Bab 152: A Game of Go

Talking about Isabelle, when she started to stay in the Imperial Palace, Matthias arranged for her to stay at the Pearl Courtyard, one of the courtyards inside the Imperial Palace that was built specifically for the Empress and her maids.

Now that she was recognized as the Empress Consort, even though it is not formal yet, her authority over the servants and the soldiers inside the palace has slowly soared. She could move inside the palace freely and could be considered the ruler of everyone in the palace second to the Emperor, Matthias, himself.

As because Matthias didn't really want to, but as it was seen by her to be necessary, she appointed Consorts and Concubines for him herself, baffling him when he heard of the matter.

"I told you, I'm not interested in polygamy." Inside the Throne Room, Matthias complained to Isabelle with an annoyed tone.