"Then, please take your leave."
The Viscount and the knight repeatedly glanced back at the Princess as they departed. The Princess, who had been smiling elegantly, collapsed onto the sofa the moment the door closed.
A look of deep satisfaction appeared on her beautiful face.
"It was something that could be resolved so easily, Nanny. Don't you agree?"
"It is all thanks to Your Highness's brilliant stratagem."
Baroness Rujas looked at the Princess with sincere admiration.
Just moments ago, the Princess—who had been smiling seductively at the knight she summoned—had instantly made him her ally.
"I am so grateful that you swore the knight's oath to me. If you are my knight, surely you can grant me at least one small request?"
The young knight had nodded to the Princess's words with an open, eager face—even when asked to keep secret the five-day schedule, which directly contradicted the Emperor's orders.
Before he left, the Princess had even called in the Viscount and expressed her sincere gratitude.
"Thanks to the Viscount and Viscountess, I was able to carry out His Majesty's orders."
Viscount Katanta could not hide his confused expression. The Princess hadn't actually done anything since arriving at his residence.
However, after confirming the reaction she had expected, the Princess continued smoothly.
"I truly wish to repay you. How about an invitation to the Imperial Palace's summer banquet?"
At those words, the country nobleman did not refuse even once. He nodded eagerly with a bright face.
Seeing the enthusiastic look—as though he would give her anything—the Princess made a 'small' request in a low voice, then gave a noble order of congratulations.
And she smiled brightly, as if all her worries had been resolved in that moment.
"So—make sure the nanny and other maids understand this as well. I stopped by Vikander Territory, confirmed the investigation through a trusted maid sent earlier, and then, according to the Emperor's orders, departed in haste to return to the Imperial Palace within five days."
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