I Became Crown Prince's Wife
The Road to the Palace (5)

Finally, we reached the palace to celebrate the founding day.

'I'll go now ...'

“You go like this? Don't go, Rose.”

But even before I finished speaking, Blake begged me not to leave, and my mind ended up falling apart again. It would be easier if he treated me badly.

However, I cannot refuse it. He looked like an abandoned rabbit in the rain.

When we first reunited, I thought he had changed a lot. But after 15 days together, I realized I was wrong.

His appearance was different, but his personality was the same as before.

The train stopped in front of the Forens Palace. The palace was familiar because it was originally where Blake and I were supposed to live together.

After our arrival, many servants and knights came out to greet Blake.

There are so many people serving Blake now. This palace also looks ten times better than the Amoria Palace. The number of servants was almost equal to the number of servants in the emperor's palace. I feel so proud to see it.

Melissa stood in front of us. Although seven years had passed, he was only in his late 20s. Her clothes were more luxurious than before, but unlike Edon, her appearance did not change much.

"Rose, let's go down."

I nodded at Blake's words.

When Blake escorted me off the train, people started chatting. Maybe because of my appearance. I'm used to people's reactions now, but that doesn't mean I don't feel hurt.

“Ehem.”

Melissa coughed intentionally and then, the chaotic atmosphere subsided in an instant.

"I greet Your Majesty, the light of the empire."

Melissa greeted Blake and the other servants also followed.

"Melissa, everything's fine, right?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

“You must have trouble managing the palace.”

“No, I'm fine. But who is it?”

Melisa's looking at me. She must have wondered since Blake had brought a woman back, but there were no signs of disgust on her face even after she saw my appearance.

"Rose, my special guest."

“It's nice to meet you, Miss Rose.I'm Melissa Reed, the butler of the Crown Prince's palace.”

Reed' is Hans' last name. Both married. Thats cool.

I smiled and saluted in silence instead of answering. Melissa looked confused so Blake explained to her on my behalf.

"Rose can't talk."

"Oh so…"

“Prepare the room. Give him a room on the second floor.”

"Two floors?"

"Yes." Yeah."

If Blake doesn't change the location of the room, then our bedroom is still on the second floor. And unless the butler, butler, or Crown Prince invites someone in particular, they cannot use the same floor as the prince and his wife.

The maids around me seemed agitated at Blake's words.I was also surprised and rejected him, but Blake didn't care at all.

He glanced at the babbling maids and they instantly fell silent again.

"Rose, come on in."

Blake smiled and grabbed my hand.

When I entered the Foren Palace, I was very surprised by my surroundings.

The lights, the furniture, the carpets, the curtains, everything, that I had chosen before I left was still there.

Blake hasn't changed anything in seven years. He had used all the things I had chosen without changing anything.

I touched the sofa I had chosen earlier, when Hans walked in and greeted Blake.

"I greet Your Majesty, the light of the empire."

“Melissa and you don't have to greet me formally. How many times do I have to tell you?”

“Your Majesty is a noble. I can't just ignore such etiquette.”

Hans smiled. He hasn't changed much either. If I had to see a change in him, it was only because he was not as thin as before.

"By the way, who is this?"

"This is Rose, my special guest."

Blake introduced me and we greeted each other. Hans also showed no signs of disgust after seeing my face.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty is waiting."

"Good."

Blake answered reluctantly and looked at me.

"Rose, are you tired? Want to rest or eat first?”

No. gabe. He finally returned after months and his father was waiting for him. He should have rushed to his father by now.

I told him to go to the emperor first.

“I'm fine.”

Were they not close before? I hope it's not because I suddenly disappeared.I'd feel so guilty if that happened.

I shook my hand again.

"Go to His Majesty."

"It's really fine."

'Please go.'

Blake pouted as I said that. I laughed because his frown looked the same as it did seven years ago.

'Please.'

"good. I'll be right back. Hans, he's my important guest, so please take good care of him.”

Blake went to the emperor, after Hans convinced him.

***

"Miss Rose, this way."

After a while, Melissa took me to a room on the second floor. It was the VIP room that was next to the Crown Prince and Crown Princess rooms.

“I will send the waiter soon. Please let me know if you need anything. ”

I'm nodding.

After Melissa left, I looked into the room. The interior is very luxurious.I do not choose decorations and furniture here, so there must be someone who chooses it.

'Oh? What'sis this?'

I took something glittering off the floor. It was a small ruby brooch. Someone must have dropped it while cleaning.

As I opened the door and exited into the hallway, the servants crowded together.

“Who is the woman who uses the same floor as the Crown Prince?”

"I don't know. But what's with that creepy scar?”

I hesitated to approach them. The servants were talking behind my back.

“You better pay attention to your words.Mr Paul and Matthew were fired for talking about Miss Rose.”

This waiter is probably Chelsea. Even though he had become taller, his unique way of speaking and his sharp eyes were still the same as before.

She is the only daughter of Count Brooke and she is famous for her excellence. He is intelligent and has unparalleled abilities when it comes to gathering information.

"Chelsea, is that really your name?"

Chelsea's right.

"Yes. They said it was all because of Miss Rose that Dix and Joanna were sentenced to death. Joanna bullied Miss Rose, and she got caught doing it.”

"Did the Crown Prince like it?"

“That's ridiculous.you said that because you've never met the late Crown Princess. Crown Princess Ancia was so beautiful that she would be mistaken for a puppet! His Majesty could not forget about it and reject all the famous beautiful women, but he suddenly chose that creepy girl? It can't be!"

The girl with pink hair must be Charlotte.I remember because I liked her hair color which is very unique. His appearance hasn't changed much over the years.

"But Charlotte, Lady Joanna is also famously beautiful."

“How can he be compared to the late Crown Princess? She only has a beautiful face but a bad temper.”

"Is that so?"

"I don't think His Majesty is someone who cares about outward appearance."

Chelsea replied, "Is there such a man in the world who doesn't see the appearance of women?"

Everyone chatted excitedly, but a brunette woman standing quietly in the corner suddenly opened her mouth.

"Pity me."

She has long straight hair, dark brown eyes the same color as her hair, and a beauty mark near her eyes. His voice was calm but interesting. Even though I just realized it, I can still tell who he is.

It was Camila. She is the daughter of Marquis Vendrick and one of the women who loved Richard in the original story.

“Camilla's right. Your Majesty would not like such a woman! It must be because of the taste! After all, His Majesty has also been cursed once.”

Charlotte agreed with Camilla's words. But Camilla looked serious.

“Charlotte, watch your words. His Majesty Blake is on trial. The goddess tested him to give him more power, you know?”

“A-I'm sorry. I didn't mean that..ahh!”

Charlotte screamed when she saw me. The other servants also looked surprised.

I'll just give them the brooch and come back.I give the brooch to them but no one says anything.

"Charlotte, isn't that your brooch?"

When Chelsea said that, Charlotte's expression became grim.

“I don't want it. What if I get a disease.”

"Why do you say such a thing?"

Chelsea approached me.

“Nona Rose, looks like Charlotte accidentally dropped her. Thank you for bringing it back.”

Chelsea took the brooch from me.

“Why did you take it?and don't throw it away!"

“Charlotte!”

Chelsea looked at me and rebuked Charlotte. But, Camilla was on Charlotte's side.

“There is nothing wrong with Charlotte's words. We could really get infected. Chelsea, you better throw it away.”

“What's wrong with you, Camilla!?”

Chelsea shouted, but Carmila did not flinch.

If I stayed here, it would only make things worse, so I went back to my room.

***

Frankly, I don't feel well. Charlotte's change in attitude is surprising because she's usually very kind to me. It turned out that he only liked the appearance of Ancia.

Still, the waiter had a high status. They all come from beautiful families.

Historically, it was not uncommon to see servants marry nobles or become their concubines.I'm sure they also became servants to get in close contact with Blake.

Families in the Asteri Empire usually arranged their children's marriages early. Only a few of them got married late.

There were many reasons for that, such as trying to get into the academy or take over the family, but most of them did so because they wanted to get in touch with the royal family.

In particular, there were many variables this time around. Cassil's family collapses and Blake's curse is gone. Moreover, the Crown Princess has disappeared.

The nobles of the influential family, who wanted the three sons of the Cassil family, suddenly turned to Blake.

In the original story, Richard's maids, Camilla and Chelsea become Blake's servants.

Now that their family has given up on their marriage, they must be willing to somehow associate themselves with Blake. Even if Blake marries Diana, there will still be a place for concubines.

Blake became very popular…