Chapter 133 (1/2)
Chapter 133: Chapter 133
“Well, it wasn’t a situation I couldn’t understand, so you don’t have to ask for punishment. By the way, I heard the high priest asked to see you separately. Is that right?”
“That’s right.”
I nodded slowly. Did the emperor call me to ask me about this?
As someone who was always wary of the high priest, the emperor was obviously not happy about the high priest’s intervention. He couldn’t do anything about my middle name, which got me the title of the child of God’s prophecy, but he really didn’t want me to get entangled with the high priest at the temple.
If that’s the case, why did he promote me as the crown prince’s bride for the reasons of my title as the child of God’s prophecy when he was so wary of the temple? Was it because he couldn’t betray the people’s trust in God’s prophecy? Or was it because he couldn’t find a bride candidate that suited the crown prince?
“So, why did the high priest ask to see you?”
“I have no idea. He only said he wanted to see me in return for his treatment, but he hasn’t contacted me yet…”
“Hmm, if you meet him later, listen carefully to what he is saying and report to me later.”
“… Yes, Your Majesty.”
Did you notice my hesitation? While leisurely looking around the surrounding scenery, the emperor said, clicking his tongue, “Don’t blame me. You also know it as you learned the history of the empire. There’s never been a single time when the priests’ intervention in politics has brought about good results.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“Faith is only faith. God is absolute, but the one who interprets His will is a human. Keep it in mind. ”
It was a fact that I already knew well and agreed with. After I returned from my past, I was skeptical about God, but God was an absolute being. However, the problem was that humans interpreted God’s prophecy or the Bible. How many times was history tarnished by human greed in the name of God?
“I know, but Your Majesty…”
“Something else?”
“I’m sorry to ask you this. I understand you are so wary of the temple. Then, why do you want to promote me, called the child of God’s prophecy, as the crown prince’s bride? I’m very curious about it, Your Majesty.”
“Do you think I’m trying to have you join the imperial family just because you are called the child of God’s prophecy?”
As if he gave me some time to ponder over it, the emperor walked silently. I walked silently behind him. The fresh air that I had never felt in the capital seemed to clear away my complicated thoughts.
After being silent for a while, he finally said in a quiet voice, “Did you ask me why I wanted to have you as Rube’s wife?”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
“There may be several reasons, but one of them is because of the promise between your father and me.”
“Promise?”
“It was a promise that I would protect you by all means.”
What does that mean? What does that promise to do with having me as crown prince’s wife?
I looked at him with a puzzled expression, but he just smiled without saying anything.
“Hmm, I’m a little tired after walking. I heard that you brew tea very well. Can you serve me a cup of tea?”
“My honor, Your Majesty. I will do my best to serve you tea, such as it is.”
There was a white table arranged in the middle of the garden. I picked out rooibos from various tea boxes on the table, carefully brewed it, and poured it into a teacup.
His Majesty enjoyed the red tea with a refreshing aroma of fruit then set down the cup with a satisfied expression. Fortunately, it seemed to suit his taste.
“It’s exactly how they said. Very nice.”
“I’m flattered, Your Majesty.
“I’m glad that you don’t resemble Jeremiah, your mother.”
“Pardon?”
Was he close enough to call my mother by name? Come to think of it, he called her by name once before.
I hesitated for a long time before opening my mouth. Normally, I would not have dared to ask, but today I felt I might get an answer to my question today.