Lelia seemed to ask in disbelief.
“……Are you referring to the Crown Princess?”
Her voice, soaked in disappointment, filled the reception room. Yustia’s face was tinged with difficulty as she looked at such Lelia, but soon composed herself.
“As you know, Liurian’s reputation is a very important issue until he ascends to the throne. In that sense, this victory party is an extremely important occasion for Liurian.”
“So all the more, I should be by His Highness’s side, Your Majesty.”
Despite Yustia’s efforts to soothe her, Lelia was adamant.
Yustia let out a sigh. There was never a child who responded to her words, and the disappointment seemed rather deep.
She could understand the sentiment.
Even after Liurian’s state marriage, the one who always protected Liurian’s side had always been Lelia.
At first, there were certainly those who found it strange, but soon they accepted the two of them as normal.
It was known that they had been as close as siblings since childhood.
Of course, young nobles who had been close friends with Lelia played their part in getting them accepted by society.
Yustia simply watched it wryly. To her, the daughter of the Caroline Duke’s family was merely a thorn in the eye.
Especially since Liurian clearly wanted Lelia. What reason was there to refuse, when her only son seemed to see into her heart and wanted the woman she had chosen?
Rather, she firmly supported Lelia’s position, facing the despised Gardrow headon.
Lelia had gained everything with the mere reason of winning the Queen’s heart.
It was certain that the sense of deprivation that Lelia would feel now would be indescribable.
It was a pity. But the emotion Yustia felt was cheap sympathy, and that was all.
What was always important to Yustia was Liurian. Once Liurian made such a decision, Yustia wanted to support her son’s decision, regardless of the reason.
“Of course, I wish that you will be by Liurian’s side, young lady. But the party to be held in three days is not just a party, young lady. It’s a party to celebrate the year in which Liurian fought risking his life. Liurian has proudly seized a victory that no one expected.”
“…….”
“Everyone attending the party will surely pay attention to Liurian. In such a situation, if Liurian makes a brilliant appearance with the Crown Princess, those who are skeptical about Liurian’s succession to the throne will be surprised. And that surprise could…….”
“…….”
“It may be the beginning of turning negative views toward Liurian into positive ones.”
Yustia lifted the corners of her mouth meaningfully. In fact, there was another reason why she supported Liurian’s intentions so much.
The more she thought about it, the more admirable Liurian was. How did he come up with such an idea? It was an excellent idea that made her wonder if he was really the son she had known.
Improving Liurian’s reputation meant the foundation of a new power supporting him.
And having more forces supporting Liurian meant that Liurian’s succession to the throne could be brought forward.
It might even bring her closer to the world Yustia dreamed of, faster than planned.
Yustia looked at Lelia with clearer eyes than ever.
“Young lady, this is a political issue. There is nothing that changes just because Liurian attends the party with the Crown Princess. This party may be an unpleasant moment for you, young lady, but looking back, it will be nothing more than a small process for the power that you will eventually have in your hands.”
The Queen’s notsoshort words were enough to stimulate Lelia’s ambition. But it was still difficult to completely erase the resentment, and the rigid expression did not easily loosen.
Nevertheless, the somewhat convinced look was worth praising.
So now it was time to give a carrot.
Suddenly, Yustia, wearing the gentle mask of a mother, softly grasped Lelia’s hand.
“Even so, we won’t just let Liurian appear at the victory party with the Crown Princess without taking any measures. After all, your position could become laughable, and nasty rumors could spread, but I can’t just stand by and watch that happen.”
“Your Majesty….”
“So, there’s something I’d like to ask of you.”
With quite grandiose words, Yustia looked at Lellia with an infinitely warm smile.
“I’m thinking of hosting a tea party before the victory party and inviting the other ladies.”
“…….”
“I’d like you to attend as the hostess on my behalf.”
It was the beginning of a plot to break someone’s heart.
(This is a time separator.)
Late at night.
Liurian was lying motionless on the bed, covering his eyes with one arm. Just that alone emitted an aura that words could not describe.
Felix was sitting at the table, legs crossed, looking at Liurian with displeasure.
“Hey. You’re not asleep in that state, are you?”
“…….”
“It seemed like you had something on your mind, so I left you alone. Do you know how many hours you’ve been like that in the same position?”
“…….”
“Hey! Are you really sleeping like that? Really?”
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.
