Seduce the hero's mother (GL)

Chapter 159: Chapter 10. Camille's Plan

The next morning, as planned, all three set out for the outskirts of the Oberon Empire in

— Hmm?

— After all, she is the first Archduchess… We'll be in trouble if it gets out.

Camilla had to agree with his thoughts.

The face of that bitch was indeed quite famous… And if news that someone like her got into a slave auction would leak out into society, there would inevitably be a scandal. Such a scandal had to be avoided.

But how…?

Fortunately, a bright idea came to Camilla's mind soon enough.

— Just disfigure her,» she said.

— What?

— With a couple of scars on her face, she's definitely not going to be that pretty, right? So do it.

The man hesitated for a few seconds before he agreed. In another situation, he would never have dared to ruin the face of such a noble lady… But on the other hand, the crown princess is on his side. With her power, his men could not fear any consequences.

After all, the Emperor's word was paramount in this country.

— Yes, Your Highness,» he said obediently.

— Well done,» the girl smiled. «I love a man who's a pleasure to deal with.

— And your promise…» «Is it still in force?

— Of course,» the princess said nonchalantly. «You may rest assured that I always keep my word.

He nodded and felt visibly relieved.

After the man gave her all the important information — disappeared from the chambers as imperceptibly as he appeared here. Camilla was left alone and a smile never left her face.

She never once regretted turning to these people for a favor.

Famous among the underground circles, the slave-trader was a professional. He sold people illegally at auctions among the wealthy aristocrats.

Despite the fact that this kind of activity is officially prohibited in the country — in fact, it was only in writing. In turn, such buildings were skillfully disguised as ordinary buildings, and people bought and sold slaves freely for many decades.

It was not so easy for the government to shut down all these shops — after all, it was also extremely difficult to get into them.

In the end, they simply turned a blind eye to this «shady business.

Camilla, in turn, promised to legalize this business in the country after her ascension to the throne. With this, the owners will have far fewer legal problems and will allow them to act openly. The crown princess will act as their direct patron.

Once this law is passed, the black market will «blossom» like never before. It was for this reason that the man agreed to such a dangerous deal — as the kidnapping of the Archduchess.

Two days later, Leriana Ashford finds herself at auction, along with the rest of the inferior slaves. Which, more often than not, were commoners. After that, her life would never be the same.

Camilla could not wait for the moment — when someone, mistaken for a common slave, would buy her. Such humiliation would be far better than an ordinary death. She would suffer for the rest of her life.

The girl stretched herself relaxed, getting ready to go to bed.

It was the bitch's own fault this had happened to her. If she had sat quietly as she had for all these six months-Camilla wouldn't have had to go to such lengths.

But… She wanted to know the truth. That couldn't be allowed to happen.

The princess hummed.

«I had to go through so much to get what I have now…» she pondered angrily, «There's no way I'm going to let you interfere with Her Majesty and my happiness!»

***

When Melinda heard about the crown princess's plans, she nearly fainted with horror. She couldn't believe that she had actually decided to do such a despicable thing.

Over the past months, trying to get any clue to what happened — the girl had learned to eavesdrop and move unnoticed. But this time the maid passed by Camilla's chambers entirely by chance.

She was instantly dumbfounded when she heard the words coming from there.

«Mistress… Mistress is in danger!»

As that frightening thought flashed through her mind, Melinda realized that there was nothing she could do. She is only a maid in the imperial palace. How could she interfere with the crown princess' plan?

Unless…

The only way out is to try to get through to Her Majesty.

But there's no way Rachel would believe her. And even if she did, being infatuated with Camilla, she would never side with her mistress. The only way to prevent what is to come is to expose Camilla's lies.

But the maid had no proof…

And to get them, the girl decided on the risky step: to get the decoction, which the daughter of the viscount personally serves the queen every day, and check its contents… If it turns out something questionable — this will be the key to the disclosure of her identity.

Time was short, and Melinda went to the imperial physician immediately the next morning.

The elderly man was alone in the healing room and was surprised when the maid suddenly came to him.

— What do you want? — he frowned.

Melinda bowed back.

— 'I have been sent by Her Highness,' the girl informed him, 'She wants you to prepare an elixir for fatigue according to the usual recipe.

— «Elixir of Fatigue…?»

— Yes. The same one you make every day for Her Majesty.

The imperial healer was confused.

— I think you are mistaken,» he said slowly after thinking, «Her Highness could not have sent me for it.

— Why not? — Melinda wondered.

— I… I've never heard that name before.

The maid was taken aback when she heard it.

— You mean you've never made it?

— That's right,» the man agreed, «And why do you ask?

But Melinda could not answer that question. A chill ran through her whole body.

This story… Turned out to be more complicated than she thought.

What was the crown princess really up to?!