Chapter 91 seems to be running away?
Chapter 91 seems to be running away?
Hwangmyeong.
That was the trump card I had tipped off to Cecilia in advance.
Hwangmyeong literally means an order from the emperor.
Looking at it this way, it doesn’t look very great. After all, the orders Cecilia gave on a daily basis were also a kind of order.
However, directly referring to ‘Hwangmyeong’ has a different weight.
As an order from the emperor, it also means that it must be fulfilled.
As I watched Cecilia for close to half a year, she seemed to be very aware of the weight of the Emperor.
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That’s why I don’t refer to ‘Hwangmyeong’ for tolerable matters.
‘In a way, it’s like they insisted that I bear the weight.’
However, the final choice was made by Cecilia. The imperial title is a privilege that only the emperor can use.
Cecilia decided to wield that privilege today.
When she mentioned Hwangmyeong, her conference room was very noisy.
Duke Kyloth looked at his throne with his eyes wide open. It was unexpected that it would come out this hard.
“Is it Hwangmyeong, Hwangmyeong?”
Even the Duke of Montersen, who was always arrogant, was clearly taken aback.
I wonder if he can’t even properly take care of his lower jaw.
‘It’s fun.’
I chuckled inwardly as I looked at Montersen’s face.
But the Duke of Montersen was a seasoned politician. Hurry up and hold on to your senses,
“Please remove the emperor, Your Majesty!”
Because I was ready to respond to Cecilia.
Then the entire aristocratic faction recited the words and bowed in unison.
Of course, the imperial faction did not stand still and set up a counterfire.
“Your Majesty, I will do as you please!”
The two forces were tightly confronted.
I looked at Cecilia. Her eyes seemed to glow a bit darker than usual.
‘I don’t have the slightest intention of repaying the emperor.’
As I expected, Cecilia spoke very hard against the aristocrats.
“Are you guys trying to defy the Emperor? You are reckless.”
“… ….”
No matter how much the aristocrats try to shake it, the emperor is the emperor.
Even the Marquis of Marlborough, who always talks about me, became a dumb dumb at this moment. Well, if you go out here, you can really become an X.
Cecilia looked around her audience.
“Then I understand that there is no disagreement, let’s wrap up the meeting.”
Cecilia uttered her closing remarks in a cold tone and rose from her throne.
“If you need any help, feel free to ask me.”
Duke Kylos slightly bowed toward Cecilia. Then, the rest of the imperial faction followed the duke and bowed to Cecilia.
“Your words alone are reassuring, Duke Kailos.”
While the two were talking, I looked at the aristocratic seat. I was curious about what kind of expression Duke Montersen was making.
“… ….”
The Duke of Montersen kept his silence with his mouth firmly shut.
But I could see it.
The image of clenched fists trembling.
Perhaps deep down you are very dissatisfied with this situation.
All the justifications for objecting have been blocked, and even the Hwang Myeong, which can never be countered, has come out.
‘It’s a pain.’
I’d like to have a hairdresser on my mind, but I held back because it’s a position where I have to keep my body straight.
“You have worked hard to organize the meeting, Your Majesty.”
The imperial faction and the aristocratic faction all greeted Cecilia.
Montersen still looked displeased, but he had no choice but to bend down.
Cecilia came down from her throne after saying that she had worked hard for the nobles.
“Let’s go back now, Luke.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I followed her out of her conference room.
Cecilia walked leisurely down her hallway, stopping in her tracks. Then she jerked her body toward me.
“Luke. You did very well today.”
“This is a natural thing to do as a secretary.”
As I bent over her, Cecilia shook her head slowly.
“That’s not something anyone can do. It was possible because you were both bold and clever.”
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
“By the way, did you see it too? The image of that old Montersen disassembling.”
“Yes. I have it clearly written in my eyes.”
Cecilia raised the corner of her mouth as she pointed at my eyes with her index and middle fingers.
“It was exhilarating.”
A voice of sincere joy.
Maybe it’s because I’m the only one here, so I can honestly express my feelings like this.
I often see things I could never have imagined from Cecilia of the past.
…… Well, that’s a nice change.
I don’t want to get close to you if it’s always cold or scary like ice.
“Yes. So did I.”
“Let’s keep this a secret between the two of us.”
I said yes.
* * *
Me and Cecilia returned to the office and resumed our morning work.
As we continued our snowball fight with the printing press, the grandfather clock signaled noon.
“It’s time for lunch.”
As soon as the alarm on the grandfather clock ended, Cecilia spoke in a low voice.
“Huh.”
Flora, who put down her pen, stretched her body with a strange groan. Mullia, who was sitting next to her, didn’t just get over it.
“Flora.”
“Yes, yes.”
Watching the two maids aung daung has now become a little fun for me.
“Secretary? Didn’t you think it was strange looking at us now?”
“Oh no! It never was.”
Even though I waved both of my hands, Mulia didn’t take her eyes off me.
I heard that Mulia is really sharp at times like this…….
“A. Mr. Luke is also a man, isn’t that possible?”
“That’s your problem.”
Thanks to Flora, she was able to escape Mullia’s gaze.
Cecilia, who had been quietly observing the situation, intervened.
“It looks like you guys have no plans for lunch.”
“Oh, no, Your Majesty.”
Mulia was the first to correct her posture and answer. Afterwards, Flora and I each gave our own answers.
“It can’t be, Your Majesty.”
“My stomach is racing with hunger, Your Majesty.”
“If my secretary’s stomach is about to roar, you’d better move quickly.”
Cecilia rose from her throne.
Me and her maids followed Cecilia to the dining room.
Cecilia lightly shook her bell on her table. The maids immediately set the lunch menu on the table.
“Let everyone eat deliciously.”
“Enjoy your meal.”
After a leisurely lunch, jasmine tea was served for dessert.
We drank tea and relaxed to the fullest. Meanwhile, Flora asked Cecilia a question.
“Your Majesty. By the way, how did the noble meeting go today?”
“What do you think?”
Cecilia asked back with her smile on her face.
Flora studied her expression carefully before opening her mouth.
“I think it turned out well.”
“Yes. I saw the virtue of the preparations made so far. Luke helped out at the right time.”
Suddenly, the ball came over me.
“Oops… …. After all, Mr. Luke is amazing.”
Flora’s emerald eyes shone brightly,
“You look like a secretary.”
Mulia’s lilac eyes looked up at me.
Receiving such stares from beauties, it felt like a mulberry was on her shoulder for some reason. As a result, it was something I did for myself, but it was strange on the other hand to come back like this.
“Whoops. I picked the secretary well.”
Meanwhile, Cecilia put on a triumphant expression. Her attitude was as if she were being praised.
“Congratulations, Your Majesty.”
“Please continue to take good care of me.”
Well, I have to work harder for the next half year or so.
After chatting moderately, Flora and Mulia stood up first. After reporting that they would rest in the room, they left the dining room.
“Luke. Do you intend to rest here?”
“No. I have been waiting for you because I have something to tell you.”
“Shouldn’t you have told me in advance?”
A thin smile appeared on Cecilia’s lips.
But I couldn’t help it because I was a bit conscious of suddenly bringing up work in a situation where women were talking about each other.
“I wanted to ask about including me in the list of envoys to the kingdom.”
“… ….”
Her expression hardened in an instant.
By the way, I asked a few days ago whether they would include me in the delegation list. But at that time, Cecilia showed an ambiguous attitude without giving a clear answer.
Since we decided to activate the Imperial Mandate and resume trade with Sergel Kingdom, we should be able to proceed with the matter at once.
That way, I can also look at the atmosphere of the kingdom, look around, and figure out where to settle down.
“Actually, I am still thinking about it.”
“Your Majesty. With all due respect, if I don’t go, not a single person can speak the language of the Sergel Kingdom.”
I repeat what I pointed out before.
“I know.”
“… ….”
If you know, why don’t you say anything else?
Is including me on the delegation list such a serious consideration?
It was difficult for me to understand.
In the first place, if I wasn’t there, even if the delegation went, I wouldn’t be able to communicate with Sergel’s King.
Then it’s obvious that you won’t get much benefit from sending an envoy.
‘I wonder if he’s really afraid that paperwork will get in the way.’
I guess I’ll have to ask myself about this.
“Your Majesty. Are you afraid that the paperwork will get in the way?”
“Didn’t you say something similar the other time?”
“Yes.”
I nodded once.
Cecilia looked at me blankly and let out a low sigh.
“That is not the reason.”
“Your Majesty. I’m sorry, but I don’t quite understand.”
I spoke in a polite tone, and Cecilia let out a sick sound. She did that for a while and then she even washed her face dry.
I don’t know what it is, but is there any reason why I can’t tell you?
Otherwise, there’s no way she would show such a cramped attitude.
I still calmly waited for her to explain.
“To be honest… ….”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“It’s kind of a pity that I let you go first… ….”
What does this mean?
The only thing I could do in the face of a difficult problem I hadn’t faced in a long time was to ask myself in retrospect.
“Yes?”
“This matter will be decided by me as soon as possible. I have to go through interviews with the talents that Mulia and Flora recommended. So I don’t want you to mention this matter any more.”
Cecilia, who poured out her words like her rapid-fire cannon, jumped up from her chair.
She hurried out of the dining room.
“… ….”
What is that?
Looks like you’re running away no matter how you look at it?
‘Well, everyone must have an idea.’
I decided not to say anything until Cecilia decided on her list.
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