As per Gaizel’s words, Tistye went straight to the main residence in the back of the royal palace. But as she was walking along the corridor, she heard someone talking in the courtyard. Apparently, it was a guest who was participating in today’s announcement party.
“You also saw her, didn’t you? Her Majesty the Empress.”
“I saw her, I saw her! Now I understand why His Majesty hid her for half a year!”
When she realized they were talking about her, Tistye casually sped up. The men who weren’t aware of Tistye’s presence continued speaking.
“Surely, she’s a sight to behold, but… the rumor said there would be another Empress coming from Yenzie.”
…huh?
Tistye suddenly halted behind the pillars.
“Looks like it. Since the previous Emperor has died, an opportunity to solidify the ground has appeared. If that happens, said other Empress would inadvertently become the FirstEmpress.”
“Well, that’s only obvious. She comes from Yenzie. Iif she becomes the second empress instead, there would be war…”
From Yenzie, a new empress will…
It was only natural for Yenzie to set up an empress to build a good relationship with the new emperor. It was as they said—the difference in national status between Yenzie and Lacie, Tistye’s homeland, was too great. The Eastern Powerhouse, Yenzie, wouldn’t be satisfied with the position of second empress.
The men began to criticize this and that about Gaizel.
“I wonder how long this kingdom will prosper. The new emperor sure is strong in battle, but isn’t his personality the worst? The other successor was killed, and the throne was usurped—there were many vassals who escaped due to his arrogance.”
“…I’m thankful that Lord Luxen is still here, what would happen if he wasn’t… well, I also heard that a lot of predecessors remained. But in the royal palace, there are only complaints about His Majesty Gaizel.”
“The undefeated Knight Leader has also retired—moreover, that talented man has probably escaped from Verscia…”
“…We mustn’t be elusive anymore. It seems that the emperor is less aggressive in fighting and expanding his territory than the late emperor… Our new emperor—His Majesty, his attitude is big, but I am sure he is actually stupid—”
Tistye, who had been silently listening until then, stood up at those words and appeared before the man in a grand manner. Because the empress was suddenly before them, the men hurriedly fixed their manners.
“…Forgive me, a bit of your chatter entered my ears. Just now, were you been talking about His Majesty?”
“Y, Your Majesty the Empress! No, I was—”
“I understand the feelings of anxiety the two of you must have felt after the death of the previous Emperor, but isn’t that exactly why we must support His Majesty Gaizel?”
The arrogant and scornful Emperor.
It was indeed true that the attitude he usually showed was far from respectable.
However, he couldn’t express himself well. He was also unable to control his facial expressions—
—despite so, he thought about the kingdom more than anyone else. Hence why he kept working late into the night everyday.
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Your Highness, The Voice of Your Heart is Leaking!
Romance***THIS STORY IS NOT MINE*** ***FOR READING PURPOSES ONLY*** DESCRIPTION Marriage with the villainous 'Ice Emperor'-despite his harsh words, the voice of his heart is super sweet!? The Princess of the Southern Kingdom, Tistye, who can read people's...
