grand expanse of the Vortex Palace, where the presence of women was a rarity saved for a few guards, the trio made a unique excep

of gentle insistence, "it is customary for a newlywed bride to pay her respects to the e

don contrasting sharply with her personal preference for lighter, more comfortable dresse

dn't keep them waiting for me," she replied as she

of the Vortex Palace. A palace maid led them the way towards the Grand Fire Pa

tle. Cairo looked at her daughter-in-law and smiled. She put th

makes me feel like a complete stranger," s

id, gesturing to the empty chair. P

also beautiful," Razia commented before glancing b

e in her tone: "I think we should arrange a few more maids in Vortex Palace;

azia's words. Even Cairo looked at Razia before turning her atten

This is my first attempt to Surrender myself completely to royalty. I

ping on it. Razia narrowed her eyes at Pri

ve more people in your palace, Razia said. Is t

ased to know that there is someone who really cares a

ko. Those who hear will think of it as a compliment, but

s seriously. I will arrange for a fe

re of me. Besides, I always lived with a smaller crowd, so I am not habituated

nd the cup tightened. Aiko sneered inside

e. Let her adjust first; besides, if she wants more maids, she can giv

se." Raz

outside and said, "I was bored here because I thought there was no one

ve already found your c

After a great tragedy, her husband died and her life was under threat, so his majesty, the late Emperor, took them in as guests. It is o

e you here as fam

trothed to Second Prince Pansh

inc

he is currently absent but will be arriving in two days, allowing

compass the notion of having a sister-in-law. While she had heard mention of the second

nity to explore the Vortex Palace, the inner sanctum designated for the empress's residence. Although she had been betrothed to the second prince, she

ed, offering a warm smile before glancing a

de grin a testament to her delight. However, as she entered one of the inner chambers, the scent of burning incense filled her senses, causing h

Priscilla inquired, her concern evid

to articulate her distress as she

of collapsing," Priscilla instructed, prompting Greta t

ck, I..." Aiko m

a instructed, her expression growing increasingly serious as she observed Aiko's

eir retreating figures, her fac

ventured, speaking

m benevolent, I can't shake the feeling of insincerity when it comes to this mot

nod, her senses attuned to the unset

ly Pa

d Aiko inside. Razia looked at them an

, what happen

e, so my lady ordered me to lead her back. Since Princess has reached her palace,

s. She was energetic when she left for the Vor

forehead and the