Me, a Princess? My Lord! - Chapter 59

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Chapter 59

Heidi’s expression became subtle after hearing the story.

“…Is that good news?”

“Sort…of?”

The excitement fizzled out. Heidi felt her anticipation for the remaining piece of good news rapidly diminishing.

Seeing Heidi’s bright eyes instantly dim, Deshion quickly added a remark.

“From then on, you won’t have to be cooped up only inside The Western Palace like now.”

“…!”

It really was good news!

Light returned to Heidi’s eyes.

No matter how grand and luxurious it might be, having to live cut off from the outside world was no different from prison.

“Can I go outside the Royal Palace too?”

At Heidi’s question, Deshion shrugged his shoulders.

“Once the interest dies down a bit, it should be possible.”

Heidi’s face brightened cheerfully. It wasn’t like she could go out right away, but just that assurance gave her strength.

‘If that happens, I might be able to see Mom and Dad again. Even if it’s just watching from afar like before…’

Heidi’s heart pounded.

“I’ve provided safe lodging for the Dalton couple. Both of them were quite shocked, but they seemed to be trying their best to accept it with composure.”

“Letters… can I write them?”

“If there’s anything you want to say, you can relay it through me. I can give you their address, but direct communication is dangerous for now.”

Heidi trusted Deshion. He was someone who would keep his promises to her no matter what happened.

Her parents would be staying in a safe and comfortable space, receiving the best treatment. He would have explained the situation and asked for their understanding about not being able to tell them beforehand.

But…

‘There are things I need to say with my own mouth.’

Someday she wanted to explain. That she hadn’t abandoned Mom and Dad. That it seemed like the best choice. That the two of them would always be precious family to Heidi.

Heidi clenched both fists tightly.

Then Deshion opened his mouth.

“Aren’t you curious about the other news?”

Deshion, who had been quietly watching Heidi, asked.

“Though I’m not sure if it’ll be good news from your perspective.”

“What is it?”

“His Majesty said there would be much to prepare until your debutante, so he gave me the right to freely enter and exit the Royal Palace.”

Heidi’s eyes widened.

“For a while, you’ll be seeing me to your heart’s content, day and night. I’m planning to stay with Noah.”

“Really? That sounds like good news to me.”

Heidi visibly brightened.

“I’m getting tired of spending time alone all day… Duke Delern doesn’t allow even a bit of personal conversation.”

Deshion’s lips twitched as he listened to Heidi’s story.

“Is that so?”

Deshion said, slowly coming to a stop.

“But from now on, you might find yourself missing those boring times. We have a great deal of work to do.”

“…”

“It’s like the calm before the storm. Both sides are just catching their breath for a moment. Of course, even now they’re probably moving busily beneath the surface…”

Heidi looked up to meet Deshion’s eyes and asked.

“Then tell me now. When the storm begins, what should I do?”

At Heidi’s words, Deshion smiled slyly.

“First, let’s give them a gentle shake.”

* * *

A tea house in Capital City Center.

As the ladies dressed in colorful dresses took their seats, the restaurant transformed like a greenhouse filled with flowers of every color.

Those gathered here today were Panther’s most influential unmarried ladies.

This gathering called ‘The Florens’ was a place where ladies from prestigious families came together to foster friendship.

Morein Countess, who served as the meeting’s president, looked around and parted her lips.

“Everyone came.”

Then someone casually threw out a remark.

“We can’t say everyone came. Princess Anastasia didn’t come today.”

At those words, the air inside the tea house stirred slightly.

Then Morein Countess tapped her fan to draw attention.

“Everyone, please be proper.”

“…”

“Unfortunately, Princess Anastasia couldn’t attend today due to personal schedule. Let’s refrain from unnecessary speculation and have cultured conversations as always. You understand, don’t you?”

Although Morein Countess was the president of The Florens, the true center of gravity was actually someone else.

Princess Anastasia Janette de Panther.

Among the ladies gathered here, quite a few had watched over her since childhood as Anastasia’s companions.

Being Anastasia’s closest associate held considerable meaning in Panther. Being invited to her gatherings was called the greatest achievement and honor that unmarried ladies could obtain.

But now the situation had become somewhat strange.

It had been revealed that Anastasia wasn’t actually of the King’s bloodline, and a girl claiming to be the King’s real daughter had appeared.

Glance.

A round table placed in a corner of the tea house.

A lady whose height was noticeably taller than others stretched her neck and looked around. After gauging the mood for a moment, she quietly opened her mouth.

“But everyone.”

The eyes of the ladies sitting at the same table turned to her.

“It’s not anything else, but, um…”

“What’s wrong, Clara?”

“I was wondering if any of you recently received something strange, um, something.”

“Something strange?”

Those who exchanged glances smiled awkwardly and pressed her.

“Tell us more specifically, Clara. What exactly are you talking about?”

Clara, who had slightly covered her mouth with her fan, whispered.

“Something like a pink letter envelope.”

At the words of the lady called Clara, the air above the table instantly became tense. An awkward silence flowed.

“…I received one too.”

Then the person sitting next to Clara raised her hand.

“Me too.”

“Actually, me too.”

Then one by one, they began raising their hands stealthily.

“Since it came from the Royal Palace, I thought Princess Anastasia had sent it… but it wasn’t.”

“I thought so too.”

“When I opened it, it was an invitation. Come to think of it, the date is tomorrow, isn’t it?”

The sender of the pink invitations they received was none other than Heidi.

The new princess of Panther who appeared like a comet one day and turned the country upside down.

Clara asked in a greatly lowered voice, whispering.

“Are you all thinking of going?”

The ladies who heard the question rolled their eyes this way and that, making troubled expressions.

“Shouldn’t… we not go?”

“After all, Princess Anastasia has invited us to things until now…”

“Right? It feels somewhat uncomfortable, doesn’t it?”

Clara, who smiled awkwardly, nodded her head.

“That’s right. Let’s uphold honor and loyalty befitting The Florens members.”

* * *

That’s definitely what happened.

“Clara.”

“Evangeline.”

“…I really never expected to see so many familiar faces here, hoho.”

“You’re absolutely right. I had no idea so many people received invitations….”

The next day, Heidi’s reception room was bustling just like the tea house had been the day before. Seven ladies were unnecessarily fanning themselves while avoiding each other’s gazes.

“They say the garden of the Western Palace is incredibly beautiful. If not for an opportunity like this, how would we ever get to see this place?”

“R-right. It’s not like we have any other intentions, we’re just curious to see what kind of person she is.”

It was just as they were rambling through these excuse-like words.

“Oh my, you all came.”

The host who had invited them all appeared.

“It’s nice to meet you all. Let’s have a wonderful time together.”

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