When Irene sneered that a "bookworm" was unfit for the throne, the palace officials stepped forward with the truth. Elianna’s encyclopedic knowledge and work in the archives had: within the government. Boosted the economy and inspired medical advancements. Aided diplomacy and cuisine through her vast research. A True Engagement
The "villainess plot" immediately derailed. Prince Christopher arrived and pointed out the physical impossibility of the accusation: Elianna could not have pushed anyone because her hands were full of official documents. Mushikaburi-hime Episode 2
The tension reached a peak at the palace. While Elianna was preoccupied with archive-related tasks assigned by Alexei, Irene staged a dramatic fall down a set of stairs. She publicly accused Elianna of pushing her, claiming the court musician Alan Ferrera would testify to the assault. Elianna, confused and clutching a massive stack of paperwork, could only watch as a crowd gathered. The Prince’s Defense When Irene sneered that a "bookworm" was unfit
Irene and her father were arrested for treason. In a grand gesture, Christopher ended all rumors of a sham marriage by publicly confirming his devotion. He revealed that his feelings were real, transforming Elianna’s world from a quiet library corner into a life where she was truly beloved by her prince and her kingdom. Aided diplomacy and cuisine through her vast research
Lady Elianna Bernstein, known as the "Bibliophile Princess," had spent four years believing her engagement to Crown Prince Christopher was a mere business arrangement. To her, Christopher’s attention to the newcomer Irene Palcas was the signal that their "fake" engagement was ending. The Framing Attempt