The White Stoat Princess (5 Chapters Left to Complete) - Chapter 67

Who on earth told them to give us separate lodgings in enemy territory?

‘Besides, if it’s Baegok Palace…’

If the names and purposes of the royal palaces hadn’t changed, Baegok Palace was where the prince consort stayed.

‘Why would I be staying there?’

Hadel, thinking the same thing, immediately objected.

“Marian is my fiancée. I won’t allow her to stay in another palace.”

Though the official had clearly been firmly instructed beforehand, he stubbornly held his ground even as Hadel confronted him directly.

“You aren’t officially engaged yet, are you? In fact, you already have another official fiancée.”

It wasn’t illogical. The fiancée formally approved by the King’s seal was none other than Lady Nella Orsini.

The official continued with serpentine slyness.

“Moreover, wouldn’t it be proper etiquette for the future prince consort of Prince Hadel to reside in Baegok Palace?”

It was unclear whether the man truly believed his own flawed logic or was simply feigning ignorance.

‘His whole attitude screams, “Just shove her into Baegok Palace and be done with it.”’

His approach only stirred my defiance.

Watching the standoff between the two, I gently linked arms with Hadel and gave a soft smile.

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