The Military Doctor Excels at Being a Contracted Duchess - Chapter 83

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【Chapter 83】

The moment Nicholas’s gaze held malicious intent, Victor raised his eyebrows.

Taking a step forward as if to shield Ebel from view, he opened his mouth in a very, very crooked manner.

“This child is Angelm, who will become my adopted son.”

If it weren’t a private meeting with just the king, Victor would at least maintain some dignity.

Angelm, dressed impeccably, looked like a small Victor. Everything from his confidence that wasn’t crushed by the enormous hall’s size to his indifferent expression.

“It is my first time meeting you, Your Majesty. I am Angelm von Bayern.”

Though he greeted clearly and politely, Nicholas merely let out an insincere “hmm” and snorted.

“Well, fine. You’ll manage. From this moment on, Angelm von Bayern is recognized as Victor von Bayern’s heir and adopted son. The bishop is witness.”

Having spoken carelessly, he slid his gaze to the woman positioned as if hiding behind Victor’s massive frame.

Ah, I just want to see her face once more.

What’s he being so stingy about? Tsk.

The Queen’s lips were already twitching. She must be going crazy.

Since he’s protecting her so obviously.

Wanting to tease a little, Nicholas rested his chin on his hand and spoke.

“Come to think of it, I heard you provided charitable medical care on your way up to the capital? You maintained the dignity befitting a high noble.”

Translated, this meant: what did you do that nonsense for?

“Oh, that was such a wonderful thing to do! How grateful the people must have been.”

The Queen, reading the sarcastic undertone, quickly interjected to try to smooth over the situation.

Victor replied smoothly as if he hadn’t noticed anything.

“It was my wife’s idea. She was also the one who stopped the yellow fever early in Tarifa. At that time, doctors who were impressed by her medical skills and character gathered to join her cause.”

Translated, this meant “shut up.”

And the Queen’s face turned completely pale.

Watching someone you ardently adore defend and praise his wife—could there be anything more heartbreaking?

“That’s right, we’re planning a boat outing with dignified noble ladies soon. It’s the last boat outing before winter, so I should invite the Grand… Duchess… then.”

She’d rather bite her tongue than call her Grand Duchess.

More than ten wicked plans floated through Minuette’s tearful mind.

Making holes in the boat beforehand to make her fall into the lake. Hiding Indian archers to shoot her, and so on.

Anyway, if she could just get her to the lake, there were many ways to eliminate her.

“Unfortunately, I have to care for two children, so I won’t have time for that.”

“Why!”

At Victor’s refusal, Minuette ended up raising her voice.

Though she quickly backed down with hiccups under his murderous blue glare.

“Isn’t family harmony more important than anything? My wife’s work is my work, so I’m quite busy as well.”

This was asking whether he knew what the Queen had done.

Even a rotten fish has some value—Nicholas, understanding everything, frowned and looked back at Minuette.

“Queen. The Grand Duchess seems busy, so it would be rude to detain her further.”

“Ah, but…”

“Grand Duke too. Does the Grand Duchess not have a mouth?”

At this, Victor’s eyebrows twitched very slightly.

He truly didn’t want to present Ebel before those rotten eyes.

Especially after what happened yesterday.

Right then, Ebel stepped forward.

Rustle, rustle.

Elegant footsteps brushed past Victor.

Her golden hair shone softly under the chandelier.

As she, who had been standing hidden behind Victor’s shoulder, came forward, the air in the audience chamber subtly changed.

“I am Ebel von Bayern. I was unwell and committed a discourtesy. I seek the generous understanding of both Your Majesties.”

Her voice was calm and clear. The angle of her greeting was neither excessive nor insufficient, without a single flaw.

Nicholas looked at Ebel with an openly appraising gaze.

A different beauty from Minuette.

Soft, gentle, and warm feeling.

Her downcast eyes had a strange charm that made one want to meet her gaze, and her white nape had a poignant atmosphere that stirred men.

Though she didn’t seem like she could stand at the pinnacle of social circles commanding noble ladies, she looked as refined as a masterpiece displayed in an art gallery, which quite pleased him.

He’d like to spend time with her at least once.

‘Of course, I do prefer the more vivacious type.’

But he hadn’t known Victor von Bayern’s taste would be such a doll-like woman who seemed devoid of any coquetry.

‘No wonder Minuette’s efforts don’t make him bat an eye. Tsk tsk. Minuette wouldn’t stand a chance even if she died and came back to life.’

Nicholas stroked his chin and slowly opened his mouth.

“I forgive you. A doctor, was it? Everyone’s curious about you.”

This was the king’s way of speaking.

I’m curious too, but it would look bad to ask directly, so you should understand and tell me everything yourself.

However, the response was completely different from what he expected.

“May I dare to speak what I surmise, Your Majesty?”

“Are you going to examine me? That’s interesting. If you’re a real doctor, you should be able to do that much.”

Huh, what’s this?

This was the first crack Nicholas felt regarding Ebel.

‘I thought she’d just give some appropriate answer and move on, but she’s counterattacking?’

The gaze that met his was straightforward.

Just like that annoying Victor von Bayern.

Nicholas felt his throat somehow burning and anxiously tapped the armrest.

“Your Majesty seems to suffer from frequent headaches.”

“Hmm?”

“Particularly pulling pain in your temples and the back of your head, and the pain worsens on days when you’re greatly excited.”

At her words spoken as if she had seen it herself, Nicholas’s hand stopped.

“You don’t sleep deeply at night, and in the morning your head feels heavy, making you deeply irritable.”

“Ha.”

Ebel’s words were correct in every detail.

Especially the migraines were a troublesome issue that even the royal physicians couldn’t solve.

“So what’s the solution?”

When he asked urgently, Victor’s eyes narrowed.

But at this moment, curiosity overcame fear.

When Nicholas even leaned his upper body forward, Minuette also flinched as if displeased, but she couldn’t stop the king.

“It’s a symptom that often appears in those with strong vitality. Reduce greasy dishes and eat mainly vegetables. I don’t recommend alcohol either.”

“Ha, do you know that? In my life, the Grand Duchess is the second person to speak to me so impudently.”

“I’m merely offering advice as a doctor. For Your Majesty’s health.”

“Do more.”

When the old court physician rambled, it was so unpleasant to hear, but when a pretty woman speaks, it reaches his ears.

Waving his hand and plopping down on the throne, he watched Ebel’s pink lips.

“Receive massages that relieve tension in the back of your neck. Lavender oil helps with sleep.”

“Quite specific, yes.”

Having heard everything, Nicholas chuckled.

It was somewhat amusing.

“The royal physicians kept pushing medicines. Your prescription is oils and massage?”

“And your palms are red and the whites of your eyes are cloudy. You also have shadows under your eyes. These are symptoms that appear when the liver is not well.”

At the diagnosis flowing out without hesitation, the attendants standing against the wall blinked.

“Applying mint oil to your temples also helps with headaches, and drink chamomile tea. But fundamentally, changing your alcohol and food would be helpful.”

“Not bloodletting?”

“No. Bloodletting or leech therapy won’t help much. It’s also unsuitable for such a precious body.”

“What about laudanum?”

Now Nicholas began testing Ebel’s medical knowledge.

When he first encountered Ebel, he had no particular thoughts beyond vulgar desires, but now it was different.

The way she talked back so readily was so different from the first impression he had that he wanted to keep provoking her.

“I think it’s a very dangerous drug. I wouldn’t want to recommend it.”

Ebel revealed no inner thoughts, as if she had plastered her face with mortar.

Nicholas stared intently at her golden eyes that didn’t even twitch.

She wasn’t frightened, nor did she give off any rustic air.

In any case, she was quite peculiar.

Even though this must be her first time setting foot in the Royal Court, she was expressing her opinions like that.

“Why? It should be a cheap medicine that countless people use.”

“It’s highly addictive. It’s not a cure-all as advertised either.”

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