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On the day the imperial family’s proposal arrived at the Vermerian mansion, the social circles of the empire were turned upside down.

The beautiful, intelligent, and thoughtful young lady of the Vermerian Marquis had a fatal flaw that could not be hidden by her good family background and outstanding abilities.

The fact that the man she was desperately in love with was not the Crown Prince.

And that it happened to be Lloyd Alois, who was no different from being the Crown Prince’s comparison.

Who is Lloyd Alois?

He is the son of Flora Alois, who was deeply cherished by the previous king and still lives in that glory.

The son of a woman who acts like a member of the imperial family without bearing their surname, and still hasn’t let go of her vanity.

A smooth-faced playboy who takes after such a mother and frequently changes women.

At a time when everyone was pitying Amelia for being helplessly infatuated with such a man, a proposal arrived from the imperial family.

“I understand. I was also very surprised at that time.”

“But in the end, you sent a reply to the imperial palace, didn’t you?”

“Well, I was also a subject of the imperial family after all.”

To be precise, it was my father, but anyway.

So she said that as soon as it spread that I had accepted the Crown Prince’s proposal, she despaired.

Alone, quietly, in the locked mansion where she could do nothing.

“I tried talking to my father, but he flatly refused. He said our family had nothing to offer to the imperial family.”

Adela bit her lip and looked dejected.

As if the emotions from that time were resurfacing.

“Of course, he also said he was worried that I would be lonely alone in the palace.”

Are all fathers’ hearts the same?

I thought as I listened to her story.

Or is it some kind of excuse that fathers commonly use?

“After that, I tried to meet the Crown Prince, but I was afraid of what harm might come to my family if I approached someone who already had a fiancée.”

As I quietly listened to her words, I recalled in my mind the time after I got engaged to Leoprick.

Whether she had really been present at the parties I had attended with him before the regression.

…Of course, I couldn’t dredge up any particularly useful memories.

While I was recalling various things, Adela continued speaking.

“…I attended almost all the parties the Crown Prince attended, and tried to meet him even under the guise of coincidence, but.”

No matter how I thought about it, I couldn’t abandon my family.

Adela concluded heavily.

Even if it’s a flawed engagement, even if it’s just for show, if Adela is the one to approach first, the story changes.

Unless Leoprick recognizes her first and approaches her, she will be labeled as someone who broke another’s engagement for the rest of her life.

Hearing this, it sounded quite plausible, so I nodded quietly.

“So you’re saying you want to seize this opportunity, even if it’s like this?”

“Yes, Your Highness. What I wish for is to stand by his side, even if it’s one step behind.”

She answered calmly.

It was certainly a heartfelt story.

It was a story that made me feel somewhat sympathetic, and made me think that I hope she seizes the opportunity this time, but…

Why doesn’t this story quite resonate with me?

From earlier, there’s been a strange discomfort as if trying to force together mismatched puzzle pieces, and the story didn’t sound particularly heartbreaking.

Is it because I’ve learned about a story that I, who was the flower of social circles, didn’t know?

With half a mind feeling uneasy about welcoming her as the empress, and half feeling it would be a waste to let her abilities rot away in her family, I raised my teacup.

“Your Highness, I apologize, but may I make a request?””A request?”

It was at that moment when my heart was unable to find its bearings.

Adela glanced at me cautiously and then carefully broached the subject.

Saying that she knew it might be a bit rude, but asking if she could make a request.

I looked at her quietly and then nodded.

With the thought of at least hearing what the request was.

And the words that came out of her mouth next were something I truly never expected.

“It’s nothing else. Just that, if Your Highness becomes the Empress in the future, could you write a document promising to take only me as the Imperial Consort?”

“…What?”

At these truly unimaginable words, I froze with the teacup still in my hand.

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Father said.

Taking an Imperial Consort is entirely for the purpose of helping the Crown Prince strengthen imperial authority, and the more people there are to assist him in his great work, the better.

The position of Imperial Consort is not a place to compete for the favor of the Empress and Emperor, but a place to work together with the Empress to help the Emperor.

Therefore, he said he had carefully selected and recommended someone who he thought had sufficient qualifications for such a role, and that it would be good if I could decide according to Father’s choice as much as possible.

‘But Father. The other party doesn’t seem to be thinking that way at all.’

Thinking this to myself, I looked at Adela Gilroit again.

I thought she was just quiet and wise, but it turns out she had something else she wanted.

I looked at her without hiding my disappointed face.

“I believe I sufficiently explained to Marquis Gilroit the reason for seeking an Imperial Consort.”

“I heard from my father. I understand completely.”

“If you understood Father’s words, you should also understand that there could be more Imperial Consorts besides yourself?”

“It’s just that the more Imperial Consorts there are, the more inevitable it becomes to compete for the Emperor’s favor, so I’m asking to limit the number of Imperial Consorts.”

“And not because of your personal feelings?”

Originally, personal feelings can become petty depending on the situation.

Although she says there are no personal feelings at all, who knows?

If she really has to compete with someone for Leoprick’s favor, she might throw herself into it with all her might.

“If that were the case, I wouldn’t have come to see Your Highness to accept this position.”

Contrary to my thoughts, Adela spoke in a calm tone and lowered her gaze.

Her words that if she really wanted to do something out of personal feelings, she would have schemed behind the scenes, somehow sounded realistic.

She has enough power to bring me down on her own, yet she came to accept the position of Imperial Consort for the greater good, so she’s asking for a promise to limit the number of Imperial Consorts to prevent potential discord.

Unlike earlier when she confessed her feelings with unbelievable calmness, she seemed quite sincere about this condition.

It’s a fact proven by history that the more Imperial Consorts there are, the more subtle conflicts exist between them.

And that there are countless instances where the Emperor’s dignity or authority is damaged as well.

It’s somewhat reasonable, but…

“I hope you understand that I’m here merely as a representative of the Crown Prince.”

It’s my job to persuade, but it’s Leoprick’s role to accept my proposal.

Also, this is all about after he becomes Emperor.

We don’t know how long the current Emperor will live, or what choices Leoprick will make.

Would he, who grew up seeing loving parents, take a second or third wife even if it’s for strengthening imperial authority?

All of that is entirely a matter for that time.

So I looked at her, whom I had thought might one day replace me, and opened my mouth firmly.

“I don’t have the authority to accept your proposal. I’m just preparing for the future. If His Highness doesn’t agree, even you might not be able to become an Imperial Consort.”

I clearly stated the reality and looked at Adela, who raised her head again to meet my gaze.

Leoprick might not allow taking Imperial Consorts.

But that’s only if I continue to remain in this position.

If I voluntarily step down and present appropriate flaws and disqualifications, his side will be completely empty.

Perhaps if Adela Gilroit truly has the proper qualifications, what she will occupy will not be the position of Imperial Consort, but that of Empress.

When I first met her after hearing Father’s words, I thought she would be suitable for this position.

Although her rude mother was a concern, I thought we could set up sufficient countermeasures for that…

“Let’s talk about that document you mentioned, Miss Honey, after His Highness agrees to take Imperial Consorts.”

Strangely, the answer didn’t come readily.

Knowing Leoprick, he probably wouldn’t like the idea of taking Imperial Consorts in the first place, so it shouldn’t be difficult to get a document saying he won’t take two or three, but just.

Somehow I felt that Adela wasn’t the person I was looking for, someone who could protect Leoprick and let him rest comfortably.

There must be a reason why Father, who is much better at judging people than I am, chose this woman, but my intuition told me otherwise.

So I postponed the answer.

With the excuse that this is all talk for after Leoprick ascends to the throne.

And after my response, an uncomfortable silence had settled.

“His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived.”

After the uncomfortable silence, an even more uncomfortable person arrived.

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Leoprick entered with a somewhat heavy face.

Whether something had happened before he came, or if he had heard our conversation, I’m not sure, but my heart sank for a moment at his somewhat dark expression.

Of course, as soon as our eyes met, he immediately smiled.

“I’m sorry I’m late, Amelia.”

Smiling gently as he took the seat next to me, he greeted Adela as if he had just noticed her, a beat late.

“I see Lady Gilroit is here. Have you been having a pleasant time?”

“Your Highness. The small sun of the empire…”

“That’s enough with the greetings. Be at ease.”

Unlike when he spoke to me, Leoprick addressed Adela in a tone that clearly drew a line.

The temperature difference was so apparent that I felt embarrassed for no reason.

And Adela, too, seemed flustered by this temperature difference, her face reddening.

“I hope I haven’t interrupted a good time, Amelia. I came quietly to surprise you…”

Leoprick said affectionately, giving me a look.

He seemed to want to hide from Adela that we had agreed to meet here together.

It doesn’t matter since I didn’t say anything, but why?

Pushing aside the questions that came to mind, I played along with him.

“Ah. It’s alright, Your Highness. It wasn’t anything important. If only I had known you were coming.”

“I wanted to surprise you. I’m sorry, Amelia.”

When I indirectly mentioned that it wasn’t a scheduled visit, he gently patted the back of my hand with a smile.

“If you have more to discuss with Lady Gilroit, I can leave you alone.”

We can meet again in the evening, Leoprick said with a smile, his eyes crinkling.

At his hushed voice, as if it were a secret sign between just the two of us, I felt goosebumps rising on the back of my hand that he was holding.

I felt like he had some intention, but I couldn’t figure out what it was.

For now, I played along with him, pulling up the corners of my mouth.

“No, it’s fine. We were just about finished talking.”

Right, my lady? I looked at Adela.

She looked at me and Leoprick with an expression I couldn’t easily read, then nodded readily.

“Yes, Your Highness. The conversation is over. I was just about to leave.”

“I see. Well then, take care on your way back.”

As soon as Adela finished speaking, Leoprick bid her farewell.

Then, without even turning his gaze towards her, he gently stroked my hand with his thumb and smiled at me.

It was an unspoken pressure to leave quickly.

A silent request for her to leave so he could be alone with me.

At those words, Adela, who had been looking at me and Leoprick, suddenly stood up, surprising me.

Really suddenly, like someone who was angry about something.

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Why She Is Still Unmoved (Female-dominant)

One-line summary: He uses various methods to seek her affection, but she remains unmoved.

Synopsis:

Si Qingyu is a doctor who has saved countless lives and enjoys tranquility.

Luo Shaoxuan is ruthless, deeply scheming, and the top young master in the capital. He admires Si Qingyu.

Luo Shaoxuan: I want to be the only one in your eyes and heart.

Features a cold and calm female lead vs A noble and scheming male lead.

There will be both sweetness and torture towards the male after their marriage.

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