259 – Episode 259: The Kiss of Oath
Episode 259: The Kiss of Oath
It took about two weeks for Cecilia to send Olivia her letter before she received a reply.
“It was a lot of hard work. “You just go in and rest.”
“I am very grateful, Your Majesty.”
After biting her postmaster, Cecilia sat down at her desk. She tore off the seal with a paper knife, then carefully removed her stationery inside her.
‘I wonder what he would have said…’
She felt her heart pounding and unfolded her half-folded stationery. There was only one line of content written there.
[Choose whatever you want. And I will visit the imperial palace again soon. You might need my help.]
“…”
Cecilia read the sentences in her letter over and over again with her blank face. She checked the back page just in case, but there was nothing written on it.
“So, this is…” ” …”
You’re saying you respect my opinion, right?
Cecilia carefully traced her mother’s handwriting on her stationery with her finger. Suddenly, a smile appeared on her lips
If Cecilia tries to inherit her throne to Luke, she’s naturally going to have a lot of talk around her. In particular, there could be opposition from her relatives.
Not only that, but Luke was currently in a state of confusion. Of course, Cecilia planned to take her time and proceed with the work carefully.
But what if her mother personally hosts the succession ceremony?
It was clear that she would be able to quell some of their backlash. If she does so, she will officially recognize Luke in the imperial family.
Being a public figure of the imperial family was quite a powerful weapon. It is true that it is difficult to abuse it carelessly, but considering the contributions Luke has made over the past year, persuading the imperial faction elders would not have been a big problem.
‘If this happens, Luke’s decision is the only thing left…’
Cecilia leaned her upper body against the backrest and lightly pinched her lips.
How to persuade Luke was a difficult problem for now.
‘I think I should talk to Baron Nedville. Soon the Baron will be my father-in-law…’
At that time, Cecilia alone flinched and trembled with her shoulders. It was because, without realizing it, she thought of Baron Harald Nedeville as ‘the man who would become her father-in-law.’
If Baron Nedville is to her her her her father-in-law her her, her mother her her her her is to Luke her her her her mother-in-law her her.
After thinking that far, Cecilia covered her lips with her hand. Otherwise, the corners of her mouth will turn up uncontrollably.
But even though she was trapped in the palm of her hand, she couldn’t stop the corners of her mouth from rising.
This was because he could vividly picture himself serving Luke as both an emperor and a confidant. He wonders how much happiness the future that will soon come will bring him… Cecilia was at a point where she couldn’t even guess.
‘If this is the case, wouldn’t it be possible to persuade Luke?’
Suddenly such a thought passed through her mind
Luke has already become her lover
Cecilia wanted to spend her whole life with Luke. It was clear that Luke felt the same way.
And if we promise to be together forever through her marriage, Luke will no longer have the evil desire to leave the empire.
“I think it would be wisest to persuade them to hold a national wedding ceremony.”
Cecilia nodded her head after reaching her conclusion. Then, she wrote down her reply to her mother.
[Mother. I feel reassured as if I have gained a thousand soldiers and ten thousand horses because of her help. I would like you to come to the imperial palace as soon as you receive this letter. Baron Herald Nedville is also present now.]
She put it in an envelope, sealed it well, and gave it to her staff at her postal department.
She then got up from the chair.
Now it was time to bring Luke and Baron Herald Nedville together and have a proper talk.
* * *
“Your majesty. Where are you going?”
“It’s a drawing room.”
I was reading in my room just a little while ago. But suddenly Cecilia came into my room, grabbed my wrist, and dragged me outside.
“Your majesty. It is better to hold hands rather than wrists.”
Then Cecilia stopped in her tracks.
“It sure would be better.”
Cecilia held my hand with mine. She looked up at me and smiled pretty eyes.
For some reason, she wanted to smooth her hair, but she held back for fear of people watching.
We walked side by side until we reached the front of the living room. As soon as the butler who was standing in front of the door saw us, he greeted us and spoke to the inside.
“Her Majesty Empress Cecilia has passed away.”
Is the passenger already here?
While I was feeling doubtful, the butler opened the door,
“Meeting Her Majesty Empress Cecilia, Mother of the Empire.”
I was able to find my father bending down so much that I could see the top of his head in this direction.
“Father. Why are you here?”
“Because Her Majesty called me because she had something important to tell.”
“Yes.”
Cecilia briefly expressed her affirmation
What on earth did you even call your father for?
I looked at Cecilia’s profile of her, but she just gave me a meaningless smile.
The three of us sat across the round table. The serving maid immediately prepared tea for the three of us.
“The reason we have gathered you together today is…”
Cecilia carefully opened her mouth immediately after taking a sip of black tea. Then she looked at me and her father.
“It is to succeed my position to Luke Nedville.”
“!”
My father was very surprised, and I was equally surprised.
‘Have you really decided?’
I checked Cecilia’s complexion just in case. She had an extremely serious expression. Last time I brought this up in the carriage, he seemed hesitant.
What kind of wind blew during those two weeks…
“Your majesty? Anyway, I think it would be too rash a judgment.”
When I spoke directly, Cecilia jerked her head in this direction. The sharp energy in those ruby-colored eyes seemed as if it would pierce my forehead
“Why do you think so?”
She asked back, crossing her arms.
When I looked sideways, I saw that my father was holding his breath and trying to listen to our conversation.
“Your Majesty and I are cousins. Although they are relatives, they are quite distant. It is clear that there will be opposition from other relatives. I mentioned that I am the second son of a baron. There will definitely be voices of opposition from the imperial faction.”
“If you only think about your status, you can definitely say something like that.”
Cecilia shook her head.
Honestly, this is a problem that anyone can think of. What that meant was that Cecilia had prepared her own preparedness and brought this up to me.
“Do you have something?”
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“Hehe. “Do you think I’m going to bring this up to you without any preparation?”
“Then what you said in the carriage last time…”
“…”
“Your majesty. Why are you suddenly looking away?”
“Anyway, I’m not that defenseless.”
It was a firm tone, as if he would not allow any more spitting. Well, if this happens, for me, it’s just,
“Yes, Your Majesty…”
There was no other way to answer.
“Even Soin is curious about what that is.”
My father also added a word. Cecilia covered her mouth with her fist and cleared her throat.
“Actually, my mother… She asked Empress Olivia Sun for her opinion. She then said that she would respect my wishes her her her her. In addition, she even said that she would come to the imperial palace in person.”
“Oh, is Her Majesty the late Empress coming forward in person?”
“Yes, Baron Nedville.”
Empress Olivia Sun comes to her imperial palace in person to help with her imperial succession ceremony?
This meant only one thing.
A public figure of the royal family.
In short, it meant that since it was something the royal family approved, there would be no refutation. It could be said that it is truly a medieval-style imperial solution.
Still, there was currently no more reliable method than this. Otherwise, it will take a long time to prove that I am a person worthy of inheriting the throne.
‘Cecilia doesn’t seem to have any intention of doing that at all.’
And at this point, I felt a fundamental question. As to why you are trying to pass on the throne to me.
“Your majesty. “I wonder why you want to inherit the throne to me.”
“That…”
Suddenly Cecilia trailed off and wiggled her hands on her round table.
“Well, you become the emperor and I, I make you the empress… ” … I want you to welcome me…”
“Yes?”
“Boo, I want to become husband and wife and rule the Eckhart Empire together with you!”
Cecilia shouted with her eyes tightly closed, and I was dumbfounded. And her father also opened his mouth and couldn’t say anything.
Honestly, I didn’t really think about this.
He openly confessed that he wanted to get married in front of his father. .
“Oh my, did you even think about marrying my son, haha!”
My father seemed to be happy and burst out laughing.
But I just couldn’t like it. Of course, I was tearfully grateful that Cecilia expressed her feelings so actively.
But, do I really have to become emperor?
Wouldn’t it be enough to make it a national document?
“Your majesty. “Wouldn’t there be a problem even if I were to become a national secretary?”
“Of course, there is no problem if you do that.”
You seem more positive than I thought.
“But I… ” … “I want to become an empress who supports you as the emperor.”
Then Cecilia placed her hand on her left breast. I looked into her eyes, and she revealed that she was completely sincere.
Then Cecilia turned her head towards her father.
“Baron. “What about you, a daughter-in-law like me?”
Oh, daughter-in-law!
The moment I heard those words, my heart started beating like crazy.
The father suddenly stood up from his seat and bent his waist at a right angle toward Cecilia.
“Little people are always welcome!”
The voice was so loud that I thought the teacup was shaking. Cecilia smiled softly, as if she liked her father’s attitude her her her her. Then he spoke to me.
“Luke. I would be more than happy if you would take me as her wife.”
“…”
I don’t even stutter anymore.
Those eyes staring straight at me were so pretty that I wanted to hug them tightly right now. But there was one thing that bothered me.
I wonder if it’s really okay for me to become the emperor of an empire just because I like Cecilia.
“Your Majesty.”
“Yes.”
“I also really like you, Your Majesty. No, I love you.”
“…”
As I watched Cecilia’s cheeks slowly turning red, I opened my mouth again.
“And I would like to welcome Your Majesty as my wife and empress.”
“Luke…”
Cecilia brightened her eyes.
“But… “I don’t think I will be able to do it properly as emperor.”
“…”
Cecilia’s expression changed every moment. She was showing this expression, saying, “This is not what she is.”
“So, please give me time to think.”
“If… Did I make an offer that was too burdensome?”
Cecilia suddenly appeared depressed.
“I decided that you need time to think, Your Majesty.”
“I see.”
“I want to go down to my hometown and think about it deeply.”
“!”
This time Cecilia opened her surprised bunny eyes.
“That doesn’t mean…” ” … Are you planning to leave the imperial palace?”
“It seems like that would be the case.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Cecilia suddenly hugged me.
“Lung, ha?”
“You’re going to leave me behind? Absolutely not! Never!”
“Your majesty. The story isn’t over yet…”
“No! “I hate it!”
Even the way you speak has changed now…
To be honest, seeing them hanging on like this made me feel a little weak. However, a major decision could not be made solely for this reason.
“I shouldn’t be involved here.”
Her father bowed to Cecilia and then left her drawing room. Thanks to this, only the two of us are left here.
“Your majesty. “Could you please calm down a little?”
“You love me, but are you planning to run away from the palace and the empire?”
“…”
I was momentarily speechless. I can’t believe the remarks I made in the past are coming back as karma in this way.
I emphasized that I have no intention of doing that anymore.
“Really?”
“This is so true!”
“…”
Cecilia looked up at me with a sullen expression. After a while, she seemed to sense my sincerity and relaxed her brows.
“I would like you to give me a vacation.”
“Are you trying to leave your lover behind? …”
The grass is dying again…
I patted Cecilia on the back.
“I hope we have time to think deeply about not only our future, but also the future of the empire. “I have no other intentions.”
“You don’t have to leave the imperial palace…”
“Cecilia.”
When I called her name, she flinched and shook her shoulders.
“One month. “I want to go to my hometown for a month and think about it thoroughly.”
“…”
Cecilia said nothing. You’re probably thinking about whether or not to take vacation.
Fortunately, the work was somewhat completed now and I was somewhat relaxed.
“I can’t believe you call me by your name here. “You are a truly vile man.”
Even the whining voice sounded cute. I gently stroked her head.
“… Good night. “I will allow it.”
Only after a while did permission come out of her mouth
“I am very grateful, Your Majesty.”
“Instead, I will never forgive you for taking more than a month.”
“I made a promise, so I will keep it, Your Majesty.”
When I answered clearly, Cecilia made a sad face.
“Not by your Majesty, but by your name.”
“I will keep my promise, Cecilia.”
“And the key of the oath, the kiss…”
I kissed her lightly, just as she wanted. As expected, Cecilia’s lips were soft.
“I swear.”
That evening, I received a month’s vacation from Cecilia.