After that, Bumantha said goodbye, opened the door and left.

"Oh, so soon?" The head maid on duty outside the door said with a little surprise when she saw Bumansa coming out. Then she looked inside through the gap and breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that the Earl was safe and sound.

After Bumansa left, the lovely head maid returned to the room. She sniffed and then looked at her master with a slightly curious look.

"Don't look at me like that, you maid with impure thoughts." Li Lin pulled at his slightly tight tie.

"You can't blame me for this. After all, Miss Bumansa is really likable." The maid cleared the table and saw two cups on it.

Unexpectedly, the host personally poured tea for her. It seems that she should treat Miss Bumansha well in the future. Maybe she will become her mistress.

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Third Age, June 1698.

The emperor of the Crimson Empire publicly announced his engagement to a girl from a small noble family in the south.

As soon as this news was released, it sparked countless controversies. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some said it was against etiquette and law, that the emperor should marry someone of a higher status, and that a girl like this was only fit to be his mistress behind the scenes and should never be allowed to ascend the throne of empress.

Amidst countless arguments and quarrels, Lily Esther, an ordinary noble girl, quickly came into everyone's sight, and she and her family became the focus of thousands of eyes.

But this time, the emperor maintained his usual majesty and decisiveness, suppressing all opposing voices. Pride and self-confidence seemed inevitable traits for this young emperor who had achieved great things. He had ample time and energy to control the empire and make it what he wanted it to be.

Being so powerful, he naturally would not let all kinds of gossip undermine his will and desire. If he wants it, he will definitely get it.

From then on, the nobles in the empire gradually understood the emperor's determination.

Perhaps this seemingly ordinary girl will eventually become the queen of the humblest origin in the history of the empire, but can she grasp the bright red rose scepter?