435 – With a new heart – 5
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There was an awkward silence with the emperor, but fortunately, the emperor did not ask any further questions as it was a gift of the situation. He simply showed a strong will to make the topic of conversation about the situation and what he was talking about.
Pure questions and answers without any signs of subtle manipulation or manipulation. I’ve known the emperor for several years, but it’s been a long time since I’ve had such a normal conversation. No, you can probably see it as the first time.
So, right after leaving the imperial palace after a conversation with the emperor, I ended up caressing Injeolmi in my arms without thinking. Just because she was holding this guy, the difficulty level of her conversation with the Emperor plummeted.
‘Defense totem.’
Suddenly a thought occurred to me. This bright and small Injeolmi is a mercy of a situation where the emperor took pity on me. If I’m with this child, I’m not afraid of anything.
‘Let’s go forever.’
I made a promise as I saw Injeolmi licking my face as if she liked the caressing hand.
Our Injeolmi, or rather, Bokdong, will allow us to live a life worthy of the envy of wealthy people.
When the man who had gone out early in the morning returned with a puppy, the lovers and employees at the mansion looked perplexed. Honestly, I understand that even if it were me, I would have been embarrassed.
And fortunately, the embarrassment that descended on the mansion quickly subsided. No matter what the process was, didn’t you end up with a cute pet? Unless you particularly dislike animals or are allergic to dog fur, there is no reason to be reluctant.
“His Majesty gave it to you?”
“Yes. He seemed to be following me well, so he told me to take him with me. Even if I don’t, he said I’ll live for 10 years, right?”
When Mar asked a question as he looked at the lucky bundle majestically moving through the room, he answered calmly.
Then Mar tilted her head as if she was even more confused.
“Then, was that child also present when you went to see His Majesty the King?”
When she heard those words, she slowly lowered her gaze. It was impossible to explain the fact that the Bremen Music Band was being organized in a corner of the imperial palace.
This is a fact that everyone who enters the imperial palace already knows, but on the other hand, it is a top secret that those who do not have permission to enter the imperial palace do not know. I didn’t have the courage to reveal such a secret.
“Sometimes things like horses are presented to the imperial family. I guess they came together then.”
She nodded her head as if she was satisfied with the excuse she had forced out. To be exact, it’s closer to thinking that it was so rather than being convinced.
– King!
In the meantime, I heard a barking sound and turned my gaze to see Trixie rolling around on top of Trixie’s head, which was scattered on the floor.
‘This is crazy.’
I felt like my blood was drying up. No matter how gentle Trixie is, having a furry animal playing with her hair is a different matter. To put it bluntly, even people who love dogs don’t like it when dogs suck their own hair.
“hehehe, he’s a boy full of strength.”
However, Trixie smiled slightly as she looked at such a fortune. I was worried that it would be unpleasant, but I’m glad I did.
“By the way, brother. What is his name?”
“Huh?”
While I was monopolizing the attention of the people gathered in the room, Irina’s sudden words drew all eyes to me.
And it was only after she heard those words that she realized. They gave it a temporary name, Bokdeong, but they haven’t given it an official name yet.
‘It’s a name.’
I gently touched her chin and thought deeply. Of course, since he was raised by Sang-tae, he has a name given to him-
“For convenience, we called it No. 3, But now that the minister is raising it, the minister should give it a new name.”
No matter what, it’s not quite number 3. Even if the circumstances didn’t dictate a new name, it’s such a miserable name that it would have to be given a new name.
I looked down at my stomach with a bitter feeling. How come the dog’s name is number 3? Why is a person who is so good at giving titles to dukes so cruel to his own dog?
“How about Beatitudo?”
After thinking for a while, I finally said the official name of Bokdeongi.
Beatitudo, a beautiful word meaning happiness in Latin. It is an appropriate name for the defense totem that helped the conversation with the emperor end smoothly. I think I can happily enter the imperial palace with that child.
“…How about TT?”
“Yeah, that’s okay.”
It’s strange. I clearly expressed my opinion, but it was naturally ignored.
Seeing that scene reminded me of ‘Lou’s nightmare. A name that I thought was okay, turned out not to be a good name for others.
‘What’s wrong with Beatitudo?’
I quietly closed my eyes in sadness. If they had known the name given by the situation, they would have known that my name was Seonnyeo.
If I had been asked to choose between No. 3 And Beatitudo, it would have definitely been the latter.
***
I was called back only a few days after meeting His Majesty the Emperor.
He even said it was about awarding the title you mentioned last time, so he moved on quickly. It would be difficult if I moved slowly and were misunderstood as being dissatisfied with the award of the title.
And as soon as I arrived at His Majesty’s office, I ended up hearing a story other than the title.
“I heard that the daughter of the Marquis of Barandiga is both brave and wise. She happens to be around your age, so I hope we can have a good relationship.”
They said it was a good relationship, but I could tell right away that they were actually recommending it as a marriage partner.
No, even the expression that I said it indirectly was an embarrassingly direct expression. If she hadn’t noticed this much, she would have died three years ago.
“However, regardless of her abilities or personality, the daughter has lived as a nomad for a long time, so there is a high possibility that she will be somewhat awkward with you.”
I quietly lowered my head when asked to speak up if I felt uncomfortable. I don’t know if that’s sincere or if it’s just a courtesy.
Of course, one thing is certain. The fact that His Majesty personally mentioned the Marquis of Barandiga meant that it would be beneficial for the imperial family and the empire for me to marry the Marquis of Barandiga.
“No matter what the past was, now we are members of the same empire. How can it be awkward? I will gladly follow Your Majesty’s words.”
“Thank you for saying that.”
His Majesty seemed to like my answer and answered in a gentle voice.
As expected, this was the correct answer. Even if His Majesty had the intention to pass on the marriage, this choice is right for everyone.
‘This is good for me too.’
Yes, everyone is not happy by sacrificing me. Everyone is happy, including me.
If I had heard this when I had feelings for Louise, I would have despaired. This is a situation where I have to leave the person I have in mind and marry someone else, and refusing to do so could cost me not only my life but also Louise’s.
But not anymore. I don’t know if I should call this a blessing, but now Louise and I have become a two-way friendship rather than a one-sided relationship. Now that my personal greed has disappeared, I can properly perform my duties as a member of the royal family.
‘If there is no desire to pursue, one must follow duty.’
It is not even a duty that leads to hellfire. If Barandiga is a Marquis, he is the only Marquis in the North, so he is not a nobleman whom His Majesty will neglect or use lightly.
Furthermore, considering the faction the Marquis Barandiga belongs to, there is a high probability that he will be moderate. Connecting me with the daughter of such a noble family means that Barandi not only values the Marquis, but also gives preferential treatment to me.
That’s why it’s a happy marriage for everyone. I am not walking toward an unreasonable crisis, but toward a peaceful future. Since I was born into the royal family, an arranged marriage was something I was prepared to do, and I once truly loved someone, so I have no regrets.
‘The royal family.’
He still lowered his head and smiled slightly.
The prince who lived as if he were dead, avoiding the gaze of his half-brother, and entered the academy as if running away is no longer there. In this place, only the imperial family members who were the emperor’s blood relatives and would devote themselves to the imperial family remained.
Let’s admit it. From now on, there is no need to be overly nervous in front of His Majesty. We must move forward with a new mindset that is different from before.
‘I became a true royal only after I turned twenty.’
I feel like I’m going to laugh out loud. When Dong-bok was alive, all the attention and attention was focused on Dong-bok and he stayed quiet, and after his half-brother won, he stayed quiet because he was his half-brother. That dark life changed into a new life through marriage.
‘Let’s do our duty.’
So, let’s not neglect our royal family’s duties or our husband’s duties. That would be the minimum courtesy towards my future wife, who became a turning point in my life.
…But what kind of person will she be as his wife? I remember all the children of quite high-ranking nobles, but I have no information about him because he is a new noble.
***
My fist was shaking. If it weren’t for his father, he would have already hit him.
‘This is shameful.’
My teeth inevitably ground apart. In a shameful and deliberate way – it was only after my father came to the system that he revealed the real reason for dragging me in. I said this confidently because I would no longer be able to return to the territory alone or hide somewhere.
“Calm down. What would you do if the soon-to-be wife of the royal family shows such ferocity?”
“Father!”
“I have fine hearing, so speak softly.”
I was even more offended by my father’s indifferent answer. Please, just one, just one…!
‘After all, there are so many eyes watching!’
I quietly bit my lip. This is the island, especially the mansion of Count Wiridia, or rather, Tilglehen, who had a deep connection with my father. A place given by Count Tylglehen as a residence for the northern great lords who do not yet have mansions in the islands.
You can’t cause a scandal like ‘a daughter who assaulted her father’ in a place like that. If something like that were to happen in a situation where all the nobles were focused on the system, there would be an outpouring of contempt not only for my father but also for those of us from the North.
“…I said I had no intention of getting married.”
So, when I desperately tried to calm down and opened my mouth, my father frowned and shouted.
“When did you say that? You only put a lot of conditions, you never declared non-marriage!”
“No, if you had set conditions like that, you should have noticed! I have no intention of getting married!”
Then my father stumbled, holding the back of his neck with his trembling hands.
I feel a little sorry, but it is my father’s fault this time. Bringing someone who had no intention in the first place to the system and setting them a precedent they cannot refuse?
‘I will never do that.’
I don’t like it. I absolutely don’t want to do this. I am not interested in men who are weaker than me, I dislike Jeong Ju-min who does not agree with me, and I dislike them even more when they are members of the royal family who would have grown like flowers in a garden.
“When I received the title of marquis! How much I cried in front of my ancestors’ graves! I prayed that we had become one of the highest-ranking nobles in the empire and that we could honor our ancestors for generations to come!”
I heard my father yelling something, but I ignored it.
Since I have already arrived in the islands, I cannot avoid meeting the royal family, but I have no intention of just nodding my head. I will do my best to avoid marriage.
Definitely!
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