Latrice stayed calm and assured the maid whom she made promise by gently hugging her again.
"Don't worry. I believe the Emperor will stripped off that title from me once I asked it"
Latrice answered with a smile on her face.
The maid somehow felt that her hatred from the princess were somewhat lessened and when she saw the smile that she had never seen from the princess, she felt a pang in her heart.
That night, the Emperor's butler came to the princess' room and delivered his message.
"Your Highness, the Emperor wanted to invite you to dinner".
Latrice saw this as an opportunity so she immediately followed the butler.
"Okay! Let's go, Mr. Butler!"
She happily said which make the butler and other servants confused.
When Latrice saw the Emperor and the female lead of this novel talking with each other, she smiled.
"Perfect"
She thought and wear a beautiful smile that the servants got shocked as she rarely smile and most of the time she smile only when she is scheming.
After her greetings to the Emeperor, she sat on the other side, facing the female lead, Camilla, the most beautiful being she has ever seen. She has a long wavy light brown hair, golden eyes similar with emperor, fair skin, innocent beauty, and on top of that is her aura that she has a royal blood because of her demeanor.
In the novel, Camilla is the first daughter of the Emperor out of wedlock. It was also mentioned that Camilla's mother is the first love of the emperor but due to his political marriage with Estelle's mother, he gave up his love for her and choose the path of being the next emperor. This is also one of the reasons why he love Camilla more than Estelle.
"You seem different today"
The Emperor commented since Estelle never greeted him with such respect. Latrice forgot that Estelle always greeted the emperor with a lousy greeting like a brat but she perfectly curtsied and even respectfully greeted him.
"Idiot"
Latrice said to herself while covering it with a fake smile.
"I-Is it..?"
She asked still maintaining her fake smile to cover her nervousness.
"Anyway, this is Camilla. From now on, she will be living in the palace. She is your half sister, so I hope you will get along with her Crown Princess Estelle"
The emperor said it as if she is commanding Estelle.
"Camilla, if you have any concerns, do not hesitate to tell me or your sister"
The Emperor said with his gentle voice unlike his tone earlier when he talked to Estelle as if he is commanding a servant.
"Yes, Your Majesty"
Camilla gracefully replied.
"You can just call me dad and you can call your sister by her name, if we are just three"
The emperor said and gently smiled at her.
"If that's what you wish for, Your-- dad"
Camilla said with a warm smile and the Emperor liked it that she has recognized him as his biological father.
Since Latrice does not want to ruin their moment, she just stayed silent since this is the scene wherein the Emperor found out that Camilla is her daughter after the death of Camilla's mother.
"Your Majesty, if you allow, I have a favor to ask"
Latrice professionally speak and courageously asked for a favor.
"What is it? I just hope it is not related to one of your tantrums"
The emperor replied in an accusing tone.
"Wow... the difference of his tone when he is talking to me seems like he is always irritated"
Latrice thought.
"Um... since Princess Camilla is now here and since she is the eldest, I think it is the best that the title of the Crown Princess be transferred to her"
Latrice confidently said the lines that she have been organizing since she left her room.
"What are you scheming this time?"
The emperor said with his cold tone and cold gaze.
"N-Nothing... um... actually I am suggesting this because I want to clear my name as well the imperial family by going to the temple. There, I can share the divine power that I have, especially to the needy. I know I did a lot of... inappropriate things that brought shame to your name and the imperial family, but this time I wanted to change for the better. So, please consider my request, Your Majesty"
Latrice replied but deep inside she is shaking with fear.
"Dad, I think Estelle is just concern about the image of the imperial family as well as you. I believe she will not do anything evil"
Camilla said to calm the situation which became awkward after Latrice's request.
"It is hard to believe that a child like her... would do something good for others",
The Emperor replied followed with a heavy sigh.
"I will reconsider your request because of your sister. So, I expect that you will not do anything that will bring shame to this family", he added.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Thank you for your boundless generosity"
Latrice replied and awkwardly smiled.
"If you may excuse me, Your Majesty and Princess Camilla. I need to go back to my room. My stomach seems like it is not feeling well"
She reasoned out for her to ease out the tension she is feeling.
"Leave"
The Emperor irritatedly replied.
"Thank you"
Latrice said and gracefully left the Royal Dining.
When Latrice entered her room and locked it, her legs gave up.
"That was so scary...!"
She thought while looking stressed out.
"I can't wait to escape from this place"
She said as she struggle in removing her heavy dress.
After she successfully removed her dress, she laid down in the sofa and decided to take a nap.