Chapter 223 (2/2)

“I see.”

Who could be so hostile to the Monique family? Who is the man who persistently tries to disconnect the family lineage of my mother, me and my father?

The purpose of the noble faction was too obvious. Perhaps they wanted to have several results at the same time. They might have calculated to split the pro-emperor faction into the supporters of the Whir family and those supporting the Monique family. They might have also let me, who they called an infertile woman, take the position of the empress while promoting Jiun as the emperor’s concubine, so she could give birth to the emperor’s baby.

Besides, they must be trying to take back my father’s title.

As for other noble families, they could adopt a son to succeed their family, but my family was different. According to the established rules of the Monique family, only those who can swear on the covenant with the imperial family, namely, an oath of blood, can succeed the family. Under the first covenant 1,000 years ago, the sign showing the qualifications of the successor was his silvery hair. That’s why all the heads of the Monique family had silver hair.

Currently, the only people who have silver hair in the empire are my father and I.

Since my father dedicated his love to my mother only, there was no chance that he would remarry. Unless I give birth to a baby, it’s certain that the lineage of my family will end.

If I became the empress instead of the successor of my family, it was clear that my father’s title would be taken back upon his death.

“So, everyone supported the noble faction’s proposal?”

“… Unfortunately, yes. Lady Monique, except for the two dukes, your father and several nobles supporting the Whir family, all others supported it.”

I could not help but break into laughter.

I guessed so. Anyway, nobody would care even if the Monique family would disappear, so it would be the best option for our faction to secure the position of the empress by supporting me and try to keep Jiun at bay.

Was it because I was shocked by the sudden news or was it because I bled a lot?

When I touched my forehead because of dizziness, my father, who was patting my left hand, raised me and said, “Let’s stop here. As we still have time, let’s talk about it later.”

“Oh, you said that she was hurt. Sorry, Kairan. Let’s discuss the matter again later.”

“Well, let me leave first. Let’s go, Tia. ”

“Yes, Daddy. See you all next time. ”

I politely said goodbye to them and headed home with my father.

As soon as he arrived home, my father, who looked at me with a worried expression, called a doctor.

The doctor, who rushed to my house, reassured my father that although the cut was deep, I would have no problem using my right arm. Nevertheless, my father gave me a stern warning that I should not even think about wielding a sword for the time being.

I went up to my room, feeling woozy. I approached Luna to play with her for a long time, but the silver cat ran away after smelling the medicine on me.

After trying to find her for a long time, I eventually gave up playing with Luna and lay down on the bed. All kinds of thoughts passed through my mind.

The noble faction supported me as the empress?

Does Jiun know about this? Did she also agree with them or was she unaware of it?

I broke into a bitter smile. What a nasty fate? In the past, I became the emperor’s concubine at the pressure of the pro-emperor faction, but this time Jiun has to go through the same fate as mine?

My fate was revolving along this thread over and over again.

When can I cut this tangled knot?

I closed my eyes, feeling bitter. I fell asleep in no time as the medicine worked.

When I was drinking tea leisurely in my house office, I heard a knock on the door.

In no time the butler came in. As usual, he had an expressionless face, but he looked greatly annoyed. So, I asked curiously, “What’s wrong, butler? What’s going on? “