2026-10-29 13:00:09However, 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 r
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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
Chapter 60
"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
Chapter 59
"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
Chapter 58
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.
Chapter 57
<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
Chapter 56
Maxwell wanted to know who the woman was, but his body was completely incapable of moving. Still, he knew one thing for certain: that was not his wife’s voice. Before he could even begin to understand what was happening, the last remnants of his consciousness disappeared.He had absolutely no idea that the people who had carried him away had brought him to the Empress’s private chambers.Meanwhile, at the Emperor’s residence, Liora had been laid on the Emperor’s bed. The woman remained unconscious as the Emperor stood beside her, silently gazing at her face.For a while, the man did nothing. His gaze remained fixed on Liora, as though he were savoring the opportunity to admire the beauty of the woman now lying so close to him."Just seeing you sleep so peacefully gives my life a meaning I cannot explain. I want to have you, Liora, but possessing your body alone would mean nothing to me. I want you to love me."Elsewhere, Maxwell slowly regained consciousness when he felt something col
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