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The Empress and the Crown Princess were fighting for control of the empire. The power of the empire was currently divided between these two powerful women.

The struggle between the Crown Princess and the Empress extended into the annual fight for the “finale” at the gemstone auction.

The Empress had secured the finale two years ago, but last year, the Crown Princess managed to snatch it away during a moment of weakness on the Empress’s part. This upset the Empress deeply, and her mood had been sour throughout the ball season.

“This year, let’s buy the gemstone under our son, Valentin’s name,” the Empress said, a small smile playing on her lips as she thought of her third son.

“The Crown Princess will use her husband’s name to bid for it,” she continued.

After the Crown Princess won the finale last year, the Empress spread rumors that the Crown Princess…