The dress was a calm purple and beige that was just right for the brideâs mother to wear.
Even her voluptuous bosom that she had always been proud of were not exposed today.
Her hair was twisted gracefully and decorated with gold trinkets that did not shine excessively.
It was beautiful enough though.
Milaira got these dresses and accessories for today.
It was too late when she thought she should. Most of the seamstresses showed a sense of embarrassment, saying that reservations were full.
As usual, if she swayed and prevailed, there would be a place to succumb.
Milaira didnât do that.
Her clothes and jewelry were her pride, but what she needed this time was not the clothes to wear when she and the Emperorâs arms joined, but the clothes to wear as the brideâs mother.
She did not want to flaw herself at the wedding.
âNo matter what, isnât it my daughterâs wedding?â
That was the first thing she thought of after coming to her senses after being stuck in a room crying and angry for a few days.
Every time she thought of Artizeaâs wedding, a hot fireball rose in her heart.
Milaira, lying in her bed, hit her chest several times. She howled and got mad.
She was angry and she could not stand it. She felt sad and resentful just imagining it.
Milaira believed that her resentment was her anger towards Cedric.
However, the wedding was allowed by the Emperor, so she couldnât help it.
She couldnât have told Lawrence it was helpful too.
âTia, how can that timid and stupid thing get married properly and start a new life without my help?â
The reason she hasnât been contacted so far is because Artizea was encouraged by the people around her. There is no man who keeps a straight face and intentions.
Perhaps she was virtually imprisoned by Cedric.
As she thought so, her mind was a little at peace.
Even Artizea couldnât contact her, so Artizea is sure to be anxious by now.
They will be able to reconcile. Although Artizea rebelled and complained this time, it wonât last long.
If Milaira allowed her to marry, she would cry and thank her and she would ask for forgiveness. Like she always did.
How happy will Artizea be when she knows that her mother cares so much?
Milaira had no invitations or contact. She only received a short letter from Lawrence saying not to come.
Milaira didnât believe that was what Artizea meant. This is what Cedric did.
So she thought she just needed to get to the wedding hall.
No matter how much Cedric wants to do as he pleases, thereâs no way he can ignore his mother-in-law at the wedding.
If the Emperor also sees the way Cedric treats her, he will listen to Milaira.
So she quietly came to the wedding hall.
Artizeaâs maid was waiting outside and guided her directly to the mansion.
Milaira thought as she saw that. Artizea was also waiting for her.
But Lawrence blocked her way.
Milaira said.
[You were here.]
[Go back. Mother. Youâre not to attend this wedding.]
Lawrence said so. Just when he said that, Artizea came out of the mansion.
Holding the Empressâs hand. With a pure gold orb in her bouquet.
Milaira screamed in shock, but it was buried in the cheers of the guests and employees.
Music played by the band came from afar.
At some point, the maid was gone.
Milaira was so angry that she tried to run to Artizea.
Lawrence had his servant to stop her.
âHow, how are you doing this? Are you Tiaâs brother? Iâm Tiaâs mother. Are you intending to make her a parentless child at her wedding?â
âItâs mother who made Tia a parentless child.â
âWhat?â
âYou beat her in front of others, grabbed her hair and pulled her out. Tia left the house, and thatâs why she wanted to cut off her relationship with mother.â
âYou, are you saying youâre okay with that?â
âI understand Tia. It was too bad for me to see as well.â
Lawrence said coldly.
âAnd if you think about Tiaâs position, you wouldnât have come. Would she like to go into the wedding hall with her mother holding her hand? Knowing motherâs situation?â
âWhat the hell are you talking about! Iâm the Marchioness of Rosan! Iâm Tiaâs mom!â
âThe other person is not someone else, and itâs Grand Duke Evron. My mother herself is not honorable. What does the title or the name of the marriage vows mean?â
Lawrence said pitifully.
Milaira looked at Lawrence with a shocked face.
âYou, you, how could you say that to your motherâŚâ
âDidnât I tell you not to come? Thereâs nothing good for each other if you come.â
Lawrenceâs face was accompanied with irritation and annoyance.
âTia is much smarter than mother. She knows what she really needs and she knows what to do.â
Lawrence didnât know that the Empress would choose Artizea as her lady-in-waiting, he would not have thought it would be possible, even if she said she would.
However, it was a perfect solution to Artizeaâs problem.
Who would dare attack the woman who took Artizeaâs hand and brought her to the altar of her wedding for reasons of Milairaâs identity or bloodline, especially when itâs the Empress.
This wedding will be perfect for the Evron couple.
Artizea has said she was fine without Milaira.
But Lawrence didnât know what she was going to do. He thought she was just saying sheâd stand the gossip.
He didnât know she could convince the Empress.
By the time they last met, Lawrenceâs assessment on Artizea had already begun to change.
And today it was completely overturned.
âItâs a little annoying that she didnât tell me in advance.â
Still, Artizea is well worth it.
She was enough to be the Grand Duchess Evron, she even became the Empressâs lady-in-waiting, and that was enough for Lawrence.
Artizea gave him the opportunity to make acquaintances with the Empress. At the same time, she even showed that it was possible for him to be adopted by the Empress.
Now all he had to do was stop Milaira.
âDoesnât my mother say you want me to be a prince?â
âWhat does this have to do with it?â
âTia said that the only legal way I can become a prince is to become adopted by the Empress.â
âWell, do you think such a thing is possible? Donât you know the kind of relationship I have with the Empress?â
âThereâs nothing you canât do right? Tia has become the Empressâs lady-in-waiting. It means, at least because of mother, the Empress doesnât even consider your children like her enemies.â
âThinking that itâs possible, youâre saying youâre going to abandon your mom and hold Tiaâs hand now?â
Milairaâs whole body trembled in anger.
âDid you leave the house with this intention? Even you? Saying that youâre embarrassed and you donât need me?â
âI didnât say Iâd throw you away. Why are you being so irrational?â
Lawrence said annoyingly.
âIâm just telling you to be quiet for a while. Be comfortable with Father and get along. Donât compete with the Empress or get angry.â
âLawrence!â
âThen, how will me or Tia take care of it? Canât we delay satisfying my motherâs pride after that? When I become the Emperor, my mother becomes the Emperorâs mother.â
Milairaâs face blushed. She felt dizzy.
âYou, youâre telling me, Iâm getting in trouble for some useless prideâŚâŚ.â
âYouâre still doing that right now, arenât you?â
Lawrence said.
âWhen the Empress is in the brideâs mother position, what are you going to do? Will you go and grab the Empressâs hair and drag it? Or will you go next to Father and act as the mother of Grand Duke Evron?â
âLawrence!â
âIf mother comes out, the wedding will be ruined. Nobody wants that. How is mother going to stand before the Empress? If Father is angry, how are you going to deal with it?â
Meanwhile, the wedding continued over Lawrenceâs shoulder.
The empress took Artizeaâs hand and headed in front of the altar.
When she returned, the Empress took the Emperorâs hand and came out.
The two seats were prepared side by side at the table. A congratulatory address from the archbishop was heard.
Flowers sprinkled, and the sword fell. Young choir sang a hymn.
Knights of Grand Duke Evron followed with a loud voice and buried the voices of the choir.
Milaira was weeping.
She wiped her tears with her palm. The makeup smeared black and red.
âI didnât know you would do this to your mom.â
âGo back. Iâll see you after the wedding.â
Lawrence said with concern that the wedding would be over.
The Empress will probably return immediately after the wedding.
Since Artizea once pulled the Empress from her palace, it is possible that she will continue to meet the Empress.
But there wonât be many chances. Every minute, every second was precious.
Milaira knew Lawrence was glancing at the wedding. She also figured out why.
She felt as if the world had turned around.
âWhat did Mom do to you.â
âGo back, mother.â
âWhat did mom do to you âŚâŚ. I only want you to be successfulâŚâŚ.â
âSo you have to help me do it well.â
Lawrence said. Now, the way she spoke to him changed as if she could understand.
âDo you think this will work out?â
Milaira muttered in vain.
âThe only thing in the world left to believe in is blood.â
âYes, I believe in that too.â
And for Lawrence, the Emperor is also his blood.
Realizing that, Milaira was out of her mind.
Lawrence approached her and gently wrapped her shoulders. And he said so sweetly,
âFirst, go back and take a rest. After sleeping, your reason will come back.â
âThatâs enough.â
Milaira snapped at Lawrence. Then she turned around.
She felt as if her stomach felt empty. There was a small amount of despair.
âMadam!â
The maid, who had been watching Milaira about to fall, quickly supported her.
Lawrence ordered his servant.
âTake mother home.â
âThatâs enough.â
Milaira said in a split voice.
âEven if you donât keep an eye, Iâll go back in peace.â
She was confident that she knew men better than anyone else. The man with that voice had already ousted her from his heart to the point that he didnât even want to be pretentious.