19 Preparation (1/2)

As I walk at the side of the river, I remembered what he said.

”This place is forbidden, but you're special and that's interesting.”

He doesn't interact much with women? But he does to me? Plus what he said yesterday. Does he find me interesting?

I suddenly felt cold. Of course, he finds me interesting. I told him I replaced Reenste, that I transmigrated, which is really unheard of. That's why maybe he's interested in me. Maybe he finds it entertaining that I said those things to him.

”Erden.”

But then again, he gave his name, despite the rumors circulating about him. He even smiled. Does it not mean something. Like friendship? Maybe he's misunderstood or he just didn't have that much time to interact because he's the Emperor's closest confidant.

”AAA! Whatever! Erden you weirdo!” I shouted as I thrown a stone to the lake.

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Somewhere in the Palace, Hue returned with the carriage. After leaving it to the servants, he went to a study room where a man in blue robe is sitting down in a chair as he reads through a couple of documents.

”Greetings, My Lord.” He greeted. The Lord just nodded to him.

”My Lord, about the goods and supplies you have me send to Lady Ermyntrude. She refused and said that The Lord didn't have to do this as Lady Ermyntrude said she have her own money.”

Hue reported and waited for the Lord's reaction but it just continued with a straight face, but Hue didn't notice the subtle movement from his eyebrows for a moment after continuing to read.

”That aside, My Lord. This was sent from the Palace.”

Hue handed out the Red Invitation to the table and the Lord looked at it.

”What was her thoughts about this?” The Lord asked. Hue was caught a bit of guard, but then proceed to answer the question.

”The lady was excited when she received the invitation, then asked if the Emperor would attend.” Hue answered.

There was a cold glint in the Lord eyes as he heard the answer. He put down the document in his hands then dismissed Hue. The lord looked at the invitation then took out a jade ring in his pocket that is wrapped in a white clothe.

”Are you really set to be with the Emperor?”

The Lord asked whispering it to the wind before turning off the lamp to his side.

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