That time I got reincarnated as trash (Sovihishu) from remarried empress

I don't know anymore

Joon-woo pov.

Weeks has passed, and Navier and Heinly finally went to the Western Kingdom.

And meanwhile here at the Eastern Empire. Things start to get really busy since the Former Empress is no longer here, Rashta keeps on using her UNBORN CHILD as an excuse not to continue her studies. And Duke Ergi is here.... to help her with that, even though his here to make the Empire Fall...... I think(?)

Here I am doing some paper work. I find it quite enjoyable. it's way better than hearing Trashta complain all day.

I couldn't help but think of That girl I saw a few weeks ago. She wasn't mentioned at the novel or webtoon, but the more I think about it the more my brain hurts.

A sudden knock on the door came. Are people obsessed with me or something? "Come in...." I said. The door opened revealing a maid with tea and a shortcake.

She quickly put it on the table, "Lady Rashta ordered me to give it to you" She said shortly as she bowed and left.

I stare at the shortcake and tea that was given to me.

Looks good. I took a bite from the cake, it tastes good. I took a sip from the tea. It's hot. I finished it in seconds after I was done I put the plate and cup to the side and continue my work.

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3 hours later

Rashta pov.

Just and hour ago I told a maid to send cake and tea to his majesty because he had been in his room for quite a while because of some paper work he has to do.

Right now I'm taking a walk with Duke Ergi. "I Don't know what to do anymore...." I said starting a conversation. He looks at me "what's wrong Lady Rashta?" He says worriedly.

"Well you see, I often feel as if his majesty has been neglecting me. He would always visit me in my chambers. And would always comfort me if I was down. Ever since the Former Empress and him divorced he begin to ignore Me.." I say letting out a tear.

He looks at me. "You know his majesty.. he can be quite stu- uhm mysterious at times. You wouldn't know what his next moves will be, you should try giving him some cake and tea maybe he would cheer up a little."

"I did..."
"Than what's the problem?"
"He never once reply to the letters I give, nor he even visit me in order to say Thankyou for the sweets I gave him."
"...."
"Anyway... The nobles can meet you in person and make up their own minds about you regardless of what the rumors say, but the commoners can't.
So you have to be in good terms with the press if you wanted to target the commoners. You'll be able to figure out what the people of this nation want with their questions.

".... that's not necessary" I said. If only I could tell the Duke I would become empress soon, then he would tell things that would be immediate help to the Empress and not how to become one..

He looks at me worriedly. "You said you wanted to become the Empress to protect your self and The baby."

"There's nobody that can hurt me now that the Former Empress is gone."
"The next Empress might hate you even more...." I pout. I'm the next Empress.

"Listen I'm being serious, just don't let it come out from one ear to the other"

"Oh, alright. So you want me to be nice to all the journalists. Is that right?"

 
"Exactly, If someone is nice to both you and your enemies. That means they're not on your side in the end, doesn't it?"

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