Chapter 122 (2/2)

I nodded and smiled. “I will have to visit her again in a few days. I wonder how heavy she became!”

Liliana smiled happily and seemed appreciative.

She might have helped Lucretius and me, but she was still the daughter of a traitor dowager empress. Lucretius officially had the three princesses adopted to his birth mother, Empress Beatrice, so they could keep their royal statuses. However, despite it, many didn’t look kindly at them.

Therefore, if I stayed close to them, it would be very beneficial for them. It would look like I had accepted them as family. To be honest, I actually really liked the girls. They were a cute little bunch with kind hearts.

Liliana and Roselia looked more relaxed after the dowager empress’ death. They looked happier.

Margaret wouldn’t remember her mother at all. She would be raised by her sister Liliana and Clodys, so I knew she would have a normal and happy life.

I looked at the young couple and asked mischievously, “By the way, have you decide on a wedding date?”

Liliana blushed but Clodys grinned and replied casually, “As your highness knows, it is still a bit hectic in the castle, so we will discuss with his highness about it when things stabilize.” Clodys then looked at me knowingly and added, “Of course, if there is another big royal event this year, we will be happy to get married next year.”

“…”

This was awkward, at least for me. Princess Liliana, however, looked excited as she stared at me eagerly.

“Yes, it would make sense for your highness to go first…”

Thankfully, the servant announced the Prince’s arrival before Liliana could continue.

“Genoa’s Prince Izid has arrived.”

Roselia was about to take a bite out of a large cake topped with custard and strawberry when Liliana stopped her.

“The prince is here. We need to show our respect.”

“Grr…”

Roselia looked devastated and annoyed, but she stood up to greet the prince.

When Izid finally walked in, everyone seemed to be surprised at his good looks.

I had already met him yesterday, and I was now immune to handsome men as I lived with one, so I was able to speak nonchalantly.

“Welcome, Prince Izid.”

He smiled easily and walked towards our table. “Thank you for the invitation. I am honored, your highness.”

He glanced around and asked, “And these are…?”

I stood up smoothly and introduced them. It wouldn’t be a bad idea for Liliana and Roselia to make an acquaintance with a Genoan royalty. This was partly why I invited them

“This lovely lady is the first-born princess Liliana. This adorable lady here is the second-born princess Roselia. Now, this handsome gentleman is Princess Liliana’s fiancé, Marquis Toruka.”

Izid smiled and greeted respectfully, “Nice to meet you. I am the first-born prince of Genoa, Izid.”

Liliana chatted with him innocently and complimented him, but I could feel Clodys acting aloof towards the prince. I supposed a handsome prince would be considered an enemy to all men when their women were involved. I expected Clodys to react this way, but I didn’t expect what happened next.

When Izid turned to greet Roselia, she gaped at him.

“Hello, Princess Roselia. I am Izid.”

“Oh…”

After a brief silence, Roselia finally regained her senses.

“Y, yes!”

When Izid kissed the back of her hand per royal etiquette, I could see the child’s hand trembling and her face reddening explosively.

I smiled in amusement.