2026-10-17 13:00:49She had encountered countless men who were eager to prolong a discussion with her. Some sought political advantages, while others simply enjoyed receiving attention from the highest-ranking woman in the imperial household.
Maxwell appeared interested in neither.
His concern was entirely reserved for Liora.
At that moment, the senior maid emerged and announced that the Duchess was ready to be transferred to the prepared suite.
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His sarcasm made the Empress laugh. She then called a servant and ordered her to fetch a medicine box from the adjoining room."I like the way you speak, Maxwell. You don't try to flatter me the way most men in this palace do.""I'm not interested in pleasing you.""What a shame. I'd already started imagining how pleasant it might be if we could spend time together without discussing the Emperor or your wife."Maxwell chose not to respond. Instead, while the Empress waited for her servant to return, he took the opportunity to contact the System again."System, examine my physical condition. Is there any way to speed up my recovery?" Maxwell asked inwardly, closing his eyes as his brow furrowed slightly."Can you identify the antidote?"Maxwell shifted his gaze when the servant returned with a small wooden box. The Empress opened it and to
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The document contained a list of nobles scheduled to attend a private meeting with the Emperor. However, Liora's attention was drawn to a note added at the bottom.[The status of Duke Maxwell shall be reviewed based on reports concerning his possession of a forbidden weapon and suspected threats to the safety of the imperial family.]'A forbidden weapon?''A threat?'Liora's heart began to pound faster. She quickly examined the next page and discovered a draft decree that had not yet been signed.If the accusations were approved, Maxwell could lose all his titles and privileges as a duke. The Emperor would even have legal grounds to detain him without a public hearing.Liora finally understood why the Emperor was so certain that Maxwell would be unable to protect her. He was apparently preparing a justification to get rid of her husband.'Maxwell has always been loyal to the kingdom. He has never neglected his duties. What grounds and evidence are there for this report?'Liora grew in
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"The woman I told you about left it behind before she departed. I've kept it for years, hoping that one day I might return it to her in person.""Where is she now?""She's dead," the Emperor replied, his eyes beginning to glisten with tears.Liora fell silent.The Emperor slowly closed the box. "Her husband was involved in a rebellion. When the royal army stormed their residence, she became one of the victims. I didn't learn of her death until everything was over.""Did Your Majesty order the attack?""I signed the order. But I had no idea they were involved, let alone that she would become a victim." The Emperor clenched his jaw as he spoke.His answer sent a chill down Liora's spine.The Emperor looked at her and asked, "Do you think I was wrong?"Liora did not know how to answer. Nor did she be
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"I only ordered that you be brought here without causing a disturbance. As for the methods the servants used, it seems they went a little too far. Maxwell appears to have been taken away by someone else, but for now, my only concern is your safety.""Their actions nearly killed us!""I've already ordered a physician to examine you. The dosage wasn't fatal. Why are you making it sound so serious? Do you really think an emperor like me would deliberately harm you?"Liora stared at him in disbelief. Her suspicions grew stronger, especially when the Emperor spoke so calmly, as though poisoning a duke and his wife were minor matters that did not warrant further discussion."Then please allow me to return to Maxwell.""Unfortunately, I can't grant that request just yet," the Emperor replied firmly."Why?"The Emperor pulled up a chair and sat i
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However, he was not foolish enough to believe that Liora's safety was genuinely part of her plan."How can I be sure my wife is still alive?"The Empress turned to him. "You doubt my word?""I'm talking to a woman who just poisoned me. What do you think?"The Empress chuckled softly. She then approached the door and called for someone standing guard outside.A female servant promptly entered and bowed respectfully. "Your Majesty?""Go to the Emperor's residence. Find out how Duchess Liora is doing and report back to me before the guards change shifts.""Yes, Your Majesty."The servant immediately left the room. The Empress turned back to Maxwell, a satisfied expression on her face."Is that enough for you?""I want to see her myself." Maxwell remained cold and unresponsive.
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<You have been afflicted with Love Poison. You must immediately release the burning heat within your body.>Maxwell cursed inwardly. There was no way he would release the heat within his body into the Empress.He refused to compromise his honor or become involved in an affair with her.Such a betrayal would not only cost him his head. If the Emperor discovered it, every member of his family, from the highest-ranking to the lowest, would lose their heads as well.He then tried to summon the Sword of Destiny, but received no response as he usually did."Looking for this?"The Empress raised a black-sheathed sword that had been lying on the table.Maxwell's eyes immediately locked onto it."Don't touch my sword!" he shouted in panic."Calm down. I have no intention of damaging it." The Empress
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