Could it be that Liurian’s feelings had been wavering since then?
Gradually, Eustia’s face began to pale. If this was true, it was a big deal. She had been waiting for the day when all power would be in her hands as the mother of Liurian, the future emperor.
Especially if this news reached the ears of her father, Duke Garnet, Liurian’s life could be in immediate danger.
For the sake of the family’s reputation and glory, her father was certainly capable of doing such a thing. Replacing Liurian with a new crown prince would be no big deal for the Duke.
Moreover, if that were the case, her own safety would no longer be guaranteed. She had been treated fairly well by Duke Garnet only because she was the mother of the sole crown prince. But if she lost even that favor…
“No, it can’t happen. That’s the one thing that absolutely must not happen.”
Suddenly enveloped in fear, Eustia began to shake. Something felt ominous. She felt the urge to personally confirm this matter.
Upon reaching this thought, Eustia abruptly shouted towards the bedroom door.
“Is there no one outside!”
Early in the morning, Evelia had to get moving as soon as she woke up. It was because of the unexpected report from Phailin.
“[Your Highness… After you finish breakfast in the Imperial Palace, a message has come asking you to head to the Yurion Room.]”
Evelia looked at Phailin with a puzzled expression. The summons was too sudden.
“[Was there anything else mentioned? Like, for instance, that Rellia will also be attending the tea party…?]
“[No, nothing of the sort was mentioned.]”
Evelia couldn’t hide her bewilderment. Phailin also seemed to share the same sentiment, her face equally confused.
Evelia forced a smile and nodded. She didn’t want to unnecessarily complicate things for Paelin.
Doing her best to hide her complicated emotions, Evelia silently surrendered herself to Paelin’s busy hands. Any signs of messiness on her were wiped away almost cruelly quickly. Meanwhile, Evelia racked her brains trying to discern the Empress’s intentions.
Knowing even vaguely the reason for the sudden summons would help her prepare mentally. Facing the Empress unprepared was too risky.
‘…It must be because of Liurian.’
Evelia pondered this, staring blankly at her reflection in the mirror. No other reason came to mind.
There were countless reasons the Empress might dislike her, but she had never sought her out so suddenly and without cause.
It was to be expected. The Empress was extremely sensitive to public opinion and always wanted to appear as a benevolent ruler.
Whenever the Empress wanted to torment Evelia, she would hold a tea party, inviting only Rellia and her friends who couldn’t help but be hostile to Evelia, exposing her before them.
Simply standing by was enough; Rellia and her friends would naturally turn Evelia into a laughingstock and torment her cruelly.
From the Empress’s point of view, there was no more fitting way to torment Evelia. Without lifting a finger, she could crush the annoying crown princess underfoot. What better method could there be?
But now the Empress was seeking her out for no apparent reason.
‘It must be because of Liurian. Nothing else could shake the Empress’s composure this much.’
Evelia was certain. She had never spent such a tender moment with Liurian since their soul-binding ceremony, and the imperial palace was full of eyes and ears that could report to the Empress. So the reason could only be that.
“Your Highness…”
Paelin’s worried voice broke through her deep thoughts. Only then did Evelia see her reflection in the mirror, clearly focused.
She looked perfectly ready to meet the Empress.
“Your Highness, let me first bring you something to eat…”
“No, Paelin. Breakfast is unnecessary. You don’t have to prepare it.”
“Your Highness…”
Paelin’s face noticeably darkened with worry at Evelia Caroline’s firm refusal, but she had no intention of retracting her words.
Using that time to consider and prepare for the events that would happen shortly was far more efficient.
Though it came faster than expected, it wasn’t an unforeseen circumstance.
From the moment she had forcibly held onto a relationship that couldn’t continue easily, even for political reasons, she had been prepared.
Evelia Caroline looked at her reflection in the mirror, took a deep breath, and fortified her resolve more determinedly than ever.
When the male lead is punished by carrying the female lead’s child and having periods like a woman
“I’ve given birth to two children for you, yet you still think about him.
Was I nothing but his substitute to you from beginning to end?”
Synopsis:
Meng Huan, a scumbag who has dated countless girlfriends, transmigrates to a female-dominated country.
Day 1: Whether it’s female dominance or not doesn’t matter. The beauties here are passionate and amorous. Isn’t it easier to date them than in modern times?
Day 2: After a night, Meng Huan discovers the differences in the female-dominated world. Men here actually have chastity locks and menstrual cycles. This hinders his ability to perform, damn it!
Day 3: What’s wrong with sleeping around? I don’t want you to marry me. I’m meant to be a playboy. I don’t care about male virtues… What? You want to drown me in a pig cage? Marry, I’ll marry!
Day N: Meng Huan inexplicably vomits and receives the shocking news of his life… He’s pregnant.
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