Certainly, among the empresses in history, there may have been those whose abilities and character were better than the emperor’s. There might have been those who envisioned their own country.
But the emperor, with the concept that the emperor’s bloodline must continue, probably didn’t allow that idea to go one step further.
I didn’t like the perception that the emperor was the sun, and the empress was the moon.
I am soon to be both the sun and the moon.
The sky, the sea, the growth and death of all things.
“Your Majesty, the closest aides said persuasion is impossible?”
“Yes, that’s correct. There was nothing to try.”
“If they are virtuous, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Chief Aide can be absorbed by me later.”
Commander of the Crusaders and the Commander of the Royal Guard.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and the 1st Aide to the Emperor.
These four are currently Enrique’s closest aides.
The former is unrelated, and the latter is in charge of civil affairs. Naturally, the one I had to clear away was the front.
“Velifor will use magic to kill me. I wonder if I’ll have a chance to connect that with them.”
It was then.
“Niece.”
Duke Ahillo called me, lost in thought.
In his deeply serious gaze, there was a heap of worry directed at his daughter, along with a slight uneasiness.
“I believe in you, niece.”
“I believe in you too, Father.”
As soon as the words were spoken, Duke Ahillo chuckled. Then he reached out his hand toward the table and enveloped my hand.
“Dreaming big due to the trust of a high-ranking person is good. It’s not strange to expect something great if born as Ahillo.”
“But… what?”
“However… there is no screw to tighten the ladder. If you’re not careful, you might fall and get hurt badly. It doesn’t matter if this father gets hurt, but if my niece gets hurt… I would rather break the ladder.”
It was a very vague statement. The subject was missing, and the key words were absent from the sentence.
However, I understood it right away.
‘Perhaps the warning is that the emperor can’t commit treason because he is not a tyrant, and that’s not because it’s morally or conceptually wrong, but because there is no justification. I might be killed by those who follow Enrique if I’m not careful.’
Well, there’s nothing as foolish as declaring rebellion and raising an army.
For an emperor who is not accepted by the people, justification is important, as I also knew.
‘So I took my time. I controlled not only the palace but also the perception of the nobles and the opinions of the people.’
No need to be afraid.
Now it was time to move on to the next step.
I have to gradually cut off the emperor’s arms and legs.
Quietly, without anyone realizing that the empress is involved.
So, when there is no place left for the emperor to turn for help, it would be good to spread rumors that the emperor has gone mad.
‘Being mad’ is a magical word that cannot be proven or denied.
Even if it’s true that you are in your right mind, if everyone around you points fingers and says you’re crazy, it becomes a magical word that you’re crazy.
“Don’t worry. I heard that the emperor followed us on this cruise.”
“Yes? Is that really true?”
“Yes. That’s why we couldn’t deal with the monsters in the capital quickly.”
“If that’s true… No, why did the emperor go there in the first place?”
Duke Ahillo muttered, as if frustrated.
It’s logically unreasonable, so it’s hard to understand.
Even when I first heard those words, I wondered where Enrique had really lost his mind.
“The Imperial faction will be in an uproar, but unfortunately, it’s true. Spread rumors in that direction, and make sure to add that the emperor’s mind has become strange.”
“…Ugh. I understand.”
If I’ve said this much, they should figure it out on their own.
‘Now is the eve of the storm. A calm moment just before a fierce storm hits. That’s when.’
At this point, there were too many things I needed to pay attention to.
Velifor, who came to kill me.
Enrique, who is showing strange lingering attachment towards me.
Shailo, who is a suitable partner for me to love and a significant force in the Empress faction.
Plus, three unverified officials who are not yet assassins.
‘Fortunately, Derek is out of the imperial city.’
I don’t have the luxury to spare attention for Derek.
‘And Merem, who is coming straight towards me…’
Thinking of Merem, I felt a dryness in my mouth and gulped down the remaining tea.
“I… it’s good enough for me if my niece is healthy like this.”
After a moment, Duke Ahillo, who was fiddling with the teacup, opened his mouth again.
The Male lead Always Seduces Her with His Beauty (Matriarchy)
Xin Jiao Zhou is the leader of the world’s premier sect. She has just experienced betrayal from all sides, was poisoned in an assassination attempt, and faced death squad attacks while the poison was taking effect. After finally clearing out the scum from her sect, she was drugged again while trying to detoxify.
After waking up from a night of unconsciousness, she gained a “beautiful and kind-hearted” husband.
Xin Jiao Zhou: “???”
He fell ill.
She came to see him, bringing breakfast.
As she put down the breakfast and was about to leave, his hand slipped while holding the spoon. “Clank!”
She turned around upon hearing the noise.
He looked up at her, his eyebrows drooping: “My hand… has no strength.”
“Shall I… feed you?” she asked tentatively.
He opened his mouth cheerfully: “Ah—”
Thinking she was drowning, he jumped in without hesitation to save her, but nearly drowned himself. In the end, it was she who swam over to rescue him, giving him air underwater.
After emerging from the water, his ear tips turned red. He lightly brushed his cheek, tucking his sideburns behind his ear, revealing delicate, pink-tinged ear tips. He lowered his gaze, too embarrassed to look at her.
Xin Jiao Zhou: He’s truly beautiful, kind-hearted, and adorable.
A certain someone when disciplining subordinates behind the scenes: “If they don’t obey, just kill them.”
What’s that? She might already have someone she cares about in her heart? A certain someone: Find out who it is, kill them, and then there won’t be anyone.
What? She met a man by the riverside? What? That man even hurt her? A certain someone: Whichever hand hurt her, chop off his entire arm.
Love at first sight without realizing it, gradually falling in love, slowly getting closer…
Family and national grudges, schemes and desires, good and evil, crime and punishment, she and he face the future together, seeking justice with passion!
A naturally dark female lead who could accidentally destroy the world but is actually an honest person VS a weak, pitiful, and helpless but skilled fighter, beautiful white-cut black male lead
My heart is not of stone, how steadfast is your love? — Tao Yuanming “Imitating the Ancients (No. 3)”
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Cold female lead & dramatic black lotus with hidden yandere traits male lead
