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e down because of that.”

So he really said that.

He hated it so much when he heard the idea from me though.

In the end, Grand Duke Etzel seems to have accepted her words that it was the most natural excuse.

“His Majesty has persuaded him to reconsider since the wedding is just around the corner, but the Duke insisted.”

“As long as Grand Duke Etzel has issued a decree, His Majesty cannot refuse the request.”

While Vivian explained the situation to her, the Duke of Basel, who had regained his composure, looked at her coldly.

“You’re destined to get married into that poor eastern corner of the country now.”

It was intimidating, perhaps.

Born and raised in the capital, if she was the real Violet who knew nothing about the outside world, she would have been terrified as the Duke intended.

After the death of her mother, Adeline, Violet became even more dependent on the Duke and Vivian.
Thus, leaving the capital without them was a death sentence for Violet.

But she wasn’t that violet.

“Father, what are you saying? Poor Violet has turned pale.”

Vivian once again blamed her father and clasped her hands.

“Don’t worry, Violet.
We still have a chance to turn things around.”

“Turn things around?”

“His Majesty hasn’t given a definite answer yet.
He’ll take quite much time.
In the meantime, you just have to convince the Grand Duke.”

So that’s how the story came to be.

The emperor could not directly refuse.

The Meritorious Right was bestowed upon the family of a loyalist who died while protecting him.
If he had promised to grant any request of theirs but then go back on his words, the monarch’s authority will fall to the ground.

When the Emperor’s in such a difficult position, no one could step forward to help him.
Therefore, there was no choice but to force Grand Duke Etzel to change his mind and withdraw the decree on his own.

“If he like you enough to use the Meritorious Right, he will surely be shaken by your request.
You want to stay in the capital too, right? It is an honour to become the Crown Princess after all.”

As Vivian patted her on the back with friendliness, Duke Basel, who was standing next to her, also joined her.

“You must change the Grand Duke’s mind at all costs.
It’s all for your sake.”

The Duke of Basel looked at her, emphasising the phrase at all costs.

“He’s someone who is obsessed with a woman he does not even know well, to the point of using his family’s merits.
Sure enough, he will easily be swayed by your words.
Meet the Duke and persuade him.”

In the end, it was about passing all the responsibility on to her.

But she didn’t protest.

“Okay.
I’ll meet with His Grace and try talking it out.”

Formally and decently, she would have another opportunity to meet and talk with Duke Etzel.

There was absolutely no reason to refuse.

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