My Mistress Became My Wife (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 173

[Imperial Hero Harold Brayden Captures the Escaped Convict.]

[Fugitive Frederick Benjamin Names the Second Imperial Prince as Accomplice!]

[Second Imperial Prince Remains Silent Even When Questioned by Reporters…]

“How is it that not a single day passes without my name appearing in the newspapers?”

Duke Gregory, the leader of the Hertha Kingdom’s diplomatic delegation and cousin to the King of Hertha, clicked his tongue and folded the newspaper.

It had already been ten days since arriving in the Empire. This should have been the time to finalize the imperial marriage alliance—deciding on the bride, setting the wedding date, and preparing the dowry—but a string of incidents had prevented any progress. Though the Second Prince assured him everything would be resolved soon and not to worry, Duke Gregory felt no relief at all. On the contrary, his anxiety only grew with each passing day, drawing heavy sighs from him.

“Do we really dare continue negotiations with a foolish prince who can’t even handle a mere viscount?”

Muttering resentfully, Duke Gregory watched as his aide chuckled and poured him a glass of red wine.

“I actually consider this fortunate, Your Grace. The more incompetent the prince—unable even to manage his own affairs—the easier it will be for us to manipulate him as we please.”

“True enough. Fools are far easier to handle than clever men. Give him just a little reassurance, and he’ll dig his own grave without even realizing it.”

Perhaps it would be wise to further tarnish the Second Prince’s reputation—to ensure he could never ascend the throne without Hertha’s aid. Seizing this opportunity seemed like a sound idea.

“Bring me pen and paper. I must write a letter to my brother.”

Deep in thought while drafting a letter to consult the king, the duke was unexpectedly summoned.

“Your Grace, Her Highness the Princess urgently requests your presence.”

“The Princess?”

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