The hero's gender is yet to be determined after rebirth.

“In our Grand Duchy of Posey, there is a long-standing custom of using objects to bestow blessings. I have obtained this basin of water from the maiden’s bath, but I intend to splash it in front of my palace to enhance my luck in finding a romantic partner.”

"The water a young girl bathed in?" Lorenwei disregarded the talk of good fortune in love and quickly stretched out her arms to check the wet areas. She smelled herself and realized that she did indeed have a slight fragrance.

“That’s right, and she’s not just any ordinary girl!” The woman seemed to be deliberately keeping her in suspense as she pulled Lorenwei along, asking her in return, “Who do you think is the most precious and purest girl in the palace?”

Lorenvi had initially intended to say Siluf, but then a thought struck her, and she suppressed her excitement: "Could it be Princess Kurara?!"

"That's right! You're quick-witted, aren't you? So, do you think getting soaked was worth it?"

Lorenwei thought to herself, "I'm not a pervert. Who likes having bathwater poured over their head?"

Seeing that she remained silent, the woman's face showed dissatisfaction: "Hey? You're still not happy? You dare to object to the bathwater of my Grand Duchy's princess?"

“No, you’ve misunderstood. But who should be grateful if they get splashed with water?” Lorenwei thought to herself that this woman was quite good at labeling people.

"This is a wonderful blessing!"

“Alright…” Lorenwei didn’t argue. She thought to herself that since she was able to get Kurara’s bathwater, it meant that Kurara had really returned to the palace and was very likely hiding quietly.

Or perhaps he misses me and wants to go back to the academy, but is imprisoned by his politically minded father! Lorenwei narcissistically made another possible guess.

In any case, this woman might be a breakthrough.

"Hey, you mean the princess's bathwater? Are you related to her?"

The woman looked incredibly proud, her chin practically pointing to the sky. "That's right! We're very closely related by blood! Let me tell you, she listens to everything I say!"

"..." Lorenwei felt that she was talking nonsense, and that was the kind of social attitude where someone is my best friend.

"Why don't you believe me?"

"Ah, I'm just curious, since Your Highness is related to you by blood, why does she live quite far away from you? Doesn't that make you seem distant?"

"You don't know, Her Highness the Princess had a fight with His Majesty the King as soon as she got back, and then she was imprisoned..." The woman gossiped excitedly, then suddenly realized she had let something slip. "Oh dear, I didn't say anything! Why are you asking about this, you little girl?"

"Who doesn't want to hear some gossip?" Lorenwei chuckled in response.

"Hmph, I dare not spread this gossip. His Majesty the King seems to be in a bad mood, and it's not worth getting into trouble." The woman shook her head, as if she didn't want to spread the gossip.

Lorenwei didn't dare ask any more questions, afraid of making her sensitive.

"Your outfit is quite unique. The black tone is heavy, but it makes your fair skin stand out even more." The woman's mouth didn't stop talking the whole way, and she quickly asked her name.

"Your name is Weiwei? That's a nice name. I like names that use reduplicated characters; they sound cute."

"You actually entered the palace based on your culinary skills? I didn't realize that. I'd like to learn from you."

"You're from Zerou City? You're from the Fite Empire? That makes you easy to bully."

Do you like the Grand Duchy?

What's your favorite color?

"With your looks, why do you need to go out and earn money yourself? A dowry? With your looks, you don't need one at all!"

Do you prefer handsome men or slightly effeminate boys?

Do you prefer women with big breasts or small breasts?

……

Lorenwei casually agreed, thinking to herself: Was this woman's husband driven to death by her nagging?

"Achoo—" The king, who was handling state affairs at night, suddenly sneezed. "Strange, I'm not cold."

The attendants quickly closed the window a little and draped a cloak over the king.

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Meanwhile, Lorenwei dealt with the woman as she was led towards a side hall.

Meanwhile, Kurara's convoy returned to the Grand Duchy's capital city.

The garrison soldiers had already received reports from the outposts and quietly opened the city gates to let them in. Most of the cavalry regiment returned to their units after entering the city, while Kurara and her guards entered the palace grounds.

Maggie, the instructor, said curtly to Kurara, "Your Highness, you have deliberately delayed your journey by a day. Please see His Majesty the King immediately."

Kurara remained calm and slowly said, "I have my own decision to make; there's no need for you to worry, mentor."

With attendants waiting in the outer palace, Kula and her housekeeper went straight into the inner palace.

Returning to the place she knew so well, the place where she grew up, Kurala was overwhelmed with emotion, and a sense of grievance welled up within her.

Lorenwei, you bastard!

I waited for you for over a whole day, and I even had to return to the Grand Duchy, and you didn't even chase after me?!

If I slapped you, would you really be too scared to come back?

Where did your audacity go, blatantly watching me bathe in the hot spring?

As long as you sincerely apologize to me, I can forgive you!

Were all those sweet words spoken in vain?

Did you think you could just waste your time at the hot springs? You just want to end it all like this, without taking any responsibility?

It's not settled yet, could it turn into a man? With that kind of audacity, it's even possible to change.

Lorenwei, you bastard!

While cursing the unfaithful man in her heart, Kurara walked quickly toward the Queen's palace.

"Ah, Your Highness!" The maids in the Queen's palace immediately bowed.

"Where's the queen mother?"

"The Queen changed her clothes and went to the side hall where she likes to tinker with things."

Upon hearing this, Kurala led the housekeeper straight to the side hall.

"Your Highness, if you don't see the King for too long after returning, won't His Majesty be angry?" the housekeeper reminded her.

"I must see my mother first. With her protection, I will not be locked up."

Kurala was quite shrewd; during the day or so she waited for Lorenwei, she had already figured out what might happen when she returned.

You want me to go on blind dates? You want me to accept a political marriage? Don't even think about it! I, Kula, will only ever love one man in my life!

Princess Kurara went straight to the side hall.

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The woman led Lorenwei to a side hall, where only one maid had lit candles and prepared some tea and snacks.

Of course, this was something the woman had prepared long ago.

The woman waved her hand and said, "You may leave. I have just met a new child today, so please do not disturb me."

"Yes." The maid withdrew without addressing the woman by any title. This had been arranged beforehand.

"Change your clothes first. Even though it's summer, don't catch a cold. You've just changed into a different environment, so you're more likely to get sick." The woman led Lorenwei through a maze-like side hall until they reached the changing room. Then, pointing to the clothes hanging on three walls, she said to her, "Put on whichever one you like. Don't be shy."

Each wall is at least five meters long, and the layers upon layers of clothing make it look like a huge warehouse.

"You're really rich!" Lorenwei was truly impressed. She actually had more clothes than Aisser.

Of course, this was due to Lorenwei's lack of experience; Aisser's three wardrobes of clothes really weren't that many. In fact, a lot more was in the Cardinal's spatial ring...

Not to mention clothes, there are countless shoes, and many of them are obviously never worn.

"Do you need my help?" The woman smiled and looked Lorenwei up and down. "I haven't helped anyone get dressed in years. Seeing such a pretty girl, I'm really itching to do it!"

"No need, no need!" Lorenwei certainly wouldn't let anyone see her changing clothes. If she were seen naked, wouldn't her Sevi tribal characteristics be exposed? Besides, the other person wasn't someone she knew; safety came first.

"Then you can change here yourself." The woman didn't insist, smiled and left the dressing room, even closing the door behind her.

Lorenwei went over and bolted the door shut. After checking that there was no sign of any spying magic, she began to change her clothes.

I can't lose this outfit, but I don't want to reveal that I have a spatial ring, so I have no choice but to change it off, wrap it up, and carry it with me.

Lorenwei took off her night clothes and began to choose clothes in her thin undershirt.

Then I realized that these clothes were all too high-end and glamorous. And the vast majority of them were revealing, with bare chests and backs, which was completely unacceptable.

Of course, Lorenwei didn't have anything to confess right now... She kept choosing things in the room.

On the other side, the woman emerged from the dressing room, instantly regaining her incomparably noble demeanor.

She slowly returned to the main hall, then entered the study, preparing to activate a mechanism.

This mechanism was constructed using physical methods; top-notch goblin craftsmen created an ingenious secret room for spying on the changing room.

"Oh dear, peeping at your own daughter's boyfriend changing clothes, this is just too..." The woman placed her hand on the back of the book and muttered to herself, "Too exciting!"

"Huh? Mother, Mother? What did you say?" Kurara's voice rang out from not far behind.

"Ah!" The Queen, who was just about to do something naughty, was so frightened by her daughter's sudden return that she lost her temper!

Chapter 171 Kurara: We're even; Lorenwei's accidental intrusion brings a surprise.

"Huh? Kurara?" Queen Percy turned around in a panic, blocking the switch on the hidden compartment on the bookshelf behind her. This was a sign of a guilty conscience; it was just a book.

It was incredibly embarrassing to have my unusual hobby discovered by my daughter. Luckily, the darkroom hadn't been opened yet, so I wasn't immediately exposed.

"Hmm? Mother, you..." Kurala naturally noticed the undisguised panic on the Queen's face.

Even though the Queen was usually a skilled actress, her daughter, who knew her very well, still noticed her momentary panic.

"Ah, you're back! Let Mommy give you a hug!" Queen Percy stretched out her arms and hugged her daughter.

She refers to herself as "Mom," which clearly indicates she is not someone who adheres strictly to formalities.

The housekeeper withdrew, leaving only the mother and daughter there.

If Lorenwei had been there, her hug would have looked like a bumper car ride... it didn't feel real at all!

"Mother..." Kurara hadn't seen her mother for a while, and she happily hugged her.

Of course, because the mother and daughter were too far apart, Kurara couldn't hear Queen Percy's rapid heartbeat...

However, after a brief respite, Queen Percy had readjusted her emotions and no longer showed any unusual expression.

Queen Percy regained her elegant and dignified demeanor, and spoke with composure: "Kurara, have you seen your father since you returned? I'll take you there now."

"...Wait, Mother, why are you..." Kurala immediately sensed something was wrong.