Rumors about the escaped exile prince, despite King Georg's attempts to suppress their spread, had circulated. Fortunately, some didn't believe it, while others accepted it immediately.
Henrie began to worry about public opinion. He knew well that since Yohana's disappearance from the palace, The Rats had spread rumors about her collaborating with The Rotschilds to reclaim the throne, gaining support from many citizens.
In turn, supporters of the current monarch loathed her, viewing her as greedy and unwilling to accept the reality of her reign being over.
Most concerning for Henrie was the possibility of public opposition to his marriage with her. He had come to realize that his feelings had always been directed toward Yohana, even from her previous life.
Even if Yohana's heart belonged to Niels, Henrie was confident that he could demonstrate his love for her better and deeper than Niels ever could. After all, didn't Niels choose another lady in his previous life?
