I'm Going to Change my Husband with a Predatory Marriage

However, the tension that made her body stiff for a moment soon disappeared under her skin without a trace. Because she was not so immature that she couldn’t properly control her emotions in front of others. She smiled naturally and tilted her head in the opposite direction from Arpad.

 

“You have quite an unusual diet, don’t you? Is there such a thing as mania caused by dragon blood?”

 

Then Arpad’s smooth eyebrows wrinkled.

 

“You’re accusing someone of being a person with a hobby of cannibalism.”

 

“If not, I’m really glad. Still, he is a person who will become an emperor, but it would be a bit weird if he had a hobby of cannibalism.”

 

“Is he just someone who will become emperor?”

 

“What else is there?”

 

Arpad approached. He got so close that his boot stuck his nose between her feet. If he had come a little closer, he might have pushed in between her legs. Arpad almost placed his lips on her earlobe and whispered.

 

“He is also your husband.”

 

Hot breath tickled her ears. The muscles of her entire body were tense and her face was hot. Although she did turn Arpad’s meaningful words into cannibalism. Of course, she knew very well that those words could be interpreted in different ways.

 

‘A little… In a dirty way.’

 

But she tried to pretend not to know. She did… She never thought she could say this directly with her body.

 

Arpad whispered softly.

 

“I don’t know why you keep pretending not to understand what I’m saying.”

 

“Are you saying I pretended not to know something?”

 

Then, Arpad’s hot fingers skimmed down the back of her neck and whispered.

 

“On a topic I already know…”

 

If it had a temperature, it would be hot, if it had a touch, it would be sticky, and if it had a scent, it would be sweet. He was like honey collected by a hunter who wanted to lure the poor bee and eat it. Even though his existence itself was…

 

The moment her tension reached its peak. Arpad finally got to the point.

 

“Is there really no connection between what you said about not going crazy and what you said earlier about Artanus’ blessing?”

 

“…!”

 

The tension and heat that seemed to explode for a moment were suddenly extinguished. She felt stupid for almost being seriously possessed for a moment. What kind of foolish and idle thoughts did she have in front of ‘this man’?

 

‘As expected, he was just a handsome guy trying to find out my secrets. If I overdid it or went over it for no reason, I would have been in big trouble.’

 

Yes. This guy looked good, but he’s overly dangerous. He was like a beehive full of honey with a swarm of bees lurking around.

 

She smiled serenely and shook her head.

 

“No. I already told you, right? I made this up to get my marriage recognized by His Majesty the Emperor.”

 

“It’s good that you received the Artanus Scepter. That in itself will be accepted as recognition from the emperor.”

 

He asked, looking at her with genuine doubt.

 

“What on earth are you going to prove?”

 

As expected, he wanted to interrogate her. The answer she had prepared in advance came out right away.

 

With a wink.

 

“That’s a secret.”

 

“…”

 

This time it was Arpad’s turn to push.

 

He lamented lowly.

 

“Is there anything that isn’t a secret to you?”

 

“Of course there is.”

 

“What?”

 

Now Arpad was glaring at her with his arms crossed with a distrustful expression on his face. She smiled brightly and answered.

 

“Actually, I am a person who lived in the future, died miserably, and returned?”

 

Now the doubts on Arpad’s face had spread to absurdity.

 

“I didn’t know you could be so creative about saying you don’t want to answer.”

 

“Well. Well, I have a good imagination.”

 

People would never believe her if she casually told a story that was too absurd. The reason she knew this was simple.

 

‘That’s because I’ve told others about my regression.’

 

Roughly a couple of times. And every time, the results were not good. So, this time she said it on purpose, knowing that Arpad would not believe it.

 

‘It’s to distract you by telling you something you won’t believe.’

 

Yes. That’s it. There was absolutely no ulterior motive or futile hope.

 

* * *

 

News that the emperor had given the Artanus Hall to Hylia and Arpad quickly circulated around the imperial palace.

 

“Wait a minute, so His Majesty has already approved it?”

 

“He met them just once yesterday, right after they entered the palace.”

 

“He’s more prince than I thought… Isn’t Princess Delphine very resourceful?”

 

“Isn’t it more likely that she bent her arm towards his son?”

 

“Either way, will Princess Delphine really become the Crown Princess?”

 

“There was no formal national wedding ceremony.”

 

“I heard that they already went through the sacrament of marriage separately.”

 

The noble ladies who had gathered for the tea party at the Empress’ Palace were busy thinking quickly.

 

‘Which side should I stick to?’

 

‘No, no matter what, I’m anxious because I don’t know when Prince Arpad’s mania will take over.’

 

‘First, let’s look at the situation. ‘It is true that entrusting Artanus Hall to me means a lot.’

 

One of them asked without notice.

 

“It seems that Her Majesty has approved it. Shouldn’t she then be called Princess Delphine?”

 

The ones who answered this senseless question were not the ladies who were gossiping together. It was Evangeline who appeared as if the Empress Palace was her front yard.

 

“Then what should we call Princess Delphine, my lady?”

 

“Ah, Lady of the Marquis of Ruth. Hello.”

 

“You have to answer before that. What should we call Princess Delphine?”

 

Anyone who heard Evangeline’s voice was seething with anger. Still, this tactless woman just voiced her thoughts.

 

“Of course, shouldn’t we call her Her Highness the Crown Princess? She is married to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Arpad.”

 

Evangeline then thought silently and glared at the short lady, and then she covered her face with her hands.

 

“Well, maybe it’s good!”

 

“Why are you acting like this all of a sudden, young lady?”

 

“Because my brother is so pitiful.”

 

“…yes?”

 

At that time, the two young ladies, who always followed Evangeline like her maids and helped her, began to chatter.

 

“As expected, Evangeline, you are kind and considerate.”

 

“That’s right. The most painful and difficult thing right now is Archduke Ludwig, whose bride was stolen by someone else.”

 

“But she calls Princess Delphine princess. How much more do you plan to hurt His Highness Archduke Ludwig?”

 

Then Evangeline cried out, tears streaming from her big eyes.

 

“It’s too much! No matter how much she wanted to flatter, her victim is just fine!”

 

“That’s right, Evangeline. Besides, His Majesty the Emperor hasn’t publicly declared his permission for her yet, right?”

 

“That’s right. Even if he gave her permission to throw a party in Artanus Hall, that doesn’t mean he gave them permission to get married!”

 

The atmosphere was going strangely. Evangeline and the young ladies branded the tactless lady as ‘a snob who insulted her victim in order to flatter her.’

 

“No, I didn’t mean that…!”

 

Evangeline spoke coldly.

 

“Mother doesn’t like people who try to flatter those in power.”

 

Those who frequented the empress’s palace knew well what this meant.

 

‘This means that they will block access to the empress’ palace from now on!’

 

Naturally, she was the empress’ daughter, standing in the highest position among women in the empire. A person shunned by the empress could never be accepted in social circles. In particular, Evangeline was currently the most powerful person in the social world, and she was called the best flower. She was outed by her.

 

“Yo, please forgive me! Please give me the opportunity to speak directly to Her Majesty the Empress…!”

 

But Evangeline just coldly turned her head away. As if she had been waiting, the maids of the Empress’s palace approached and began to drag out her outcast wife to Evangeline.

 

“No! I didn’t mean it that way!”

 

Her struggles were of no use. The lady was kicked out without mercy, and she would never again be invited to Evangeline’s salon, let alone the empress’ palace. This was practically like an order of expulsion from social circles. Evangeline turned to the ladies, smiling brightly as if her tears earlier had been fake.

 

“Today my mother was feeling unwell, so she asked me to greet her guests on her behalf.”

 

Then the ladies quickly began flattering Evangeline.

 

“For us, it’s a blessing just to step into the empress’ palace!”

 

“That’s right! And it is an unexpected blessing to be able to meet Evangeline, who is called the golden rose of society.”

 

“How are you feeling, Archduke Ludwig?”

 

“The Empress cares a lot about His Highness the Archduke.”

 

Evangeline had a sad expression.

 

“It seems like my brother has the biggest wound in his heart. My mother seems to be concerned about that, too.”

 

One after another, her green eyes flashed.

 

“So my mother said she wouldn’t be able to attend the banquet at Artanus Hall.”

 

“…!”

 

The noble ladies understood the hidden meaning of these words.

 

‘You mean the Empress ordered us not to attend the party at Artanus Hall!’

 

Silent orders like this were issued throughout the imperial social circles. Those who rebel would soon be expelled from society.

 

* * *

 

Ahead of the banquet at Artanus Hall, the Empress and Evangeline’s plans for her quickly reached her ears.

 

‘You’re saying they’re going to ruin my party.’

 

Of course, she never thought she would be treated calmly.

 

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