After a bit of testing, I came to the conclusion that even with a high Rep and med-high RelKing stats, the Monarch will always have me killed even if I’m only indirectly responsible for the Consort’s death in B1.
The best ending I’ve ever gotten is a run as the Monarch’s mistress. Monarch dies of natural causes, Juanita becomes the next ruler, eventually gives the crown to Antonio.
But, now, after getting back and replaying the game again, I’m wondering if there’s a way to get to that “monarch dies of natural causes” end as their spouse (and, for argument’s sake, let’s say with a legitimate Life Mage Antonio as the heir).
(Thanks y’all!)