I Got Engaged To The Blind Duke - Chapter 113
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I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Episode 113
“So is that why you were so kind to the Third Prince of Sanders Empire too?”
Wait, why is the conversation jumping in that direction?
Marine looked at him with wide eyes.
“Why can’t you answer?”
“You’re right. I’m weak to power. That’s why I can’t resist you either, Gerald.”
“Can’t resist? You slip away from my hands every time.”
“When do I do that?”
Suddenly the Duke extended his hand.
Marine naturally moved to place her wrist against his hand, then hesitated and hid her hand behind her back.
“Right now.”
The Duke frowned in displeasure and firmly grasped her hidden hand.
Once again their fingers intertwined.
Marine quietly looked down at their joined hands.
I shouldn’t keep doing this.
Her heart was sending warning signals.
“What are you thinking about now?”
“I think at some point the wrist examination changed to a hand examination.”
“Hands grow too.”
“They don’t grow!”
Marine started to pout but then asked.
“But what brings you here?”
“Her Imperial Majesty invited you. You and Dia.”
“Us?”
Marine’s mouth fell open at the unexpected invitation from such a figure.
To think she would meet the Empress after the Emperor.
“I understand.”
Marine pulled her hand free from his grasp and walked ahead.
“Where are you going?”
“To the reception room. I’m a chaperone, aren’t I? I can’t leave Dia alone with the young lords for too long.”
She answered quickly and slipped into the reception room.
The Duke looked down at his empty hand and slowly closed it with regret.
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Marine and Dia followed the Empress’s maid through the garden of the Empress Palace.
The garden, dominated by white flowers, was elegant and serene. Even the vines wrapped around the arched doorway bore charming small white flowers.
Soon they passed through the gate and saw the golden-haired Empress sitting at a garden table.
Though the capital was relatively warm, she seemed to feel the cold greatly as she wore a soft-looking white cape.
The Empress’s maid stepped aside and bowed her head.
“I have brought them.”
“Good.”
“Marine of House Schwentz greets Her Imperial Majesty.”
“Dia of Count Adria’s estate greets Her Imperial Majesty.”
“Welcome. Please sit.”
The pale-complexioned Empress smiled kindly and gestured to the seats.
Marine and Dia sat demurely across from her.
While the Empress’s maid approached to pour tea, the Empress’s gaze remained fixed on the two women.
“It feels good to meet such young ladies after so long.”
The Empress smiled gently as she spoke to Marine and Dia.
“We are honored to meet you as well.”
Marine bowed her head slightly and spoke on behalf of both.
The Empress gazed intently at Dia.
“Lady Adriana.”
“Yes.”
Dia lowered her gaze and answered modestly.
“What happened to the Count and Countess was truly tragic.”
When the Empress expressed her condolences, Dia bowed her head.
“Thank you for your concern.”
“I once met the Countess before. She was such a lovely person.”
Dia looked up at the Empress with surprise.
Only then did the Empress’s blue eyes curve warmly.
“You look so much like the Countess, Lady.”
Dia smiled slightly, thinking of her beloved mother.
“Please have some refreshments.”
“Yes.”
A gentle smile appeared on the Empress’s lips as she watched Dia drink her tea.
The Empress turned her head and this time spoke to Marine.
“Lady Schwentz, I heard about the diamond carriage. Did you come in it today? The rumors have reached even the Empress Palace. They say the Western Duke cherishes you greatly.”
Marine’s face turned pink.
The carriage made because of her trauma was being perceived by others as a symbol of the Duke’s love for her.
“Is there anything better than being cherished by the man who will be your husband?”
A bitter smile appeared on the Empress’s lips.
The Empress had an arranged marriage. It was a political marriage the current Emperor had made long ago to solidify his position.
Though it was a loveless marriage, the Empress bore a son. The Emperor later took many imperial consorts, but they all bore only daughters.
The only reason the sickly Empress could survive in the palace until now was the Crown Prince.
“Lady Adriana, let me ask you directly. What do you think of our Crown Prince?”
Dia’s eyes widened, not expecting such a direct question from the Empress. Marine beside her also grew tense.
Dia opened her mouth carefully with a cautious expression.
“I think he is a good person.”
“He’s a bit rigid, isn’t he? Frustrating sometimes, and like an old soul.”
“Oh, no.”
Dia shook her head with a flustered expression.
“But as you said, he is a good person. He will become a wise ruler.”
The Empress looked proud as she thought of the Crown Prince.
“Yes.”
Dia also smiled slightly as if in agreement.
Seeing this, a smile appeared on the Empress’s face.
“Please take good care of our Crown Prince from now on.”
But then.
“Such requests should not be made carelessly, Empress.”
At the displeased voice from behind, Marine and Dia stood up abruptly.
“Marine of House Schwentz greets His Majesty the Emperor.”
“Dia of Count Adria’s estate greets His Majesty the Emperor.”
The Emperor looked at them with cold eyes.
“Rise.”
The Empress’s expression hardened at the Emperor’s sudden visit.
“Welcome, Your Majesty.”
“I stopped by briefly while passing through.”
The Emperor spoke with a leisurely smile.
“So suddenly after such a long time?”
Though the Empress’s words had a sharp edge, the Emperor pretended not to notice and changed the subject.
“It’s good to see the Young Ladies so often.”
“It is an honor, Your Majesty.”
However, despite his affectionate tone, the Emperor’s eyes were utterly cold.
“So. Why did you invite these two Young Ladies?”
“It was a meeting to discuss the Crown Prince.”
“I see. Do you think it’s proper to make such requests without consulting me?”
His gaze toward the Empress was as cold as ice.
The Empress looked directly at the Emperor and spoke with a voice filled with resentment.
“I have yielded everything to you all this time. And you promised me just one thing. That you would give me authority over the Crown Prince’s bride.”
The Emperor looked at the Empress with a displeased expression and frowned.
Marine and Dia sat with their heads bowed, feeling like they were on pins and needles.
The Empress turned to Marine and Dia with a stern expression.
“It’s been so long since I’ve seen His Majesty that we have urgent matters to discuss. I’ll invite the Young Ladies again another time.”
“Yes, Your Majesty.”
Marine and Dia quickly responded.
The Emperor gave his permission while staring intensely at the Empress with dissatisfied eyes.
“Fine. Do as the Empress wishes.”
“Yes. We shall take our leave now.”
The Empress’s maid quickly approached the two and guided them out.
Marine and Dia followed the maid with tense faces.
Once they left the Empress’s garden, the maid spoke quickly with an anxious expression.
“If you go straight down this corridor, you’ll find your way out. I think I need to go back. Well then.”
“Yes, thank you.”
When Marine thanked her, the maid hurriedly turned and disappeared, seemingly worried about the Empress.
Marine and Dia looked at each other, sighed, and clasped hands tightly.
“Dia, will it be alright?”
It felt like they had glimpsed the dark side of the Imperial Palace.
Dia smiled bitterly, but her eyes shone with determination.
“It’s something I was prepared for.”
Just then, an attendant hurriedly approached them.
“Are you Lady Schwentz and Lady Adriana?”
“Yes.”
When Marine answered, the attendant smiled brightly.
“I’ve been waiting for you. I came from the Crown Prince Palace. If it’s possible, may I escort you there?”
Marine looked at Dia, leaving the choice to her.
After some consideration, Dia spoke.
“Very well.”
“I’ll escort you right away.”
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