“Her Highness, the Second Princess of the Lamore Kingdom, is presented.”
The answer was simple. To catch the attention of the most powerful person, in this case, the Emperor. I didn’t need to be favored, just intriguing enough to pique the Emperor’s curiosity.
With just that, I could make my fellow hostages fear me.
And attracting the attention of a powerful figure was all too easy for me.
I bowed slowly in time with the introduction from the eunuch. Being a child, I had to be cautious even when bowing, lest I topple over due to the different proportions of a child’s body.
Would my uncharacteristically respectful behavior for such a small figure draw attention? I felt the Emperor’s gaze linger on me, just as I had anticipated.
“What’s this? Just a tiny tot?”
This comment, however, was unexpected. I was taken aback by the undignified language I never thought I’d hear in the main hall.
“Your Majesty, this is the main hall.”
I was able to restrain myself from looking up, thanks to someone else who spoke my thoughts before I could.
Judging by the direction of the voice, it was probably the Empress. Good, as long as one of them is sane. I kept my head down, entertaining such thoughts.
In my country, there would have already been a flurry of remonstrations like, ‘Your Majesty, words are the window to the soul, always maintain decorum, yada yada.’ But in a foreign land, as long as diplomacy runs smoothly, who cares if someone is sane or not.
“Ah, alright, Empress. I’ll be careful.”
The Emperor seemed willing to consider the Empress’s opinion, so there was nothing more to worry about. Lost in these thoughts, I was then dismissed.
“Princess Blanche, we have prepared the Emerald Palace for you. You may withdraw.”
Now was the time to speak up. I carefully pronounced each syllable, choosing words not commonly used by a child.
“Thank you for your consideration.”
Carefully avoiding any awkwardness in my speech.
In a normal situation, such a minor act would never draw attention. But everyone in the hall was watching me, and I was only three years old.
This would ensure that everyone present would remember me. They might even mention to each other, ‘The Princess Blanche from Lamore Kingdom is quite precocious.’
Unless something extraordinary happens, that would be the end of it. Among the influx of friendly envoys, no one would specifically focus on me.
But that was all I needed. If there’s even that much of a reaction, I can instill the impression among the other hostages that the important figures of the Empire are looking forward to my future.
It’s better for them to maintain a friendly relationship with me, considering the Empire’s expectations.
That’s all I need.
Pleased with the varied reactions I sensed, I satisfactorily withdrew from the main hall. For my first day in the Retaile Empire, it was more than a successful start.
Ibanyeon. Or rather, Blanche, does not underestimate herself. She is well aware of her own talents.
However, Blanche overestimated what a typical three-year-old child can do.
A normal three-year-old cannot endure a month-long journey and then behave calmly and quietly in the main hall without a whimper.
They wouldn’t know the word ‘gratitude,’ much less use it appropriately and precisely.
They can’t stand with their back straight and shoulders squared.
By doing everything a typical three-year-old could not, Blanche left a much deeper impression than she intended.
“How interesting, this one.”
The Emperor, who had waited for Blanche to leave, made his assessment. At his tone, the Empress sitting next to him widened her eyes into triangles.
“Your Majesty. There are certain things one should not do to people.”
“Ah, yes, that’s right.”
The man who ascended to the throne of the empire at just 22 years of age smiled brilliantly.
“So, Empress, how would you assess Princess Blanche?”
Knowing how to conceal fatigue even after a month-long journey. Being able to freely use words like ‘consideration’ and ‘gratitude.’ However, not being overly talkative.
“She looked cute and well-behaved… But it was too much for Lamore to send a three-year-old.”
“Yes, I thought you would say that, Empress.”
“What do you mean─”
“Let’s proceed to the next agenda.”
The Emperor thought of a child upon seeing Blanche – his younger brother.
The current first in line for the throne, ‘Grand Duke’ Melchizedek George Pendleton, only five years old, who received the title of Grand Duke and will eventually become the Emperor.
Like Blanche, precocious for his age, not revealing his condition, hiding weaknesses, and not flaunting his abilities everywhere.
‘Worth checking out.’
Birds of a feather flock together. Talents need companionship suitable for them. The Emperor had never seen a talent fitting for his brother before.
If Blanche is that talent, her being a princess from a minor country is no issue. The most important thing is his brother’s happiness.
Therefore, the Emperor decided to meet Blanche again. A result that worked out much better than Blanche had intended.
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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