Chapter: 910
He had such doubts, but he could not starve to death.
Even though he intentionally overreacted and fell in front of the young knight, the Duke of Reston was really sick, whether it was from poison or a mild cold.
The doctor rushed over, but he insisted that he would not receive treatment unless he met the empress.
‘I have to meet Astelle.’
He intended to intimidate Astelle.
If she doesn’t save him, he will expose the truth about the emperor’s poisoning, that it was led by him.
If that happens, even Astelle and the Crown Prince won’t be able to escape this.
But it doesn’t matter. His life is paramount to him.
“I brought you medicine, Duke.”
A young servant approached him.
The duke shouted angrily, “I don’t need it.”
“It’s His Majesty’s orders.”
“Ha, orders–”
However, the duke’s words did not continue to the end.
The servant covered his mouth with a handkerchief.
***
The next two days passed without a hitch.
The death of the former Duke of Reston became known three days later.
Astelle heard the news early in the morning. It was the news that the former Duke, who was staying in the palace due to the last case, died of chronic disease.
Hannah conveyed the news with a calm gaze, and she bowed her head in condolences according to the etiquette.
“I will prepare mourning clothes.”
“Yes.”
She has to wear mourning clothes since her biological father is dead. Fortunately, the emperor’s children are not obliged to wear mourning clothes. So there’s no need for Theor to be dressed all in black.
“Are you okay?”
The Marquis of Carlenberg came to Astelle as soon as he heard the news.