I Was Told 'No One Would Miss You,' So I Became the Empress of Another Country - Episode 7

The next day, after returning to the royal capital, I immediately contacted Lydia and started gathering information about Flora.

Lydia, as always, was quick to pick up on rumors from both high society and the city.

“Is it true that Flora was born a commoner? I also heard rumors that she has debts.”

When I asked Lydia, she nodded seriously with a thoughtful look.

“I looked into it as well, and there are some testimonies that seem to confirm it. It appears that she originally lived in a poor district on the outskirts of the city. But how she managed to get close to the Crown Prince is still unclear.”

“Are her debts confirmed?”

“It seems that she bought extravagant dresses and jewelry to attend evening parties and social gatherings. But she struggled to pay for them…”

I see.

Now I understand a little why Flora’s flashy outfits stood out so much.

Owning such luxurious dresses and accessories requires a lot of money.

Did she obtain them after becoming the Crown Prince’s mistress, or was she planning this from the start?

“My father is already looking into this, so we should find out more details soon. Lydia, will you continue to help me?”

“Of course. It’s you, Celestia. I’ll do everything I can.”

Grateful for Lydia’s reliability, I organized the information in my mind.

Flora was clearly after wealth and status.

Now that she had gained Leon as a powerful supporter, she could do whatever she wanted.

There was no doubt that her harassment towards me would only get worse.

Just as I was thinking about this, another disturbing report arrived.

I heard that my maids were being threatened by someone.

“Their dresses were torn, strange objects were thrown into their rooms… It’s just too cruel.”

A different servant reported this to me with a worried expression.

My maids were being targeted with continuous harassment.

I didn’t know who was behind it, but the most likely suspects were Leon, Flora, or their followers.

“I can’t stand this…”

I let out a quiet breath.

Not only was I suffering because of the broken engagement, but now even the people around me were being attacked. I couldn’t tolerate this.

When I reported the situation to my father, his expression grew even darker.

“I expected this, but they acted sooner than I thought. Leon and Flora must be desperate to secure their positions.”

“But if we fight back too recklessly, it could make things worse. They are part of the royal family—if we make the wrong move, we could turn the entire royal house against us.”

My father nodded at my words.

“You’re right. That’s why we need to gather solid evidence. We must expose Flora’s debts, her true background, and just how much Leon is supporting her. If we can reveal everything, they will lose their standing.”

I clenched my fists and agreed with my father.

If we did nothing, not only would our family’s honor be ruined, but even my maids’ safety would remain at risk.

It was hard to suppress my anger.

But for now, I had to endure.

“…Understood. I will stay calm and find their weaknesses.”

“Good. Be careful. If you sense any danger, tell me immediately.”

My father’s voice carried both his concern as a parent and his sharp judgment as a duke.

I could only nod in response.

If Leon’s harassment of my maids continued, it wouldn’t be long before they targeted me directly.

As I thought about this, a deep anger began to grow inside me—stronger than ever before.

I would not allow myself to be harmed without reason.

While I was enduring all of this, Flora was using others as stepping stones to climb higher.

I would not let her do as she pleased any longer.

Hurting my maids was unforgivable.

I needed to stay calm and analyze the situation carefully—then, when the time was right, I would make my move.

With that firm resolve, I quietly closed the door to my room.