“What?”
“About the strategic engagement between Princess Valeria and Adrian of the Adrian Kingdom.”
“…That woman is really amusing.”
Kate shook her head in disbelief.
However, Alicia, who remained calm despite her own excitement, puzzled Kate.
“So, are you planning to push Princess Valeria aside in terms of the strategic engagement?”
“No. I don’t actually know about that.”
“Then what is it?”
Alicia, firm in her denial, seemed strangely composed to Kate.
Doubting whether Alicia was planning to give up like this, Kate saw Alicia smile playfully.
“If it’s Adrian Kingdom, we can’t treat it lightly either. It’s a precondition for an important trade agreement right now.”
“I haven’t heard such talk before.”
“It’s not something to be disclosed yet. But I’m saying this much because we need Lord O’Brien and Miss Kate’s help.”
“Hmm.”
Kate pondered for a moment.
It wouldn’t be too difficult to ask her father, but she was considering how to approach Lord O’Brien without arousing suspicion to quickly find out.
“No need to feel burdened. I’ve already asked Chase. But it seems it will take some time.”
“Chase Spencer, the Earl?”
“Yes.”
After squinting for a moment, Kate hesitated before opening her mouth.
“That man, it’s better not to trust him too much.”
“Yes?”
“It seems like he’s up to something shady.”
“…”
Seeing Kate’s displeased expression, it seemed that the impression she got from Chase when they met before wasn’t great.
Not knowing what to say, Alicia just closed her mouth.
“Anyway, I’ll ask my father. Don’t worry; I’ll find out somehow.”
“Please do it as soon as possible.”
“Until when?”
“Before the banquet at the palace.”
“Got it.”
Kate replied readily and then laughed.
“If I find out about this properly, you owe me a debt.”
“I’ll find a way to repay it somehow.”
“That’s a pleasing answer.”
Smiling broadly, Kate casually raised her teacup.
“This is Orange Syllet, right?”
“Yes. I’ll make sure to get it for you if you like it.”
“Don’t think you can easily get away with this.”
“Oh, caught.”
Playfully retorting, Alicia also lifted her teacup.
Thanks to Kate’s cheerful response, her mind, which had been complicated for a long time, felt clearer.
“Harry, where are you trying to escape to again?”
The Empress grabbed Harry with a nervous tone.
Today was the day the Emperor hosted a banquet for Princess Valeria.
The banquet would start in about an hour and a half.
With an uneasy premonition, she stopped Harry, who seemed to be preparing to escape.
“Change your clothes.”
“I don’t want to.”
“It’s a place for Princess Valeria of the Ballua Empire. Can we do without you, a member of the imperial family?”
“As long as my brother is here, it doesn’t matter.”
“Harry! Didn’t you hear what I said last time? Why am I treating that woman well? Is it to make this mother’s efforts in vain?”
“Mother.”
Harry sighed.
Then, as if determined, he met his mother’s disapproving gaze with a straight look.
“I have no interest in the position of the emperor. I don’t want to.”
“Harry!”
“Alicia will marry Viscount Russell, and she will live well, and I.”
“Princess Valeria seems to be pushing for an engagement with Viscount Russell.”
“Engagement? That’s ridiculous. Viscount Russell already.”
“It’s for the country. How can you be bothered by such a trivial engagement?”
Looking casually, the Empress stared at Harry with an absurd expression.
“It might even be better this way. There’s no need to separate them unnecessarily.”
“Are you saying it’s better this way for Princess Valeria to lead a pitiful life? If you don’t want me to make my efforts in vain, should I work harder to persuade her to let go of this engagement?”
“Mother, are you instigating the princess?”
“Instigating? The princess spoke to me first. She seemed to have suffered heartache for quite a long time.”
“Mother.”
“I thought of you, and it really hurt my heart. So, I’m thinking of stepping forward. The Emperor also seems very interested.”
As soon as the Empress heard about it from Princess Valeria, she immediately reported to the Emperor.
For the Empress, this engagement was a very satisfactory matter.
By disposing of Eric, the heir of the troublesome Gloucester Marquis, and the commander of the knights, they could weaken William’s influence and support Princess Valeria, maintaining a friendly relationship with the Ballua Empire.
“Of course, His Majesty was worried about Alicia after the cancellation because of the close relationship with Count Lancaster. So, when I mentioned you as a suitable match, he seemed to like it.”
“Mother.”
Of course, the Emperor doubted the Empress’s words, knowing that she disliked Count Lancaster.
But it didn’t seem to matter.
Moreover, the Emperor confirmed that he liked Alicia.
So, Alicia was a suitable match for Harry, meaning she was suitable until Harry became the crown prince.
“I’m thinking of publicly discussing this matter today. What do you think?”
“Mother!”
“If you want to stop me, attend the banquet.”
“······.”
Male lead first thought she played hard to get, only to realize she
really disliked him
Short intro:
What she can’t stand the most is the streets full of effeminate men, especially that so-called top beauty whom she avoids at all costs.
Shen Yaoxing looks at Jiang Mingyue, who keeps approaching her with coy shyness.
Shen Yaoxing: Bro, don’t be like this, I’m really about to throw up!
She fears nothing in heaven or earth, except for him getting close to her.
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At first he thought she was just using the trick of feigning indifference to attract his attention. Later, he learned that she truly despised him.
This dealt a heavy blow to Jiang Mingyue, and he vowed to make her, like everyone else, fall at his feet in worship!
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Synopsis:
Before transmigrating, Shen Yaoxing only wanted to find a reliable man to spend her life with. Who knew that after transmigrating, she would become a reliable woman herself…
A forced misandrist, highly skilled, and reliable female lead
vs.
An initially aloof and arrogant, later morbid, obsessed male lead
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