Episode 117 I wish it had been like this a long time ago
Episode 117 I wish it had been like this a long time ago
Not only I but also Cecilia reacted in confusion.
Vettel looked at our expressions and smiled slightly.
“I will explain why Princess Louise is attending this event.”
He spoke in a soft and calm tone.
“There is another reason for proposing informal talks this time, other than to check trade items. “You need a good cause.”
“Justification?”
As soon as Cecilia asked again, Bethel nodded her head once.
“Yes. “It’s a justification for having Princess Louise as my companion.”
“… ….”
The moment I heard his remarks, I was unable to make any sound with my lower jaw wide open.
Could it be that my one piece of advice created this situation?
I think that’s a leap too far…….
“Whoa. “It looks like you’ve finally made a decision.”
There was also a hint of surprise in Cecilia’s tone.
“Yes, Your Majesty. “It’s thanks to you lending me Director Nedville a few days ago.”
At this point, I couldn’t help but join in.
“Your Highness Bethel. Therefore…… Did you make your decision after listening to the advice I gave you that day?”
“Yes. “You immediately resolved a problem I had been conflicting about for two years.”
“Aha… ….”
I nodded my head, but honestly, I felt dazed.
The only advice I gave was to choose the direction your heart is drawn to…….
At this point, it would be reasonable to conclude that Vettel was not even paying attention to Princess Hennessy from the beginning.
Then Louise jumped up from her chair.
“Director Nedville. Thank you so much. If it wasn’t for you, leader, I would…….”
Lewis seemed to suddenly feel choked, so he swallowed her words. A moment later she sniffed, causing both Vettel and Ponta, who were embarrassed, to jump up from their seats at the same time.
“Lewis.”
“Princess McKenna.”
The two men were at a loss, with Louise in the middle of her.
Hey. I can’t believe I got to see such a funny scene here.
I slowly rolled my eyes to the side and saw that Cecilia was also watching this situation with her excited eyes.
“I didn’t mean to cry like this… ….”
She lifted her chin up as if trying to stop her crying. But she didn’t see much effect, and clear teardrops rolled down her cheeks.
“Lewis. “Look here for a moment.”
The moment I heard Vettel’s voice, I was startled again.
The blunt expression and cold voice that had been shown to Lewis all along had disappeared!
“A person can change like this…….”
Cecilia let out a voice so low that only I could hear it.
“That’s right… ….”
Meanwhile, Vettel wiped Lewis’ eyes with a handkerchief. Still, Lewis sniffed his nose intermittently.
Bethel put her handkerchief in her hand. Lewis blew his nose with it.
Oh…… It’s not easy to see a noble lady blowing her nose…….
“I will wash this separately, Your Highness.”
But, perhaps because it’s in front of Cecilia and I, he always uses an honorific title to Vettel.
Lewis put Vettel’s handkerchief in her bag and rubbed her bag for a while. It was like treating a precious treasure.
Anyway, as she stopped crying, the atmosphere was ready to proceed with the meeting.
“King Bethel. “It seems like you have a hobby of making women cry.”
When Cecilia joked, Vettel just laughed awkwardly.
“And I was a little jealous of your friendly appearance. “It just makes me feel uncomfortable.”
“I apologize, Your Majesty Cecilia. “The meeting was delayed because of me.”
Lewis looked truly sorry. Cecilia stared at her for a moment and then gently shook her head.
“Princess McKenna did nothing wrong.”
At the same time, Cecilia openly cast her gaze at Bethel. Vettel cleared his throat and slightly tilted his head.
“King Bethel. You have become a sinful man, and he should treat Princess McKenna well. To Princess Hennessy, of course.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. “I plan to explain the situation to Princess Cordelia in the near future and reach an agreement with Duke Hennessy again.”
“This is something that must be done.”
I looked at her expression out of the corner of my eye. I just glare at Vettel with a murderous glare…….
It was understandable why Vettel tried to avoid her gaze.
“Anyway, I think it would be a good idea to start the meeting now. “Shouldn’t we build a justification for making Princess McKenna her queen as quickly as possible?”
“Yes. Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Vettel and Lewis expressed their gratitude to Cecilia at the same time. Afterwards, an informal meeting was held.
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The informal meeting, which lasted about 40 minutes, ended.
Through this meeting, our empire decided to add black tea leaves from the Kingdom of Sergel to its list of imported items. It was a very meaningful achievement for me.
And at this meeting, Lewis showed an impressive appearance in many ways.
She supplemented Vettel’s opinions at appropriate times and sometimes expressed her own thoughts freely. The opinion was reasonable, so Cecilia was impressed.
Thanks to you, we were able to reinforce some of the content from the last summit.
‘It’s a good thing we had an informal meeting.’
I thought that as I watched Cecilia and Vettel shaking hands.
“I’ll just wake up now.”
Just as Cecilia was about to get up from her chair, Bethel spoke to her.
“Your Majesty. “Can I ask you a question?”
“What is it?”
Then Vettel’s lips drew a gentle curve.
“Isn’t Her Majesty Cecilia planning to welcome her companion?”
“Whoa. “Isn’t she so excited to have Princess McKenna as her queen?”
“I’m just asking out of pure curiosity.”
Vettel sent an exciting look towards Cecilia.
Lewis was also looking at her with his passionate gaze.
‘Looking at it like this, it seems strangely similar.’
“Not right now. However, if there is a good partner, I am always ready to meet him.”
“Your Majesty will definitely find a good match.”
Cecilia laughed lightly at Bethel’s words of congratulations.
“Thank you for saying that.”
“We will support you, Your Majesty.”
Lewis also added a word.
“I will support you from afar so that you can continue your good relationship.”
Cecilia responded to her well-wishes, and smiles bloomed on the faces of the couple.
Anyway, looking at it like this, only Ponta seemed a little left out. Well, Ponta will find a partner someday.
“And I would like to thank Director Nedville once again.”
Lewis looked at me with a bright smile. Even though I waved her hand and said that I had not done much, she thanked me to the end.
“Captain Nedville.”
“Yes, Your Highness Betel.”
“If I ever get to have Princess Louise as my companion, I will definitely let you know then.”
“Is it okay if I congratulate you in advance?”
I made a pleasant joke, and smiles bloomed on both people’s faces.
It would be great if you showed me something like this a long time ago.
“When the national wedding ceremony is held, I would like to receive congratulations from Director Nedville.”
“I will gladly attend if you invite me, Your Highness.”
“I will also be there at that time.”
Cecilia also spoke with a smile on her face.
“Director Nedville. If there is anything you need my help with, please let me know at any time. “I owe you a great favor.”
At this point, it didn’t seem polite to continue to decline the two people’s expressions of gratitude.
“Yes, Your Majesty. “If that time comes, I will definitely ask for help.”
“Luke. “Don’t forget that I exist in the Empire.”
…… Why is Your Majesty suddenly interfering?
But she shouldn’t have made an expression like she didn’t know what was going on in front of her.
“Just saying these words is nothing short of a blessing, Your Majesty.”
I bowed slightly to her waist and expressed my gratitude to her.
“As expected, Her Majesty Cecilia cherishes Director Nedville.”
“That’s because he is my immediate secretary.”
Cecilia smiled at her Bethel, raising the corners of her mouth.
“I guess I have to get up now. “I can’t take away any more of your private time.”
“Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty.”
Cecilia stood up from her chair as she received the two’s thanks. Eventually, we left Bethel’s office.
“Today’s meeting was satisfactory.”
“Yes. “I was very fortunate that it worked out well this time too.”
After that, we headed to the room without much conversation.
Oh, now that I think about it, she needs permission from Cecilia.
“Your Majesty. “I would like to ask you something, is it okay?”
Cecilia stopped her footsteps and turned around.
“Yoonheohaji.”
“Nothing different, I would like to give you free time tomorrow and the day after.”
“What is the reason?”
Fortunately, she had an answer in mind in advance, so she was able to open her mouth without hesitation.
“It’s because I want to buy gifts for my family.”
“If that is the reason, there is no reason to disallow it.”
Luckily, Cecilia gave permission right away!
“Thank you, Your Majesty!”
I expressed my gratitude in a loud voice, and Cecilia accepted my greeting with a faint smile on her face.
“Don’t forget to report to me immediately when you go out and when you return tomorrow.”
“Yes, Your Majesty. “I will keep that in mind.”
In fact, the gifts from my family were just an excuse.
What I really wanted to do was look around a few mansions on the outskirts of Peris.
And before leaving the kingdom, I was planning to ask Ponta a favor in advance.
All of this was preparation for the future.
“And…… No.”
“Whatever you want to say to me… ….”
“No. “Just forget about it.”
Cecilia waved her hand, and her cheeks became strangely flushed.
‘Just in case, I should prepare at least a small gift.’
Of course, if you only give a gift to Cecilia, Flora and Mulia will be disappointed, so you should prepare something for both of them.
I made sure Cecilia went into her room, and then I followed her into mine.
I was already excited thinking about going out tomorrow.
I hope you find a mansion you like!