Given that it only glowed a pale red, that seems the most likelyCousin, calling it now.
And the old man that fainted probably could've cleared it all up for them on the spot if he was conscious.Pale red probably means distant relative but that ain’t gonna stop the incoming misunderstandings are they?
novel readers, spoilers please
Given the fact that 99% of the drama in this manga has been people trying to stir the pot, i'd say it's a reasonable assumption.It really feels like the sort of thing where everyone in the palace should assume the kid is brought by someone trying to stir the pot lol