I Got Engaged To The Blind Duke - Chapter 227

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I Got Engaged to a Blind Duke Episode 227

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Alexpert carved out time from his busy schedule to make time for a walk with Dia.

During this period, he had been so busy with state affairs that he could only communicate with her through letters. Since this was the first time meeting her after becoming Emperor, he wanted to spend as much time with her as possible.

Alexpert guided her around various parts of the Imperial Palace with an excited expression.

Dia looked up at him affectionately while listening attentively to his stories.

Wasn’t his appearance of not knowing what to do because he wanted to show off to her just too adorable?

“This was where the 7th Imperial Consort’s Palace was to be built.”

The half-built palace had one wall and floor made of diamonds, sparkling brilliantly even from a distance.

A bitter smile formed on Alexpert’s lips.

The Imperial Citizens knew the 7th Imperial Consort as a wicked woman who enjoyed luxury and indulgence, but this palace was solely the Former Emperor’s will.

Although the 7th Imperial Consort had expressed her refusal several times, the Former Emperor, who became jealous after seeing the Western Duke’s carriage, ignored her words.

As a result, all the infamy fell upon the 7th Imperial Consort, and she was known to the world as having eventually committed suicide and been buried in her hometown.

“What are you planning to do with this place?”

Dia’s gentle voice broke his reverie.

“I’m thinking of giving it as a gift to the one who will become Empress. What do you think?”

Alexpert asked playfully, his eyes twinkling mischievously.

“What?”

When Dia frowned with a disgusted expression, Alexpert burst into refreshing laughter.

“Just kidding. I’ll tear it down again and add it to the Imperial Palace’s finances.”

“That’s a wise choice.”

His shoulders lifted at her praise.

After becoming Emperor, he had received countless respectful gazes from the nobles. However, being acknowledged by her was more satisfying than anything else.

“Dia, was there a particular reason you urgently visited the palace today?”

“Yes. I came to tell you that I’ll be going down to the Western Region.”

At Dia’s calm tone, Alexpert’s eyes widened as he looked at her.

She who had decided to remain in the capital was suddenly leaving for the Western Region.

Noticing his puzzled gaze, she smiled brightly.

“I want to see Uncle and Teacher Marine’s wedding.”

“Ah.”

The Emperor’s approval that the Western Duke had boldly requested not long ago.

Come to think of it, he was ready to get married immediately upon arriving in the Western Region.

His eyes looking at Dia were full of regret.

“I want to follow you too.”

Dia burst into clear laughter.

“I’ll accept just the sentiment.”

“We should get married quickly too.”

“Yes. I’ll just accept the sentiment for that too.”

Since the Former Emperor’s state funeral had only recently ended, the royal wedding had to be held at least 6 months later.

“Why do you keep only accepting the sentiment? Accept me too.”

When Alexpert grumbled like a child, Dia burst into laughter again.

Is it okay for the Emperor to be this cute?

Dia looked around her surroundings.

The attendants and maids following the Emperor were standing a few steps behind.

Dia lightly placed her hand on the arm of her beloved who had become Emperor and stood on her tiptoes. Then she whispered softly so only he could hear.

“Aren’t Your Majesty already mine?”

Her voice whispering by his ear was so sweet that a pleased smile naturally formed on Alexpert’s lips.

Dia lowered her heels and cast her gaze downward as if embarrassed.

Alexpert gazed at her face tinged with pink for a long time.

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A week later, they headed to the Western Duke’s Castle.

Unlike when they came, Priana and Bunny Bunny were included in the party.

Since Bunny Bunny didn’t want to ride in the carriage, they had no choice but to custom-make an extra-large robe for him to wear while following the carriage.

Fortunately, Bunny Bunny had such good stamina and agility that he could match the carriage’s speed.

Time passed quickly and they finally arrived at the Duke’s Estate.

Among the numerous servants standing in front of the Duke’s Castle Main Building, Sebastian stepped forward.

“Welcome back.”

“Yes. We’re back!”

Marine greeted cheerfully with a bright smile.

We’re back. To our home.

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Knock knock.

“Come in.”

Marine mumbled with her nose buried in the wedding budget documents.

Elmis, who was standing in front of the library door, checked who the visitor was.

“Miss. These are the ceremonial desserts made by the patissiers.”

After Page Head Maid reported and stepped aside, the maids came in one after another pushing trolleys.

Even at a glance, there seemed to be over thirty desserts per trolley.

Marine looked at the desserts with tired eyes, then turned her gaze to the Head Maid.

“Tell me that’s all of them.”

“I’m sorry. There are two more batches scheduled to arrive.”

The Head Maid answered politely in a crisp tone.

Marine asked back with a resigned expression.

“How am I supposed to taste all of that by myself?”

“You just need to taste it and spit it out.”

Eat and spit? A taste test?

Marine’s eyes widened in surprise at the Head Maid’s words and turned her gaze back to the desserts.

Gold Powder Muffins. Castella topped generously with finely chopped red strawberries over white snow-like whipped cream. Eclairs with crispy pastry coated heavily with chocolate. Souffles puffed up round like hills, and so on.

All the desserts looked delicious, filled with care and attention.

There was a time when she was poor and would have wished to eat just one of those desserts.

“I’ll be punished for that. No way.”

After Marine spoke firmly, she looked for a comrade to share the hellish time of mouth-watering bliss with her.

She saw Elmis slowly moving and getting close to the door.

Comrade, are you trying to abandon me and run away?

Marine fixed Elmis in place with her strong gaze and asked the Head Maid a question.

“But do all prospective brides usually taste everything themselves?”

“….”

The Head Maid, who had been answering smoothly without hesitation, suddenly exercised her right to remain silent and slightly avoided eye contact.

When Marine looked at her suspiciously with a piercing stare, the Head Maid’s poker face crumbled slightly.

“Actually… you don’t need to taste this much. Other prospective brides don’t eat desserts at all before their wedding. They’re afraid of gaining weight.”

“Then why do I have to?”

“…It’s His Grace’s order.”

The Head Maid closed her eyes tightly and confessed the truth.

Marine clicked her tongue as if she had expected this.

“Who on earth reported that I lost weight?”

She looked around once to find the culprit.

Elmis quickly lowered her head, and the Head Maid also quickly averted her gaze.

Caught you, culprits!

“I just lost my appetite a bit from preparing for the ceremony. From now on, tell His Grace Gerald that I’ve gained weight and am plump.”

The Head Maid’s brown eyes showed a troubled light.

“I’m sorry.”

It was an impossible mission for that rigid Head Maid.

When she turned her gaze to Elmis, she too had her lips tightly sealed.

These people have absolutely no flexibility.

“I won’t even see His Grace Gerald until the wedding day anyway. Just go along with what I say.”

In the Western Region, there was a tradition where the bride and groom didn’t meet for a week before the wedding.

“Since he can’t see you until the wedding day, he seems to ask us more questions.”

At the Head Maid’s calm answer, Marine nodded as if she had no choice.

“Fine. But don’t say I’m too thin.”

“Yes.”

Only then did a slight smile form on the Head Maid’s lips.

Knock knock.

At the sound of knocking on the library, Marine answered with a pleased face.

“Come in.”

It seemed another comrade had arrived to help her navigate through this dessert hell together.

When Elmis opened the door, Roanna stepped inside.

“Mom!”

Marine jumped up from her seat and approached Roanna, who widened her eyes in surprise upon seeing the desserts.

“What is all this?”

“Desserts for the ceremony. Mom, you came at the perfect time. Please taste them with me.”

“Oh my, I just had snacks before coming here.”

Roanna declined with an apologetic expression.

Marine lost one comrade and hung her head like a defeated soldier.

“I guess it can’t be helped… But what brings you here?”

“I know you’ve been busy lately, but could you spare some time?”

“Yes! Of course! The weather’s nice, shall we take a walk?”

“Do you have time for a stroll?”

Roanna asked carefully.

Marine had been incredibly busy with wedding preparations lately, often leaving at dawn and returning late at night.

“Of course.”

The Head Maid couldn’t bring herself to stop her but shot Marine an intense look.

Marine pretended not to see her gaze and spoke to Elmis.

“Elmis, please taste those desserts thoroughly while I’m out on my walk.”

Her dark blue eyes wavered greatly, but she soon answered.

“Understood.”

This was punishment for telling the Duke about her weight loss.

Marine secretly stuck out her tongue and left the library arm in arm with Roanna affectionately.

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