Chapter 50 · Crossed True Feelings

A suffocating tension had hung over the imperial palace for days.

The rumor that the emperor had personally hanged the captain of the imperial guard to death spread in an instant.

The ominous rumor spread beyond the imperial palace throughout the capital, and at last even reached Isadel's ears.

"……"

Every time Isadel passed through the corridors, not only the attendants but even the ministers and nobles hastily stepped aside for her.

Those who had once not hesitated to subtly mock her as a discarded deposed princess now bowed their heads and trembled in fear. It was truly a sight to behold.

Isadel clicked her tongue irritably.

'Goodness, it's so absurd it's almost funny.'

The news that Serik had met a wretched end was, frankly, satisfying.

He was the one who had dared to intoxicate both Roshe and herself with Hwa-in power, and had tried to drive them to death…