The Deposed Empress and Her New Husband (Completed Main Story) - Chapter 28

“If I build a rapport with Duchess Durenburg, it’ll be tantamount to making an enemy of Duchess Venderfeldt.”

Renev was waiting for an invitation from Duchess Venderfeldt.

Currently, Duchess Durenburg held considerable influence in Vaschker’s high society.

However, if the same pattern from the past repeated itself, her family would soon fall from power—because Ikar was about to bring up their years of tax evasion.

And whenever someone fell, there was always someone ready to take their place.

Duchess Venderfeldt was expected to dominate Vaschker Empire’s social circles from now on.

Renev dripped sealing wax onto the envelope of the letter she was sending to Duchess Durenburg.

Just then, Amber spoke up.

“Milady, a letter has arrived from Paradium.”

The envelope Amber handed over carried a faint scent of perfume. Without hesitation, Renev opened it.

True to her straightforward nature, the Empress’s letter began with a brief greeting.

“…Thank you for your concern regarding the First Imperial Prince’s health, Lady Renev of House Seiren.”

It was a reply to Renev’s previous letter, informing her that the First Imperial Prince’s condition had improved.

In that earlier letter, Renev had merely conveyed a casual greeting, claiming she was doing well—but subtly dropped a hint about the prince’s illness.

Specifically, she had mentioned the dangers of opium.

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