Rivena was taking a chance. And what she said after that was the same as what was written in her diary. Her own real name and her circumstances were leading to her rise to the capital. And why did she become the Empress? As the story progressed, the Viscountess’s complexion grew pale.
After the story was over, holding her hands, she couldn’t say anything.
‘If the Duke finds out about this child’s existence, he’ll definitely not stand still. He will think of a way to get her out of his plan, so he’s sure to kill her. So I have to give birth to a child without anyone knowing. Even if I’m accused.’
‘Empress...’
‘And if there comes a time when I can’t protect my child, then Sally, take care of my child.’
‘…’
The Viscountess gave no answer, but Rivena smiled quietly as if she had heard her answer.
And the scene changed again. Her suppressed groan filled the room. Without a midwife, Rivena was giving birth to her child.
‘Empress, just a little bit more!’
‘Ugh!’
Not long after, she heard the cry of the child. The Viscountess, who received her child, laid her child next to the exhausted Rivena. She looked at the face of her daughter with a weary face. The wheat-coloured hair that seemed to mix her blonde hair with the Emperor caught her eye. It was very pretty.
‘This child’s name is Rene. Princess Rene Lou Weilian.’
After giving her name, Rivena suddenly got up from her seat and started changing her clothes. Seeing her moving with her body just after giving birth, the Viscountess ran over in astonishment.
//Same girl what 0_0
‘Empress! If you’re still moving...!’
‘The rebellion happened; I already know.’
‘…!’
As if she had found out what she was hiding, the Viscountess’s eyes widened. Then Rivena looked at her with warm eyes.
‘I know you were silent to protect me. But you have to go. My husband is there.’
‘But Empress...!’
‘I’ll ask for Rene. Let her grow up well, cherished without envy. And later, give this picture to Rene. It will definitely help.’
What she gave her was a portrait of herself. The spirit of the wind sealed it.
‘Empress! No!’
‘Come on, take Rene and leave this place. The Duke’s army will come here soon.
‘Undi.’
So Rivena left without being caught by Viscountess Friedan. She chased after her spirit, and Irene looked behind her. She knew the story after this.
After three years in the Viscountess, she went on to live with Count of Chase.
‘This is how I left you.’
The imperial palace where Rivena arrived was very quiet. Her stillness, as if nothing had happened, was rather uncomfortable. None of her enlisted men was seen. She had no roaming servants.
Rivena, who was heading to the Emperor’s bedroom, stopped by the treasury and sealed Undi to her necklace.
‘Sleep for a while. I’ll be back soon.’
[Yes, Rii.]
She made a promise she couldn’t keep.
Her vision gradually faded into darkness.
Because this was Undi’s memory, there was no memory after being sealed. But Irene knew what had happened after this.
The Emperor and the Empress were found murdered by an assassin, and the Duke who investigated it killed the pro-imperial count. The count was framed as the culprit. And as planned, Duke became Emperor.
[This is all I know.]
Irene’s eyes widened at Undi’s voice. A familiar view of the room came back.
“Undi...”
Thick tears fell from Undi’s eyes.
Although she had learned the story, which she had been so curious about, she was not happy. On the contrary, her heart was so cold.
Undi’s memories were far more horrifying than expected.
When Irene learnt of the truth, she had been so curious about, she was not happy in the slightest.
From the tips of her toes, unknown emotions surged. She was sad, angry, and empty. And above all else, her heart ached.
I had a family who truly loved me.
-Her real family, not her fake one, who only used her for her sister.
If the Duke had not rebelled on that day if the former emperor and his wife had not been killed, would her situation have differed?
Would I have been able to meet Noel more dignified?