f Sovieshu exuded a cold and arrogant charisma at the height of his power, Duke Elgy was the exact opposite. Although he was of high social standing, he did not mind lowering himself to people when needed. Rashta’s cheeks reddened as Duke Elgy gazed into her eyes.<br><br>“It’s no use having a party on the same day. The nobles would never choose Rashta over the Empress.”<br><br>“Exactly.”<br><br>“Then why suggest it? Rashta would be more of a joke.”<br><br>“If you do nothing, nothing will happen.”<br><br>“So you want me to be a joke?”<br><br>She looked at him, bewildered, and Duke Elgy smiled and shook his head.<br><br>“It’s to get sympathy.”<br><br>“Sympathy…?”<br><br>“The Empress invited the nobles but not the Emperor’s concubine.”<br><br>“?”<br><br>“See it like this: The Empress and the concubine held a tea party on the same day, but the nobles did not go to the party hosted by the commoner. It was because of the Empress.”<br><br>Duke Elgy smiled dangerously and pressed his finger on the end of the sofa.<br><br>“Do you feel differently now?”<br><br>“Ah!”<br><br>“As I said, it’s the common people that you should go after, and the common people don’t know anything about the nobility. If you’re going this far to create rumors, then make a story that’s exciting.”<br><br>“Make a story…?”<br><br>“Say the Empress deliberately threw a tea party on the same day as you.”<br><br>“!”
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