Chapter 303 (1/2)

When I was almost out of the palace, I saw a man walking across from the other side with his neat honey-colored hair hanging down. The young man approached me with strides and bowed to me, “It’s been a while, Lady Monique.”

“Yes, it’s been a long time, Marquis Mirwa. Thanks a lot for your testimony the other day.”

“You’re welcome. I’ve committed a crime, as you know. I didn’t prevent the unfortunate thing from happening to you, nor save you properly. I’m so sorry, Lady Monique. I have nothing to say.”

“Oh, you don’t have to apologize…”

I stopped him who tried to offer apologies repeatedly. In fact, he didn’t have to because he was not responsible for plotting the poisoning. He also paid the price for his crime dearly.

“By the way, I hear that the date of your wedding ceremony has been set. Congratulations! I’m sure you will be the great empress of the empire.”

“I’m flattered. Thank you anyway. ”

“How about your wound? Are you okay? I should have inquired after you earlier, but I was too ashamed to ask.”

“I’m fine. And you don’t have to blame yourself. Without your cooperation, the trial would have been very difficult.”

“Thank you for saying so. Well, I’m really sorry to say this, but may I ask you a favor?”

“What is that?”

“I know you may not feel good about the noble faction, but please don’t hate them all because of some of its members. I know this is a difficult request, but if you look at the whole picture, they are also working for the empire.”

That was true. The rival factions of the empire differed in their political goals, but they existed for the construction of a better empire. Some hardliners, who forgot their fundamental duty, were removed from their posts, but it was certain that the noble faction would be led by moderates including Marquis Mirwa Then, the political situation in the empire would be further stabilized.

When I looked at the man with a soft smile, I suddenly noticed two shoulder straps on his shoulders.

I wondered if he really returned all his titles, including the post of Captain of the 4th Knights Division. As there was no proper candidate to fill his vacancy, it was certain that he will be reappointed soon.

“Oh my, I think I have kept you too long. You must be very busy preparing for the wedding.”

“I’m fine. Anyway, I was going to express gratitude to you. See you next time, Marquis. Thank you again.”

“You’re welcome, Lady Monique. See you then.”

Returning his greeting, who bowed to me politely, I headed back home.

Since it was not lunchtime, there were only servants and maids busily moving around in the noble district, but there were no wagons. Only the front of my house was crowded with several wagons waiting to enter.

Come to think of it, I heard that the family vassals would visit my house sooner or later. Was it today?

When I tilted my head to the side, the horsemen who recognized my wagon hurriedly opened the way for me.

When I entered the mansion after passing through the employees lining up, the butler greeted me, bowing deeply to me.

“Welcome home, my lady.”

“By the way, butler, why are all those wagons here? Is it today when the family vassals are supposed to visit? ”

“They were supposed to come tomorrow, but they seemed to have arrived one day earlier.”