I would've taken that deal ngl it sounds pretty good

A offer that comes from a manipulative asshole never sounds good tho. Who knows what he will ask next

And it would probably trap her. Just as he could easily give a title to her, he could take it. That is without thinking about what other nobility would think. Rich people don't like if there were more rich people around. That makes them not really that special.

true

But if he took her title away wouldn't people think bad of the emperor for giving a title then taking it back? and the rich people can't do anything because she'll still have the support from the duke since it's still her child

*his

As if he couldn't create a scandal just as easily too. A bored king is very dangerous and resourceful. And yes, the duke and his connections, but the other guys is still the king.

oh ok