Chapter 90 (1/2)
Chapter 90: Chapter 90
“Done, Lady Monique,” said the maid who helped me take a bath. After thanking her, I headed to his study.
In front of the heavy door of his study were standing other knights than the ones who escorted him. When I stepped inside, I saw the young man sitting in a clean, neat manner, as usual, and talking to his aide. As it happened that he was done, the aide stood up, bowing to me slightly.
“Oh, tell the emperor that I want him to take time out for me before today’s banquet begins.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
He was wearing a knight uniform instead of casual clothes because it was a festive period.
“Are you on duty now?”
“No. I’m taking a break now. I’m on night shift until today, and I’m off duty tomorrow. ”
“Got it. You are very busy.”
“You are an exception, I think. Everyone is busy these days.”
“Nope, I’m supposed to work seven straight days after the festival days are over.”
“Really? Well, I know my father doesn’t give any special treatment without any compelling reason.”
Looking at me with a sympathetic look, Carsein asked curiously, “But why are you here, not at the banquet hall?”
“Oh, I felt a little stuffy inside.”
“Oh, I see, but it’s cold out here. If you keep staying here on the outside, you might catch a cold.”
He clicked his tongue a bit, then took off his jacket and put it on me.
Was it because he had been wearing it until now? I could feel his warmth in the jacket.
While looking at him, who was kind enough to adjust his jacket for me meticulously, I felt sorry after hesitating a bit, saying, “You don’t have to do this…”
“You know I am much stronger than you, right? If you’re so worried, just walk a little bit and go back, okay?”
“…Got it. Thanks, Carsein. ”
“You can leave now. Lady Monique, can you come and sit down here?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
I carefully walked across the carpet embroidered with the crest of the imperial family and sat face to face with him. Leaning against the chair in a relaxed position, he asked, “Have you warmed yourself?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. Thanks for your consideration.”
“Well, I’m not asking you for anything like a price for it, but can I ask you for a cup of tea today, too?”
“Of course.”
I nodded in satisfaction. Given that he asked me for tea several times, obviously he seemed to like the tea I brewed.
I looked at the table full of tea boxes. This time I was thinking about which tea to make. Considering that he was exposed to the cold fall rain, I picked tea leaves that would be good for preventing colds: chamomile, rosehip and lemon balm. I blended the three tea leaves in the proper ratio and brewed it. I handed him a teacup and poured tea into my cup and sipped it.
‘Um, the quality of tea served at the imperial palace is really good.’
When I looked at him, he seemed satisfied, too.
“By the way, Your Majesty.”
“Um.”
“What are you going to do with the case of Princess Beatrice?”
“I have thought about it, but I think I have to consult with the emperor first, so I want you to keep it to yourself until tomorrow. ”
“Yes, of course, Your Majesty. ”
I was surprised deep down because I expected he would blame me for asking about it or meddling with his job, but he answered readily.