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Above all else, the empress entrusted with all the matters related to the Crown Princes palace, right?
Im going to have to make a cool Crown Princes palace that goes well with sumr!
I quickly walked out of the Empress Palace.
Making my way to the Crown Palace, I widened my eyes in surprise.
Oh, that cat!
There was a large yellow cat perched on the wall that surrounded the Crown Palace.
It was a familiar cat.
Watching it groan in a sleepy stupor as the sunlight covered its whole body was oddly satisfying.
ow, long ti no see.
To my delight, I gave the cat a small greeting.
Actually, Ive seen this cat since I was little.
The story went sothing like this.
One day, a mother cat and her litter relaxed near the palace for so ti before leaving
The problem is, when they went away, they left the weakest kitten behind.
From the mother cats point of view, it must have been difficult to protect all her kittens.
Anyway, the weak kitten was left alone like that and one by one, people who ca and went to the palace started feeding the cat.
In the end, the kitten settled down near the palace.
-eow.
The cat opened its eyes, gazing down at from atop the wall before yawning loudly.
I smiled happily without realizing it.
Aww, its so cute
The cat jumped off the wall, landing on all fours, and soon began brushing its body adorably against my leg.
I hurriedly rummaged through my pockets.
Is there anything I can give you? Sothing like snacks!
Oh, Im sorry.
After a while, I looked into the cats eyes and apologized.
Sadly, in my pocket, there was only dust and a few chocolate wrappers leftover from the day before.
Then the cat owed! With great finesse, it climbed up the wall, pouncing with ease.
I stared at the cat with astonished eyes.
Amazing, really!
That cat. Did I ntion that its a cat raised by the crown palace?
At that mont, the maid who spoke previously and was walking towards the palace, pointed her finger at the cat.
I pricked up my ears.
Its not exactly raising them, but they co and go as they please and occasionally get snacks along the way.
Another maid who was walking with the first maid, shrugged lightly.
The maid who first brought it up, openly expressed her disappointnt at the yellow cat.
You were so cute when you were younger, now that youve gotten bigger, youre just not that cute anymore.
I wish I could be a baby forever
The maids had their brief friendly exchange before entering the palace.
Hmm, what if?
I tilted my head at the cat.
It still looks cute enough to .
Getting up, I proceeded to wave goodbye to the cat.
Ill bring you snacks next ti.
.
Just like that I said my farewells and started walking towards my destination, however.
When I glanced back, the cat that previously made eye contact with , was now stretching its body while yawning.
Even an adult cat can be cute, I guess.
Nodding my head a couple of tis, I walked faster.
In order to visit both the palace and the laundromat within the morning, I had to work diligently.
After stopping by the palace and asking for new curtains and blankets, I humd to myself as I headed to the laundromat.
But unfortunately, my pleasant feeling didnt last very long.
Dont you think theres too much laundry coming in from the Crown Princes palace?
Huh?
At the sound of a voice that was painfully reminiscent, I reflexively paused on the spot, listening to every word.
Two or three maids were standing together and talking loudly.
I an, its hard work, but why this much? said one maid.
No, isnt that a little bit? Charlize said to herself.
I squinted my eyes without realizing it, just analyzing the conversation before .
Why are they gossiping about the Crown Princes palace like that when theres work to do?
On the contrary, I havent spent any work at the Crown Princes Palace so far, so its been comfortable, hasnt it? thought Charlize.
Of course, I understand that the work itself is difficult, but thats a bit .
If you havent heard yet, the new maid working at the Crown palace ca from the Education Center! exclaid the other maid.
So youre saying because of that maid, our workload has increased trendously?
Huh, they are they talking about ? muttered Charlize, softly to herself.
Charlize shrugged her shoulders, refusing to let their statents get to her.
But right then.
Oh, you an Charlize, that girl? said an anonymous voice.
A voice with montum intervened as if it had caught up with the number of cases.
No, who could that be?
I opened my eyes wide.
Its Becky!
Both maids turned to face Becky.
Oh, the maids na is Charlize? asked the maid.
Increasing our work for no reason Its really annoying!
Its still hard work though. retorted Charlize under her breath.
The maids then proceeded to add to each others word, one complaint after the other.
While enjoying the full attention she received, Becky crookedly crossed her arms.
She was always like that. Always annoying people to no end.
What are you talking about? said Charlize internally.
I still havent been promoted to an official maid because of her. The promotion was just around the corner!
Becky pounded her chest in frustration and unhappiness, sothing that had built up within her since that day. Her eyes expressed both bitterness and resentnt.
I was speechless.
I tried my best not to get fired from the imperial palace, yet this is how I end up? voiced Becky in an indignant tone.
And how many apprentice maids had to move from the education center to the laundromat? asked Becky rhetorically.
It may have seed absurd but there was a hint of sadness in her tone as Becky spoke to the maids.
Its all because of Charlize! yelled Becky.
Oh my gosh, I cant
Just who does that maid think she is? Wrapping us around her finger like playthings
How many people suffered because of that maid, seriously?
The maids looked at Becky with a truly sad expression on their faces.
Becky however looked back at the maids, with anger in her eyes.
Its been like that ever since! Everywhere I go, Im told she was a young child, that I deserved this cruel fate, it was either gold or jade. Nonsense! What about ? Dont I deserve at the very least so human decency, fair treatnt, or recognition?
Did you treat her nicely? asked one maid.
Of course! But it was no use being nice to her. She thought she was superior and beca prideful, raising her little nose at .
Becky said sternly, twisting her hair as if she had beco the heroine of misery.
Even the maids in the Empresss Palace were transferred to the laundromat because of her!
Thats right! yelled the maids in agreent. Anger and resentnt boiled in the atmosphere, mixing together in a wicked concoction.
I think I heard that too! shouted the other maid.
The maids agreed with Beckys words.
I hid in the corner of the laundromat and ever so discreetly, took a peek every now and then at the maids.
So, this is how it feels to be made public enemy number one.
I cant go outside just yet, can I? thought Charlize, remaining as silent as possible.
Well, to be honest, its true that the Empress does care for her now, but
Becky shrugged her shoulders, indifferent to the concern of the Empress, instead of fearing the Empress, she felt nothing but rage washing over her.
An old desire swelled up within her, instilling her with a renewed purpose to make things even with Charlize.
How long do you think shell love her? said Becky in a spiteful tone.
What?
My mouth ran dry from all the saliva I swallowed in fear.
What are you going on about now?said Charlize under her breath.
I may have been humiliated, trampled upon by that little troublemaker of a child. But shell grow up, little by little and when she does-
Beckys eyes glead with malice.
How long until the empress tires of her, disposing of her altogether?
Becky said so in a disturbingly calm voice as if she spoke an undeniable fact, confident that ti itself would play into her favor. All she needed to do was wait patiently till that day.
I just froze on the spot.
Could it really be true the fact that Im young, is that why the Empress is nice to ?
I hated myself for thinking this way, even though the Empress assured that she would never cast away, I still continued thinking pessimistic thoughts.
Since Im young, Im still at an age where I can be immature.
Because people are usually tolerant of young children.
If thats the case .
If Im no longer a child, will the Empress not love anymore?
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