Chapter 373.1
“It’s a matter of upholding dignity as the queen’s mother. After all, isn’t the queen the highest-ranking noble in the kingdom’s social hierarchy?”
“Mother, if there’s an event that catches your interest, please feel free to attend.”
“Together?”
“No, I’m occupied meeting individuals who come to the palace.”
“Alright then. It’s not my place to venture out alone without you.”
In the past, Eugene might have anticipated her mother declining if uninterested. However, as time passed, she gained insight into the mindset of the upper class by interacting with noblewomen.
Eugene smiled and said, “Don’t worry about me. I don’t have a strong desire for crowded places these days. However, with just the palace, my interactions are limited. Your presence is convenient. Since everyone already knows you’re my mother, no one would object, right? Isn’t that so, Marianne?”
“Yes, Queen. With the Queen being pregnant and the head of the Arse family having no standing in the kingdom, even if you assume some of the Queen’s roles, no one will criticize.”
“…Is that so?” Dana responded with a somewhat reassured expression. Since arriving in the kingdom and seeing her daughter’s face a few days ago, she had been somewhat bored with the idleness in the palace. Even during the extended periods managing the mansion, she never experienced such moments of leisure.