In the original work, the decisive reason Cahilin couldn’t ascend to the throne was because he was unjustly accused by Floria, not due to his incompetence.

However, as the princess of Etra, unlike Izolla, who had a good reputation among people, I had a high notoriety. Worries couldn’t be avoided.

“That’s right. That’s true.”

Floria nodded her head. It seemed like my words were getting through to her. After all, when she first came to the palace, this was what she desired from me. The villain Reneola Violet, to highlight the virtuous Floria.

Seeing Floria’s expression, which seemed to be drawn to the intriguing plan, I smiled with a sense of satisfaction. I thought she would like this scenario.
“Queen, how can you believe in Izolla?”

As always, Shanna opposed and spoke up. However, Floria, as if she had already made up her mind, raised her hand to silence her.

“As Unni said, even if Unni can’t trust, you can trust Unni’s reputation. Moreover, surely, I wouldn’t do something foolish when I hold her heart in my hand, right?”

Right? With a look that said so, I quickly nodded my head.

“But it’s not someone who will help Your Highness for no reason.”

“In truth, I have a wish.”

I opened my mouth as if I had been waiting for those words to come out.

“If this goes well and Your Highness ascends to the position of queen, please believe me then. And as proof, I hope you return my heart.”

Because I almost died before, my words would sound quite desperate. Even if I were to become a queen, I wouldn’t actually return her heart.

Floria, who had been raised and established by my hands, brushed off the dust clinging to her skirt and said, “That’s right, Unni. If it really happens that way, I’ll grant whatever Unni wants.”

Floria took my hand and smiled brightly.

“Marry the first prince.”

It was only after leaving the second prince’s residence for a while that I breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Floria believed more easily than I had thought.

The biggest mountain has been overcome, so from now on

At that moment, someone firmly grabbed my arm. Surprised, I raised my hand, and when I turned around, Cahilin, who had grabbed my wrist, smiled slyly.

“Your hand still acts first.”

“You startled me!”

Looking me up and down, Cahilin, who swept his chest, let out a short sigh. Then, he fixed his grip on my hand and took the lead. I tried to pull my hand out by looking around and twisting it, but it was in vain.

“Let it go. What if someone sees?”

Don’t you have any dignity as a royal family member? I wanted to shout, but soon I felt like saying, is that important?

As I continued to struggle, he bowed his head and whispered in my ear, “Right now, the first prince Cahilin The Hillik is spreading rumors that he is deeply in love with Reneola Violet, so quietly cooperate.”

“Oh.”

As I stopped rebelling, he smirked and continued walking. I felt the gaze of passing palace residents staring at us with astonished faces.

It was evident that rumors would quickly spread within the palace, where there were no secrets.

My expectations were exactly met.

The rumor that Cahilin and I were in a romantic relationship spread in an instant, and it soon reached the ears of the king. I had to endure the scrutinizing gazes that looked at me with displeasure when I was brought to the king along with Cahilin.

“Bringing such a thing, no matter where you bring a woman from…”

When the king bit his tongue, Cahilin stared at him coldly and said in a chilling manner.

“Please choose your words carefully. She is the lady who will soon marry me.”
“Lady? Huh! You dared to bring in the princess of Etra, and this is what you’ve brought? Are you truly sane or insane? Are you thinking of handing over the throne to Eric!”

The king, who shouted vehemently, rubbed his forehead as if he had a headache. I had sensed it before, but it seemed that the king was indeed hoping for Cahilin to ascend the throne. It wasn’t detailed in the original work, so I didn’t know.

“For the royalty, it shouldn’t be something as trivial as love that matters. If you’re so obsessed, why not take Princess Izolla as a concubine and appoint that woman to an administrative position?”

Huh. Now that I think about it, Eric seems to have inherited his father’s charm towards women.

Listening quietly made me feel uncomfortable. It’s not my place to challenge the king, so instead, I bit the inside of my cheek.

Then Cahilin grabbed my hand and placed it on my arm. When he raised his head, he smiled affectionately. It seemed he keenly sensed my mood.

“Your Majesty.”

Cahilin turned his head towards the king and spoke.

“I have no intention of marrying unless it is this lady. So if you don’t permit it, please pass the throne to Eric.”