My Fiancee Was the Villainess of This World

114 – Reunion

The lady who introduced herself as Priscilla was even graceful in making tea.

It was truly amazing to see the tea being brewed steadily with a disciplined movement without any waste.

However, the scent of the tea was a bit unique.

This is a tea with a deeper scent than Royal Baroque.

What on earth is this?

“Ah….”

For the first time, confusion appeared on the face of the lady who served me tea as elegantly as if it were a painting.

“I’m sorry, Your Highness.”

Then he reached out his hand for the teacup, asking for my understanding.

“It’s okay.”

It seemed like the tea leaves were prepared out of habit since it was the tea that was mainly eaten in the County of Arvest.

It’s hard to consider this level of rudeness, and the scent isn’t that bad, so I guess it’s okay.

With that judgment in mind, I took the tea that the lady gave me.

“… Hmm.”

It has a slightly unique taste.

I frowned ever so slightly, and the lady, who had been looking at my expression calmly, looked slightly nervous.

“It has a unique taste.”

Whoop.

It is a tea that has a unique taste but somehow lingers well down the throat.

Rather, the Royal Baroque felt too heavy, so I could say that this car was more to my taste.

‘It’s fascinating.’

It’s already been 5 years since I started enjoying tea in earnest.

It is said that he has been drinking Royal Baroque for a whopping 5 years.

And yet, how can it be that I miss it more than the Royal Baroque?

I savored the scent rising from the teacup for a long time.

… To be honest, I couldn’t think of anything to say.

Her mother is so beautiful that her father falls in love with her.

She is so youthful that you would never even think of her as a woman with two children.

Although it is a bit difficult to compare to such a mother, there is also Empress Lynette, who can be said to be a beauty in her own way.

In addition, the maids who work at the Hwangseong Castle and Biryonggwan are all, to some extent, supported by their looks.

So, it’s impossible for someone to be so swayed by a woman’s appearance….

“She said that the Empress would introduce Count Arbest to me. But there’s only you here. “Is there something going on?”

I spoke to the young lady using as simple a topic as possible.

“Recently, funds from the continent have been gathering in the eastern region, making it difficult for the head of the family to vacate the position. I’m sorry, Your Highness….”

With the birth of Lia, a new wind began to blow in the Count of Levania, which had been ruled by proxy for a long time.

As soon as such rumors arose, nobles began to invest in the East in earnest.

So, Count Arvest, an eastern noble, must also be a very busy time.

As far as I know, Count Arvest’s wife passed away a long time ago, so it won’t be easy for the head of the family to vacate the family easily.

“It is done. “Is it really that easy for the head of the family to vacate the family?”

“Thank you.”

The lady smiled with relief, as if she was truly relieved.

Looking at that soft smile, even the slightly out-of-date dress seemed attractive.

“….”

“….”

But it was inevitable that the conversation would stop.

I had no choice but to take my time, drinking tea in silence again.

Tea….

Yes, it is a car.

“What is this car?”

“It’s called Arbest.”

The young lady said that with a slightly embarrassed expression.

I could tell by that expression.

It is not that it was named Yeongji because it is a famous car, but because this car is something worth showing off, it is named after Yeongji.

I felt a little bitter and looked down at the teacup filled with tea.

“Is that why we brew tea with such a deep aroma?”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

The lady blushed slightly and smiled as if she was still embarrassed.

Conversation keeps getting cut off.

That may be due to the difference in status between me and the lady in front of me.

Even titled nobles act cautiously in front of the crown prince.

It would be difficult for a mere noblewoman with no title to pose the topic of conversation to me first.

Should we continue to talk like this when the conversation is not connected to this point? .

With that in mind, I decided to move the conversation to a more serious topic.

“Then, on behalf of Count Arvest, could you tell me why you are here?”

“….”

It wasn’t that difficult of a question.

Nevertheless, the young lady was about to say something, but closed her mouth and adjusted her expression for a moment.

“I heard that Your Majesty might visit the County of Arvest at some point. “I wanted to convey the good things about the County of Arvest so that people can visit us easily.”

This is truly an exemplary answer.

But for some reason, it wasn’t the answer I expected.

… What on earth am I expecting?

“That’s a good thing… “It’s a place with a nice view, right?”

The young lady bowed her head with a slightly embarrassed expression.

They seemed to think that they had heard the reviews that it was a territory with nothing to boast about.

I didn’t think about it that much.

“A nursing home approved by the Empress. I wanted to visit whenever I had time. But I guess I won’t be able to visit for a while.”

I said that and looked out the window.

“I have to enter Soleil soon.”

I’m not kidding, I don’t have time to leisurely enjoy vacation.

So, I decided to ask directly what the Arbest territory was like.

“So, would you explain to me what the County of Arvest is? “I’ll try to alleviate some of my regrets with that.”

After hearing what I said, the lady began to carefully tell me about the territory.

“The County of Arvest belongs to the Empire of Istria and is the most remote area in the eastern region.”

It’s fascinating.

Like Martin, a walking encyclopedia, it is nothing more than words that lay out information.

And yet, how can it feel so sweet, like singing?

“Because the annual temperature difference is not large and many medicinal herbs grow naturally, there is less damage from insects than in other regions.”

It’s probably because of her love for Count Arvest.

“hahahaha.”

I let out a small laugh without even realizing it.

The young lady began to carefully look at me to see if I had made a mistake.

“The fact that you love Arbest Territory was conveyed so well that I ended up laughing without realizing it. “Excuse me.”

Hearing my words, the young lady bowed her head as if she was embarrassed.

“In particular, your common sense about gardening is exceptional.”

“It’s because it’s my hobby. I’m sorry, Your Highness….”

“Is Moore sorry? “It seems like you live your life saying you’re so sorry.”

I looked at that young lady intently.

“Lift your head up, Priscilla.”

“… Yes, Your Highness.”

“Don’t say words of apology too often. “It feels light at an important moment.”

“I will be careful.”

… It was a strange feeling.

Somehow I feel like we’ve had this conversation before.

“Hmm.”

Guests who attend a banquet like this receive gifts when they leave.

Usually, we hand out gifts prepared in advance.

‘This year’s gift was 30-year-old wine and a glass from the County of Ricrew. Should I give it as a suitable gift? .’

I’m sure I would have done that if Count Arvest had come to visit.

However, a gift related to alcohol does not seem appropriate for a daughter who has not yet had her coming-of-age ceremony.

Wouldn’t it be better here to include a gift related to your hobby?

‘You said gardening is your hobby, right?’

“Is there a flower you like?”

“Well, what do you mean by that?”

The young lady asked that question, looking visibly embarrassed.

It seemed like I was completely mistaken about something.

“Is this your first time attending a banquet like this? Usually, when returning, you receive a gift from the host. “Since I’ve become so private with you, wouldn’t it be good for me to give you at least something to save my face?”

“Ah….”

“Do you have a favorite flower? “I’m asking this because you are interested in gardening.”

Suddenly, freesia or sunflower came to mind.

“I’m sorry. I don’t have a particular favorite flower. “If I were to pick a flower that I’m interested in, it would be the Arbest flower that Your Highness is holding—”

The lady who was about to continue talking suddenly closed her mouth.

“Then what about Phrygia? “It’s a similar name to yours, so I think it would suit you well.”

“Yes, yes…” !”

The young lady reacted strongly as if she liked it.

I was a little embarrassed and couldn’t help but be speechless for a moment.

Since I was speechless, I decided to instruct the employee to prepare a gift for the lady.

Once preparations were completed, an order was given to lightly knock on the door three times.

After completing my preparations, I once again tried to find a topic to talk about.

“Hmm. Umm… Now that I think about it, you are the same age as me. Are you going to attend Soleil next year?”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

“If your parents’ family is Arbest, it’s a bit far. “Is this dormitory life?”

“I have prepared a small, but villa. “I plan to stay there and learn the culture of the system until I enroll.”

It was truly an exemplary answer.

“There is no need to be so nervous. “It’s a place where people all live, so the cultural differences won’t be that big.”

Hearing my words, the young lady started examining her body with an awkward expression.

It seems that culture also includes the meaning of fashionable clothing.

After scolding him for such miscellaneous stories, it was time to leave this place.

As if to match my thoughts, I heard three knocks outside the door.

I personally handed the gift prepared by the servant to the lady.

“Wow….”

More than anything, the young lady showed great interest in Phrygia.

The sight of her smiling brightly while embracing the flowers looked so pretty.

“Thank you so much, Your Highness.”

Freesia certainly seems to have a flower language that cheers for a new beginning.

Did he accept this as support for a new start in this system…? .

“I’ll see you at Soleil then, Your Highness.”

“Okay, go take a look.”

As she said that, I saw the back of the lady getting up from her seat and trying to leave.

“Priscilla….”

“Your Highness?”

I stopped the lady who was about to leave.

She said she was leaving because she felt like there was a hole in her heart.

I trudged along with unsteady steps, and ended up being rude, something that should never have been done during a first meeting.

He hugged the daughter, who had not yet had her coming-of-age ceremony, into his arms.

“Um, Your Highness?!”

Why, why am I doing this….

But it wasn’t until I held her in my arms like this that I felt like something empty in me was being filled.

It was that moment.

Suddenly, unknown memories began to pass through my mind.

That’s….

Page.

“Maximilian is a liar. He said he would come to greet me soon….”

Ah, yes, I did….

“Am I too late, Priscilla?”

“It’s too late…. Ugh….”

“It was an ordeal called God’s final choice…. “Won’t you forgive me?”

“Fool….”

It was a heavy criticism with emotions buried for as long as seven years.

But it was a criticism that felt warmer than any other words.