yes?
If you cant control a fleeting desire, youll end up like the Emperor.
The Empress murmured without hesitation.
.That makes wonder, how does the Empress view the Emperor?
Maybe the Emperor ranks lower than a beast?
The Empress gave a kind reminder.
Furthermore, if theres anything that makes you uncomfortable, just say so.
Its okay. Thank you for your thoughtfulness.
Yes. However, Lize, you arent nervous?
Im nervousbut I can pull through, I have to do well, I answered, strengthening my shoulders.
Itll be fine. I morized everything about the harvest festival.
Candidates, it turns out, dont play a big role.
I wont have to do too much. I only have to help the Emperor and the Empress as they perform the rite, its not overwhelming.
The Empress patted on the back, her smile exuding an air of confidence.
Well, my Charlize can do anything she puts her mind to. I believe in you.
I felt a whirlwind of emotions as I looked up at the Empress.
The Empress has so much confidence in , how can I ever let her down when she believes in ?
Trust , Ill be the best candidate yet!
Your Majesty, the Empress.
A handmaiden approached us, announcing her presence.
I widened my eyes in excitent when I saw her.
The Empress is so benevolent to have Damians preparations be done directly at the Empresss palace.
Even the handmaid who was supposed to aid the Empress was instead assigned to Damian.
Setting the Empress as soone evil, author are you out of your mind?
ah well, it doesnt matter.
The handmaiden is finally here!
The crown prince is all set. Shall I bring him to you, your Majesty? inquired the handmaiden.
That ans Damians preparations are complete!
Ive been looking forward to it all day!
Frankly, people might not know his personality but his beauty alone is outstanding, isnt it?
He was pretty even when he was in a dirty state but as a candidate how handso will he look after hes had a good scrubbing?
Go ahead.
The Empress nodded.
The maid left for a bit before returning.
Knock. Knock.
Light thumping could be heard.
Your Majesty, its Damian.
Co on in.
Click! The door opened.
Damian stepped into the room.
Wow.
My eyes flickered in awe.
To be honest, I never thought that a person prettier than the Empress could exist in the world.
The Damian in front of was like a work of art that God poured all his heart into.
Like, is it unfair to be so beautiful?
I mumbled to myself unconsciously in a sowhat enchanted tone.
your Highness. Youre really, really pretty today.
You dolt, youre supposed to say handso, not pretty to a man.
Damian might have scolded at the sa ti but he wasnt hung up on it. And it certainly ca from a face I couldnt hate.
Though I must say, couldnt he have been nicer about it?
But then.
The Empress called my na with a strangely dissatisfied expression.
Lize.
Yes?
Am I prettier or is the crown prince prettier?
The mont she finished that question, the Empress and Damian looked at intently.
Trapped by their eager gazes, I felt like I had an upset stomach.
But won are loyal to each other!
I opened my mouth.
Her Majesty of course!
Did you hear that, your Highness?
The Empress looked back at Damian with a triumphant expression.
I could only smile awkwardly at a disappointed crown prince.
Im sorry, Damian.
Although Im responsible for you, I am still the Empresss maid.
Well, co to think of it, your Majesty!
Huh?
How was the harvest festival last ti?
It was crushing to be under Damians resentful gaze, so I quickly changed the subject.
Hmm, the harvest festival last ti
We held the ritual at the imperial palace. Was it conducted outside the palace?
As the Empress recounted, I took a peep at Damians countenance.
Damian tried to act uninterested but I could see him prick up his ears, listening intently.
After quite so ti, the Empress shook her head.
No, the rituals arent conducted outside the palace.
Oh really? I uttered.
The festival is usually held for a total of three days. That includes the day of the harvest.
Whoa, three days?
Damian was all of a sudden staring at the Empress with a fascinated expression.
Did I just succeed in changing the topic?
I breathed a deep sigh of relief.
The Empress continued to explain about the festival.
Lots of scrumptious food are sold and theres a lot more to see during the festival.
That sounds like so much fun! Did Her Majesty regularly attend the harvest festival?
I used to before coming to the palace.
Before coming to the palacehum.
Does the Empress miss those days?
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