Chapter 36

Well, I'm being criticized, but what should I do here?

The problem is my dress.

However, if I say anything extra here, it would be as impolite as the princess, so I can't do that.

After all, my husband, the Duke of Lindbergh, is talking to Her Majesty the Empress.

I have no choice but to remain silent and wait quietly.

Oh, my husband, thank you for being the shield.

I'm fine, but if you overdo it, I'm afraid of what will happen after you leave, so please be moderate.

Really!

"Indeed, it's just a red dress, but if my wife knew she was coming and chose it, it could be seen as a challenge to the Lindbergh family, Your Majesty."

The princess's eyes took on an even more menacing gleam.

She seemed angry that it was called just a red dress.

Well, I was probably wearing it to show that it suited me better and that I was a good match for the Lindbergh family, but if my husband completely ignored me, it would be meaningless and embarrassing.

But, stop glaring at me!

You're the one who said it!

"Claude, if our blood wasn't so thick, we could have been together. I am truly disappointed."

Husband, stop it! Your face! It's scary!?

"Is that so? I am very satisfied now. I married a beautiful wife and am very happy. She is intelligent, proactive, and always surprises me. So, if anything happens to her, I don't know what I might do."

It's a bit hard to tell if it's a compliment, but I'll take it as one.

Besides, it seems he's putting them in their place.

If they do anything to me, he won't forgive them.

I didn't expect him to go this far, but if we're a good couple, that's what we'd do, right?

The other nobles might think that my husband and I are actually in love.

It's a political marriage, though. Or maybe a contract marriage.

I'm a thoughtless girl who fell for a fraudster.

The princess is grinding her teeth so hard it's almost audible.

"Then, I will take my leave. There are others I would like to greet as well."

I didn't say a word and just smiled the whole time, but I was sweating bullets inside.

In the end, my husband won, but the princess really lacks judgment.

It's a bit disappointing to think that she's the princess of our country, the most powerful in the surrounding regions.

Actually, shouldn't she not be allowed to go abroad?

Because if she goes abroad, only bad rumors will come from other countries, which will damage our country's reputation.

Most people thought she would marry into another country's royal family, but is that really possible?

Maybe it's not.

But, I also understand why the Empress insisted on my husband.

He was probably the only one.

The Empress must understand her daughter well.

She understood what would happen if her daughter went abroad and focused on finding a match within the country.

Among them, the princess liked him, and my husband was one of the few who could control her.

Of course, she wanted the best for her daughter.

If only she had done something before the princess became like this, but the Empress is as busy as the Emperor.

Education is usually the job of the wet nurse or the tutor.

If they spoil the child, the child will grow up that way.

Without someone to discipline her, she will only get worse.

"Are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine, but..."

I was tired, but since my husband did most of the work, it was easy.

I wish he had been this proactive all along.

"Michel is over there."

"Can I go over?"

"It's fine. I'll leave soon, but you'll be fine with Michel."

My husband will take me to Michel.

Michel is surrounded by a group of women in colorful dresses.

There are young women who look younger than me and older women, but they are all of different ages.

But what caught my eye the most was...

Their faces are all perfect...

Whether they are cute or beautiful, they all attract the attention of the men.

Even if I wanted to talk to them, it would be hard to approach such a group of beautiful women.

Only a confident man with a good face, money, and power could do that.

Well, such people are either serious or not, and the ones who come near are usually the latter, the overly self-confident ones.

"Good afternoon, Your Grace, Duchess."

"Good afternoon, Michel."

While Michel and I exchanged greetings, my husband just nodded and whispered in my ear.

"I'll be leaving soon, but come to my office in the palace when the clock strikes seven. Michel knows where it is."

"Okay, I understand."

I don't really understand, but it's a good excuse to leave, so I'll go along with it.

Michel seems to know, but why?

She seems to know the palace well, so it's not strange, but wouldn't a knight or someone like that be better?

My husband completely denied any relationship with Michel, but it's still suspicious.

I send him off with a suspicious look and get introduced to Michel's friends.

"I'll introduce them in order from the right. First, Viscountess Amadorette's daughter Amanda, Count Rudolph's daughter Rees, and Count Siebold's daughter Matilda."

"Nice to meet you, I'm Reisha, the Duchess of Lindbergh. Please call me Reisha."

Amanda is probably the youngest with chestnut hair and a cute, fluffy look.

Rees exudes a cool, older sister vibe. If you approached her without knowing, she might cut you off. She's twenty-five and unmarried, which is quite unusual for a noble lady who tends to marry early and settle down.

And Matilda. She's a healing-type beauty. Her soft smile makes you wonder how many men she has captivated.

They are all really beautiful.

No wonder the princess would take notice.

But one thing bothers me.

Didn't Michel's faction get on the princess's bad side?

There's no such atmosphere at all.

In fact, if they had a debate, Michel's faction would probably win easily?

I think the girls who can't attend the royal tea party are the ones being targeted, but there's no sense of despair?

They seem full of energy!?

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