I Fell for the Temptation of the Evil Crown Prince - Chapter 186

Demon Tribe (6)

In fact, besides taxes, the imperial family had a lot of things, such as mines, farms, and businesses. As Cecil got married and gave Rowena some mines to have her own money, Rowena’s own expense was enough to prepare for a Count’s engagement and wedding.

However, Theo seemed to be burdened with the imperial family paying all the expenses, perhaps because he was unfamiliar with her. Rowena just pretended not to know.

I have to prepare anyway!

She had no intention of recreating the nightmare of her days as the young lady of the count with little money. In addition, she had to think about the relationship with her in-laws, Rasmine.

Because I’d rather have at least one more person on my side.

Besides, she doesn’t have to be on bad terms with Theo’s wife just because her relationship with Theo is estranged. When Louis returned from school, she hoped that his relationship with Catherine would be good, since the place where he would live was the count’s house.

But I don’t know what kind of person the Lady is.

She seemed to be a calm person.

I don’t know if Theo is nice to her.

Theo, whom Rowena remembers, was a careful and kind brother. At some point, he seemed determined to be indifferent to everything, realizing that there was only so much he could do.

Theo now seemed to regret that time. Rowena understood that he was also young, but it was a different matter for Theo to forgive himself.

“I was a bad brother, Rowena.”

Saying so, Theo apologized for his apologies. But he didn’t ask for her forgiveness. Because it wasn’t him who saved her after all.

Theo still couldn’t look directly at Rowena. He seemed to be ashamed.

On the other hand, Louis was getting used to life without Paul. He sometimes disliked the children of the duke, but when he hung out with the grandchildren of the duke of Valencia, his mood was much relieved.

Rowena knew Louis was sending Paul a letter, but she didn’t stop him. Because he was his only parent alive. She was just worried that Paul might be doing something stupid on the island.

He says he cares about Matthias, but what he cares about most is himself after all…

At first, he might have accepted exile with a moderate mind, but by now, he might be blaming Matthias and arguing with him in the cage.

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Cecil ordered Kernan to be tortured for a reason. He committed an unforgivable sin, but it was because he had information. Without having to touch the Hassler family’s bloodline, information about the “Red Lady” could be obtained just by questioning those involved in the Marquis’ business.

But perhaps because they didn’t care as much as Kernan did, what he knew was mostly fragmentary.

Cecil, who had no intention to tell the Hassler family that he was still investigating the ‘Red Lady’, was troubled.

Meanwhile, a reply came from the temple. Soon, the high priest will visit the crown prince for his spiritual stability.

“I suppose so.”

Cecil answered grumpily and sent in an official who was investigating the Hassler family. Some were already aware of it.

It has long been doubtful that the Hassler family is accumulating wealth through illegal businesses, not superficial businesses.

Slaves are illegal in the Isfacia Empire… For example, even parents or brothers were prohibited from selling their children or younger siblings.

The Hassler family ignored the system and were secretly buying and selling slaves.

Most were sold by their family or kidnapped by debtors.

It was a bad thing for the country. Apart from being illegal, it was not a good thing to have more slaves to increase.

Slaves don’t pay taxes.

There was also that reason for abolishing slavery and regularly cracking down on the illegal slave market.

Many of those who were taken into custody were released from slavery. They were also to be severely punished, as the list of people who sold or bought them was also secured.

The Isfacia Empire imposed heavy taxes on crimes against humanity, and there was a system in which the country gave some money as consolation.

With this, the treasury was expected to be even more full. Some too many people have sold their children or brothers into slavery.

There is no need to raise taxes.

Did people say that the best country is the one that doesn’t raise taxes?

This was the reason why, even though Cecil was known to have a violent disposition but was not called a tyrant.

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