The emperor is very stupid
The first prince figured the reason they were so hesitant to accept them was because they were in an unfamiliar place, so the king not knowing too much about their feelings agreed. You also have to think about the fact he doesn’t really show his emotions. He might not have minded going back even after all of that.











I mean i see why dietrich wanted to kill that maid. Literally everyone is after their heads so its dangerous to be keeping a spy close like that lol shes way too trusting even with her ability