Chapter 183 (2/2)

“Lina, can you like to put this back in place?”

“Yes, my lady.”

While Lina, who received the letter file, went to the next room, I embroidered a red rose on a white cloth with a needle bit by bit.

“Are you giving it to Sir Carsein?”

“Yes.”

“Oh, do you feel better enough to hold the needle as soon as you have recovered?”

“Huh?”

When I looked up at her strange tone, Lina said with a mischievous expression on her face, “I wondered if you are on close terms with him, watching both of you getting along together, but I never thought you liked him. Well, it’s time you are dating somebody anyway because you will soon have a coming-of-age ceremony…”

“… Oh, he and I are not in a dating relationship.”

“You don’t have to hide, my lady. I feel that your father also likes Sir Carsein. ”

“Don’t misunderstand me, Lina.”

“You don’t have to hide it from me. Oh, I see. You are too shy, right? Let me keep it to myself. I’ll pretend I don’t know. ”

“Oh my God!”

When I stared at her, knitting my brows, she chuckled and gave me a cup, taking the needle out of my hand.

“How long should I drink this?”

“I do not know. But you would have to keep drinking until you fully recover. So, drink it quickly and have a good sleep, so you can heal quickly. ”

“… Okay. ”

When I drank it with a sigh, I felt sleepy in no time. After burying my face on a fluffy pillow, I fell asleep immediately. .

Two days later, I headed to the Imperial Palace to see the emperor.

Upon arriving at the central palace, one of the palace officials approached and bowed deeply. When I saw the sign on his chest, I felt goosebumps. From the moment I went to the palace to see the emperor, I was always greeted by the chief servant or maid, but the man who came to greet me was just a rank-and-file servant. What does this mean? Simple coincidence? Or a silent sign that I’m not welcomed?

With a heavy heart, I headed to the waiting room. When I saw the tightly closed door, I felt as if I was jammed up on the inside.

“Whew…”

After taking a deep breath, I put my hand on the doorknob. When I was slowly trying to pull the handle, someone inside opened the door. The woman in the gorgeous purple dress was none other than Jiun.

“It’s been a long time, Lady Monique.”

“…I guess so.”

Her dark blue hair was shiny, while her fair skin looked smooth. Her lively face was such a contrast with my face drained of color.

“As a woman like you, I am very sorry to hear the bad news about you. I’m glad to see you are safe. ”

“… Thank you for your concern.”

“You’re welcome. I know how serious you were.”

“… ”

The palace official standing next to me became nervous, knowing our conversation was soft but tense.

Suddenly, I began to recall some questions about her, which I had put aside until now.

I tried to find the answer to this question in every way, but couldn’t.

Why does she hate me so much? It is me, not her, if any of us has to hate the other party.

After looking at me once, she said, “By the way, I wonder if the emperor can see you because he is in a critical condition.”

I unwittingly frowned at her arrogant behavior, who acted as if she was already the crown prince’s wife.

“Well, I think that’s none of your business. So, can you move out of my way?”

“…. ”

“Lady Jena?”