After that, the conversation slowly began to unravel. Liliana begged for forgiveness for having to register her marriage under her newly created identity at the right time as Rowena signaled her under the table.

Then, she asked if it was necessary to register the marriage again so that the child to be born would not become an illegitimate child.

As the conversation progressed this far, the high priest, who had long experience dealing with aristocrats, noticed the situation going on.

‘Haha… by the way.’

In the temple, they raised their hands to maintain the marriage that had already been made. He was reluctant to divorce and persuaded them to keep the oath they had made once possible.

In this case, it was even more so because there was a child between the two.

“Of course, you won’t have to get married again. Because God has clearly heard your oath.”

The High Priest felt Rowena’s gaze and spoke clearly.

“The temple also acknowledges and supports that the two are officially married. This marriage will not be a problem, so relax and pay attention to your prenatal education.”

* * *

There was a feeling that a trap had been dug, but the high priest’s eyes and words seemed to have noticed the situation.

If he helped Rowena, there would be a time in the future when she would repay the church by relieving the church’s difficulties. It was something she couldn’t do before, but there were many things that the crown princess of the Isfacia Empire could do.

“Is it okay now?”

In the carriage that left the temple and returned to the palace, Liliana asked so. Rowena and Liliana sat side by side, and Kian sat opposite.

“For the time being. Even if the Marquis asks for youz there is an excuse to refuse.”

Asking to give a daughter and asking to give a married wife are different things. In addition, the imperial family’s position could be strengthened because the guards witnessed Liliana being abused.

“Now think about taking care of yourself first. I’ll think about what happens later after you have a safe baby.”

“I’m sorry, thank you…… I feel like I’ve been bothering you.”

Liliana laughed as she spoke with her eyes that quickly became wet.

“You’re welcome. We helped each other.”

Liliana lived abundantly with the love of the Marquis, but she had no freedom, and Rowena was able to sneak around compared to Liliana.

Although she planned to run away, Rowena always had financial problems. If it wasn’t for the jewelry Liliana gave her, Rowena might have done something dangerous to raise the money.

“You’re getting married, and I was worried because I couldn’t do anything for you…… I’m glad you can take care of yourself now.”

Rowena and Liliana, holding hands and smiling, quickly fell into her arms. Rowena hugged Liliana and rejoiced.

She doesn’t know how long it can last, but the time with a friend was precious.

* * *

Rowena was excited about spending time with Liliana, but Cecil’s attendant was waiting for her as soon as she returned. When he said that if she didn’t come soon, he would come to find her, so Rowena had no choice but to go back.

Liliana looked quite relieved at how it is. She thought it was a relationship that was forced because of herself, but it seemed real that the crown prince cared about Rowena.

‘It’s a relief.’

After all, who Liliana thought she was unsuitable for heavy duties such as the Crown Princess and Empress. If the aristocrats stare at her with scary faces, she thinks she will follow their will without realizing it.

Rowena, on the other hand.

‘She always stood up.’

She was a child who stood up when she had to stand up in front of her scary older brother and father. How hard it is for the powerless to do so… Liliana knew. Because she was always on the side of submission.

‘My presence here shouldn’t be a problem for Rowena.’

Rowena followed the emperor’s servant, and Anna and some of the maidens of the Crown Prince’s palace came to pick up Liliana and Kian.

Liliana felt like a dream to meet Anna again. She’s a friend that she wanted to see in her dreams like Rowena.

Anna also looked at Liliana with her eyes sparkling.

“Welcome. The Crown Princess asked me to make your face look beautiful!”

Even if it wasn’t for that, she would have taken care of Liliana, but it was nice to be able to take care of Liliana while receiving the imperial family’s salary.

On the other hand, Rowena was heading to the crown prince’s place with the maids who came to meet her. While Rowena was away, Cecil did some things because he didn’t want to wait endlessly.

Reportedly, the Marquis of Wenson met several nobles.

‘Foolish….’

She didn’t just run away, there was a formal ceremony and a child. Once a wedding was held, it was common for it to remain unless both sides denied it or refused it.

The church has also taken a stubborn stance on marriage issues, wary of nobles becoming promiscuous and away from God.

Rowena’s calculation that the high priest would side with them was correct.

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