The Duke’s Substitute Bride is a Maid

Chapter 17: Preparing For Marriage

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Rhett brought Irene back to Murcia. Caesar announced to the nation that Irene was his long-lost daughter. Caesar placed Irene under Linda’s name, who bore no children.

Linda took Irene to her room. “Your father has arranged for it to be ready before you come back. See if you like it. If there’s anything you don’t like, ask them to change it.”

Irene didn’t have any specific preferences. The room was simple and elegant. “I like it very much. Thank you, Mother.”

Linda had a gentle personality. She spoke softly and treated people well. If it was a mother like this, her life in the palace wouldn’t be too difficult.

Caesar announced the news of Irene’s marriage to Rhett to the whole country. The whole country was talking about it. Some were envious, some were jealous, and some felt that it had nothing to do with them.

But some people were so angry that they wanted to tear Irene into pieces!

The sound of broken porcelain rang in the luxurious room.

“Where did this bastard come from? First, she became my father’s daughter, and now she’s going to marry Rhett. It’s not easy for me to stand out among all the princes and princesses. Is she trying to compete with me for the position of the successor?” Joan roared in the room.

When Queen Sophia entered the room, the broken pieces of the vase that Joan smashed just happened to fall at her feet. Seeing her daughter acting like a shrew, she only said coldly, “Joan! Look at what you’ve done! Where’s your self-control? Have I taught you for nothing? It’s not easy for a princess to inherit the throne. Now that your father has asked Irene to marry Rhett, it’s in your favor. You should work hard to make this happen, and not cause a scene in the room!”

Shock appeared on Joan’s pretty face. “I need to make it happen?”

Sophia put her arm around Joan’s shoulders. “Of course. Do you think your father will make a prince from another country the future king?”

Only then did Joan wake up from her rage. That was right. If Irene married into Celt, the throne would have nothing to do with her.

Only then did Joan calm down and lean on Sophia’s shoulder. “Thank you for your advice, Mother. I told you, that bastard can’t compete with me…”

Sophia suddenly slapped Joan on the face and interrupted her, “Irene is your father’s biological daughter, not a bastard. If word of this gets out, people will think that I, the queen, can’t tolerate anyone at all. I really should ask someone to change your temper. You lack the steadiness as a princess.”

After saying that, the Queen left Joan alone.

The news that she was going to marry Rhett naturally reached Irene’s ears.

Irene held Caesar’s arm and acted spoiled. “I don’t want to marry Rhett. I don’t like him.”

Caesar was very surprised. “But, didn’t you grow up together? The edict has already been issued as well. How can you change it on the spot?” After saying that, he patted Irene’s back. “Be obedient. Go back and make preparations.”

Irene wanted to refute, but Sophia came in from the outside, so she had to give up. She bowed to Sophia and left.

How could Irene resist Caesar? Not to mention that as a king, he could not change it on the spot. Besides, this marriage was actually something that both countries were happy to see.

The two countries got married again, and each had their own goals.

Murcia liked Celt’s geographical advantage and could become their natural barrier. Celt liked Murcia’s strength and could be their rear support.

Irene didn’t expect that even if she returned to the country and became a princess, she wouldn’t be able to escape the fate of being manipulated by others.

She was unwilling, but she had no other choice. She hated that she had just returned to the country and had no foundation. None of the ministers and harem were willing to take the risk to speak in front of Caesar.

Irene saw that everyone in the palace was busy with her wedding, but she could not feel the slightest joy.

On the other side, Ronald naturally learned that Irene was going to marry Rhett, and immediately led the army to Celt.