This Life Will Be My Last

Chapter 7 - Comparing with her?

His advisor? Why was he here? He shouldn't be bothering me if he works for the Crown Prince, unless he's following one of his orders.

"...'

Leonardo, sent his advisor to come and deliver a message to me.

"His Highness, The Crown Prince wants to see you"

"Me"

"Yes, Your Highness"

I wondered what it could be, but i wasn't going to make a scene here, instead I looked at One of my Ladies-in-waiting, Lady Beatrice, before I then nodded at the advisor, I knew this guy, not really... But it was the person that Leonardo was speaking to when I had gotten out of the carriage.

I hadn't even met the Emperor and Empress yet, I'd be such an incompetent Daughter-In-Law if I can't find an opportunity to greet them. I can't be seen as rude or arrogant to them, Especially because the Empress was so kind to me in my last life, as we bonded over embroidery and traditions. She allowed me to still be religious as long as the child - If I even had one would grow up under the Northern Traditions but the child would've been given the option of what to believe in anything or nothing.

She was the only person in this wretched place who understood me; Understood who I am as a person and my values. I appreciated that... She was almost like a mother to me.

I knew that when Lady Audreyn was imprisoned that it would've spread around the Imperial Palace like fire, but still it wasn't common, it was quite rare for a lady-in-waiting to get imprisoned in the dungeons, Yet I still wanted to make sure she was okay. I knew I wouldn't be able to visit her as I would be back after she was released.

The least I could do was ask Lady Beatrice to look after Lady Audreyn and make sure she's okay.

"When the cake is finished, tell Lady Audreyn to come here and eat. Then let her know she can rest for a few days before she comes back."

"Yes, Your Highness."

It wasn't that I cared for Audreyn more than my other ladies-in-waiting, I just thought it was unfair that she had gotten punished like that, She was only 2 years older than myself but still it doesn't stop me from making sure she is okay and checking In on her after this event.

I turned and nodded at the Advisor, and he quickly led the way. The atmosphere changed as we went east, even though it was surrounded by the same wall. Perhaps it was because the Imperial Palace was styled in completely different ways, ways that I'd probably never understand why as to the design choices, but the emblems on the walls that were carved in were quite unique, The current one being a Falcon with the Initials of V + L with a crown above them, Thewashaving two II beside it in Roman Numerals.
I could only assume that it symbolised Leonardo's Parents The Emperor Virion II and Empress Consort Laria Odenne, The former Duchess of Bavaria.

I was concerned that I might encounter Rosette again, but she was nowhere to be seen in Leonardo's bedroom, I forgot what this place was even like. We never even consummated our marriage, fruitless at this point really. But in all honesty? He left me alone? He ran to be with Rosette like he would've rather married her than been married to me.

I suppose he probably thinks that I'm useless in this marriage, as he has done in my last lives... making me believe I'm so damn inferior to him and that I have no power in The Imperial Palace, despite me being the Crown Princess of Rodwine.

The Crown Princes were sitting by a small round table.

"You called me." I said calmly as I glanced at him, a smug smile present on his face and I knew those couldn't be good.