It was a wonderful and splendid wedding, worthy of the reputation of the Grand Duke Evron.
The Empress held the brideâs hand and the Emperor held the groomâs hand. That alone is an incomparably honorable wedding.
About half of the guests would have had different thoughts. However, no one had any unpleasant thoughts about this marriage. Everyone congratulated them with bright faces.
The reception was magnificent. All the guests danced, ate and drank. The knights cheered, and the employeesâ feast was held separately.
Ansgar, in the name of Grand Duke Evron and Marchioness Rosan, served the slums with plenty of alcohol and food.
It went smoothly without anything ruined.
The Empress left before the reception began. As she left, she said:
[Iâll watch you.]
Artizea wasnât very worried. Because she was confident she would keep her promise.
The Emperor left shortly after the Empress rose. At the reception, he danced a song with Artizea after Cedric.
He said after congratulating her.
[Now, I shouldnât be calling you Tia carelessly.]
[How would the Grand Duchess Evron claim my name in front of His Majestyâs glory? Since the Grand Duke is your Majestyâs nephew, I will be honored if you treat me like your niece.]
Then the Emperor laughed.
[Okay. Iâll keep doing that. That would also be an honor to you.]
[Iâm overwhelmed with awe.]
[Tia, I knew you were smart, but I didnât know you were so bold.]
[I have never tried to deceive Your Majesty. Believe me.]
[No, that doesnât mean Iâm disappointed, I just realized refreshingly that even at this age, my eyes that see people arenât perfect.]
[Iâm overwhelmed with awe.]
[Cedric is straightforward. Such a character is an advantage, but there is a side that does not suit the secular capital. Heâs a good man, so take care of him so that he doesnât get harmed.]
[Yes.]
[And.⌠Donât hate her too much. That poor Miraila.]
The Emperor said so and left.
He seemed to already know that Miraila had come to the wedding and she was chased off by Lawrence.
The Emperor was not the only one who noticed.
Marchioness of Camellia and Grand Duke Roygar also approached and spoke about it in a quiet manner.
[Because men are simple. They might think that it was because of Sir Lawrence that Her Majesty the Empress was present at the wedding instead of the Marchioness of Rosan. Not only did Sir Lawrence have a chance to see Her Majesty, theyâre going to think thereâs a potential for the brother and sister, as Her Majesty has made you her lady-in-waiting.]
[âŚâŚ]
[But Her Majesty the Empressâs cannot accept Sir Lawrence. Men often mistake a woman to love the childâs father for life when a woman has children.]
[What do you want to say?]
[If anyone knows how important the Marquis of Rosanâs role was playing this time, they will know the true meaning of what you have doneâŚ]
[I do not know. Iâm not that proud of being separated from my mother.]
[By the way, Iâm glad that the present I gave you is worth it. Did you receive the statue of the Saintess for your wedding? Please show me when you come back from your honeymoon. Iâm very curious, so is Grand Duchess Roygar because sheâs never seen it before.]
Grand Duchess Roygar was also sisters with the Marchioness Camellia.
[Today, it was such an event, so she just greeted you for a while, but I will arrange a proper meeting next time. Congratulations on your wedding. Have fun on your honeymoon.]
Marchioness Camelia greeted with a smile.
Since then, she has been greeted and congratulated with countless people.
She had to dance a total of 5 songs with Cedric, and then Lawrence and then Grand Duke Roygar.
By the time she left the reception with fatigue, she was exhausted.
Artizea and Cedric left while the reception was in full swing.
Then she simply changed clothes and got on the boat. It was to go to the port city, which can be called the entrance to the capital.
In the port there was a mansion of the Grand Duke Evron.
It was much more convenient and faster to travel by sea than through land to get to Evron Grand Duchy. Thatâs why they had middle-of-the-road accommodation.
After sleeping there for one night, they were going to board the boat headed for the Grand Duchy.
By the time they arrived at the mansion, it was already after sunset.
Cedric was kidnapped by a group of knights celebrating the wedding the second time.
Artizea was exhausted and headed to the room where she was led to.
The maids prepared bath water and clothes to change. In the meantime, Artizea tried to rethink her wedding.
There was no problem. All the desired objectives have been achieved.
âNow I just need to check the result.â
Alice pulled the door open and called.
âLady.â
âHmm?â
âOh no, no. Youâre the madame now? Oh, I love it. Youâre not the lady anymore, youâre a madame.â
Artizea smiled.
âIs the bath ready?â
âOh, yes, so is that. Sir Freil is here.â
âLet him in.â
âYes.â
Because of this, she was waiting without taking off her uncomfortable clothes.
Freil came in. Seeing Artizea, he hesitated.
âWell, how should I greet you now? Grand Duchess? Lady Heiress?â
âSay as you feel comfortable.â
âThen Grand DuchessâŚ.â
Freil politely bowed his head and greeted her lightly. And reported.
âMadam Rosan went home right away from the wedding hall. Iâve checked it myself, and you donât have to worry about being noticed.â
âI see.â
Since Bill was no more, there must have been no one to complain to.
âHis Majesty the Emperor also went straight from the wedding hall to the Rosan mansion. I came back after confirming that.â
âWhat about brother?â
âSir Lawrence has returned to the house of Baroness Andeman, where he is living now.â
Artizea sighed.
Being rejected by Lawrence is like being denied by life itself. She must have had a tremendous shock.
After the wedding, it would be nice for him to go to look for her.
She was the one who made these calculative moves, but she didnât feel very good about it.
Apart from that feeling, it was ultimately a good thing.
Lawrence was not allowed to meet the Emperor in front of Miraila crying to strengthen the familyâs affection.
The Emperor knows the physiology of power and likes to indulge it.
But at the same time, he must show himself as friendly to his son.
Lawrence is no longer the age of joking around on his parentsâ lap. He is both a son and a successor to the emperor.
No matter what, his cute age has already passed by. By simply showing a desire for power, he may become like many other servants.
So the right thing Lawrence had to do here was to flatter the Empress in public, and when itâs over, run straight to Miraila.
In front of the Emperor, he can show that he loves Miraila and comfort her with all his might.
Then the Emperor would consider Lawrenceâs behavior right and be happy.
Now the Emperor was seated with the Empress with a calm face, but then he got up early and went to Miraila.
Lawrenceâs thoughts donât get there.
âWell, you donât know your motherâs role. You donât know much about His Majesty, too, brother.â
It was enviable that he had lived while being loved so much to afford not to know. And she thought it was stupid.
âShall I keep watching?â
âIf there is any news from brother Lawrence, please let me know. There is no need to keep an eye on him.â
âYes. â
âMore than that, watch my mother. Did Alice tell you about the informant of the Rosan mansion?â
âYes.â
âObserve and keep an eye on the flow of the situation and record it. You donât need to do anything in advance. Leave it until I get back.â
âOkay.â
âDonât forget to get in touch with Rye.â
âIâll remember it well.â
Freil scratched his head.
âBut, donât you think youâre overworking me?â
âYou have to use the talent you have.â
Artizea smiled. Freil sighed.
âAnyway, please, Your Grace, take good care of my master. I am worried that something will happen because this is the first time Iâm not following His Grace.â
âItâs in the north. Iâm sure Cedric knows much better than me. Iâm a stranger to strategy tactics.â
âDid you know that I didnât mean it that way?â
âDonât be too anxious anyway. Iâll be right next to him to assist.â
Freil had an ambiguous face.
âWell, how do I say itâŚ. Iâm not saying that you have to serve His Grace.â
âIâm just talking about the real thing. So, is this the end of the story?â
âYes. â
âI wonât be able to see you for a while. In the meantime, stay healthy and work hard.â
Artizea raised her body. Freil replied to her with a military salute.
And he said in a polite manner.
âCongratulations on your wedding. I was relieved that Your Grace became the Grand Duchess Evron.â
âBecause you donât think Iâm going to ruin the Grand Duke Evron?â
âAnd I think youâre going to ruin someone I donât like.â
Artizea smiled. Then she greeted Freil in return and headed to the bathroom.
And as Artizea came out of the bathroom, she encountered a terrifying reality.
âItâs the first night.â
Sophie, with her cheeks dyed red, came out with her pajamas shyly.
Those pink pajamas were terribly lovely.
It was shiny, but it didnât look too glossy or shiny.
The body line and pale-colored underlayer were thin enough to be slightly reflected, but the underlayer was not visible explicitly.
The sleeves were slightly inflated and had frills. The hem of the skirt, which reaches the knee, naturally widens and spreads like a morning glory. One turn, it would be wrapped around the legs.
The chest wasnât open. However, if only the ribbon tied over the chest was untied, the clothes would fall under her feet.
âSophie, what the hell is this?â
Sophie replied to Artizeaâs absurd question.
âItâs pajamas. This is the latest fashion for bridal pajamas.â
âDid Emily say that?â
âItâs true that itâs the latest fashion. And itâs perfect for a real brideâs pajamas! Come on!â
Artizea felt dizzy.
Sophie didnât know, because she believed it was a love marriage, so she wouldnât even think that nothing would happen the first night.
âBring other clothes.â
âShall I bring the white one? There is also light blue.â
Sophie said with excitement at Artizeaâs words.
âI think pink is good, but I think light blue will suit you too. The master will love whatever you wear. You will be cute and sexy!â\n