24 CHAPTER 12 (2). IF YOU HAD SOMETHING LIKE A CONSCIENCE

When one of the noblewomen said that, the atmosphere flowed on strangely. Some paid attention to Patrizia, while others seemed to just enjoy the situation. Someone even said, "How could she attend this gathering, Lady? If it were me, I would feel so apologetic to Her Majesty, that I wouldn't dare show my face."

It was only a month after Patrizia had been crowned Empress. However, the Emperor, even though he was a newlywed, had immediately given his mistress a title.

This was not unprecedented, but it was never accepted in the good sense. Anyways, whether this was intended or not intended, there was no denying that he had dropped the authority of the new Empress Patrizia.

"True, that must be so. She can't possibly have such a thick face to so shamelessly..."

"I am late."