chapter 273
273 – Side Story Episode 3 Meeting Ceremony
Side Story Episode 3 Meeting Ceremony
Tonight, as usual, I had a passionate affair with Cecilia.
“Luke…”
After making love, we lay down facing each other and she immediately let out an excited voice. I hugged Cecilia and kissed the back of her neck.
“I love you, Cecilia.”
“I love you so much too.”
Only after thoroughly enjoying the afterglow, were we able to lie straight down facing the ceiling.
“Honey.”
“Huh?”
I turned my head towards Cecilia. Even though the room was dark, I could clearly see the shiny blonde hair
“You know what Flora said earlier.”
She speaks carefully.
Then he turned to his side and made eye contact with me.
“Are you planning on bringing in a secret service?”
“…”
The silence continued.
Immediately after Flora asked me if I had any intention of taking her as a concubine, Mulia also looked at me expectantly.
“Why is there a spy room all of a sudden?”
I was just curious so I asked again. Then Flora came up with a pretty good reason.
“The imperial power can be strengthened not only through the royal family but also through the concubine. Of course, there is a condition that the woman who will become the concubine must come from a good family.”
“That’s right, Your Majesty.”
Mulia nodded her head in agreement.
I could well guess why the maids said such things. It probably means that you haven’t let go of your attachment to me yet.
“Luke. “I want to hear your honest opinion.”
Cecilia’s serious voice brought me back to reality. I quietly stared at Cecilia’s red eyes.
I’m a little nervous.
“Of course it’s me… I also want to take care of Flora and Mulia.”
“You want to bring those two into the concubine room?”
Listening to Cecilia’s tone, it seemed like she wanted to be sure.
“That’s right. “I liked the reason Flora gave.”
“That’s all?”
Cecilia kept moving her eyes as if she was examining my expression.
Of course, it was never his intention to bring her maids into the concubine room just for the sake of strengthening the imperial authority. Because such a marriage only produces bad results for both parties.
“The maids are also important to me. And I don’t know if I can say this…”
“…”
I watched Cecilia’s expression for a moment, mulling over her words. Fortunately, he seemed to be listening to my story seriously.
“Actually, I’ve already confessed to it once from Flora and Mulia.”
“Ah…”
He seemed a little surprised to see him let out a soft sigh. However, Cecilia quickly lost her expression and let out a short sigh.
“Actually, I thought it might have been. Still… As expected, I was surprised to hear it in person.”
After saying that, Cecilia suddenly wrapped her arms around my neck and hugged me.
“Are you not satisfied with just me?”
“Absolutely not.”
I was able to say it with force because it was sincere. However, Cecilia seemed to not completely trust him and let out a soft groan.
“You can be honest.”
Just because you can speak honestly, it is basic common sense that if you really speak honestly, it will be X.
But she has already said that she will take Flora and Mulia as her concubines, so it would be funny to deny it.
Oh, of course, I am absolutely not saying that I am dissatisfied with Cecilia. Never!
“You don’t know how happy I am to be able to spend the rest of my life with you.”
“Me too.”
“But I also want to take care of the maids. Regardless of whether it is to strengthen the imperial power or such reasons. “Wouldn’t it be great if I could say that you can be happy by becoming my concubine?”
“I see…”
Cecilia pulled back from her close contact and met her gaze. Fortunately, her expression was as calm as usual.
I hugged her again and stroked her head.
“Thank you for understanding, Cecilia.”
“I haven’t said anything yet…”
“It’s as if we’ve already accepted it, right?”
Then Cecilia lightly slapped me on the back. I deliberately screamed out loud.
“Just make one thing clear.”
“I promise anything.”
“Because I am the one who is right, I have to treat him better. Okay?”
“That’s natural.”
I answered in a sharp voice, and this time I pinched her forearm with my fingernails. This time, it really hurt so much that I let out a scream without realizing it.
“Are you really going to promise?”
“Of course.”
I kissed her cheek loudly.
“It’s a kiss of oath.”
Cecilia put her upper body back again and looked at me in the eye. Then she folded her lips.
“The oath should be made like this.”
Cecilia whispered in a seductive voice. I nodded her head slightly and kissed her lips again.
We shared a deep kiss for a long time.
* * *
The next day, I declared to Flora and Mulia who came to work in the office.
“I will take you as my concubines.”
“Oh my, Your Majesty!”
“Your majesty…”
Flora looked shocked, covering her mouth with both hands, her eyes wide. The same goes for Mulia, who was standing right next to her.
However, soon the two women showed expressions of joy.
In particular, Mulia even had tears in her eyes.
“I’m so sorry, Your Majesty…”
If I leave it like that, I think I’ll burst into tears.
Fortunately, Flora noticed this and quickly patted Mulia. Mulia quickly calmed down, and only then did Flora meet her gaze.
“Your majesty. “Thank you very much for accepting us as your concubines.”
“Please greet me in a more formal manner.”
Cecilia instructed in a calm voice. The two women stood in front of me, slightly lifted the hem of their dresses, and lowered their posture to show respect.
I instructed the two people to take a seat.
“Your majesty. But do you also have weddings?”
Flora’s emerald eyes were sparkling with anticipation. Mulia was also secretly looking at me.
Usually, when it comes to concubines, there is no wedding ceremony.
But… If I do that, I think Flora and Mulia will be extremely disappointed.
“Flora, Mulia. “What do you want to do?”
“I want to get married, Your Majesty!”
“I want to have a wedding too.”
Well, the answer came back as expected.
“Then, it would be a good idea to prepare a wedding dress.”
Cecilia, who had been listening quietly, added a word. Then the two maids looked pleased and expressed their gratitude to Cecilia.
Perhaps because she promised me yesterday, Cecilia is quietly pushing me forward.
“Also, I think we need time to meet your parents before the wedding. “Isn’t that what you think?”
This time Cecilia asked my opinion.
“I was already thinking of doing that, honey.”
“Hehe. “I thought you would, too.”
As Cecilia looked at me, she smiled softly. I, too, was infected by that smile, raising the corners of my mouth and smiling.
“You two look so nice whenever I see you. “I’m jealous.”
Flora revealed her envy towards us. Cecilia turned her head towards her.
“Of course. “You are the person I love the most in this world.”
The voice was so sweet that it felt like it was dripping with honey.
“I think Her Majesty has really changed a lot.”
“Is that so?”
“Yes. You have really become a lot softer.”
Cecilia showed her joy. It’s probably thanks to Mulia’s praise that she has become softer.
I felt relieved while listening to their conversation.
‘Even if I take these two as concubines, there will be no fight.’
Because these are childhood friends to begin with.
“But be sure to remember that the true wife is me.”
“Of course, Her Majesty.”
“Yes. I will keep that in mind.”
… Cecilia is already gaining her discipline.
Well, this might be better than fighting each other.
* * *
A week had passed since she announced that she would take Flora and Mulia as her concubines.
Cecilia and I invited the Marquis Simonian and his wife, the Earl of Fordward, to the imperial drawing room. Of course, Flora and Mulia were also present.
Since it was a meeting, we paid special attention not only to the meal but also to the drinks served.
The couple was very pleased when I told them that I would take in maids as concubines and hold a wedding.
“We unconditionally agree, Your Majesty!”
“I am so happy that you gave birth to our daughter.”
Flora’s father, the Marquis Simonian, shouted first, and her Marchioness followed her suit her.
“Isn’t it a bit unfair to say that you are taking something away, Mom?”
“You are lucky.”
“Wow.”
Flora puffed out her cheeks, and her marquis smiled coolly. She was able to realize that Flora was a real sweetheart in her house.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Your Majesty.”
In contrast, Mulia’s father, Earl Fordward, reacted more calmly.
“Hey. “I must always try to serve Your Majesty well, do you understand?”
“Yes, mother.”
The Countess asked Mulia to be careful, and Mulia also responded politely. She seemed to know why Mulia had such a calm personality.
Fortunately, the two couples accepted it well and were able to continue the conversation in a friendly atmosphere.
Meanwhile, Marquis Simonian asked me a question.
“By the way, Your Majesty. “May I ask how you plan to hold your wedding?”
Then everyone’s eyes turned to me.
I slowly looked at their faces and then smiled softly.
Because I already thought about that problem.
“We plan to hold a joint wedding.”