(Florentia's POV)
Lombardi's carriage, carrying me and my Grandfather, ran quickly toward the Imperial Palace.
Hearing the news that the Emperor was in critical condition, although he is on his way, my Grandfather didn't look so impatient.
"It's been a long day."
I had enough time to comfort myself when I was tired.
"I know, really."
I replied with a shrug, as if I couldn't help it.
"But you didn't ask me why I was taking you with me."
"I thought you must have something to show me."
"Yes, you're right."
Grandfather smiled and nodded.
And he asked me in a subtle voice.
"What kind of relationship do you think Emperor Durelli and Lombardi have, Tia?"
"Isn't he some kind of a partner?"
"Partner?"
"Yes, since the establishment of the Lambrew Empire, the two families have moved together. And they're still in a lot of relationships, like it or not."
The answer comes from how the Emperors treated Lombardi for generations.
Even though they hated and couldn't tolerate Lombardi's existence.
No Emperor tried to destroy Lombardi.
They've only tried to press the household's flag.
"You've been watching it well."
My Grandfather smiled satisfactorily at my answer.
"And when the Emperor dies, Lombardi goes to the palace for one reason. To confirm the Emperor's death with both eyes.
This is a little unexpected.
I took my back off the back of the chair and asked.
"Why do we confirm the death?"
"The Durelli family has been placed in Lombardi's custody, in addition to the assets that have been attributed to the Crown."
"It's kind of like a slush fund."
"Yes, only the Emperor knows and can use the property. And when the Emperor dies, the ownership of the money is temporarily transferred to the Patriarch of Lombardi."
"Oh, so..."
That's a tremendous trust.
I can't believe that the money the Emperor had been collecting over the years will be handed over to the Lomabardi's householder.
"And Lombardi is supposed to announce the existence of the asset and hand it over again when the legitimate person inherits the throne after the Great Emperor."
"The legitimate one..."
The weight of the word was considerable.
As I quietly thought over the word, my grandfather explained it.
"For now, I'm referring to the Crown Prince with the consent of representatives from each region, especially Lombardi. Of course there were exceptions."
My grandfather, who said so, sighed briefly, mixed with dissatisfaction.
"It's been a pain in the neck."
The sound of my Grandfather rubbing his bearded chin spread through the carriage.
"You mean the fact that there is no 'legitimate person' currently, right?"
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Edited Novel of IBTMITL (Chapter 201-256)
General Fiction[Remainder: ALWAYS read the announcements so you won't come and fight me later. TT.TT Thank you!) Hello Fellow Readers! Welcome! This is the continuation of the Novel "I'll be the Matriarch in this Life" ("In this Life, I'll be the Lord"). If you...
