Tbf the archduken is his legitimate daughter's cousin on her mother's side
Is he? Though even if that’s the case, he didn’t consider Duke Alden for her either. Also, then he would be her best option since he’s the second highest one in status, yet she pushed her dumb friend onto him? It just seems kinda dumb, royalty and nobility have to marry and the status of their partner is like one of their largest supports for the throne/title (and for their future children). And she isn’t even considering that? It just seems dumb, like a plot hole.
Archduke is important for strengthening royal power, but Duke Alden didn’t even really strengthen Charlotte’s position. They say like it’s important but it’s so ignored too?
Also, am I the only one wondering why is the emperor acting like Charlotte is his only daughter? If he cares so much then why not marry Archduke to his legitimate daughter? Like he never even mentioned the possibility of anyone other than Charlotte getting married. Shouldn’t that princess be down for it too? Since that could greatly strengthen her position as he has the highest status in society? It irks me that everyone gotta kiss his ass too no matter what