Something I Haven't Tried

The Imperial Palace was in an uproar.

The palace had rarely seen a visitor like this, but a figure both exalted and incredibly nerve-racking had barged in without warning.

“Hahaha, Grand Duke. Of course I'm satisfied. Then we'll handle that matter as you suggested, and next, there's the question of tolls for the bridge over the Dairy River……”

Since the grand banquet, every member of the imperial family had gathered here, except the Emperor, who was away on a tour.

The Crown Prince, serving as the public face of the imperial family, kept agreeing with the Grand Duke and catering to him.

Naturally, the Crown Prince outranked the Grand Duke, but the Grand Duke had enough power to disregard such distinctions in rank with ease.

Second Princess Elena, sitting quietly in one corner, gave a subtle glance.

A signal that she wouldn't step forward in this meeting.

She seemed to have judged that there was no need to step forward and provoke more hostility, since the Grand Duke would choose neutrality anyway.

She was certainly a clever woman...