Saved Him, Now I'm Obsessed (10 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 27

She was someone Ileina had introduced to me before the banquet, insisting I remember her at least. Despite not holding a high title, she wielded considerable influence in high society.

She was known as an exceptional source of information—every rumor in high society and throughout every corner of the capital inevitably reached her ears.

Her body language suggested she was about to reveal something secretive, and everyone leaned in eagerly, not wanting to miss a word. Of course, I was among them too.

Just what kind of story could possibly begin with such heavy implication?

“They say His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has been seen at the southern gate of the Imperial City late at night.”

‘The southern gate? That’s near 17th Street, where apothecaries and herbal shops are clustered…’

My former apothecary had been located at the far end of 17th Street, and the southern gate was quite close to there.

“Oh, come now. Surely not. Didn’t he miss official meetings because he was unwell? Why would he be at the southern gate?”

“It’s probably just a rumor.”

“But hasn’t anything Viscountess Monica says ever turned out to be more than just a rumor?”

Viscountess Monica apparently enjoyed considerable trust among people—everyone reacted as though whatever she said must be true.

A noblewoman in a navy-blue dress, who had been listening silently, cautiously spoke up.

“I… actually saw him myself. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, near the southern gate.”

Though spoken quietly, her words immediately drew intense attention.

The ladies gathered around exclaimed, “Really?” and “Of course, if Viscountess Monica says so, it must be credible,” clearly fascinated.

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