Sister, I'm the Queen This Life (330 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 459
“Granting an army to Duke—no, Grand Duke Cesare to liberate the Kingdom of Dodesa would be the best approach.”
Julia Helena understood as well. The Black Helm Knights were Prince Alfonso’s personal military force, making it difficult for the king to requisition them.
She had only learned since arriving here that relations between the king and the prince appeared quite strained—and surprisingly, the prince and the duke were positioned as rivals in a scheme engineered by the king himself.
‘Exactly why on-site inspection is necessary.’
If Duke Cesare were elevated to grand duke, this rivalry would become even more intense. It seemed absolutely unthinkable that Prince Alfonso would allow Grand Duke Cesare to take command of that army—more likely, the prince himself would lead the Dodesa campaign.
“Alternatively, Your Majesty could offer other promises.”
Julia Helena glanced briefly at Prince Alfonso and Ariadne.
To propose Duke Cesare, who lacked military power, as a replacement for Prince Alfonso, she would need assurances that the grand duke’s lineage—rather than the child of those two, whose union faced issues of noble-commoner marriage—would be formally designated as Etruria’s next successor.
Though inappropriate to voice with the two of them seated right there, she felt no remorse toward them. Julia Helena inwardly stuck out her tongue. Who in the world gives up their husband without demanding something in return? Nothing in this world comes for free.
“Or, you could reduce the dowry or bride price I bring, or alternatively, provide Manchike Kingdom with an equivalent bridal escort.”
This amounted to settling the matter with cash. Under this proposal, Julia Helena would bring King Leo III no financial benefit.
The aged king’s face twisted sharply—his features contorted with unchecked lust for gain. Still inexperienced, Julia Helena failed to notice Leo III’s growing displeasure. Seizing the momentum, she played her final card.
“I could even call off the marriage entirely.”
“Your Highness.”
The elderly king was now thoroughly offended. He felt he was being blackmailed right at his own family dinner table, and his words grew rough.
Turns Out He’s Been Secretly in Love with Me
One-line summary: He acts like he doesn’t like her but is actually playing hard to get.
Synopsis:
Xu Muzhou like her. He has liked her for a very long time, and through repeated schemes, he finally closed the distance with her.
But this is still far from enough.
He wants to be the one who stands out among her many suitors, to fight for her attention, and to make her take the initiative to pursue him.
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