presence. Moreover, since she harbors resentment towards Your Majesty, it will be even more troublesome. But I am different.”

“Is it because my sister is on your side? How can I believe that? I don’t trust someone who deceived me.”

“Even if you don’t trust me, you can trust my reputation.”

Perhaps an unexpected remark, Floria made a wry expression.

“I have a reputation and honor lower than any noble lady in this country right now. Even the maids in the palace despise me, and even the rogues on the street spit on me. Who in this country would welcome someone like me as the queen?”

I never knew that a reputation so low could become a shield to save my life.

I never thought the piercing gazes directed at me would become so appreciative. There had never been a time when I keenly felt the unpredictability of life, especially in times like these.

“I apologize for saying this, but 2nd Prince’s support is still negligible compared to the 1st Prince. Thanks to Your Highness, it has increased significantly, but it’s still far behind. If, at this time, he marries Princess Izolla, his support base will become even stronger.”

However, I was not like that. If I, a person full of slanderous rumors, married Cahilin, his support would inevitably plummet.

Especially from the citizens of the kingdom, criticism was certain.

The eldest brother marrying the villain who had tormented his brother’s wife for a lifetime. Moreover, due to the works of the queen over the years, Eric was perceived as kind and benevolent, while Cahilin was rumored to enjoy war and murder.

‘In short, it’s a struggle between evil and evil, against good and good.’

I thought about helping Cahilin ascend to the throne by marrying him, but I couldn’t help worrying about this aspect. Hesitant, Cahilin raised his eyebrows and said to me.

“Do I look incompetent enough to be left behind in such a way?”