Chapter 149. What is it, it’s cute2021.07.06.
“Should I use Aidan as my partner this time?”
Clinking and wajangchang. Cudangtangtang. It was just one word, but the effect was amazing. In an instant, the family dinner table became a mess. Oscar lost the fork he was holding and Dad jumped up from his seat. As a result, the food that the chef must have prepared with all his heart was overturned.
‘Ah, what a pity…’
He turned his head slightly to look at the chef, but he also had a shocked face like a rich fool. Why was the chef, who was not even the party involved, shocked? I really couldn’t understand.
“…Oscar. After all, this must be a dream.”
“I will. No, it has to be, Father.”
“Or my ears are deaf.”
“Let’s go get tested together.”
I sighed heavily as I looked at the needlessly spleen rich man. When will I be able to take off that excessive bean pod about me. To avoid a useless argument, I nailed it like a nail.
“My partner for this birthday party is Aidan.”
Geek. Dad turned his head as if it were going to sound like that. His shocked face went white.
“Mabel, how can you… how can you…”
Anyone who sees it would think I sold my country. Would it be fortunate if Aidan wasn’t here? Aidan was waiting outside the restaurant as his father made a fuss about whether an escort was enough for a family meal.
“Oscar and Dad were partners a lot.”
“What you did a lot has nothing to do with this case, Mabel.”
“Yes Mabel. This is an act that violates the unspoken rules that have been followed up until now.”
Dad and Oscar retorted with serious expressions. His face was so serious that he felt as if he were in a government meeting. However, I, the youngest daughter of this family with about 10 years of experience, did not lose.
“That was a one-sided promise between Dad and Oscar, and I have no obligation to keep it!”
Then Dad put on his forehead with a look of dismay.
“Ha… my daughter is so smart. It’s perfectly logical.”
“Please give up persuading Mabel with words, father.”
Oscar comforted his depressed father. Oscar, who asked for cold water from the attendant and drank it all at once, stared at me.
“So why are you suddenly choosing Aidan as your partner?”
“uh? That’s…”
Actually, there was no other reason. I just wanted to enter with Aidan this time. He was always by my side even at the Howeira party, but he was always far away. But if I said that, the rich man would dismiss my opinion at any moment. What do you need at a time like this?
‘Instantaneous power. And proper packaging skills!’
I expressed my opinion confidently with a determined expression.
“I was the one who cursed Aidan. So Count Aserad’s power is the same as mine. I intend to solidify Aidan’s position by appointing him as my partner for this birthday party.”
Then Oscar made a disgruntled face.
“Why is Mabel helping me to solidify my position? Are you doing that yourself?”
“As Oscar knows, Aidan doesn’t try to hang out with other people… He’s my knight. I have to take responsibility.”
As soon as the word responsibility was mentioned, Dad’s expression turned grim.
“That word doesn’t suit me, Mabel. There is absolutely no need for you to be responsible for him.”
For some reason, he seemed more uncomfortable than usual when pronouncing the word ‘responsibility’. Like someone with a trauma.
‘Seriously… I don’t think you still hold in your heart the words I first said I would take care of Aidan when I was a baby, right?’
In any case, everyone could not refute my clear argument. To end it like this, I drove a wedge.
“If you oppose, I will send an invitation to the Youngsiks to become partners.”
The two men’s expressions hardened, and soon began to enthusiastically approve of Aidan becoming partners.
“Do it, do it!”
“that’s right. Wouldn’t it be bad to partner with Aidan at least this once!”
Whoops.
“I can’t help it if Dad and Oscar say so.”
In the end, it was I who won this debate as well. It was easier than I thought, and I was even more relieved. With a satisfied face, I ate deliciously the lamb stew that the chef showed off his skills. It was while such a hearty meal was going on.
“Oscar. How is the Evil Guild investigation going?”
“…yes?”
“Hup.”
Oscar and I were both hot at the same time.
“I heard they are breaking through other countries’ trade routes. Even though you’ve been doing that, why haven’t you heard anything from your father?”
“There is nothing particularly suspicious about it.”
“The report is the same this time.”
“I apologize.”
Oscar bowed his head. In the end, all the causes were bad, so I felt uncomfortable. I carefully opened my mouth.
“Ugh… The Evil Guild. Do we need to be so vigilant? I heard that the Devlin Empire was hit hard when the Evil Guild started trading magical materials with other countries, but from Ermano’s point of view, that’s good! It earns foreign currency and keeps Devlin in check, isn’t it a really cool guild?”
Ah, I should have left out the last line. Judging by the redness of her ears, she seemed to be holding back a laugh as hard as she could. Dad asked curiously.
“Why do you know so well, Mabel?”
“That’s um. To lead a country… you have to know how the economy is going, right?”
I expected more questioning because it was a rough word. My father nodded quietly with an admiring face.
“indeed. This is the attitude of a true monarch.”
At Dad’s praise, Oscar and I laughed like machines.
“Hi-Hi.”
“Haha…”
Thus ended the family’s harmonious dinner full of betrayal, fraud, and fabrications.
***
One day before the long-awaited birthday party. It was the last time I was checking the condition of the banquet hall. Since this banquet was celebrating the 10th birthday, more delegations than usual had to pay more attention to it.
“This is enough.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
It was time to go look around the break room.
“your majesty. I have something to tell you.”
Xavier whispered to me. As I stepped back and tilted my head, he reported to me in a low voice.
“There is a problem on the side of the palace. I guess you should go and see for yourself.”
“Byeolgung? Did something happen to the Langard brothers and sisters?”
“To be exact, Her Highness Princess Renesmee.”
Somehow, they say it’s quiet these days, but it just doesn’t go over. I entrusted the rest of the inspection to Gustaf and headed straight for the villa. As soon as I set foot in the palace, the atmosphere was somehow cold. Following Xavier’s guidance, I went up to the dressing room where Renesmee was. Scary to get close, the conversation between the siblings leaked out through the slightly open door.
“sister. It’s not like that on purpose. Stop crying.”
“Huh. Don’t say it’s not your business, Dylan…”
“Sheesh. I don’t know either. I want to go get a snack.”
Soon the door opened and Dylan was seen. He looked surprised when he saw me standing in front of the door, and then greeted him.
“It’s been a while, Your Majesty the Emperor.”
“Ugh. What’s up Dylan?”
The view of the dressing room beyond the door was truly bleak. A lot of dresses that must have been beautiful were thrown on the floor, and a woman in the uniform of an Ermano maid was kneeling in front of him with a pale face. In addition, Renesmee even shed tears like beads.
“Langard’s butterfly silk is quite difficult to wash, but that maid must have washed it wrong and ruined it all.”
Dylan’s short explanation made me understand the scenery in front of me. Right now, tomorrow is a banquet, and it was a difficult situation without a single dress. It was not unusual for Renesmee to cry. It was a mistake by the maid on the Ermano side, so it wasn’t something I could condone anyway. I put the handkerchief in Renesmee’s hand.
“Renesmee. Let’s wipe away the tears. My eyes swell when I cry.”
“But the dress…”
“Yes, yes. Maybe a dress?”
I picked up the dress and checked the fabric. The washing method was difficult, but the condition of the dresses was really messed up.
“I’m sorry, Your Highness. please forgive me!”
The kneeling maid bowed her head to the floor. No matter how many times I hit the floor, my forehead was red and swollen.
“You ruined my dress…”
Renesmee wept sadly, avoiding the maid’s earnest gaze.
‘The position is difficult.’
The maid didn’t intentionally damage the dress, but she wanted to raise it up. But I couldn’t ignore Renesmee’s will and forgive me instead.
“On mercy. Wouldn’t it be impossible to make a dress right now?”
“yes. Any dressing room will tell you it’s impossible.”
“I guess so.”
If it was impossible to come and make a new dress now, there was only one way left.
“Renesmee. I’ll give you my dress.”
“…yes? really?”
“It’s the mistake of the maid of Hwangseong, Ermano, so it’s right that I take responsibility.”
“By the way, will His Majesty’s dress suit me?”
Renesmee seemed worried that my clothes would be too small because I was younger.
“You don’t have to worry about that. There are dresses up to adults…”
Every year gifts are poured out and precious fabrics from all over the world come as gifts. In addition, when my dad was bored, he gave me a dress or jewelry with the feeling of ‘come and pick it up’, and dress catalogs were sent every season from clothing stores throughout Ermano. Even the nanny would buy any dress she liked, so there were many dresses that didn’t fit her size. Just in case there was a spark, I quickly sent the maid out with a wink, then escorted Renesmee to the main dressing room.
“Wow, so many dresses are all His Majesty’s dresses? I didn’t have as many dresses as this in my dressing room at Langarde…” “
I also told them to stop making them, but even though my nanny said maintaining dignity was important, I couldn’t help it.”
“I envy you.”
Renesmee, whose tears stopped before she knew it, looked at the dresses with twinkling eyes. Most dresses fit my body type, but there were also many large ones.
“Choose.”
“Everything is pretty. This is the trend of Ermano…”
Renesmee looked at the dress brightly. Then, suddenly, there was a dress that caught Renesmee’s gaze. It was a dress that appeared to be in the forefront, but was delicate.
“I’ll do it with this one.”
“that-.”
All in all, the dress Renesmee had picked was the one she planned to wear on the first day of tomorrow.
“It’s going to be a small size, would that be okay?”
“lung-.”
Xavier hurriedly opened his mouth at my question, but I shook my head as I grabbed the hem of his clothes. Renesmee, who had no way of knowing the strange glances that passed between us, asked with a bright smile.
“Wouldn’t it be possible to repair that much in one night?”
“okay. Then do it.”
“…Thank you, Your Majesty!”
Renesmee hugged the dress into her arms with a happy smile, as if she hadn’t noticed when it had drooped. I guess you liked it.
‘As expected, Nanny’s eyes are great.’
I had a spare dress anyway, so it didn’t matter. The nanny and Larima would be very heartbroken, but it was a matter that could be comforted. After choosing all the other dresses, I deliberately took some time off to have tea with Renesmee.
“Would it be okay without the accessories?”
“Yes, I’ll match mine.”
“I’m glad. work done well …By the way Renesmee. Can I ask you something?”
“yes.”
I brought up the main topic of tea time to Renesmee, who looked at me curiously.
“Why were you near there during the prison raid? It was too far away for a night walk. Besides, you didn’t even have an escort.”
At that time, I just let it go because of the urgent situation, but the more I thought about it, the more my doubts grew. It was too unnatural for Renesmee to be there. Besides, there was also a prison raid right after that. At my question, Renesmee’s eyes drooped again.
“Are you suspicious of me?”
“Not suspicious.”
“I didn’t do anything.”
“Then why were you here?”
Renesmee bit her lip. He hesitated to say something, but he didn’t open his mouth.
“Renesmee.”
“…I did.”
“huh?”
“I was going to get Enrique to meet Duke Javier.”
“Renesmee!”
This time I couldn’t help but raise my voice. Not only could Renesmee, a guest from a foreign country, not be able to meet the criminal Chietro, and it would be a serious crime if that plan had been realized.
“I told you it was none of your business!”
“But but… I wanted to help too.”
“That’s not helping Enrique!”
Renesmee, who kept her mouth shut, wiped away her swollen eyes.
“sorry.”
“This is something only you and Jim know about. You should never tell anyone else.”
Renesmee shook her head. My head ached at the thought of getting caught up in a national conflict. After solving Renesmee’s problem, I called the birds that were playing outside.
[A silver-headed female human? Got it.]
[Leave it to me!]
I wanted to completely believe Renesmee’s words, but I wasn’t sure. According to common sense, a foreign princess could not go in and out of prison.
‘Renesmee isn’t stupid enough to not know that.’
Could there be other intentions? After setting up the reservoir, I spurred on preparing for the banquet again.
***
The preparations were finished when the sun had set and it was deep in the night.
“why! Get ready for my birthday party! I! I have to!”
I smashed my fists of rage into the bed. The bigger you get, the more things you have to do, so it was unfair. If I was just a princess, I would have played, ate, and slept. Burying my face in the pillow and silently killing my sorrow, I quickly raised my head. I saw Aidan, who was looking at me from the bedside.
“Aidan. Did you get the robe?”
“…yes.”
Aidan responded with a somewhat hesitant response.
“what’s the matter. You don’t want to be my partner?”
“no.”
“Aidan should do some social activities too. You can’t stay on my skirt forever.”
“…?”
Aidan made a genuinely puzzled expression. I’m just a little bit hurt
“How hard did I take care of you? Too much too much.”
“I apologize.”
“Since it’s a banquet, let’s dance together tomorrow and eat delicious food. got it?”
“….”
“Why no answer?”
This time Aidan averted my eyes. I persistently looked up at Aidan.
“Would you like to dance with me?”
“no.”
“Then why are you doing that?”
Aidan, who was hesitant at my rough voice, opened his mouth while looking away.
“I’ve never… never danced.”
Then he added briefly, “In this lifetime.” It was dark, so I couldn’t see it well, but somehow the tips of Aidan’s ears seemed red. Shame on you?
‘What a cute thing.’
Every time Aidan showed a new side like this, I just wanted to play a joke.
“I can’t help it. I will teach you.”
I got out of bed, stood in front of Aidan, and held out my hand with a mischievous smile.
“Earl Aserad. Will you give me the honor of dancing with you?”
In an instant, our eyes met.
