They Hated Me in My First Life, But Now I Have the Love System

Chapter 569: Annoying Protocols

"And by the way, move my things and a bed to his room. The room is big enough for tens of people. I’ll be staying there from now on. "

The housekeeper froze, then shook his head firmly. "I can’t allow that, Your Highness. You just said you won’t disturb him, but staying in the same room with him would do exactly that. You already have your own room, especially designed by him. It will make him happy if you stay there."

Nnenna frowned. What’s with all this resistance? she wondered.

But before she could press further, the housekeeper’s expression smoothed into a polite smile. "I’ll go upstairs now to make sure everything is fine with His Highness. Please enjoy your dinner." With that, he bowed slightly and walked off, leaving her stewing in unanswered questions.

Nnenna was displeased, but also considerate. Maybe it was just protocol, every castle had its own rules. But staying so far from Carl’s room didn’t sit right with her at all. If anything, it only made her more restless.

She decided she would ask him directly. If she couldn’t move into his room, then at least something close by.

Locating his quarters from memory, she walked over. The moment she approached, the door opened automatically.

Inside, Nanny spun around, startled, then relaxed when she saw her. She was at the outer section of the room, carefully arranging dishes.

"What are you doing here? Haven’t they served your food already? You should be eating by now," Nanny scolded lightly.

"They haven’t," Nnenna replied, though she wasn’t exactly complaining.

"How irresponsible of them to keep you waiting," Nanny muttered, shaking her head. "I’ll handle it once I’m done with His Highness’s dinner."

you with that," Nnenna offered, stepping closer to

than intended. Then, catching herself, she softened with a sigh. "Sorry. It’s just... I’ve gotten used to taking care of him, handling everything myself. Especially with the current situation, we don’t know who might be trying

slowly. It was good to be thorough, after all. "Don’t worry, I understand. But I’m not an outsider. I would never harm

would take time to build, but still, they

is your first day here, and you don’t know our rules yet. Protocol demands that I arrange all of His Highness’s dinners myself, no servants involved. That way we can be sure no poison slips through his food. This system has been in place for many years, and it has kept His Highness safe from his enemies. I hope you can understand and follow

needed to follow the instructions of his allies. If this method had kept him safe for years, then

water could be laced with it. If his meals were already protected by a

before I go downstairs." She didn’t wait for

castle has more rules than even Arthur’s. And he’s Arthur, the crown

his lips curving into a smile he hadn’t worn in a long time. "It’s just to keep

even bother asking which one she meant, he knew there were plenty. Instead, his eyes lingered on her, softer now. "So... how do you like your room?" he asked, almost boyishly eager for

she noticed the hopeful look in his eyes, her own expression softened.

close again could it possibly be?" His laugh was warm, low, and it filled the room in a

twitching. The castle was enormous, so in truth, her room was closer than most. Still, probably just another protocol: no one

yet?" Carl asked gently, his voice holding the

a mock serious tone. "But protocol demands that the future king

past few months, someone breaking through the walls of formality with something as simple as warmth. His gaze lingered

adjusted now that you’re here,"