Chapter 64

Meanwhile, the capital was lively as ever. It has been nearly two months since spring arrived.

Beyond the streets lined with flower shops was a castle at the center of the capital.

Unlike the vibrant streets of the city, there was a bone-chilling silence in the castle.

A cold sensation flowed within the walls where the Empress resided.

The Empress seemed to be very annoyed.

Because the exchange meeting to be held in May was around the corner.

Initially, she thought of it as an opportunity to show her dignity to the world.

But it was too difficult to do that.

She grimaced, seated on a chair inside her bedroom.

‘Because the Duke of Reinhardt was not attending the meeting.’

Many of the foreign participants held businesses connected to the Duchy.

It sounded like most people were coming to see Ian.

However, as Ian ignored her invitation for three years, subtle resentment settled in her.

The last she could do was send the Crown Prince to persuade the Duke, but she hardly expected the unexpected change.

Then, a maid knocked on the door to which she proudly nodded.

“Come in. What is it?”
“The Duke of Reinhardt has replied to the invitation.”

As if offering it to a God, the maid handed over the letter very politely.

The Empress received, only two fingers clutching the letter.

She read, still expecting his refusal.

“Let’s see…… 《I’m extremely honored and grateful to receive an invitation from the royal family》. Huh, pretentious.”

She skipped over the words to search for the reason for his refusal.

For example……

I am unable to attend because I have to focus on my family and work.

It’s not enough for a Duke to be invited to the event. And so on.

The Empress reached the end of the letter without any anticipated,

“《With my utmost respect and gratitude to the royal family for the invitation, I am writing to inform you of the Ducal couple to be present during the event.》I knew you would say that– Hold on, what?”

She read the letter again.

Amazing, he has accepted the invitation!

Flustered, she jumped up from her seat.

But as soon as she became aware of the maid, she pretended to tidy up her dress.

who was able to

delighted for a moment, but soon her

was hurt.

the Empress.

because a mere Duke changed his

should have killed him when he was accused of treason. Bartolt did nothing to assassinate him in the

when he used to be in

comparable when she brought him.

was now assigned as her escort because he

who

them were useless.

this Duke of

***
Oscar was supposed to stay at the Reinhardt mansion for five days.

them had passed, and he

most of Oscar’s suffering was due to Ian.

sure to check everything, even if it was trivial,

Oscar, Ian’s behavior was due to his

Ian kept insisting it

was dull.

to make his friend aware of

at the first

you sleep well last night?”

other with ‘a good morning’,

a walk in the rose garden

reluctant to allow

safe perimeter until the consultation with the fortune teller.

saw the rose garden of the Duchy, which

locked up in the house for

could have Ian realize his feelings.

ask Ian directly, he’ll only oppose

Oscar answered Laritte,

to be envied by other nobles. It is said that it’d always win first place if it was nominated in the garden competition every year.

Laritte replied,

to the

hand, Oscar had witnessed the garden in one

garden, chatting together. They were getting along quite

became alone

to approach his wife to support her

Oscar was faster.

a staircase. Please hold

Oscar’s hand without much thought.

also acted naturally. He learned while watching Ian treat Laritte like

The fact that I was helpful to the beautiful

gaze he felt on the back of his head

shooting a glare at

a way to make Ian aware of his

bit more. He didn’t let go of Laritte’s hand

“…..?”

Oscar

showers were often in the

there were certain

held hands with female aristocrats to escort them, it was to prevent their falling due to the damp floor.

guess that’s

it off as her mind came to

who could not rationalize the situation. Ian.

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