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God’s Peace (2)
“If I get a chance, I will visit the duchy again. Of course, if you two are okay.”
I said sincerely.
Behind the scenes, Benjamin and Ganael say, ‘Congratulations again,’ and ‘Please say hello to Coco too!’ did.
Fabrice and Ahn Verand smiled caringly with a similar impression.
“Anytime is an infinite glory. The prince and close friends will be happy even if they wait in the morning dew.”
“The kids will be very happy.”
The couple kissed the back of my hand and bowed deeply.
It was still a bit embarrassing, but I respected the feelings of the two and tried not to show them.
‘It is the imperial family’s job to accept Kyung-ae willingly,’ said Master.
Emperor Frederic’s greeting was quite unusual, but I heard that he respected the couple’s opinions as much as possible behind the scenes.
At the request of the two people, there was no additional feudal descent.
They had a strong attachment to the ‘Baronryong’ that their grandmother had worked for, and they wanted to spend their entire lives in the land where some of the ashes of their two sons were scattered.
He didn’t want to expand his territory prematurely until everyone there could enjoy a leisurely life.
Instead of the royal family’s treasures or high-end satin, it was also unusual to receive cash and relief supplies.
The couple did not care at all unless it was something that would directly benefit the Youngji people.
Eventually, the Crown Prince came forward and called the imperial tailor.
It was the intention of sending even the three families’ clothes to match.
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“Well then, Prince. If you allow me, I’ll go back first.”
“sure. You must be busy, but I apologize for holding on to you.”
“No, no.”
“ha ha ha. Come in.”
We nodded our heads away from each other endlessly.
‘Kee!’ Demi wiggled her tail and said goodbye to the couple.
The attendants of the imperial palace, who were passing by, looked at this side with somewhat happy eyes.
“It’s nice to see you looking good, right?”
“yes!”
Canael answered in a hoarse voice.
Everyone was slowly recovering. Slow but definitely.
I walked down the hallway wearing a lot of clothes every day.
He held Tite, who was sleeping, in his arms.
When I first came to the Imperial Palace, everything was so big and wide, I couldn’t even dare to wander around alone.
I used to sleep even more because I couldn’t get the direction right normally.
But now, even without Laura, the chief of staff, to meet me, or Natalie, the servant of the cardinal, to see me off, I easily found my destination.
It was no longer necessary for Canael and Benjamin to whisper directions.
I came here often, so I gained confidence.
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“It’s all here.”
Soon the entrance to the banquet hall was revealed, with high doors and sparkling lights.
Compared to the banquet hall, this place has a distinctly private atmosphere.
Although it is an imperial palace with dozens of restaurants, this was the only place we had a ‘Saturday Dinner’.
“Welcome, Prince Jesse.”
The banquet attendants welcomed me and greeted me.
It seemed that the adults had not arrived yet, as the surroundings were quiet.
I felt a strange presence and turned my head to see an inexhaustible pretty person from across the hallway waving her arms towards me.
Mouth opened wide. It was fun to pretend that I knew it with my whole body without making a loud noise.
“Hello, Kristel.”
Today, Ga-in seems to be eating together.
*
That was correct, but the previous one was completely wrong.
Kristel was invited too, but we were late!
“Oh.”
As soon as the door opened, Kristel quickly covered her mouth.
I looked at the cherry-colored eyes that looked confused, and I was cold. Why did you come so early…?
“Come in and sit down.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Sorry to keep you waiting.”
The silence around the banquet hall was not because the adults had not come, but because they were already inside.
I quickly apologized and got busy (‘Slow down, Prince’).
With the help of the attendants, he diligently took off his clothes, laid Tite on the pre-prepared crib, and greeted the adults in the caretakers (‘Hello, I have to do it.’
Prince Sedric looked at Kristel and me with pitiful eyes.
Hey, we came 15 minutes early!
“It’s been a while, Prince.”
“Hello, Byungbaek.”
A cheerful voice reached her ears. I greeted the familiar middle-aged man brightly.
The person sitting next to the emperor instead of the prince today was Swordmaster Caroline Mutte, the mother of Sir Elizabeth and commanding the northern border.
It wasn’t difficult because he greeted me every once in a while.
I knew that he was a Sungjeong who likes drinking parties and old jokes.
However, it was surprising that he had come down after emptying the estate in this winter.
In addition to the regular members (Emperor, Cardinal, Prince Nom, I), various guests were invited to the Saturday dinner, but today there were a lot of special guests.
The rimless mother and daughter and Sir Johann were present, and Marquis François and Sir Herbert were seen.
As soon as our eyes met, the brothers greeted me with an exquisite mixture of coolness and feeling.
It’s a shame because he’s handsome…
“I’ll bring you dinner right away.”
“Please.”
Master responded kindly to Laura’s words.
As always, all the food was served at once for the emperor who doesn’t like to be interrupted.
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Plates armed with familiar flavors, new scents, and special shapes caught the eye.
A golden water bowl for Demi also appeared. I forgot the tension and got excited and picked up the dishes.
Sir John laughed softly.
“Don’t pick it up.”
“I will enjoy this food.”
– quiver
The Emperor spoke, and Demi and I responded in a small way. This answer was largely ours.
After that, about 30 minutes passed as usual.
I scooped out a bowl of stew with fresh lamb and hooves.
There is no odor, and although it is a beef dish, the broth has a deep flavor of chicken broth.
The well-cooked ingredients were soft and chewy.
After scraping the carrots and onions inside, I took a large spoonful of piperad topped with raw ham.
The smell of red and thick tomatoes and the smell of yellow and fragrant eggs tickled his nose.
I ate it cleanly in a few bites, and it was so delicious that I brought two more spoons.
Clementine’s ade, which was specially served to me who can’t drink, was also heavenly.
It has a different level of sweetness from ordinary tangerines, and the lightly frozen flesh melted on the tip of the tongue.
It tastes good in my mouth too, but this was really my brother’s taste.
Drinking sweet and cold drinks in a warm room was like heaven.
The mouth immediately became new. What else to eat…
“How about up north?”
“I was upset. There are a lot of young people who want to go to war.”
Stop. I raised my eyes, not putting riyette on the warm campagne.
The royal hat put down the fork at the same time.
Caroline drank the Calvados that her daughter had given her, gulping it like water, and swiping her hair softly with a ‘wow’ sound.
Dark green hair, identical to Sir Elizabeth, swept down her opposite shoulder.
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Once a rival of the emperor, Marie-Baek was now a close friend with her often sword-to-sword.
The woman spoke quietly.
“It was nine in March. Last week, forty-nine died.”
“·················ogue.”
“My territory is a den of wild guys, so it’s no surprise. But the atmosphere is not like the previous years.”
Then, I chewed the dried plums that were served as snacks.
Kristel and Count Sow held the glass tightly at the same time.
My mood subsided at the same time as the air became serious.
Since the Crown Princess returned my letter, I expected that the atmosphere would not be good, but the words were heavier than I expected.
I opened my mouth carefully.
“The fact that forty-nine died…”
“At the border there was a clash between the marginalized soldiers and the new national army.”
Sir Elizabeth calmly answered.
In an instant, goosebumps rose on my forearm, and all kinds of negative thoughts ran through me.
Knowing that it was a scary story, people who had been playing quietly came up and hung on the legs of the chair.
I put them in my arms one by one and looked at Caroline.
“Is it because of me that you lost nine in March?”
“It’s not because of the prince. If you’re a sinner, you’re fucking twins, aren’t you?”
Caroline raised her khaki eyes and waved her glass.
So now… Everything I was imagining seemed to be true.
In March of last year, when news broke that twin assassins had attacked me, the two armies clashed in the north.
As a result, nine Listerines lost their lives.
Sir John’s work in July was classified as confidential and passed quietly, but this was not the case.
The betrayal of the Duke Simon de Sarnez became known nationwide.
At the border again, close to fifty people lost their lives. I whispered in disbelief.
“…you deliberately keep the subjects unaware.”
“There is no reason for the imperial family to take the lead and create unrest in the people.”
Master replied in a sad voice. My heart was pounding and I felt a sense of crisis.
The emperor’s red eyes swirled.
“Erbe. The ecliptic situation.”
“Most speak of the new Duke Fabrice Verand, Your Majesty. The story of the couple is spreading everywhere. Rumors that after refusing the title of marquise were granted the title of duchy are particularly well received. This is the same for both the aristocrats in the salon and the commoners in the streets. Although there are a lot of rumors about Sarnez’s death…”
The captain of the bodyguard reported that far and looked at Kristel’s complexion.
She smiled as if it was okay. The man bowed slightly and closed the sentence.
“It seems to be less popular than the first case of becoming a duke from a baron.”
“The blooming of purple tulips on Place Claire is also called a miracle. There is no mention of war, but many are optimistic about victory. Of course, older people, regardless of status, are skeptical of engagement itself.”
The lieutenant colonel also gave a clear answer. There was silence for a moment in the dinner room.
I patted the red pandas breathing hard and bit my lip.
I see There was another reason why the emperor gave Fabric the highest title.
She introduced a hero to prevent the empire from falling into outrageous chaos.
The vacancy of Duke Sarnez was huge, and the leader had to look away somehow.
The current Lister needed a new face to be admired.
A person that anyone can easily empathize with and empathize with.
‘One day, suddenly, wearing gold and silver made a name’, ‘poor and good’ aristocrats.
It is true that he congratulated the Berang family, but the emperor was a politician.
Every act had several layers of hidden meaning.
“François.”
“The downstairs is no different! The closer the territory to the Duchy of Berang, the hotter it gets. However, in the east… It’s as you’d guess. The hardline theory that we must defeat the new kingdom is gaining strength. It is similar to Madame Mutte’s estate.”
“I must return the Duke of Blanquere.”
“Yes. If you leave the tower for a long time, you will be in trouble.”
The pale pink eyes fluttered softly. I fumbled my fingers under the table.
The situation was far more serious than I had vaguely guessed.
There were those who had already died in battle for the past 11 months, and it was just silently forgotten for the sake of the imperial order, and the young people in the border area who faced Sejak’s tyranny wanted full-scale revenge.
It could not be said that this was a mere beating or a grudge.
The people here were quite patriotic, and this was a case at stake for Lister’s honor and dignity.
In an instant, my mouth went dry.
. . . do you think you can solve such a situation with a single letter?
How easy it is for me to see the real world.
“A letter sent back.”
The head gleamed.
Sir John, who was drinking strong alcohol, opened his mouth with a slightly unmoved face.
“I have checked again, but the Prince’s letter has definitely been delivered to the Crown Princess’ side. It is also clear that the new country followed the same route and returned it. There were no signs of reading.”
“I don’t understand.”
‘damn.’ The emperor shook his head and let out a short swear word.
The master called her as if to comfort her.
I alternately looked at Kristel, who was sitting on the right, and the prince, who was sitting on the left.
I hate to die, but if a war breaks out, all my friends will be at stake.
They would have to fight, not only to go out, but also to face the terrible sights of the battlefield every day.
I never wanted to stop such a development. I wanted people here to be peaceful and happy.
Not in the future, but now. Tomorrow, the day after, and a week later.
But how?
“The prison is overflowing with new prisoners and the Crown Princess doesn’t cooperate, but the Empire must protect its dignity.”
“yes. It’s difficult.”
The cardinal, feeling very sorry, stroked his companion’s arm.
He looked up at me with a stern look in his eyes.
I made eye contact with him and shook my head desperately. Think about it, Jesse Jung. think.
How do I solve problems that adults find difficult?
How do people communicate when the messenger is blocked and they can’t even call?
“I can just meet you.”
I shook my head and muttered. I could feel them looking at me from both sides at the same time.
Sir Johann, who was sitting opposite him, gave an elegant smile with his mint-colored eyes hanging down.
I don’t think you’ve heard my words so far, but…
No, wait. Was it a conversion smile?
“How about sending an envoy to the neutral zone, Your Majesty?”
he spoke softly. All eyes were focused on the paladin at once.
“Even so, Priest Sant says he has to go see his family.”
uh? really······?