I Became Crown Prince's Wife
How about a cup of tea? (5)

"How long do I have to hang with Howard ?!"

Blake was furious.

Evil rumors about Ancia spread. However, there was nothing he could do even though he knew who the culprit was.

Blake wants to kill Howard immediately, but Tenstheon prevents him.

“This is not the right time.”

"How long do you want me to wait?"

Blake is willing to do anything for Ancia.

Just like how he had protected her in the past, he wanted to protect Ancia this time around.

He wants her to live in happiness every day. He hoped he wouldn't worry.

The Kensways ruled the church for a thousand years.

In the Asteris Empire, the Kensway family was like a church mascot. Many believed and followed them as if they were gods.

Evidence of the spread of malicious rumors about Ancia and Chang was found in the church, but they were unable to act with this alone.

Even if he makes them stand trial if they claim that they are only telling the truth and that all the rumors are true, then he will suffer.

In this case, one would think that Ancia, the demon, had blurred the eyes and ears of the emperor and crown prince to get rid of the Kensway family, which protected the goddess.

As of now, people have only been gossiping about the rumors, but if Howard is caught, it is likely that any vile rumors he makes will surface.

“They are very strong pillars. If we mess with them in a hurry, it will backfire. We have to do it right at once.”

He only had one chance. Once Kensway is ready to put out all the rumors, he will act.

Words are louder than swords. If he messed up and made a mistake, he would not be able to control the result.

If things go wrong, even after the collapse of the Kensway family and its lineage, rumors that Ancia is a demon might persist and make her uncomfortable.

"Good."

Blake was also aware of that so he tried to suppress his anger.

"But if it's time, leave it to me to throw it away."

"of course. Let the whole empire know what happens when they touch our Ancia.”

“Yes, I will make them regret having been born.”

Tenstheon and Blake's voice sounded cold.

At that moment, someone knocked on the door.

"Lake in."

The servant froze as he entered due to the cold aura inside the office.

These two terrifying people had always been inside the office, but the atmosphere today was extremely frightening.

"What the hell is going on?"

"Your Majesty is here."

The servant replied with a bow and haste.

***

"Your Majesty can enter now."

I entered the office with the permission of the maid.

"Dad, Blake, I'm here."

"My wife."

Blake quickly got up from the sofa and approached me.

"Come in."

Tenstheon greeted me with a gentle smile.

"Do I bother you two?"

It seemed that the two of them were sitting together on the sofa and talking until I came.

"No, we're just resting."

"That's right, we were just chatting lightly."

I can't believe the two of them will sit face to face and chat.

I think they're slowly getting along because they're often together for crown prince lessons.

“What are you talking about?”

"I heard you planted the seed you received from Eunhan."

“Yes, I planted it with Blake. I made tea today. ”

“I can't wait to drink it.”

"Let's go out and eat then."

I smiled brightly.

We eat together once a day.

In the past, Blake couldn't get out so we only spent time in the Amoria Palace even when the three of us were gathering.

“Don't mind me, Blake. Eat a lot."

“I eat a lot and better see my wife eat.”

Blake gave a beautiful smile. Tenstheon also persuaded him.

“Yes, eat a lot. You're still too skinny.”

"I eat a lot."

We were anxious because we couldn't convince Blake.

"Did you two not have anything to say to me?"

"Huh?"

"What do you mean?"

"Rumors about me and the Chang Empire."

Both of them could not hide their shock when I said that.

“Ancia..”.

“T-About it..”

“Do not try to hide it. I already know everything.”

"…I'm sorry."

“That's just some nonsense that doesn't deserve to get to your ears. I thought I'd tell you after I handled everything .. ”

They were so sorry that they didn't know what else to say. They looked even more surprised than Collin.

“You don't have to apologize.you did everything for me. ”

I was also careful that the bad rumors about Blake did not get to his ears, so I understood why they did it.

Blake suddenly stood up from his seat.

“Blake...?”

"I'm going to go and get rid of them all as fast as I can."

Blake's expression was very determined.

I caught him in surprise.

“T-No! Don't do that! I didn't mean it that way.”

Our opponents have a lot of followers. It needs to move more carefully than when we were handling Duke Cassil.

It was a matter of the imperial family, but it was also connected to the church.

I told Blake to sit down and talk to the two of them.

“I know you're just worried about me, but I hope you won't do this again next time. I am not weak and we are family. If someone has a problem, we have to solve it together.”

"Sorry, I won't do it again."

Blake held my hand tight.

“I'll tell you everything from now on. I will never hide anything from you.”

Tenstheon looked me in the eye as he said that.

They told me everything they knew about the rumors. Fortunately, there seemed to be no movement other than spreading rumors.

“It's a little weird. The rumors would lose their influence once the trade started. ”

It's a false rumor anyway.

When the trade with Chang began, various items such as pottery and silk from the East would enter. The price of spices like pepper will also drop significantly.

The rumors might make people doubt the item at first, but it won't last long.

People are vulnerable to their interests.

The price of pepper, which is expensive enough to match the price of gold, is down. Would anyone prefer to believe the rumors and resist the price drop?

People will eventually receive goods and their perspective on trade will change positively.

“We checked it because it is suspicious, but there is no specific movement.”

said Blake.

"He's either trying to attract the public's attention with the rumors, or he's secretly planning something bigger."

“Large priest will be here soon. He'll bring proof of Kensway's family's wrongdoing, so let's wait a minute

“Ya, Father.”

I nodded right as Collin entered the dining room.

"Your Majesty, the merchant ship leaving for the Chang Empire has returned."

"What?"

Tenstheon's eyebrows narrowed, while Blake and my expression stiffened.

The merchant ship should have already reached the Chang Empire by now. Even if it arrived at Chang earlier than expected, it was unlikely to return to the Asteris Empire this quickly.

Something must be wrong.

Collin's pale skin declared that it was a serious situation.

"What's going on?"

"There's a Tancinol outbreak on the merchant ship."

"Tancinol?"

seruku shocked.

Tancinol is a disease that Phillip created using the power of the goddess in the past.

As a result, the Zelcan Empire was destroyed and I lost Rakshul. That was the cause of the persecution of Rome.

Recalling the past a thousand years ago, I held Blake's hand without even realizing it.

“It's okay, don't worry.”

Maybe he thought I was afraid of Tancinol, Blake took my hand and convinced me.

Her warm hands made me a little calm.