Chapter: 793

The Duke still didn’t show any suspicious behavior. He only stayed at the mansion and didn’t meet many people.

“Gretel, why don’t you just go with us?”

At those words, Gretel blushed in embarrassment.

“Oh, I- I think I need to clean up this place more. I will only go on the day of the competition.”

“Okay then.”

Maybe it’s too burdensome for her to go with the Empress even though they’ve been friends for the past six years.

It can’t be helped now.

The three said goodbye to Gretel and headed to the outdoor stadium.

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Astelle was sitting in the grandstand in the capital’s grand stadium.

The grandstands of the emperor and the empress are at the highest point in the center of the seats in the stadium.

Four pillars supported the ceiling, and there is also a thin cloth to block the sun. On the back of the seat, the emblem symbolizing the imperial family is ornately engraved. And next to it is a small emblem symbolizing the duke family.

The emperor’s seat is empty. Kaizen said he would not be attending today.

As Astelle sat down, everyone’s eyes were on her.

Although she has held several events within the Imperial Palace, this is the first time Astelle has appeared before commoners.

The people sitting in the stands looked curiously at the empress who had finally appeared.

Fritz asked worriedly. “Are you okay? You seem nervous.”

“It’s been a long time since I’ve received such attention.”

The relationship between the emperor and his wife, from divorce to reunion, was known to the commoners to some extent.

‘Because it was a fascinating story in many ways.’

The fact that the empress, who had been divorced and expelled, returned with the prince, was unprecedented in history.

“Not many people speak ill of you,” said Fritz in a firm voice.

He seems to have already recognized the rumors circulating among people.

So you mean they said something bad about the emperor?