"Isn't he trying to fight the land?"
At Ran's words, Blaine thought for a moment and said,
"The weather is still warm. No one causes a war in winter. Furthermore, we need the Emperor's approval to open a territorial war."
"You're getting a notice."
"Yes, it is."
That's good to hear, but Ran looked up and the butler coughed in vain at the entrance to the parlor.
"Lord, here comes Levery."
"Oh, come on in."
A moment later, after Ran's words, Levery came in with three or four people.
"Levery."
Laughing, Ran stood up from her seat, Levery hugged her lightly, then grabbed Ran by the shoulder and said.
"Now take off the dress."
"Huh?"
"That old-fashioned dress! How long will Lazia Patriarch be wearing a dress that was popular last year?"
"But..."
"It's also short, so it's stretched over fabric."
"How did you know?"
When asked by Ran, Levery said seriously.
"I know, I know. Everybody knows! The whole community knows!"
Ran groaned. Her mother's extravagant dress was overflowing, so she didn't feel the need to fit in her new dress.
It's a road, so you can add a little more fabric.
"No more."
At the words of Levery, the women standing behind nodded.
"Then what about the people in the behind?"
"She's famous in the capital. We have a special guest."
"But"
When Ran tried to say another word, Levery spoke low.
"Lord."
"Huh?"
"Please."
"Ugh."
I have nothing to say when it comes out that far. Yeah, it doesn't look good to cherish too much. But you worked hard, so you'll earn a lot of money.
"Okay"
When Ran nodded, Levery smiled brightly and spoke.
"Thanks for your thoughts!"
Then the woman standing behind approached and greeted with a smile. You think she's over a hundred and fifty?
Even though she looked close to 40 years old, she was lovely in her single young lady-like outfit and inflated hairstyle, and it didn't look strange at all.
"My name is Madame Nouwaz."
It wasn't an imperial accent. Ran also greeted lightly at the introduction of the southern kingdom's accent.
"I'm Ran."
When Ran said, "Let's go up to my room," Madame replied with a smile again, "It's an honor."
*******
Madame Nouwaz gave a shout. Today, the Duke of Lazia was like a social walking billboard.
Of course, the Royal Family is always popular. The clothes they wear, the furniture they buy, and the items they use are always sold out.
And Lazia.
Lazia is not a common aristocrat. The history of the empire is 300 years, but the history of Lazia is 1,000 years.
There was also a saying that Lazia was also a noble blood relative to the imperial family, if only formally considered.
Of course, everyone knows that Ran is not the blood of Lazia. But now the Duke of Lazia is her, and no one in society has attracted more attention than her.
"I'll make it cheaper."
Nouwaz smiled tenderly, and Ran made a light impression in her head.
"That's good, then. But I don't like being too fancy."
"Yes, tell me everything you want and everything you don't want."
"Oh, by the way, and I have a favor to ask of you." Ran looked up at the sudden thought of a flash. "What is it?"
"I want you to make a maid's uniform."
Everyone in the room looked suspicious at the words, and Ran smiled.
*******
Empress Katya felt good. When was it that the free society was so happy like this?
This was all the more so after the Duke of Lazia promised to sell her rainbow-colored wings only to herself.
At that time, the chief maid of honor carefully told the Empress.
"It's the Crown Princess."
"Olivia?"
The empress frowned.
Empress Katya has something to worry about. It was the crown prince. Worrying about where such blood was, the dwarf's talent flowed, the empress quickly married the Miro princess, who was known for her wisdom and quietness.
At that time, the Crown Prince already had two illegitimate children. However, the princess, who had hoped to capture the crown prince, could not fulfill her duties.
She blamed the crown prince, and even though she told her husband to be nice to her husband several times.
In addition, she has been married for three years, but she has not bare any child.
She was a daughter-in-law who she didn't like in many ways, but she feels good today.
"Come on in, come on."
The Crown Princess came in with an elegant walk. Even that was undesirable in the eyes of the empress. Why can't you just say that you're so good at it?
But the empress had a smile like the empress of the empires.
"Welcome, let's take a seat."
"Thank you, Mother."
Olivia greeted formally and sat down.
"So, how are you doing? How's the Crown Prince?"
The first question is whether I'm doing well with your son. Since we live in the same palace anyway, we all know the question, but Olivia answered politely.
"I'm doing fine."
"I'm glad to hear that. Well, the prince has grown up these days. We need to see Prince's son."
"I'm sorry."
"No, I don't. What's going on?"
"I heard that you often meet the Duchess of Lazia these days."
"Oh, yes. I really like her."
Laughing happily, the empress said and asked suddenly.
"So, you haven't met the princess yet? You have an appointment with me today. Are you coming?"
Olivia said with a slight smile.
"I'd appreciate it if you could."
"You could just call me in your salon. It's going to be fun with young people."
"What's the fun of your mother not being around?"
The Empress Katya smiled lightly because she felt good even though she knew it was a mouth-to-mouth remark. Olivia laughed together, too.
She is the Crown Princess.
As long as the empress was at the peak of her inner palace, she could not have a strong independent gathering of her own.
The fact that the Empress and the Duke of Lazia were close was known to all the society, and only when she called the Duchess of Lazia separately did she say anything back. In addition, if the Duke of Lazia refuses the invitation, she cannot be undone because she is concerned about her relationship with the Empress.
So, Olivia chose the safest and most obvious path. She recalled the story of her husband last night.
- The Duchess of Lazia? I heard a rumor that she seems like a very nice woman. She might be good in bed compare to a woman like you who's like a rock.
Olivia lowered her head and hid her smile.
'Let's see if she's really that kind of girl.'
*******
The tea party was held in a small number. By far, the main character was the Duchess of Lazia, and the only people who gathered were people with a formidable presence.
The Duchess of Usla, Marchioness Cyrus, and the new Crown Princess Olivia.
Ran, who arrived early wearing a new dress, greeted Empress Katya lightly.
"I'm meeting the Empress."
"Oh, what kind of greeting do you have between us? Come on in. Sit down."
Katya sat down smiling. Following her, Ran greeted the Marchioness Cyrus and Duchess of Usla. At the introduction of the empress, the two wives were already acquainted.
Marchioness Cyrus was about twenty years younger, and Duchess Usla was about the same age as the Empress.
"There's an empty seat."
When Ran said, Katya said, "Ahh."
"The Crown Princess will be here today."
Crown Princess.
The Crown Princess?
Ran opened her eyes wide.
"Your Majesty?"
"Yeah, I'm sorry I couldn't tell you in advance. But she suddenly wants to see you."
"I see."
Ran bowed her head and opened her fan to hide her embarrassment.
Crown Princess.
She is the second of the Four Thousand Kings. Why don't there often be about four middle bosses under the villain boss? They are often called the Four Thousand Kings.
It's wrapped up as if it's a super powerhouse, but once the protagonist knocks down one, - Hoot, she was the weakest of us. The name "Four Thousand Kings" was a waste.
Don't you always say these lines?
The prince was the pair.
The weakest of the Four Thousand Kings.
'Well, he's already dead at the beginning of the original.'
And the second strongest middle boss among the Four Heavenly Kings is the Crown Princess.
'Cause she poisoned her husband.'
The Crown Princess was pregnant at the time of the prince's death, and Ran knows that It's was not the prince's child either.
'And she fell in love with Eustaf...'
It was around 22 that Eustaf first set foot in society. There were so many things that I couldn't afford to enjoy the social season. And the Crown Princess falls in love with the young duke at a glance.
It was the beginning of misfortune.
If I have to say, Sina's misfortune has begun. Well.
'I don't want to be an enemy.'
I never want to be an enemy. But I don't want to be close. Like a beast in a cage, I hope you come out over the bars and maintain a proper spacing.
Ran swallowed lightly and smiled.
"I'm looking forward to meeting the Crown Princess."
"She's very clever."
Katya spoke harshly at the words of the Marchioness Cyrus.
"What is she to do when she's young? She can't catch a single husband."
At the words, Marchioness Cyrus shut her mouth awkwardly, and the Duchess of Usla spoke comfortably.
"It's because they're both still young. They will be fine with time."
"It's already been three years. But she doesn't have any kids. Wouldn't the Crown Prince be determined when he has a child? Maybe I should teach him how to do it."
Empress Katya flapped the fan. Ran want to say, 'No, you've got a prince illegitimate son, haven't you? If he had a child and he was already in control, he would have been caught.' She gently pushed back and shut her mouth.
At that time, as if she knew she was talking about herself, the servant informed the position of the Crown Princess.
"I'm late. My apologize."
Olivia walked in with a sorry smile and greeted lightly. Katya said with a big smile.
"We just got together, so don't worry and sit down."
"Thank you for your generous words."
Ran was amazed to see Olivia sitting down. Miro of white silver.
The first reason why the Miro was called that was because it had clean white silver hair. Olivia was also neatly organizing the Miro duke's unique silver hair. Her innocence, now in her early twenties, was in full swing.
I put up with the admiration that I could not see a single person to poison her husband.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
The three people who had been standing up since she came in greeted each other one by one. The Duke Ran was the first, then the Duchess and Marquis.
When the princess was greeted, everyone sat down, saying the empress should sit down.
"Then let me introduce myself again. I've never seen you two before. This is the Duke of Lazia, Ran Romia de Lazia."
"It's an honor to meet you. Your Highness."
"And as you know, it's Olivia Fran La Martel, the Crown Princess."
"You can just call me Olivia."
"How dare I call you that."
Ran quickly wants to fell flat on her face. I don't want to get close to you.
"The Duchess of Lazia is humble."
The empress smiled and spoke. The princess blinked her clear purple eyes and smiled softly.
"Yes, let's talk again later."
No, no. I don't want to?
But you can't say that. Ran smiled softly and bowed her head.