The Deposed Empress and Her New Husband (Completed Main Story) - Side Story 5

Ikar also wished—more than anything—for a pretty daughter who would closely resemble Renev.

But judging by how things were going now, it was clear that once a child was born, Renev’s attention would be diverted even more.

“I judged that matter doesn’t require rushing. It’s already been discussed with the Empress as well.”

“That’s right. There’s no need to rush too much.”

On this point alone, Drhan agreed.

Drhan had only just managed to free himself from the Empress’s duties.

Of course, given the Vaschker imperial household’s circumstances, a successor was desperately needed—but Drhan had his own reassurance.

His absolute certainty that Ikar would enjoy a long, healthy life.

So, it seemed perfectly acceptable to let them enjoy their newlywed days a little longer.

On the other hand, recalling the gray rabbit who clung tightly to Renev’s side like a concubine who’d just borne a son, refusing to let go, Ikar’s eyes grew even fiercer.

In the Emperor’s study, the three began pondering separately.

How to remove the male rabbit from her side without offending Renev’s sensibilities.

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Before Lucius could even catch up with all the sudden changes, he was deposed and driven out of the Paradium Imperial Palace.

It was an immense stroke of luck that neither he nor the Empress and her close faction had been implicated in the conspiracy.

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