Chapter 135: The Seeds Sown by the Queen
Chapter 135: The Seeds Sown by the Queen
"By the way, the reason I called you today... "The Queen used a familiar tone. I swallowed hard. I gripped my hands tightly.
"I want you to take me to a delicious restaurant in the commoner district again."
"..."
Yes, that’s what I expected. I knew it, but I still felt it.
Here I decided to be firm.
"Queen, with your permission, I will soon be going to the Kingdom of Mainz. Taking the Queen to the commoner district requires preparation time. Therefore, I may have to go to the Kingdom of Mainz before I can take you to dinner. I’m afraid I cannot fulfill your request this time."
There’s no time! I don’t have time! What a perfect excuse to refuse! I’m sorry!
Yet the Queen looked like she already knew that and said,
"It’s all right, Prince Robin. You don’t have to worry about that. I already spoke to His Majesty the King and Prime Minister Richelieu. I am going to the Kingdom of Mainz after I eat with you in the commoner district. Prime Minister Richelieu made a rather unhappy face, but he understood. "
What?! The Queen’s dinner comes first, and the diplomatic matter (I think) is postponed.
"The acceptance of my appointment as ambassador from the Kingdom of Mainz has not yet arrived, but I can reply once my departure date is set. So there is nothing to worry about."
The Queen said. When she said "my convenience," I knew it was actually Her Majesty’s orders. Stop the meeting, ignore the department heads and section chiefs, and prioritize the Queen’s pleasure. If my transfer is delayed, arrange it to fit Her Majesty’s schedule.
"Yes, I understand. There is one more thing I’m concerned about."
"What is it? Please tell me."
"When the Queen and I frequently go out to the commoner district, won’t that lower the Queen’s reputation?"
"Oh? What do you mean?"
Huh? You don’t have to worry? The maids beside her also looked puzzled.
"For example, if rumors spread that the Queen, though a prince, goes out with a man and people gossip..."
There was a pause, then Puff! one of the maids burst out laughing. The Queen started laughing too. That was the trigger, and all the women in the room burst into laughter.
"Hahaha—! What a funny thing to say! Ahahaha!"