Book 17: Chapter 35
“Your Majesty!”
“Sit, Nier. There’s no need to be so serious at a family dinner.” Mommy Elizabeth waved her hand then walked over to her seat to sit down.
Nier waited for Mommy Elizabeth to sit before sitting down. That left me feeling very awkward. While Nier already had my child and Mom helped her take care of Daisy, Nier remained nervous around Mom when in private. Further, since she lived with Mom, Nier was so tense that she didn’t mind me not returning last night.
Mom sat down and cheerfully looked at us. She then clapped her hands: “Fantastic, fantastic, children. Let’s eat now. This lunch is to welcome you to the inner court. Truthfully, I’ve wanted to live with you all for a long time now. It’s just that I’ve never had a good excuse. Fortunately, we have a good opportunity now. I can live with my beloved son, Nier and Daisy now. Life sure is beautiful.”
In a serious tone, I asked, “Mom, why did you not discuss this with me?”
I tried my best to hide my complaining undertone. Mom raised her eyebrow then smiled, “Do you really not know? Son, of course it’s because I’m worried about you being in danger.”
That was a perfect two-pronged response. Mom had two concerns. Nier interpreted Mom’s response as assassinations in the Royal Palace, but Mom’s true intent behind her response was to stop me from going to Troy City. I sighed. Mom didn’t look as though she was going to give up. I smiled helplessly to show that I surrendered.
Mom was content as I expected. She picked up her eating utensils and prepared to dig in. Lunch was truly sumptuous. The long table was completely filled. I didn’t think twenty people could finish the food. I guess lots of stuff would be thrown out.
Nier suddenly remarked, “Your Majesty, you look as though you are in a great mood today. You also look prettier.”