“They are shadows who will assist Her Majesty the Empress in the future. Wherever Her Majesty goes, they will all be with her.”
They were the intelligence agents and informants. In their previous life, they were the blades that Benjamin wielded directly, now transferred to serve by Charlotte’s side.
‘He has handed me very sharp swords.’
They were in military blue uniforms. The only symbol was a crescent moon etched on their shoulders; the moon signified the empress of the empire, declaring that they were directly under the empress.
“They make no sound. Though they’re in charge of close escorting, their appearance is not visible outside, so please keep that in mind.”
They were called shadows for this reason as well, because they made no noise.
“They’re assigned to me, aren’t they?”
Charlotte tapped her chin.
‘These are the ones who, as the crown prince’s swords, purged the central elders and key ministers…’
They were the most trustworthy to have at her back but also the most chilling.
“Ah…”
Charlotte moved her steps slowly.
“I was worried that it might be awkward because they are all strangers.”
Her slow steps stopped at one place.
“But there’s at least one familiar face.”
Katarina was mingled among them.
“Did your family send you?”
“No, it was my will.”
Katarina bowed devoutly.
“I was assigned here thanks to Her Majesty’s consideration.”
Though in their previous life they were by Benjamin’s side, now they guarded Charlotte’s.
“It’s a nice day. A walk would be nice.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I will escort you outside.”
Charlotte stepped out. Her stride was both heavy and light.
There’s no other expression to describe that walk.
The tip of her foot took light steps, but the weight that the step carried was heavy.
The chamberlain saw the weight in that step and knew.
‘Her Majesty didn’t bring this person to the imperial palace without reason.’
The chamberlain politely suggested.
“How about touring the imperial palace today? You have had many movement restrictions within the imperial palace so far.”
The imperial palace was an area that could not be arbitrarily stepped on without the emperor’s permission, and it was located in the deepest part of the imperial palace. Even if she was to be the empress, there were many areas she couldn’t step on until her marriage.
“The imperial palace is vast. Many lose their way on their first trip. The elderly central elders often get lost and wander.”
“Then I’d like to walk quietly; could you minimize the entourage?”
The chamberlain bowed.
“We will send the others away, and only we will follow at a distance.”
She felt the presence gradually distancing. Charlotte stood alone, waiting for all their presence to recede.
‘If they’re out of my sight, they don’t exist.’
Charlotte strolled slowly through the imperial palace. The hem of her dress dragged on the floor.
It had rained a few days ago, and the floor was still damp.
Dewladen grass leaves fluttered in the wind.
The imperial palace was wide and vast. The buildings were immense, but spaced apart,
And the inside was quiet, as if the people had reduced.
Perhaps everyone was holding their breath as a new dynasty entered the royal family.
‘It’s too vast.’
Charlotte halfclosed her eyes, looking back at the path she’d walked.
To the west of the imperial palace were portraits of the previous emperors and empresses, and behind them led to the sleeping palace, where the remains of the ancestors were kept.
The palaces where the emperor, empresses, and various princes resided were also located, but most of them were now empty.
“You wouldn’t have wanted to see this sight, either.”
It would have been more displeasing to leave it and look at it.
“Your traces are everywhere here.”
“Why are you looking for my traces here?”
His voice reached her.
(This is a time divider.)
The maids’ whispers continued.
“I felt it when Her Majesty insisted not to take concubines, but the Emperor’s favor is felt.”
“……Her walk is quiet, her eyes, hands, everything is tranquil, but she catches the eye.”
The chamberlain coughed and cleared his throat.
‘Be quiet.’
At this distance, the Emperor would undoubtedly hear.
“Silence is golden for the lower ones. I warned you that if you wag your tongue recklessly, your tongue will be cut off, yet who dares to wag it long?”
The maids ceased their whispering. Their eyes dared not look openly but followed his retreating figure.
“Something got into your eye. Doesn’t it sting?”
Charlotte, rubbing her eye with the back of her hand, answered.
“I didn’t want to show it in front of them.”
“You are stubborn in unexpected places. Don’t blink.”
Benjamin Visennov cupped Charlotte’s cheek with his palm. The cheek gradually paled as if struck by a cold wind.
No, Charlotte’s skin had been pale from the beginning. Her white skin was thin and transparent enough to see the veins.
“Ouch!”
Charlotte let out a faint moan, and Benjamin Visennov chuckled softly.
“I plucked the eyelash out. Did it hurt?”
“No, I’m fine.”
When scheming men desperately battle for her favor in the male harem
This one’s also on my reread list! The rivalry, scheming between the men in the imperial harem are just as intense and thrilling as in classic palace drama novels, where concubines fight to the death. Give it a read, girls! I promise you won’t be disappointed.
Synopsis:
“I am not worthy of her… but I still want to be by her side, even if only as a loyal dog…”
Those were the painful whispers of Yue Guanyi – the proud Crown Prince of the Great Qi, who was torn between deep love and a guilty conscience. Despite holding the supreme power of the Imperial Guard, he still could not forget the dark past when he was sold into a brothel.
Fate played a cruel twist when Qiu Shuzhi – a young female official who had just passed the imperial examinations with top honors – stepped into his life. She did not know that she was the one who had saved him from a tragic fate many years ago. And now, her heart was the target of pursuit for both Yue Guanyi and the powerful Empress Dowager Qin Qing.
While Yue Guanyi only dared to silently care for and protect the one he loved from afar, the Empress Dowager Qin Qing openly expressed his feelings and did not hesitate to take advantage of his power to approach Qiu Shuzhi. The covert struggle between the two most powerful forces in the imperial court began…
Trigger warning: All men in this novel are yandere style.
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