The agile figure bypassed the numerous guards at the entrance of the Clavner mansion, completely concealing itself in the darkness.

She skillfully climbed to the second floor and opened the bedroom window.

In her bedroom, Lia was quietly reading a book in bed.

The figure climbed through the window, closed it, and came to stand in front of Lia.

The pointed ears peeking out from the sides of the newcomer identified her.

Lia didn't even look up, and asked indifferently.

"Did you bring the person over?"

Leon nodded.

"There are too many guards outside, so I left Qiu Er in the basement of the prop shop."

She tilted her head and looked at Lia, feeling a little strange.

Why is Miss Lia reading a book?

"I think I understand now why Viktor loves reading so much."

Lia slowly closed the book in her hands, placed it on the cabinet beside her, and explained calmly:

"Books can help me calm down and relax temporarily, which is very helpful for thinking about things."

Leon stared at Lia with adoration, inwardly marveling:

As expected of Miss Lia, she can remain calm even in a situation like this.

As if it were a casual remark, Lia asked the elf in front of her.

"Leon, if the Crown Prince really comes to propose marriage to me, what benefits do you think this would bring to us?"

"Speak freely."

Leon paused for a moment, then rested her chin on her hand and began to think.

She naturally knew that Jessler wanted the Crown Prince to propose to Miss Lia.

Leon quickly gave her answer.

She readily told Leah, "I don't like it."

Lia was taken aback by Leon's answer.

"What's the meaning?"

Leon answered Leah's question very directly:

"I don't know what benefits a marriage alliance can bring, but I just don't want Miss Lia to marry into the royal family."

Hearing Leon's answer, Lia smiled gently.

"The royal family is so prestigious, there are quite a few girls who would love to marry a prince."

Of course, she wasn't one of those people.

If Leah wanted to get married that much, she would have left the Clavenna family long ago.

Lia smiled helplessly.

“Jace Raiser has laid a trap right in front of me.”

This is an open scheme.

Jess Raiser wanted to arrange a marriage between her and the First Prince, thus binding the Clavner family to the First Prince's cause.

Everyone knows that the Second Prince will not allow this.

Moreover, Victor has become the princess's tutor, and under Emperor Auberly's influence, Clementine should not support either of the two princes.

Jess Reiser used this incident to draw the Second Prince's resentment to Victor, and incidentally, to make the Emperor disappointed in Victor.

Lia understood all of this, but what made her feel somewhat suffocated was...

On the surface, Lia could not defy the Crown Prince's marriage proposal.

She was merely a member of the Clevina family, without even a title, and forced to depend on them.

It's her good fortune that the Crown Prince has taken a liking to her, so if the Crown Prince really comes to propose marriage and Victor doesn't respond, Lia will have no choice but to agree.

At first, Lia believed that Victor would definitely refuse if he was smart.

But she only found out later.

If this is the case, it means that Victor has proactively declared that he will never support the Crown Prince.

Then the tide of public opinion will quickly turn to support the Second Prince.

The Clevina family was forced to oppose the eldest prince because Victor was the princess's private tutor, so he could not support the second prince.

Despite not supporting either side, Clavina has become the target of public criticism.

If it weren't for the Duke's visit today reminding her, she wouldn't have even noticed this.

Therefore, whether he agrees or not, the ultimate result will be that Victor will inevitably have conflicts and opposition with these two princes.

So, which side would Victor have chosen in the past?

Lia drew circles and dots on the book, finally focusing her brush on the 'First Prince'.

Benefit.

If he had to oppose one side, he would definitely oppose the Second Prince.

From the current perspective, the eldest prince is in the best position, as he is the one who took the initiative to propose marriage.

"But that was before."

Lia tore the pages of the book to shreds, and the red gem in the mage's hand glowed faintly with magic, burning the paper in her hand to ashes.

She will not entrust her life to anyone.

...

At dawn, the light finally pierced through the darkness and shone upon the capital.

At this time in the capital, all the people were beginning to prepare to open shops and go to work.

Inside the palace, everyone was also waiting, waiting for the court session to begin.

Emperor Auberle sat slowly on his throne, looking down at his subjects.

Jess Reiser led a group of ministers, standing to one side.

On the other side stood the Second Prince.

He also led a group of ministers who supported him.

Standing next to the emperor was the Duke of Riviera.

Emperor Aubrey nodded to his ministers below, indicating that the court session could begin.

After receiving permission, Jess Reiser spoke first:

"Your Majesty, His Highness the First Prince has returned with a wealth of achievements."

"Your Highness has slain a demonic dragon that has plagued the empire for a long time at the border, and has made a great contribution. The dragon's head should be brought back to proclaim the pacification."

The second prince simply stood aside, quietly watching Jess Reiser's praise, smiling without saying a word.

Emperor Aubrey did not speak, but Jess Reiser continued:

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