Chapter 25 of the side story. Our Aidan is pissed off!
2022.11.08.
The emperor’s national marriage was announced.
Even though the article about the marriage was published in the morning, it quickly spread all over Ermano.
People talked about national marriage regardless of who they were.
The opponent of the national marriage was Aidan Aserad of the Principality of Aserad, who received the Grand Duke for his achievements. He was informally known as the son of Michael the God-King of Abelardo.
In addition, since it was openly spread as the emperor’s lover, the people took it for granted.
“Finally, His Majesty the Emperor is getting married!”
“Actually, I’m a little late.”
“I’ve seen the two of you from afar, and they’re a very good pair.”
“Is there a chance for us to observe?”
Rather, they were delighted that a new royal couple was finally born.
The topic of national marriage was widely spread. In less than a day, it was to the extent that they were shipped out of the country.
Despite the unusually fast spread, no one raised objections.
The emperor’s national spirit was a big topic in itself, so I didn’t think that someone would be using a hand behind the scenes.
Unlike the people, the reaction of the nobles was divided into two.
Those who promoted the emperor’s national marriage were delighted with the unexpected good news, but the emperor’s aides were blushing.
Needless to say, today was a day without regular meetings.
Naturally, requests for an audience with the emperor were flooded that day.
The battle for Mabel time has begun.
***
The first hitter of the glorious audience was the Marquis of Gardenia.
Fortunately, he was able to hear the news of his granddaughter’s marriage earlier than in the morning.
It was because Mabel had contacted me a little before the article went out.
At first glance, the Marquis of Gardenia put down the teacup with a firm expression.
“…I was surprised.”
“Was it too sudden?”
“However, since His Majesty has decided, I support this savior.”
Mabel was surprised inside by the Marquis of Gardenia’s reaction, which was easier than expected.
It was because he thought he would be opposed to some extent, if not as much as Esteban.
There was no way the Marquis of Gardenia would miss that momentary change in expression.
“Why are you making faces asking why you don’t object?”
“Hmm. I heard you. Of course I thought Grandpa would be against it.”
The Marquis of Gardenia looked at Mabel, who smiled awkwardly.
He saw the image of the daughter he loved in the granddaughter in front of him.
“father. I love him.”
“Can not be done. Siana. Everyone else is okay, but not the emperor!”
“Why?”
“You are doing this because you do not know the true nature of the emperor. he is a cruel man Can you be happy with someone like that!”
“It was my father who taught me not to judge people by looking only at one side.”
“I regret teaching you that way.”
“….”
“Syana Gardenia. Banned from going out for a while. Don’t even dream of leaving.”
After a long opposition, Siana eventually left the Marquis of Gardenia and left for the person she loved.
And it wasn’t long before he left his side forever.
If you knew you’d leave so early, don’t object ruthlessly.
I did not know that the time to see each other’s faces would be so short.
He couldn’t meet his daughter who became empress several times and had to break up helplessly.
It was deeply engraved in the bones of the Marquis of Gardenia’s regret.
He smiled bitterly and opened his mouth.
“Since there is not much time left for this old lady, God-allowed time, shouldn’t we use it as much as possible?”
At those words, Mabel narrowed her brows slightly.
“Don’t talk like that.”
“haha. It’s farm.”
“It’s been true for a long time.”
“sure. Of course.”
The Marquis of Gardenia smiled benevolently, vowing to spend the remaining time without a hint of regret.
Resembling a sweet and affectionate daughter, his granddaughter was also always straight and lovely.
I had to admit a little bit. That her daughter had eyes for men to some extent.
Hwang Sangje Esteban, who raised his two children wonderfully, was not just a sword demon on the battlefield running amok with blood as the Marquis of Gardenia had judged.
‘His Majesty the Emperor has grown so admirable.’
Of course, even if I died, I had no intention of taking those words out of my mouth. No matter what, the fact that he was a damn bastard who seduced his beloved daughter into marriage did not change.
The Marquis of Gardenia asked while pushing the dessert plate in the center towards Mabel.
“But Your Majesty. Has His Majesty Sanghwang permitted a state marriage?”
“It doesn’t work until you get dirt in your eyes.”
“haha. Really…”
Stupid.
The Marquis of Gardenia swallowed back his words and smiled lightly. It wasn’t that he didn’t know Esteban’s intentions.
A really funny thing happened.
The former Marquis of Gardenia was the current Esteban, and the former Esteban was the present Grand Duke of Aserad.
I wanted to visit Esteban and mock him, but I held back.
Now was not a good time. If you’re going to tease me, you’ll have to tease me later.
“If you need any help while preparing for a national wedding, please tell your grandfather, Your Majesty. Anything will help.”
Then Mabel answered seriously.
“There is just one thing I need help with.”
“Oh what is it?”
“You must attend the wedding. promise!”
Mabel said firmly and held out her pinky finger in front of him.
The Marquis of Gardenia laughed empty-handedly at the promise like playing house, and put her finger on it.
“I will attend no matter what happens.”
Feeling more at ease, the Marquis of Gardenia left the drawing room humming a song.
“I guess I should say thank you to Grand Duke Aserad.”
I couldn’t be thankful for the person who took the place of the revenge I had always dreamed of.
***
Since then, the request for an audience has not ceased.
A congratulatory audience followed by the aristocrats of the parliament, who courageously expressed their convictions that they should marry.
Mrs. Deverill also did not forget to stop by.
“If there is a problem in your marriage, tell me. It will help.”
She left without regret after leaving words suggesting a divorce.
Instead of requesting an audience, Duke Donovan sent a letter of congratulations.
Emily also came over and we chatted for a while. Emily let out a deep sigh.
“…The plan failed.”
“What plan?”
“There is such a thing.”
It meant that the project to become a family with Mabel had failed.
“The thing that connects us when our children are born later is…”
It was the words dripping with regret.
“Isn’t it too early for an airi?”
“okay. That’s right… Anyway, congratulations on your wedding, Mabel.”
Emily had no choice but to trudge out of the drawing room.
Next up was the Oscars.
Oscar’s gaze lingered on the unfamiliar ring on the ring finger of Mabel’s left hand.
“It’s a ring I’ve never seen before.”
Even though he knew what the ring meant, it seemed like he was trying to figure it out.
“Aidan gave it to me.”
Oscar closed his mouth in displeasure. Anyone could see that he had a pouty face, so Mabel froze gently to free him.
“Oscar. Would you like some macarons?”
“…You eat a lot.”
It was at the level of expressing ‘I’m crazy’ with my whole body.
“Are you against the Oscars too?”
“of course. Did you think I would agree?”
“Even when I said I was dating Aidan, I didn’t say anything.”
“That’s because it’s love. Dating and marriage are different.”
Mabel tilted her head. Oscar’s words didn’t touch me because I didn’t think it would change much even if I got married.
“What makes it so different?”
“When you get married, your priority is to be Aidan rather than me. Then you won’t be able to see me often.”
“Why can’t I meet Oscar? Are you going to see me often?”
“really? You’re going to meet 5 times a week for 1 hour a day, right?”
At the specific time suddenly presented, Mabel was taken aback, but nodded. Because that’s what I’m still seeing.
“Well then.”
“Is it the same as having a family dinner once a week?”
“huh.”
“Then will you take a short trip on vacation?”
“If the time is right…”
Mabel replied bewilderedly, and then Oscar pulled a piece of paper from his bosom.
“good. Then let’s make a deal.”
Mabel put on a dumbfounded expression at the unexpected contract.
“What contract?”
“A contract that says that if you keep all of that, you won’t oppose the marriage.”
Mabel opened her mouth at the absurd suggestion, then asked with difficulty.
“Who the hell did you learn this from?”
“Who is it? From my one and only brother.”
Mabel was at a loss for words. Because Oscar was right. Growing up, what Oscar learned from watching Mabel was behind the scenes tricks and the like.
Mabel looked down at the contract. It was no different from what Oscar had said earlier.
“Are you really not going to object?”
“of course. It’s written in the contract.”
At this point, when Esteban was also opposed, it was obvious that it would be tiring if Oscar was also opposed.
Esteban had a means of persuasion, but Oscar did not.
‘I’m going to meet Oscar often, so it won’t matter, right?’
Mabel pondered and signed the contract. Oscar smiled contentedly and took the contract.
Just before leaving the drawing room, I looked back as if I had suddenly remembered Oscar.
“Oh right. I said I wasn’t against it, but I didn’t say I actively supported marriage.”
“What?”
“I’ll go!”
“Oscar!”
You can’t stop getting married anyway.
If you can not avoid Enjoy.
Having obtained what he wanted, Oscar smiled and left the castle.
***
On his way to work as usual, Enrique ran into Lisandro walking from the other side.
Mabel’s escort today stood with two people.
“Good morning, Master.”
“okay.”
Lisandro nodded roughly and scanned Enrique’s face.
He must have heard the news of Mabel and Aidan’s marriage, but Enrique looked unconcerned.
‘He doesn’t look heartbroken.’
Have you lost your mind? If so, I was rather fortunate.
Lisandro was also heartbroken by the news of Mabel’s marriage, so how could this guy be so calm?
To Lisandro, Mabel was like a nephew after Oscar.
I wanted to chase after Mabel and tell her to think again, but Esteban, my real father, didn’t say anything, so he had no choice but to stay still.
‘It’s like the night before the storm.’
Esteban, who didn’t show up and was confined to his bedroom, was not at all unusual.
“Why do you look like that?”
Enrique’s question made Lisandro realize that he had been staring at him the whole time.
“just. It’s nothing. … Enrique, I was wondering if you heard the news of the marriage.”
That was the moment.
“ah.”
Enrique’s expression, which was smiling lightly, cracked.
Enrique turned his head and tried to hurriedly deal with it, but it didn’t work out.
Enrique lowered his head and covered his face with his hands.
“Please keep what you just saw, Master.”
“what? Did I not see anything?”
Lisandro said slyly and walked ahead.
‘That guy is too. They’re having a tough love.’
It was the teacher’s consideration to give Enrique, who was following him, time to adjust his expression.
***
Gukhon was prepared step by step.
As it was the first imperial family marriage since Emperor Hwang Hwang Esteban’s second national marriage, the atmosphere in the imperial castle was floating every day.
“and. You look really good!”
“I think it was made for Your Majesty.”
Larimar and Xavier smiled happily and clapped their hands. Mabel, wearing accessories for the wedding, smiled embarrassedly.
They were two people who were more serious about Mabel’s marriage than anyone else.
“Are the wedding preparations going well for you two?”
Larimar and Xavier had already promised to marry, notwithstanding how long they had started dating.
The secret romance had long since failed.
“of course.”
Larimar responded excitedly, and Xavier helped.
“Your Majesty is so concerned that there is nothing we can do about it.”
Honey dripped from their eyes looking at each other.
Then I opened the balcony door and Aidan came inside.
“Mabel.”
Larimar and Xavier, who briefly exchanged glances at Aidan’s appearance, sneaked out.
Mabel laughed as if it were absurd.
“Aidan. Why are you going to the balcony and leaving the door intact?”
“Because it has become a habit.”
She had a habit of going into Mabel’s bedroom to avoid prying eyes, and she couldn’t break it. I really had no intention of fixing it.
Aidan sneaked up and hugged Mabel from behind.
Mabel rummaged through the letters that had arrived before her in his arms.
“Aidan. Stop writing articles.”
“…yes.”
It took less than a day for the news of the marriage to spread throughout the continent.
Aidan, who had accomplished the difficult task, couldn’t bear to lie that he hadn’t done it.
Aidan, who was stabbed, hugged Mabel with his mouth closed. Naturally, I could see the contents of the letter that Mabel was looking at.
It was a letter from Michael.
[National marriage? A national marriage? He suddenly came and asked me to present the holy relic, and I would have thought it was used for a wedding ring. It’s absurd.]
Mabel, who read the contents carefully, looked down at my hand.
I thought it was an unusual jewel, but this red jewel is a relic of the Holy Kingdom?
“Aidan?”
The guilty Aidan rested his chin on Mabel’s head.
“It’s mine anyway.”
“But what if I rob the holy relic?”
When he scolded Aidan, no answer came back. Mabel released Aidan’s arm that was holding her and looked back.
However, Aidan kept his mouth shut and did not make eye contact.
‘Could I be mad?’
Aidan?
oh my god.
‘Our Aidan is pissed off!’
Mabel was a little thrilled by the precious sight.
