It did not take several days for Alexis to conclude negotiations with the kidnapper...
‘To be precise, I would say it was the day I negotiated with the Empress.’
Since Her Majesty the Empress of our country was involved in this matter, Alexis wanted me to take charge of the post-processing process, and naturally I was familiar with the whole process..
“What do you think, am I useful too?”
How can I answer this question?
I looked silently at Alexis once, then back to the remaining documents.
It wasn't long before she burst out laughing arrogantly.
“I was just curious about your impression.
Once you finish something, you want to hear from others how it was, right?”
Alexis seems to totally enjoy getting the attention..
As she sat at my desk slowly and looked at me, she let out a shallow sigh as she finished the last of the documents.
“I believe everything was handled appropriately.
I am also grateful to you because I feel you took into consideration many parts that may have been uncomfortable for me and His Highness Cassian.”
“What I wanted to hear was more than that.”
Alexis got up from the office and headed towards me.
“For example, Count Gasch was considered an immoral person.”
That's right, Alexis sent Count Gasch to the convent on charges of harassment.
It was also a big scandal that he harassed and kicked a royal knight belonging to the empire and behaved fiercely..
“I thought Your Majesty was merciful.”
“Merciful?”
Alexis smiled slightly, perhaps because the answer was unexpected.
“Isn’t that more benign than causing harm to your country for your own gain?
Even the Count’s family can save face by sending just one of their children to a monastery.”
Are nobles unrequited nobles?
Are they nobles who work hard for their country as befits their status?
But for private gain, you are stepping into something that could become a cause for a tug of war between countries.
'This is stupid.'
If he wanted to be a husband, he had to compete fairly with his beauty.
“I’m really disappointed, why can’t Count Gash’s family recognize my wide heart, but only you and no one else.”
Alexis spoke while tapping her chest playfully.
With a face that doesn't even look sad..
“More than that, Your Highness, are you really okay with the wedding preparations?”
“Well, I don't know why you think it wouldn't be okay, Miss Saliss.”
A sly smile appeared on her face.
“Anyway, we will have another ceremony when we return to the Kingdom.
Isn’t it normal for a partner to do her best to fulfill her lover’s wishes for a one-time wedding in his country?”
It seems that the Empress is suffering because of this...
I swallowed my words quietly.
After that day, the Third Prince told the Empress not to interfere in his wedding.
Alexis said that this was the kingdom's business as well, so she secretly leaked the story of what was between the Third Prince and the Empress, and the content was really amazing..
‘He said he knew how many things she had done to the concubines, so he could silence the Empress.’
It would be great if he could share what he knows before he leaves.
But no matter how angry he was at his mother, it would be impossible.
I just swallowed my regret and decided to look forward to a childish and dazzling wedding with the same thought as Alexis..
The person in charge of preparing the national wedding was listed as the Empress, and the Third Prince was decorating a wedding with very poor color contrast..
If it was packaged so well, I wonder if it could be said to be more like a juice made from tropical fruit or not…
It is said that even the perfect wedding dress is decorated with colorful jewelry to reflect his good taste.
“I heard the costs of my mother's new teacups are increasing?”
I really felt it, I can confidently talk about how many teacups the Empress has broken these days!
Unlike Count Gasch, she was someone who knew her limits, so she just smiled..
“It's not fun.”
Alexis looked at me as if she had no intention of getting an answer in the first place.
“Your Majesty should be happy that you earned some generous pocket money.”
“Of course.
So much so that I can give my love a nice dream long after I get home.”
Alexis' smile was comforting and cold.
Maybe it won't be long until the Third Prince learns her true face.
'The Empress's family has been turned upside down.'
This was the second reason for sacrificing teacups
Nearly half of its distribution business with the Andan Kingdom was cut to the point that it was barely able to cover transportation costs.
The Ducal Family, which is the Empress's home, was going to be in trouble for a while.
Alexis even showed meticulousness in leaving any work related to the country and only touching on work that was aimed at building their family's wealth...
Is this fair or is it scary because it seems like so much has already been discovered?
As she let out another soft sigh, Alexis waved an envelope in front of me.
“It's yours.”
"… Yes?"
“I'm a person who keeps my promises carefully.
Didn't I tell you?”
Alexis let go of her hand and dropped the envelope into her hands as she spoke.
“You won't regret it in return.”
“Oh…”
I thought it was a great way to give back by showing the entire process of dealing with the Empress.
“Of course, it looks like you took it into your own hands.”
She said that and winked smartly.
As if the information I obtained myf was naturally mine
“I'm giving this to you, so it would be a lot of fun to open it up in front of the obnoxious Prince Cassian and show you getting something for your work.”
“I will do my best.”
Alexis stopped me with a satisfied look on her face, as if she was already satisfied with my answer.
“Okay, so you're free now.”
"… Yes?"
“I don't want to use the word 'fired' for someone as talented as you.”
Despite the words of praise, she stood there expressionless for a moment.
“You react faster than anyone else when you are asked to work, but you are very slow when you are asked to rest.”
Alexis laughed softly.
“I think I should have you back soon since you are the only one who can handle Prince Cassian.”
Alexis's assistant, who was only at Cassian's during normal business hours, was feeling weaker day after day.
“So I have no choice but to free you.”
I was a little disappointed when her words...
Alexis was honestly a good boss.
So much so that it would be rude to compare her to Cassian.
“...Thank you very much.
Your Highness.”
“No need to thank me.”
Alexis spoke calmly, placing another envelope in my hand.
“It's severance pay, Assistant Saliss.”
Wasn't it in the envelope before this?
No matter how much I thought about it, my conscience was very sensitive...
Seeing my slightly puzzled face, Alexis added a word as if she was asking...
“Make sure you open it next to your boss.”
The corners of her mouth created a playful smile.
From then until Alexis returned to the kingdom, Cassian and I had really busy days...
This is because the Empress was sabotaging our work enough to avoid detection by the Emperor, and was secretly venting her anger in this way.
'Do you think we're easy targets?!'
With anger and in order to take revenge one day, I collected evidence one by one and carefully collected records of her expenses
In addition, to the Empress's dismay, she exerted greater effort than usual in tasks that could be compared to the First Prince, and subtly withdrew from the dazzling festival held by the Third Prince.
From the beginning, she told them not to worry about this, saying that it was the third prince's national marriage.
It's ridiculous to even care about it now.
'Cassian has served the Emperor well.'
My boss's cunning worked very well, and it seemed that the Empress was secretly upset that day.
Everyone who worked in the palace knew that Kasyan's work was exemplary.
To some extent, when I passed, the eyes of the people who looked at me a year ago with looks of hatred and criticism changed.
'They sympathize with us..'
If you'll sympathize, give us the money, or rather take my work!
In particular, the First Prince's aides, who had been fiercely competitive just six months ago but had become strangely hesitant these days, seemed to be...
If you have something to say, come and say it, at least ease the tension.
Thanks to this, Cassian and I verified the return gift and severance pay that Alexis gave us after the official wedding had safely taken place and the farewell to her homeland had been safely completed..
For your information, it was very interesting to see the Emperor cursing the Empress with his eyes, as there was no monotony at all during the wedding ceremony..
‘The nobles and state guests were suspicious of the tastes of the Third Prince and the Empress.’
Everyone had difficulty finding words of praise.
Anyway, the moment all the events were over, I took out the envelope with great anticipation..
“Would you rather get money or make a wish?”
… Yes?"
“Isn't this the price I have to pay for wanting to see inside, Rose?”
Cassian attacked first...
“That way, no matter what comes out of this circumstance, Rose won't be taken away.”
Even adding such mysterious words...