I Married the Terminally Ill Emperor - Chapter 91

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I Married a Terminally Ill Emperor

Chapter 91

Queen Camilla walked toward Crown Prince Poseidon. She was tall enough to be at eye level with the towering Crown Prince.

The nobles of the Empire and guests from various countries watched the confrontation between the two.

“I didn’t expect Queen Camilla to come.”

Poseidon smiled reluctantly with a face that showed he had been caught off guard.

Queen Camilla met his gaze with cold eyes. Her aura was fierce, befitting her background as a knight.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince. I asked if you would believe me if I, the Queen of the Kingdom of Foevern, proved it to you.”

“If Your Majesty the Queen says so…”

Crown Prince Poseidon stepped back with a regretful expression. He had hoped to pressure the Princess and perhaps lower some tariffs.

Queen Camilla coldly surveyed those who were watching with curious eyes, then extended her hand to the side.

Rayen, who had approached at some point, handed her a document.

“Not only Crown Prince of Krzea Empire, but also the nobles of Ruusephon Empire here seem to have some misunderstanding. The Kingdom of Foevern sincerely congratulates Princess Dahlia’s marriage. However, Foevern will never become subordinate to Ruusephon because of this marriage. I present to His Majesty the Emperor an official document written by His Majesty the King of Foevern.”

Queen Camilla’s gaze reached Emperor Gray, who was walking toward them. Before coming to the banquet hall, she had already finished a private meeting with him.

“I have already been contacted by the King of Foevern. And Ruusephon has decided to fully comply with his wishes.”

“Why is that?”

Queen Camilla looked at the Emperor with suspicious eyes.

“I heard that Your Majesty the Queen also knows the meaning of this marriage.”

“…Yes.”

She had heard an unbelievable story from her husband.

“This marriage is based on Princess Dahlia’s sacrifice. I am not shameless enough to desire more than that.”

But Queen Camilla still looked at him with an expression that couldn’t dispel her suspicion.

“Princess Dahlia said she trusts her elder brother, so I don’t need to help her. But following the Kingdom of Foevern’s wishes should be acceptable. How about it? Can you believe me now?”

At those sincere words, relief finally settled on Queen Camilla’s face.

“It’s been a long time, Your Majesty the Queen.”

“Your Majesty, congratulations on your marriage.”

They pretended to meet for the first time at the banquet hall, as they had agreed beforehand.

The Emperor smiled picturesquely as he received the document she offered.

After carefully reading through the document, the Emperor looked at Queen Camilla.

“You’re delivering an official document in a new way.”

When the Emperor spoke with a gentle smile, lightly criticizing in a roundabout way, Queen Camilla also responded with a bright smile.

“I thought it would be better to present it in a place where many people are gathered like today, so there won’t be any gossip later.”

“I see. According to this document, from now on, crystals and wine cannot be supplied to Ruusephon Empire without the approval of the Foevern royal family. Am I correct in reading this as blocking export channels and reducing them further?”

When the Emperor briefly summarized the document’s contents and stated only the key points, all the nobles were shocked.

The crystals and wine from the Kingdom of Foevern were luxury items, so they had no impact on commoners. However, they were fatal to the nobles.

They had thought that the royal marriage with the Kingdom of Foevern would make it easier to obtain crystals and wine, but it was actually the opposite. This was impossible.

The nobles couldn’t dare interrupt the conversation of the high-ranking people and could only look at the Emperor anxiously.

“Yes, that’s correct. Previously, we exported freely, but from now on, there will be adjustments to export quantities. Of course, free exports will continue as before to Krzea Empire and Hallen Sacred Empire. Does this prove our kingdom’s position? Crown Prince Poseidon.”

Queen Camilla’s cold gaze, who had been conversing with the Emperor, turned to Crown Prince Poseidon.

What she was saying was clear.

She had clearly shown that they would give up the benefits from the royal marriage and actually distance themselves from Ruusephon Empire.

What was frustrating about this were the nobles of Ruusephon Empire. The nobles’ earnest gazes gathered on the Emperor.

They hoped the Emperor would get angry and pressure the Kingdom of Foevern using the marriage with the Princess as an excuse.

However.

“I will accept it. The wine and crystals from the Kingdom of Foevern will become more expensive in the future.”

The nobles looked at him with astonished faces at the Emperor’s cheerful answer.

When dealing with foreign countries, the Emperor always moved coldly only for profit. For such an Emperor to accept so easily.

Those holding glasses filled with wine from the Kingdom of Foevern hurriedly drank their wine.

If obtaining wine from the Kingdom of Foevern was like plucking stars from the sky before, now they might not even be able to see those stars.

Meanwhile, the women looked with envious eyes at those wearing crystal jewelry, and the noble ladies who owned crystal jewelry proudly held their heads high.

Other nobles glared at the Princess with resentful looks, as if all this trouble was because of her.

Queen Camilla, who watched this scene, smiled coldly.

“Of course, the crystal mines and vineyards owned by Princess Dahlia are exceptions.”

That meant they could easily obtain crystals and wine by getting on Princess Dahlia’s good side.

Hope appeared on the nobles’ gloomy faces. As soon as Queen Camilla finished speaking, the nobles’ fervent gazes turned to the Princess.

“You’ll receive more attention.”

The Emperor looked at Dahlia standing beside him with amused eyes.

Meanwhile, Dahlia unconsciously nodded with a bewildered face.

Many things had happened in an instant.

Both Her Majesty the Queen coming here and revealing the kingdom’s position were surprising events.

“Your Majesty, may I have a private conversation with Her Majesty the Queen for a moment?”

“Of course.”

“I’ll guide you.”

Oreon, who had been standing behind the Emperor, stepped forward and guided them to the rest room.

Dahlia, Annie, and Queen Camilla entered the cozy space that Oreon had guided them to.

“Then please have a comfortable time.”

Oreon winked and closed the rest room door.

When only they remained, Dahlia looked at Camilla with a joyful face.

“Your Majesty the Queen! How did you come here?”

She had never expected her to appear.

“Dahlia. You look beautiful today too.”

Camilla smiled warmly and praised Dahlia.

“Thank you. And also for coming like this.”

Dahlia pressed down on her touched heart.

This was an official announcement of the marriage. Originally, important figures from the Kingdom of Foevern should have attended to congratulate her.

However, the marriage plan had proceeded so suddenly that she hadn’t even hoped for someone from the kingdom to come.

But for her to come when she hadn’t even expected it.

“His Majesty the King wanted to come personally, but he was busy, so I came to congratulate you in his place.”

“…I’m sorry.”

Dahlia suppressed her overwhelming emotions and bowed her head. Elder Brother was busy because of her. Even now, he must be working hard to prevent the two empires from interfering.

Queen Camilla gently took her hand.

“Princess. Please raise your head. This is not something you should be sorry for.”

“Because His Majesty the King is having difficulties because of me, I can only feel sorry to Your Majesty the Queen as well.”

“His Majesty the King will handle things well on his own. And you know I’m someone who would risk my life for you, don’t you?”

Dahlia raised her face with tears welling up.

It had been a very long time since she had been called Princess.

Though she was now Her Majesty the Queen, she had originally been Dahlia’s guard knight. And Cole’s senior as well.

“Your Majesty the Queen shouldn’t risk your life carelessly anymore.”

When Dahlia spoke playfully, Camilla dabbed away Dahlia’s tears with a handkerchief.

“To me, Dahlia and my daughter Rose are more precious than my own life. His Majesty the King is second priority. Oh, this is a secret from His Majesty.”

At Camilla’s humorous words, Dahlia couldn’t help but laugh.

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