He Songstress and the Crown

Elena, a member of a fallen noble family, reluctantly took a job as a singer in a salon to raise money to support her beloved Julien’s education. But after Julien was promoted, he began courting Blanche, the daughter of a powerful nobleman, and publicly broke their engagement, humiliating Elena. King Louis of France, an old childhood friend, had always quietly watched over Elena and eventually married her, making her queen. Together, they fought against court conspiracies and uncovered Blanche’s plot to poison the crown prince using a charcoal brazier. The villains were disgraced, reduced to the lowest ranks, and turned on one another. Elena safely gave birth to the crown prince and, together with the king, ruled the kingdom.