Chapter 46 (1/2)
Chapter 46
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Cedric had a thoughtful face for a while and said.
“Her Majesty the Empress is not a benevolent person.”
“Yes…..”
“The last time I saw her was when I was 20 years old and took over the title of Grand Duke. Probably the last time His Majesty the Emperor met her too. I thought it was true that she was ill.”
“Since she is living such a life, she cannot possibly be healthy.”
“Yes, I don’t have anything to say because I don’t see her often.”
“You weren’t in a position to do that. It’s not just a relative. For Her Majesty the Empress, Cedric is someone under their command. You had to think about safety.”
“Yes, that’s true.”
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Cedric sighed with a light chuckle.
“I’ve only seen her for a short time, so it wouldn’t be helpful to tell you with the impressions of that time. When I was younger… when Pavel was alive, I sometimes went to play.”
Pavel was the second son of the empress, who died 18 years ago.
Cedric said, recalling his memory.
“Her Majesty was a cold person to Brother Pavel as well. As you know, I lost my mother early, so when I was a child, I had something like a fantasy about having a real mother, but I was surprised that Her Majesty was so cold.”
“I see.”
“She must not have had a heart to love.”
“If that’s the case, she won’t be in grief until now.”
Artizea let out a small sigh.
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“If Prince Pavel had been alive, he would have been the successor to the Riagan Duchy, right?”
“That’s right. Since Her Majesty was the only descendant of the Duke, she wrote a contract with His Majesty before marriage. Of the children born between them, the youngest of the children is to belong to the Riagan Duchy. She did it to avoid joining the royal family.”
“She was a noble person. Ambitious, and it is not easy to marry into the imperial family.”
“Yes.”
Cedric replied, then bite his lips for a moment.
When Artizea fell quiet at her thoughts, the inside of the carriage became quiet too.
She thought about the situation when the empress was drawing up the contract.
She probably chose to marry because at the time it was a conventional way to supplement his legitimacy while supporting Emperor Gregor.
However, she had no intention of joining the Riagan Duchy to the imperial family.
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If so, the pride of the Riagan Duchy is still the biggest weight in the empress’s heart.
“The salt crystals Lord Freil brought might play a more important role than I think.”
“… are you and Freil close?”
“Pardon?”
At Cedric’s unexpected question, Artizea tilted her head.
Cedric stroked his mouth once. It was to hide his agitation.
“No, it’s nothing. Just because you look friendly ……”
“We’re not close.”
Artizea replied immediately.
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He showed his true color and trusted his ability. She could easily entrust the work without hiding it.
But saying that she was friendly with him was completely separate.
Cedric’s face turned a little red. He lowered his eyes.
“Yes, no, nothing. I asked you a strange question. Freil is a quick witted and reliable person.”
“Yes, I think so.”
Artizea tilted her head.
***
The carriage passed through a small wooded garden and stopped in front of the main gate of the Empress’s Palace.
Cedric got off the carriage first and helped Artizea.The Lady-in-waiting, Countess Martha, bowed politely.
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“Welcome, Grand Duke Evron, Lady Heiress of Rosan.”
“Nice to meet you, Countess Martha.”
“You’ve become more good looking since the last time I’ve seen you.”
Count Martha said with a smile towards Cedric.
And she politely bowed her head to Artizea.
“Even in the midst of Her Majesty’s sickness, she waited very much for the day to meet the Lady Heiress.”
“It is an honor.”
Artizea glanced at Alice, who followed her.
As Alice had been instructed in advance, she quickly lowered the jewelry box and she presented it to the Countess Martha.
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“I had my maid bring something for Her Majesty the Empress. If it’s okay, can you do me a favor?”
“Okay. Then, I’ll take care of it.”
Countess Martha accepted her box.
“Come in. She is waiting in the audience room.”
Cedric reached out his arm. Artizea was escorted by him and headed inside.
The ceiling was so high that the footsteps echoed.
The floor was marble, and the pillars were decorated with gold studded embellishments.
Even though it was bright because the curtains were open, it felt somehow dark. Perhaps this is because there was no signs of people.
Upon arriving at the audience room, Countess Martha politely announced.
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