Being Cruel Empress
10. Seek Attention
Catharina is having a tea party. He invited the noble ladies who would be influential in the Empire. It turned out that many Misses had fulfilled the invitation out of curiosity with Catharina. As the host, Catharina warmly welcomed the arrival of the Misses with a bright smile and luxurious dress. So that his appearance made all the fixed views staring at Catharina. Gaining attention, Catharina smiled inwardly. He is proud to steal the attention.
"Welcome, ladies. Forgive me for inviting me out of the blue, and thank you for fulfilling my meaningless invitation" Catharina said, as kindly as Lady Bagsawan.
All the Misses lowered their heads and did the same greeting as Catharina, as they were also companions. So you have to behave like royalty and ethics. Catharina asked all her guests to sit down. And the ladies sat quietly. Some Miss thought that Catharina was beautiful and friendly, as well as smiling. Some look ordinary and even come out. The woman who tatters Catharina is Liliana Edmud. Daughter of Duke Edmud. Invited and out of curiosity, he complied with Catharina's law.
"It turns out this, the woman who was rumored to be brought home by the Emperor. I guess what it looks like, it turns out to be normal. Her face was nothing compared to Her Majesty the Empress. To me, only Her Majesty Empress Ellena is the most beautiful woman in the Empire. She was the imperial flower that became the dream of all the youths including Brother. Ahhh .. Unfortunately, she must marry His Majesty the Emperor. If only he had married Brother Lion. Surely I'll be very happy," inward Liliana.
"Is there a problem, Lady Edmud?" whispered someone beside Liliana.
"Ah, Lady Grace. There's nothing. I'm sorry to daydream," replied Liliana whispering.
"Honestly I'm less interested in this tea party. I came only out of curiosity with Lady Rosaro. I wanted to go home, but the show was just starting" Fiona Grace whispered.
"Don't be disrespectful, Lady. Keep your authority as Lady. As if we had fulfilled the invitation. Whether we like it or not, we have to do it until the end. You certainly can," whispered Liliana encouragingly.
Liliana was happy, there was one other person besides her who did not like Catharina. And it seems that some of the Lady did too, having suddenly raised disrespectful questions to Catharina regarding her taking Catharina to the palace.
"Lady Rosaro, tell us, how can the Lady be carried by Her Majesty? ask a Lady.
Catharina blushed, "How to answer, yes. He asked my father directly after the war, the reason I don't know." Catharina lied.
"Well, I envy the Lady" replied the Lady who had asked.
"I am too." Sahut another Lady.
"really. I am envious too. I didn't expect His Majesty the Emperor to glance at another woman. He already had the Empress" said the other Lady.
"Oh, about that .. Maybe he wasn't treated well. Ah, I mean the Emperor likes women who can cheer him up. Her Majesty the Empress is indeed very kind, but it seems that she is more concerned with work than Her Majesty the Emperor. About that's what I heard," Catharina said with a sad face.
"Curtain! this woman could have said something bad about Her Majesty the Empress. His servant was wrong. I won't let your words affect the Lady, you despicable woman." - Liliana.
"Sorry interject .." said Liliana in a voice.
All eyes looked at Liliana and listened to Liliana talk, including Catharina.
"I feel your words are exaggerated, when you say, Your Majesty the Empress has no conscience. If you were in the position of His Majesty the Empress at that time, would you just shut up? your body is splashed with tea, not just a dress but the Empress's arm. You can imagine what happens when the tea is hot. Wouldn't Her Majesty's skin blister? Fortunately, the tea was not hot. I don't think His Majesty's actions were cruel. He just does the procedure. Someone who dared to injure the members of Kakaisaran should be executed immediately. Lady Rosaro should be grateful, because Lady's servant was just whipped, and locked up. If that were to happen to me, my sister .. ah, I mean Master Duke would definitely break the servant's hand and leg immediately" Liliana said at length.
"Well, how are you going to argue, Lady Rosaro. Know yourself a little. It's good you didn't get expelled, Your Majesty the Empress," Liliana's inner.
All the ladies are back in whispers. They told Liliana a reasonable word. Injuring Her Majesty the Empress is like seeking death. Hearing Liliana's words, Catharina became upset. Her intention of seeking attention and making Lady hate Ellena thwarted Liliana.
"Damn it! who is this Lady? he said his brother is Duke? in this Empire there were only five Duke clans. If it was Brother, could it be Lady Edmud? how dare he mess up on my show. Fucking woman!" inner Catharina.
"Sa-I'm sorry, if I say wrong. I just tell stories and express my feelings because I am so sad. I know my servant is guilty, it's just .. hiks .. " Catharina said in tears.
"What does he mean like that? is he so because of my words? does she want me to be seen as a bad woman? you snake!" inner Liliana.
"I'm sorry if I say disrespectful words and when my words hurt you. I also just convey my thoughts. I imagined, what if I experienced something similar like the Empress. Of course it's not an easy thing to forgive. Even though the perpetrator said it unintentionally, right?" Liliana.
"You don't think I can repay you? look, you're just silently pecking. Before acting and speaking like that, you should at least know what your opponent, Lady Rosaro is like." - Liliana.
Catharina was speechless beyond words. So did the Lady, who seemed unwilling to interfere in the feud between Catharina and Liliana. They whispered, guessing who was the strongest among the two. Unwilling to prolong the matter and unable to fight Liliana any longer, Catharina chose to discuss another topic and forgot the previous conversation. Catharina showed off her dress and jewelry, which she said the Emperor bought her for her. Liliana had no interest in Catharina's dresses or jewelry. For him he could buy tens or even hundreds of the same items, if he wanted to. Liliana mistook Catharina as a disgusting cheap woman.
"Surely, he's just a lower class noble. And also in fact his father was just a commoner before becoming a noble with Baron status. Fufufu .. ludicrous once." Inner Liliana laughed at Catharina.