But Me took its course–he became the king, while she left Hasen City with her father and grandfather.
At that time, Diana was also engaged to Matthew
As a result, the two of them lost all contact
Not even a single letter passed between them.
Yet, fate brought Diana back to Hasen City. Her engagement to Matthew was annulled, and she ended up becoming the
queen instead
What was the king even thinking? Diana’s feelings were a mess at first, no doubt about it.
But after entering the palace and interacting with him a few times, those tangled emotions quickly faded.
She had assumed that Magnus, who was now the king, would have changed drastically–perhaps even becoming a stranger she no longer recognized.
To her surprise, the man before her still felt remarkably familiar.
He could reminisce about their shared past, take her horseback riding, and respect her free–spirited nature without imposing royal constraints. There wasn’t even a trace of the arrogance one might expect from a king.
On one particular day, the king had even said to her, “I know how much you value your freedom, but that’s the one thing I can’t give you. From now on, both of us are bound by our positions. The trials in this palace are no less than those outside it. But I promise you this: no matter what happens, your place and honor here will never waver.”
Whether or not his sincerity would stand the test of time, at least in that moment, Diana saw a glimpse of his genuine heart.
And so, she accepted the shift in their relationship with composure, stepping into her role as his queen.
Diana was completely blindsided. She had been warned that life in the palace would be full of challenges, but she hadn’t expected the first one to hit her so soon.
On the very day of her wedding to the king, the person she despised most–Isabelle Henderson–was granted the title of Lady and entered the palace alongside her!
*Diana, you’re being unfair! Look at you–you’re already this angry, and I’m still trying to calm you down. How could I possibly summon Raisa just to provoke you further?” Magnus looked genuinely aggrieved.
Magnus shot him a sharp glare. “Let her in? Send her back to her quarters! Today, the queen and I are hosting a banquet to welcome the Prince Regent and the Holy Lady. She doesn’t need to be here.”
“Understood.” The eunuch was about to leave to deliver the message.
“Forget it,” Diana sighed. “She’s already here. If we don’t let her in, the palace will be buzzing with gossip by tomorrow.”
Diana pursed her lips, her irritation evident. Why must everything be so complicated? she thought.
But she had no choice. Palace gossip was one thing, but the political fallout was another–her father and grandfather might face criticism in court because of her.
“Let her in,” Diana said reluctantly.
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