The Happy Ending Love Story

The Empress Crown #23

The silent atmosphere suffocated everyone's neck. The emperor had sat on the throne, practically they were also welcome to sit on their respective seats. But the atmosphere became awkward because Alex did not say a word. Not as usual when this meeting was held.

"It seems that there is something Duke Hexalios would like to say, considering that the person who was never present at this meeting, is now present. Unannounced and violating the sentence as house arrest."

Alex's cold words were very piercing. Even the other nobles lowered their heads and shut their mouths.

Like refusing a confrontation, Jordan responded with a faint smile. He took the documents brought by Sir White.

"Have not seen His Majesty for a long time. You look as healthy as it is." Said Jordan while presenting the file to Alex.

Alex's forehead frowned, his mouth was about but Jordan first.

"You're a little outrageous to people who've spent childhood together. Aren't we friends other than brothers? How can you say I planned a rebellion for no apparent reason? If that's what I mean, I've done for a long time, I'm in a position that is very likely to be able to do it. What exactly do you want to do?"

Alex's face hardened. Jordan had never mince words, even in a public place like this he had not lost his nerve. He was indeed that kind of person, whom Alex knew. Alex is surprised by Jordan's attitude. His words never sounded as angry as they were now.

Alex's head is throbbing. While pressing his painful temple, Alex opened his mouth.

"What do you want Duke?"

From the beginning what Alex did was unfounded. No one opposed his word because of his power. Since Jordan did not respond, Alex grew more and more blind.

Blinded by Sofia's counter-attacks on him, as well as her failed plans, Alex blames Jordan and Sofia. She's upset. Angry at once.

The anger that was vented out was excessive, making him issue unreasonable orders. The highlight is Sofia's disappearance in Soltera. Alex's strong guess is that Jordan is behind this.

However, Alex did not act as hard as before. He was afraid that there would be his subordinates who were suspicious and looked at him as disrespectful.

After all, Sofia's life in the palace should not be known to the public.

Jordan smiled faintly before finally answering.

"Without diminishing respect for the Elderbar founders, including my own father, the late Duke Hexalios, I am proposing changes to the rules of the Elderbar law. Not everything. Just some parts that I think are not in line with life right now."

A low boisterous voice immediately sounded. The nobles began to react. Some of them looked at Jordan and Alex in turn.

As long as Elderbar stood to this day, Elderbar's law had never been changed. The law was considered absolute because it was made by the first emperor Elderbar.

Some agree, not a few disagree. The nobles present split into two. The statement thrown by Duke Jordan Hexalios invited the interest of many people.

Alex's eyes were round hearing it. Although Elderbar had a monarchy, the empire guaranteed the rights of every citizen. Including the right of opinion. Elderbar became a safe place to live because of its human rights guarantee.

The emperor as the supreme power-holder cannot simply exercise his authority if any public opinion is conveyed. He will be the arbitrator or arbitrator.

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Left alone, Jordan remained seated in his chair while Alex got up and took a seat across from Jordan. Practically they are facing each other now.

Alex expelled all the nobles present. Now the room is quiet.

"What are you trying to do Duke?"

Instead, Jody, his usual calling, Alex uses Jordan's honorary title.

A sneaky light appeared in the corner of Jordan's lips. He's not easily provoked by the lowly provocation Alex throws.

"I will help abolish the law that requires the emperor to marry a noble. But you have to grant me one wish. I will persuade the nobles, it is not difficult for me, Your Majesty."

Like throwing a knife back at its owner, Jordan responded to the manners Alex had given him earlier.

Alex's forehead is riveted by Jordan's statement. Little surprise. He said something he tried to change for years.

"Then what do you want?"

Alex tried to listen to Jordan until the end.

"Sophy."

Clear and without any doubt.

"I know if that woman's in your place right now."

Alex clenched his fists. The veins on his fist swelled. He had suppressed his anger since then. Only time can tell when it will explode.

Because of Jordan's status, he couldn't carelessly go too far. The Emperor Elderbar, Alex, is afraid of public opinion.

If he threw an opinion and the nobles said "no", Alex would give up and tend to follow them. He just wanted to be looked upon favorably by his subordinates.

Duke Jordan Hexalios. He is like the sun shining around him. Indifferent to others and only think of his wishes. No one can move his heart or control it. It is someone else who always follows him.

"Yes as Your Majesty suspected." Jordan nodded fearlessly.

"You're acting too far Duke."

"How else, he's the one I want to protect."

"It doesn't make sense. She's my wife if you don't forget."

"The wife who doesn't care. That's not his wife Her Majesty. You isolated it."

"Enough! What do you want?"

"You want Lady Janetta to be recognized and become empress, don't you?"

There's silence.

"I'll help. But let Sofia go, divorce her and let me marry her."

Marriages recognized by the gods were also recognized by the government. All marriage licenses received direct approval from the emperor.

Alex's eyeballs are perfectly rounded. Jordan's fear makes him fret. Of course it was not mere nonsense, seeing earnestness in the look in his eyes. Alex suppressed his emotions with all his might.

It's like making a bet. One side he wants Janetta to be recognized, the other side he is afraid if it fails. His position is at stake here.

"I will make sure this does not fail Your Majesty, because I am also risking my life here."

As if understanding what he had in mind, Alex opened his mouth.

"If it fails?"

"I won't fail."

"Duke is very confident as it turns out."

"This is His Majesty's only path."

"For whom?"

"Protect Sofia."

Alex's forehead is back in a frown. He did not expect the woman to exert such a tremendous effect on Jordan. The one Alex knows is very different today. Someone who is usually brash and indifferent, cares about something. Alex's heart tingling. This is the power of love.

Of course he does, there's no way Jordan would care about people he doesn't love. Alex was a little disappointed actually. Why should that woman, who is related to him. It would be easier if it was someone else.

Alex is also jealous of Jordan's bravery. He is not brave enough to fight for his love for Janetta.

"All right, I accept it. I believe in Duke."

After having his mind. Alex finally agrees with Jordan. There is no harm in trying. Alex will help.

"Thank you Your Majesty. Then I'll say goodbye."

Jordan got up and bowed flatly to Alex.

"Wait on! Jodie!"

At the sudden call behind him, Jordan stopped then turned around. He looked at Alex with a cold face.

"Do you like it very much? I mean that woman." Alex hesitated.

"He's got Sofia's name."

"Ah yes Sofia. Do you like it very much?"

"Of course."

Jordan answered at a glance then turned around and left. Leaving Alex and a complicated face.

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