Chapter 162 - Was It Too Late? (2) (2/2)

“I assume you reported this to Prince Carlisle. Did you tell him what you told me?”

“…!”

His eyes widened. It was true that he had already gone to Carlisle before going to Elena, as last time he had been scolded for delivering his report late. Zenard was taken aback, but he was also impressed that Elena casually noticed this information.

‘She truly is a crown princess.’

Every time he saw her confirmed to him that she was a perfect match for Carlisle. Zenard looked at Elena with an enviable eye and bowed his head.

“As you said, it’s true that I reported to Prince Carlisle first. He then ordered me to do whatever you asked.”

” …Caril?”

Elena was so surprised that she inadvertently called Carlisle by his pet name. She usually took care to refer to him by his formal title to establish his authority.

‘Is it because of what he said before?’

Elena had told Carlisle to trust in her, and this seemed to be his answer. It wasn’t an excessive reaction, but it was support nonetheless.

— I’m sorry, but I’m not going to let you down.

Despite his concern over her safety, he seemed to have trust and confidence in her abilities. For him to leave this case to Elena despite how worried he was… A faint smile spread on Elena’s lips.

“Your Highness?”

Zenard noticed the sudden change in Elena, who broke from her reverie and looked at Zenard in front of her.

“Oh, I was thinking of something for a moment.”

Elena didn’t explain, but Zenard guessed that Carlisle was on her mind. After a moment, Elena continued to speak with her red eyes shining brightly.

“As long as we have the Empress’ weakness, we cannot let it go.”

“Those words…”

“I’ll have to set a trap, one so tight that the Empress cannot squirm out of it.”

It was necessary to let the whole world know that Ophelia intended to hurt Elena, and not allow her to easily make excuses.

“Among the ambassadors here to celebrate the wedding are from the Sibena Kingdom, correct?”

“Yes, Your Highness.”

“Please check if any of them have ever studied plants. “

“Ah…!”

Zenard seemed to put together what Elena was planning. She gave him a meaningful look.

“And tell the ambassadors of all kingdoms that I will host a party as gratitude for the wedding. Do it as soon as possible before they return home. In the meantime, we shall send an invitation to the Empress as well.”

The smile on Elena’s lips deepened.

“Let’s start by unveiling the Manera plant in front of everyone.”

If it was revealed that Empress Ophelia sent the flowers to Elena, it would cause an uproar. Even the Empress could not stop the mouths of the people from other kingdoms. This was the trap Elena had woven. Zenard gave a deep look of admiration and bowed.

“As you wish, Your Highness.”