chapter 278
278 – Side Story Episode 8 Is This Happiness?
Side Story Episode 8: Is this happiness?
A week has already passed since I confessed my feelings to Emma and Ilaina.
What have I been doing all this time?
Surprisingly, nothing was done…
There is only one reason. It was because I didn’t know how to talk to Cecilia.
‘Flora and Mulia at least had a good cause.’
“Whoa.”
As I was sitting on her bed and sighing, Cecilia came and sat down next to me.
“Honey. Do you have any concerns?”
Cecilia came out very naturally and pressed her shoulder against hers. When I turned her head, she was casting her loving eyes in this direction.
We can’t just postpone this issue forever.
I made up my mind and said the beginning.
“Cecilia. Actually, there’s a problem I’ve been thinking about for a few days now.”
“What is it?”
Her small, soft hand, she caressed the back of my hand.
Really, if it was just the two of us, we would just grope and make a fuss…
So you don’t like it?
No, it’s actually better.
I gently squeezed her hand.
“It’s been a little over a month since I took Flora and Mulia into my concubine room.”
“Huh. Right?”
Cecilia tilted her head to one side and blinked her eyes. He seemed like he didn’t know why I was suddenly bringing that up.
But soon a sharp light flashed through her ruby eyes.
“Luke. If…”
“Uhm…”
I moved her head up and down once and Cecilia stared at me.
“…”
“Cecil, Leah?”
“…”
It’s even scarier because I don’t say anything.
It’s been a while since I brought out the tyrant side of her.
What broke the silence was none other than Cecilia’s repeated sighs.
“Emma?”
“There’s Emma, and there’s Ilaina.”
“Ilaina too?”
Cecilia asked back this time with her eyes wide open. This time, I had no choice but to keep her mouth shut and make her nod.
“When did those children confess to you?”
When I first heard the voice, it didn’t feel very unpleasant or anything like that. I would say it’s calmer than I thought.
So now, I thought it was important for Cecilia to tell me as openly as possible what she was curious about.
“It’s been about a week.”
“No wonder…”
Cecilia blurted her words. The way he looked at me was strange.
What can I say, it looks like eyes with many thoughts in many ways. At the same time, I was a little worried, but I was still young.
“You seemed to be worrying about something. I was worried and thought about asking, but I just waited. Until you tell me.”
“I’m sorry.”
When I handed her the apple, Cecilia opened her eyes.
“If I had known it was such a happy worry, I wouldn’t have worried.”
“…”
If you’re happy, you’re happy. However… On the other hand, it was true that I felt distraught.
It may not be a problem in itself for me to bring them into my concubine room just because I like them. However, the wives must also be on good terms with each other to avoid cheating.
Since I don’t want something like that to happen, I’m trying to ask for permission in advance.
No matter how emperor he is, being considerate of his wives is the least a husband can do.
Perhaps because I didn’t say anything, Cecilia suddenly burst out laughing.
“You know I was joking, right?”
“It seemed so sincere, honey.”
As soon as she answered in a serious tone, Cecilia poked my cheek with her index finger. Honestly, it hurt a little.
They probably did it that way because it hurts.
“Luke. “What do you want to do?”
“I am…”
“Tell me honestly.”
Cecilia took my lower jaw in her hands and turned it towards her. Thanks to this, I was able to look directly into her ruby eyes
Usually, they have really lovely eyes, but today they are a little scary…
“I would like to welcome Emma and Ilaina into my concubine room as well.”
“You speak really honestly.”
Cecilia made a sad expression. Feeling embarrassed, I just rubbed the back of my neck.
“Selfish jerk. “You’re not satisfied with just me, right?”
Then Cecilia pinched my lower jaw. Seeing that he put a little effort into it, it seems like his feelings were definitely hurt.
Still, contrary to what I expected, I can say it’s fortunate that he doesn’t seem to be too disappointed.
I held her hand with both of my hands.
“Still, there isn’t even a speck of lies in my love for you. “I promise.”
“…”
Cecilia stared at me and she suddenly pressed her own face into my chest. Because of that, I lost my balance and ended up lying down on the bed.
Cecilia looked down at me as she sat on top of my body.
“Isn’t there no justification this time?”
“That’s right. Like you said, there isn’t even a justification.”
I can’t tell lies to my beloved wife and no one else.
I coolly acknowledged that fact.
“But, what can I say…” ” … “I don’t want at least the people I care about to get hurt as much as possible.”
“You are so kind.”
Cecilia spat in a reproachful tone, and I tilted my head. Honestly, I’m not sure if I’m kind…
“I understand that you want to avoid getting hurt by accepting their feelings. But, if you let Emma and Ilaina into the concubine room just for that reason… “I feel a little pitiful.”
“…”
I was dazed for a moment. I never would have thought that Cecilia would say something about her worries about Emma and Ilaina.
“You’re kind too.”
“I’m just worried as a woman.”
I raised my upper body and held Cecilia’s delicate body in my arms. Then he whispered into her her ear her
“It’s not that I don’t have those feelings, but that’s not the first reason.”
“So, you’re saying they also have feelings?”
You have to answer well here!
I took a moment to think about it, and all I could hear was the sound of Cecilia and my breathing her intermittently.
“It’s never as much as my feelings for you. “I love you more than anything in the world, Cecilia.”
I spoke in a serious voice with my hand on my heart. Cecilia stared at me and then blew out her mouth.
“And then you will invite another woman into her concubine?”
The story has returned to the beginning…
However, it is a story that has already been prepared and brought up. I had no intention of biting here.
“Maybe it’s my greed. But like I said before… I don’t want the people I care about to get hurt. “I want to embrace Emma and Ilaina too.”
“You’re really kind…”
A slightly sulky voice.
I patted Cecilia’s delicate back. Then he hugged her a little tighter than before. I hope that this sincerity of considering Cecilia as her top priority will be fully conveyed.
“I can’t breathe…”
“This is the man you chose. Endure.”
“Chii.”
Still, he seemed to feel a little relieved, perhaps grateful to the hug her. As I was leaving her, I left a kiss mark on her neck.
“Are you trying to slip away like this again?”
“I love you.”
“…”
“I love you.”
Cecilia practiced silently. But it wasn’t long before she sighed.
“Okay. “I said I like you, so how can I stop you?”
“Thank you, honey.”
“You know instead, right?”
I immediately knew what conditions she was talking about.
“Of course I know. No matter what anyone says, the right to succeed to the throne must be given to our first child.”
“Okay. “You just have to protect that.”
I gently stroked Cecilia’s head. Because I was so grateful that you understood my feelings.
“I’ll take care of you tonight too, honey.”
Cecilia whispered in my ear with a sweet voice. With that as a signal, we immediately lay down on the bed.
The beginning of a hot night has begun.
* * *
The day after I got Cecilia’s permission.
I called Mulia aside during lunch break. Of course, it was to inform her of the situation that led to her having to hire more concubines.
“I always agree with everything your Majesty does.”
Mulia looked at me with a calm expression. There was almost no emotional fluctuation in her eyes. There was only the will to truly respect my will
“Thank you, Mulia.”
“You’re welcome, Your Majesty.”
I hugged Mulia. She shook her shoulders once as if she was surprised, but she quickly snuggled into my arms.
Now that she had received permission from her three wives, it was time to inform her guests, Emma and Ilayna, and prepare for a small ceremony.
However, Cecilia decided to take full responsibility for the outfits of soon-to-be brides Emma and Ilaina.
“No matter how much of a concubine she is, she should wear a wedding dress for the wedding that will only happen once in her life.”
Not only I, but also Flora and Mulia unanimously agreed with her opinion.
Flora and Mulia helped me prepare for the joint wedding. The location of this wedding was the garden of the imperial palace.
It was a result that reflected my opinion that since it had been held only at banquet halls, this time it should have a garden party feel.
And the day of the joint wedding dawned.
The attendees were me, my wife, and my family. Several agents belonging to Luna were also there.
Cecilia officiated this time as well.
“You owe me this much, so you have to be better to me from now on, Luke.”
Before seeing her officiating, she said this to me.
“That’s natural.”
I answered that with a smiling face.
The joint wedding itself wasn’t much different from the last time. The brides enter at the same time and swear eternal love in front of Cecilia, the officiant.
Emma and Ilaina were wearing simple wedding dresses with little decoration. However, while Emma wore a veil, Ilaina did not.
I later heard from Cecilia that there was a reason that the Veil might be disturbed in the unlikely event of a situation, but honestly, it didn’t really matter.
They both looked very good in wedding dresses.
“Ilaina. Do you pledge your eternal love to Emperor Luke Campbell Eckhart?”
“I swear.”
“Emma. Do you pledge your eternal love to Emperor Luke Campbell Eckhart?”
“I swear!”
Lastly, the wedding ended with me pledging to love them for the rest of my life. Of course, as a token of my oath, I had to give my cheek to Emma and Ilaina.
After a while, the feel of the two women’s soft lips touched my cheek.
… I never dreamed that I would be the lucky person who got married three times in less than half a year.
After the wedding, a garden party was held.
After giving a brief greeting to my family and Luna crew, I gathered the four wives together.
“I’m really grateful to everyone for forming this relationship with me.”
“There is no other man in my life other than you.”
Cecilia crossed her arms around me. Then Flora took up her her other side her her her.
“I will only love your majesty!”
“Me too!”
Mulia hugged my neck.
“Your majesty!” “I’ve loved you since I was young!”
Emma had my back her her her her. As a result, Ilaina was left standing alone.
Anyone who sees it will think that only Ilaina is being ostracized.
“…”
She, too, seemed embarrassed by this situation and just rolled her eyes.
In times like these, it is the duty of the husband to take care of his wife.
I motioned for her to come closer.
“Hold my hand.”
“I will serve you forever, Your Majesty.”
Ilaina’s small hand wrapped around my right hand
By the way, I invited you to make a toast, but why did this happen…
“What a sight to see!”
Hans suddenly shouted at us, and Cyril, who was next to him, smashed his back.
“Brother!” Even if they are family, they are Your Majesty. “You have to be polite!”
“Ugh. Little sister. Even so, Luke is my only younger brother! Besides, I’m jealous…”
“Oppa, please stop using that weird way of speaking!”
As Cyril’s beatings continued, Hans eventually responded sullenly, slumping his shoulders. As we watched the scene, we burst out laughing without anyone knowing.
Suddenly, the bright blue sky caught my eye.
There are more responsibilities. But a greater happiness than that was within my reach.
‘Okay. I should enjoy this happiness for a long time.’
Not just with myself, but with those I love and care about.
A month later, the palace doctor delivered auspicious news.
“Your majesty!” Her Majesty the Empress has conceived her, her imperial grandson!”