The Evil Empress Adores Me-Chapter 91

‘If I become Siena’s lover later anyway, I’ll just make it less bothersome.’

... ... As soon as I thought that, my mouth felt a little bitter.

To shake off that feeling, Charlize quickly changed the subject.

“But, Diamid.”

“Huh?”

“Do you not need to prepare to go see His Majesty the Emperor?”

In fact, Charlize was a little worried.

Since Diamid had won a huge victory, there would definitely be an opportunity to meet the Emperor.

Also, there was no guarantee that the Emperor wouldn’t find fault with him there.

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But Diamid looked unconcerned.

“Don’t worry too much, I’ve already thought of a way to lower His Majesty’s guard.”

“What’s that?”

“It’s a secret for now.”

Well, it’s a politically sensitive issue, so it’s understandable to hide it.

Charlize nodded obediently.

Then, Diamid looked down at her with a sad look.

“What, aren’t you curious about what kind of plan it is?”

“Of course... ... I am curious.”

“But why don’t you ask?”

“Well, there must be a reason why you don’t tell me.”

Charlize looked at Diamid with clear eyes.

Then, Diamid muttered in a slightly sullen tone.

“But I wish you would ask.”

... ... What do you want me to do?

Charlize narrowed her eyes and asked Diamid back.

“So if I ask, you’ll tell me?”

“Well, it’s a problem I can’t tell you yet... ... .”

“No, then why are you doing this?”

Unable to overcome her frustration, Charlize asked Diamid.

Diamid's face turned into a sullen expression.

"But I wish you would have been more curious about me."

"... ... ."

This is not a child's tantrum... ... .

Instead of talking further, Charlize walked past Diamid with a cold face.

Diamid hurriedly followed after Charlize.

"Charl, aren't you being too harsh on me?"

"Before you complain like that, reflect on your own actions."

Diamid made a stinging expression at that cold answer.

While she was walking hurriedly,

Charlize absentmindedly touched the hair that Diamid had fixed earlier.

Then she put her hand down, feeling embarrassed.

'... ... Me too, I'm such an idiot.'

While detesting Diamid's childish behavior, she ends up getting excited by his trivial actions.

And Charlize deeply regrets not paying much attention to Diamid's words that day.

I should have asked more clearly back then!

And the next day.

The Emperor arranged a ceremony to reward Diamid and Count Antes.

It was attended by the Empress, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager, and the Duke of Rochester, as well as other high-ranking officials of the Empire.

I also went along as the Empress's maid.

'Oh, it's Diamid.'

Among the people dressed up in fancy attire, the first person I noticed was definitely Diamid.

And next to her... ... .

'Siena is there too.'

... ... Ha, really.

I hate myself for always being conscious of Siena.

I quietly bowed my head, hiding my expression, and stood behind the Empress.

After a while, the Emperor opened his mouth in a cold voice.

“In appreciation of the North’s efforts in fighting the Demons for so long, I hereby grant you two hundred chests of silver bars and the Sot Territory in the South.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Siena bowed her head gently.

Oh, but the Emperor was a little careful this time.

I opened my eyes wide.

The Sot Territory in the South was hardly a ‘granary area,’ but it was a land that yielded crops.

In other words, it was a very valuable reward for the North, which always suffered from food shortages.

As far as I know, this compensation issue is discussed and processed at the State Council... ... .

‘I wonder how much everyone must have struggled at the State Council to obtain the compensation appropriate for this matter... ... .’

I looked at the Duke of Rochester with a pitiful look.

The Duke, whose eyes met mine, immediately shook his head with a tired expression.

Well, it seems you’ve suffered much more than I imagined.

Just then, the Emperor continued speaking in an unfavorable tone.

“Also, since the Crown Prince has made a contribution to stabilizing the demons this time, we should praise him.”

Ah, is it time to reward Diamide?

The Emperor asked Diamide with a sullen face.

“Is there anything you want?”

All eyes were on Diamide.

‘Then that’s right.’

I looked a little indifferent.

Just now, you were giving Antes silver bars and land.

It would be petty to just say, “Do you have any wishes?” and not talk about such rewards.

Diamide opened his mouth without hesitation.

“I’m twenty-one now, and I’ve been an adult for three years.”

“Hmm, I guess so.”

“So, even if it’s not marriage, I think we should get engaged soon.”

“... ... Engagement?”

At that moment, the Emperor’s eyes filled with caution.

In fact, it was natural for the Emperor.

If Diamide were to marry the daughter of a powerful family, it would be a very disadvantageous situation for the Emperor.

Above all, the Emperor himself had obtained the throne with the help of the Duke of Rochester, right?

The Emperor asked in a somewhat dry voice.

“You want to get engaged? Who is that person? By any chance... ... .”

The Emperor’s sharp eyes turned to Siena.

“... ... Count Antes?”

In many ways, Antes was the most likely.

After all, Diamid had been in the North for eight years.

In the process, Count Antes, who represented the North, had formed a very friendly relationship with Diamid.

Furthermore, in the original work, weren’t Diamid and Siena lovers who could not live without each other?

I knew it.

I knew everything... ... .

‘Siena.’

As soon as I heard that name, I felt my heart sink.

‘... ... I didn’t know it would be this fast.’

Without realizing it, I bit my lip until it bled.

The wall of social status was high and solid.

It’s true that Diamid and I were friends when we were young, but that was a long time ago.

There was a huge distance between the crown prince who would succeed to the throne and a mere maid.

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So, I had to accept reality.

Besides, I couldn’t go against the flow of the original story, right?

Through this engagement, Sienna might be able to save Diamid this time.

‘Even though I know that well... ... .’

Somehow, a corner of my heart felt as if it had been cut with a knife.

But right then.

“No.”

A firm answer rang out.

Huh? Not Sienna?

At the unexpected answer, I raised my head.

At the same time, I was startled.

That was because Diamid was looking straight at me.

“The person I want to be engaged to is... ... .”

I swallowed hard.

The moment Diamid continued speaking felt very long.

“I am the maid Charlize from the Empress’s palace.”

After a while.

Diamide concluded her words firmly.

As soon as she spoke, the place became noisy as if a beehive had been poked.

The nobles looked at each other with faces as if they were about to faint.

“What, maid Charlize?”

“Who on earth is that maid?”

“Of all people, His Highness the Crown Prince is getting engaged to a maid!”

“How can this be possible!”

Everyone spoke out one word at a time.

Among them, the Duke of Rochester looked in shock.

The Empress and Her Majesty the Empress Dowager were also unable to recover from the shock.

Of course they would be.

I, the person involved, am also confused!

Diamide strode forward and stood in front of me.

Diamid, standing in front of me, folded her eyes in a truly captivating manner.

“I’m serious.”

Diamid’s smile grew a little deeper.

“I want you to be my fiancée.”

I was confused.

Marriage was a great opportunity to solidify Diamid’s position.

Even if I were to blow that opportunity like this... ... .

‘What about Siena?’

I instinctively looked back at Siena.

But Siena just had an indifferent expression on her face.

... ... As if she had anticipated this situation.

But at that very moment.

The emperor joined the conversation.

“Good. Very good.”

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No way... ... !

I looked at the emperor in surprise.

The emperor nodded his head vigorously, his expression satisfied like a well-fed carnivore.

“If the crown prince wants that maid so badly, I have no choice but to allow it.”

“Wow, Your Majesty the Emperor... ...!”

“No matter what, an engagement with a maid!”

The terrified nobles tried to stop the emperor.

But the emperor remained unmoved.

“Why are you all making such a fuss?”

The emperor, looking around, continued with a satisfied smile.

“It wasn’t someone else, it was you who said it yourself.”

... ... That timid author!

I clenched my fists.

I couldn’t help but know what the emperor was thinking right now.

He must have allowed my engagement in order to prevent Diamide from becoming involved with a powerful person!

“But, even so... ....”

“The one who will become the next emperor is getting married to a maid... ... .”

“That’s enough. The crown prince must have thought it through and made his decision, so don’t be so rude.”