"Eh? Is that His Majesty the Emperor? And beside him… Concubine Isabella?" One of the heads of the noble families was shocked.
The others showed similar reactions.
Isabella was the most notable concubine among the others—not because of scandal or trouble, but because she came from the eastern continent.
Moreover, the emperor had once been so infatuated with her that he chased her all the way to the Eastern Empire of Izanagi.
The news had been a huge sensation and was still remembered today.
"His Majesty seems to want to dance too. But strangely… why not with Queen Vanessa?"
"I'm confused as well. Logically, he should have gone with Queen Vanessa first, then Concubine Cassandra, Concubine Clarise, and the others. Only after that should it be Concubine Isabella's turn."
"Shh! Be careful what you say. It's the emperor's right to decide who he wants to go with first. It's better to stay quiet."
