
can somebody explain the thing with the dowager empress and the royal family blood line pleasseee

Arlendo's father is the current emperor's (Pistole) father whom Medea (Dowager) married. In short, Dowager Medea is Emperor Pistole's Step-Mom and Arlendo is actually Pistole's Step-Brother and not his son, They were probably switched with the real heir which we dont know if alive (Probably not)
(I dont know why they believe Arlendo is Pistole's son but this is as far as I understood. Correct me if I'm wrong. :))

spoilerrrssss anybodyyy??

OK HERES A SPOILER!!
The mc finds out in chapter 100 Of the novel that Max is the prince. They’re at a ball for the princess and she finds out while they are dancing. She confronts him and she tells him they should stop the fake dating thing and she tries to leave. He starts crying and begs her not too and kisses her. There is that a hood spoiler for ya?
i really really like a beastly scandalll ITS GOT SUBSTANCEEEE and a really good plot