Within a few days, my plan to find the source of the invitation from the newlywed queen was thwarted, and I found myself heading to the First Prince’s Palace without any room to maneuver. Internally, I kept repeating, ‘Darn it.’

‘Knowing the original work, what’s the use? Nothing goes as expected!’

Whether it’s because the character Renéola Violet originally left the story early after experiencing the dove ending, the influence derived from the original story progression is utterly unpredictable.

Moment by moment, I managed with wit and agility, but the situation kept getting more complicated like a series of hurdles.

‘Not a walk in the park.’

If I had known, I should have stuck to reading cheerful and healing novels as usual.

Regretting inwardly, I belatedly noticed Floria calling me.

“Huh? Did you call me?”

I raised my head abruptly, and Floria grinned.

“Why are you thinking so deeply?”

Floria’s gaze was disapproving of me entertaining stray thoughts in her presence.

“I apologize, Lady Violet. I unintentionally worried because I am about to enter the First Prince’s Palace and couldn’t help but be concerned.”

I quickly bowed and apologized.

“I see. I understand.”

Floria looked at me with pity.

“It seems like I’m burdening you, sister.”

Well, that’s a lot. I chuckled inwardly.

Floria’s disgusting acting had become familiar, but perhaps due to being confined in the dark room for several days, facial expression control was particularly challenging today.

Although Ginger executed the plan, in the end, it was unclear whose influence brought about the result.

“His Highness the First Prince is said to be formidable, but I believe you’ll handle it well, sister. You are intelligent and wise.”

Floria spoke with a condescending look that mocked my stupidity. I sighed inwardly.

“Thank you for your trust. I’ll definitely extract information for His Highness.”

“Thank you, sister. But… you haven’t been visible for a few days, and your complexion doesn’t look good. Is something wrong?”

Ha. This is teasing.

However, succumbing to this provocation here would render all the acting done so far useless.

‘What should I do…’

Contemplating whether to complain to Floria about being confined or to inquire, I chose the former.

It didn’t seem fitting for Renéola’s character to endure such a situation without telling her.

I raised my eyebrows as if feeling unjust.

“In fact…”

Hearing my story, Floria covered her mouth in shock.

“Oh my, I thought you were busy for a few days and didn’t come, but I never imagined something like that happened. How agonizing it must have been. Are you okay now?”

“Yes, I’m fine now. Thank you for your concern, Lady.”

“Thank you. It’s natural to worry about family.”

Floria approached and held my hand.

“Please mete out proper punishment, sister. I really don’t know how terrifying it was in that room. If I had stayed a little longer, I would have suffocated and died.”
Shedding tears, I sniffled, and Floria patted my hand.

“I knew that unni was having trouble adapting, but I never thought something like that would happen. I’m worried that you might go through similar things even at the First Prince’s Palace.”

Floria, who seemed to be pondering, suddenly had a good idea and lifted me up.

“Come here, unni.”

She led me to a place where two doves were sitting side by side in front of a cage. Suddenly, a sense of foreboding overwhelmed me.

‘Why these darn doves all of a sudden?’

As I glared at the doves, pecking their heads nervously, Floria uttered a thunderous sound.

“Take these kids with you.”

“…What?”

“Despite appearances, they are incredibly clever and affectionate. Since I won’t be at the First Prince’s Palace, and there are only strangers among the palace servants, there’s no place for them to attach. Both of them are very charming, so they will undoubtedly be a source of comfort.”

“…Thank you for your concern, but how can I dare to raise…”

“That’s how I feel more at ease.”

Floria tightly grasped my hand, conveying an unyielding force that refused rejection.

‘Is she insisting on sending them as surveillance?’

She really doesn’t trust me at all. I clicked my tongue inwardly.

“I sincerely appreciate Your Highness’s kind consideration.”

I sniffed as if moved. In reality, I did want to cry a little. Darn it.

Leaving the room with two doves, I wiped away the tears clinging to the tips of my eyes with my fingers.

When I presented a perfectly composed face, the maids standing outside the door sighed with absurd expressions.

“Oh, look at how her face changes completely.”

“Truly disgusting.”

I turned my eyes to the maids, who were repulsed. Ginger, who had been searching for me since last night, was also with them.

“Well, considering being trapped in that room and still looking perfectly fine, it seems it wasn’t an ordinary poison.”

The maids chattered.

“1st Prince’s Palace must be even more unbearable than the dungeon. I hope we can see you in good condition next time, Lady Violet.”

Eileen sneered. I squinted my eyes and glared at them.

Then I approached ste