Although he knew of such a distinction, Louis was just excited because most of the nobles were unable to visit the outer palace.
The servant was always kind, and he had shown Louis to a place where he would be interested.
Just walking down the hall with a very high ceiling, Louis felt daunted by the overwhelming majesty of the Imperial Palace. On the other hand, he became excited and realized that this was a different world from what he was used to.
T-thereâs nothing to be discouraged about! Rowena will live here from now on! Then, oftenâŠ
Can I meet you?
They were siblings, but Rowena was never worried about Louis, and they were close. Her worries seemed to vanish when Louis hung out with his other friends and distanced himself from Rowena.
He was jealous, but on the other hand, he was relieved. He had been afraid that one day his father would sell Rowena to a rich old man.
The Adelia family might not need to get married, but Paul was sure to end up selling Rowena.
If the crown prince isnât like our father, then thatâs fine.
However, he could not be relieved because he heard about his fatherâs wound. What if the crown prince was like their father?
Damn Rowena! Why were you born as a girlâŠ?â
Even if the crown prince was a violent man like his father, he couldnât help. When they were in the same house, he could attract his fatherâs attention for a moment to stop the violence or call a priest, but hereâŠ
Louis shook his head when he realized that his thoughts were falling in an ominous direction.
Louis became miserable when he realized that he couldnât save Rowena no matter what. He blamed Rowena as usual and thought she had nothing to do with him, but he didnât feel any better.
* * *
âYou came to me after a long time, so I want to be with you for a few weeks, but now I have to work. I have a tight schedule to prepare for our engagement and marriage.â
Cecil was, of course, busy because he was not just a crown prince, but represented the full authority of the emperor. Rowena was sorry to know that.
âWhy donât you get ready to teach me later in the evening?â
âWhat?â
Rowenaâs face gradually flushed as she looked at Cecil in confusion.
âYesterday was your first day, so I let you go, but if I let you go the second day, I wonât be able to stand it. Iâll be back as soon as Iâm done⊠Iâll go through everything you know.â
Rowena was at a loss on what to do when she heard.
Even if you try to teach, you need to know something!
âCan I use the l-library?!â
âOf course.â
âGet ready and wait for me. Iâll take your advice and adore you.â
The grin on his face looked very mean. Rowena looked at Cecil, feeling her heart beating violently.
Cecil approached Rowena and wrapped his arms around her waist. Her body was skillfully tilted and her lips locked with Cecilâs, and the maid and servant who were watching cheered in.
This is because a picture-like kiss scene was produced.
âOhâŠâ
When their lips finally separated, she looked at Cecil with hazy eyes. Cecil kissed Rowenaâs lips once more and withdrew.
âTell me if anyone bothers you.â
Iâll destroy them.
Cecil grinned as he swallowed his words. Rowena told him to be safe without knowing Cecilâs intentions.
The maids and servants who were disciplined whispered.
* * *
Iâm in trouble!
When Cecil was out of sight, Rowena headed to the Imperial Palace Library. Of course, she didnât know where it was, but as many as a dozen maidservants and servants were with her. It was enough to grab and ask one of them.
The Imperial Palace Library was so huge that she wondered if it was another palace. The Imperial Palace of Isfacia itself already had several castles and palaces, perhaps thatâs why the library was larger and wider than most high-ranking aristocratic mansions.
How can I find that book here?
It would be simple to ask the librarian, but she didnât want to tell him what kind of book she was looking for.
Rowena walked around the library alone, with the librarian asking what book she was looking for, and the maid and attendant who offered to help.
The library was bigger than she thought, so it took a while.
Oh, I found it!
It was helpful to ask the librarian for a map of the libraryâs books. Rowena looked at hundreds of books on the shelf in relief.
She just found a book about sex education, but she didnât know there would be so many books.
Besides, why are there only books about sex, not sex education?!
E-Encyclopedia of various positions?! How to make the night fun.
The title made her wonder if the Isfacia Empire was this open-minded about such topics.
However, she had to know what to teach Cecil, so Rowena took out a book with illustrations and started reading it.
If the maids and servants read the bookâs contents, it would be a big deal, so she hid it.
Urghhh!
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