“Send the princess to Bashuker! Do you think that makes sense?”
The Emperor’s anger flared, and Icar’s mouth twitched slightly at one corner.
“I’m only suggesting that we allow her to experience the cultural differences between our empires.”
The Emperor glared at Icar with furious eyes.
Though an old man with white hair, the Emperor of Paradium also possessed impressive sword skills. Of course, that was in his youth.
It was chilling to be under the force of the Emperor who had ruled the empire for a long time.
But the young Emperor, Icar, looked at the Emperor as if he was looking at a paper tiger.
“A study abroad seems appropriate.”
After all, a fight only materializes if the other party responds. The young Emperor, without any change in expression as if the fight was nothing, made his demand.
“The period is three years.”
A hollow laugh escaped from the Emperor’s mouth.
“Ha, study abroad… hahaha.”
“Don’t overthink it. The princess will safely set foot on imperial land.”
With no more intention of negotiating, Icar rose from his seat.
Bashuker Empire, until recently, had no interest in conquering wars.
But since the new Emperor’s ascension, the international situation started to change rapidly. They gradually devoured the territories of neighboring small countries.
Now, they had expanded their territory right to the doorstep of Paradium Empire.
With reports that the best warriors of Bashuker’s army were secretly infiltrated within Paradium,
The Emperor of Paradium could not easily refuse the aggressive and inconsiderate proposal of this young Emperor.
At that moment.
The Empress, who had been anxiously pacing the corridor, received a whispered report from a servant.
“What on Earth! Such nonsense!”
The Empress’s chest heaved with anger. The messenger bowed his head, averting his eyes.
“I apologize, Your Highness the Empress…”
“It’s no different from hostagetaking! My daughter, that…”
The enraged Empress was shaking both fists when a soft voice was heard.
“Pardon me, Your Highness the Empress.”
“What is it?”
Suppressing her anger and turning around, the Empress’s eyes widened a little.
“Siren Duchess Reneb, what brings you here?”
“Forgive me for overriding the proper channels, but I have something important to tell Your Highness.”
“Speak then.”
“…I have heard that the Emperor of Bashuker has invited the Princess.”
The Empress’s eyebrows twitched momentarily.
How did she know the news that had only been exchanged in close quarters?
The Empress stared at Reneb for a moment but then snorted.
“An invitation? Is that how you put it?”
“I’m sure you are troubled by such sudden and inconvenient news.”
“…”
Sympathizing with the Empress, Reneb managed to calm her down with a look, prompting her to continue.
“I have a good way to prevent the Princess from leaving for Bashuker.”
“A good way?”
“Instead of the Princess, I will volunteer.”
“Volunteer? Do you even know what you’re saying…”
The Empress clamped her mouth shut, having spoken that far. At first, she thought the young lady might not understand the gravity of the situation.
Of course, she was briefly tempted.
But hastily accepting the bait might lead to regrets later, so she decided to hold off on an answer.
“It doesn’t seem like something to decide on right now. Let’s take some time to think it over, and then we’ll talk again.”
With that, the Empress turned to leave.
“I understand how you feel, Your Highness. I didn’t mean to overhear the conversation, and that itself is rude.”
Reneb nodded understandingly and continued.
“But please know that my offer is not impulsive. Please, consider it.”
Watching Reneb bow gracefully and turn away, the Empress’s heart became even more troubled.
The Empress had always wanted to forge a marital connection with the Siren Duchess. It would strengthen her son’s power, after all.
Therefore, it was problematic that an unfavorable rumor followed the only daughter of the Countess of Siren.
But in reality, the young lady of the Countess of Siren was different from the rumors. She was not just beautiful in appearance; there was a sparkle in her eyes.
Both the Empress’s two sons had chosen partners, so it was useless to feel regretful now, but they still couldn’t help but glance her way.
‘When did she learn the meticulous palace etiquette so well?’
Even she, who had become the crown princess, had struggled with etiquette for several years after entering the palace.
However, the behavior of the young lady of the Countess of Siren seemed no less than that of herself, the Empress.
“It’s too precious to send off as a hostage to the enemy country…….”
The Empress’s eyes, thinly opened in deep thought, suddenly widened.
Once the young lady of the Countess of Siren voluntarily left, perhaps there would be a way to make the Siren’s young countess the partner of her daughter, the Princess, claiming that the Countess of Siren had bestowed a great favor upon her.
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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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