Chapter 64

Meanwhile, the capital was lively as ever. It has been nearly two months since spring arrived.

Beyond the streets lined with flower shops was a castle at the center of the capital.

Unlike the vibrant streets of the city, there was a bone-chilling silence in the castle.

A cold sensation flowed within the walls where the Empress resided.

The Empress seemed to be very annoyed.

Because the exchange meeting to be held in May was around the corner.

Initially, she thought of it as an opportunity to show her dignity to the world.

But it was too difficult to do that.

She grimaced, seated on a chair inside her bedroom.

‘Because the Duke of Reinhardt was not attending the meeting.’

Many of the foreign participants held businesses connected to the Duchy.

It sounded like most people were coming to see Ian.

However, as Ian ignored her invitation for three years, subtle resentment settled in her.

The last she could do was send the Crown Prince to persuade the Duke, but she hardly expected the unexpected change.

Then, a maid knocked on the door to which she proudly nodded.

“Come in. What is it?”
“The Duke of Reinhardt has replied to the invitation.”

As if offering it to a God, the maid handed over the letter very politely.

The Empress received, only two fingers clutching the letter.

She read, still expecting his refusal.

“Let’s see…… 《I’m extremely honored and grateful to receive an invitation from the royal family》. Huh, pretentious.”

She skipped over the words to search for the reason for his refusal.

For example……

I am unable to attend because I have to focus on my family and work.

It’s not enough for a Duke to be invited to the event. And so on.

The Empress reached the end of the letter without any anticipated,

“《With my utmost respect and gratitude to the royal family for the invitation, I am writing to inform you of the Ducal couple to be present during the event.》I knew you would say that– Hold on, what?”

She read the letter again.

Amazing, he has accepted the invitation!

Flustered, she jumped up from her seat.

But as soon as she became aware of the maid, she pretended to tidy up her dress.

son who was able to persuade

moment, but soon her

pride was hurt.

was the

be too pleased just because a mere Duke changed his mind.

when he was accused of treason. Bartolt did nothing to assassinate him in the

was a coveted knight when he used to be in Ian’s

comparable when she brought

now assigned as her escort because he was a great soldier.

glared at Bartolt, who stood outside the room.

of them were useless.

this Duke

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Oscar was supposed to stay at the Reinhardt mansion for five days.

of them had passed, and

injured, but most of Oscar’s

even if it was trivial, what

was due

insisting

friend was

to make his friend aware of his feelings.

the first floor where Oscar was seated.

sleep well last night?” “Of

other with

a walk in the rose garden together,

was reluctant to allow

inside a safe perimeter until the consultation with the

rose garden of the Duchy, which was in

Oscar could not be locked up in the house

wondered if he could have

he’ll only oppose it, won’t he?’

Oscar answered Laritte,

It is said that it’d always win first place if it

Laritte replied,

to the garden before the blooming

the garden in

Oscar took the lead towards the garden, chatting together. They were

unintentionally became alone and

began to approach his wife

Oscar was faster.

hold my hand,

held Oscar’s hand

watching Ian treat Laritte

was helpful to the beautiful Duchess makes me

intense gaze he felt on the back of his head

shooting a

that he had a way to

a bit more. He didn’t let go of Laritte’s hand even after she

“…..?”

at Oscar with a blank face.

showers were often in

there were certain cultures based on

them, it was to prevent their falling due to the damp

that’s it.’

waved it off as her mind came to a

another person who could not

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