Just my opinion, why not the guy just live with the peony at her castle

That's what I tought at first, but then I remembered that he has a territory he has to take care as a duke. If he doesn't take care of the territory, the people will die of hunger. Plus, It's a responsability the king gave him as a he was exiled, if he doesn't do that, he will be punished. That's what I understood.

（/TДT)/

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