I think it ha more to do with how this leana actually did queen stuff like helping the people, while the book leana was obsessed with the emperor. Because of this the people around the emperor including the servants talked more about him not deserving her, sparking his interest. When you know someone is chasing you they become a pest, especially when they already know how you feel about them. But when you see them doing great without you, it sparks an interest and you start to pay more attention (hope that makes more relatable sense)
That actually makes sense! Leana more or less changed the story...although there are some key elements differed from the novel that she read as well as her experience.
how come the emperor only became interested in Leana near the time Mia comes into play??? like? I get the first couple months he'd just ignore her but if his vassals were imploring him, wouldn't he have come to like her sooner????? idkidk maybe I don't remember the beginning all that well but that thought has been pricking at me