Regret With All Your Might (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 167
In the early winter, when a piercing cold began to rise, the envoy dispatched to the southwest for negotiations with Bicander had passed through the palace gates…!
No sooner had the carriage stopped than the Empress hurriedly alighted. Beneath the haphazardly gathered hem of her dress, her swift steps headed toward the Emperor’s palace.
“…Bicander has proposed a deal concerning five southwestern territories. The acting lords cannot properly defend them, yet the palace lacks the means to readily dispatch knights…”
The Emperor’s listless voice from a few days ago echoed in her mind. The Empress clenched her teeth.
This was clearly a fraud.
Even without further proof, it was evident from the fact that, while bandits had raged uncontrollably across the southwest for nearly a month, only Tristan’s and other Bicander-held territories remained unscathed.
Bicander must have employed some underhanded scheme. And yet the capital couldn’t even spare a single knight squad.
Despair surged at this helpless reality. The Empress forced her chin upward.
In the old days, they would have crushed the bandits instantly and proclaimed their might across the entire empire.
Where had the glory of the Franz Empire gone?
Both the formidable knight orders and the palace’s abundant wealth—once sufficient to easily compensate for any losses from bandit raids—had visibly dwindled.
Yet the Empress shook her head as if to dismiss it all. The envoys sent had been Duke Elkin and Viscount Madelaine himself. No, even if she couldn’t trust House Madelaine, she had to trust Duke Elkin.
“Your Majesty, I shall use this negotiation to restore the trust between us siblings that has crumbled. At the very least, Her Imperial Highness the Princess needs enough territory to secure a worthy marriage proposal, wouldn’t you agree?”
Yes. Duke Elkin had championed her elevation to Crown Princess and steadfastly supported her throughout her more than twenty years as Empress.
If the Princess could forge a marital alliance with a respectable royal house… it would at least be the first button fastened toward securing their future.
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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For instance, when eating turkey, when heading out to eat turkey, or even after
In times of war there was no food, so having a luxurious food like turkey was an unforgettable luxury for a person participating in the war.
“Just that a benefactor using the alias ‘Emerald’ has become widely known for th
I have a feeling it’s Jade, he’s the only one that’s referred to Olivia like that
“That’s right—since she takes after my queen, of course she’d be that clever.”
Is he referring to Edwin here? That would make more sense right?
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All I cared about was the wedding and now it’s over… the story is kinda dragging out dare I say
I enjoyed the ride my only criticism is that in my opinion the ending kinda dragged on for a tad bit longer than it needed to be.
This was a good read. I love how resolute and steadfast Olivia is. Go get that happy ending girl.