I held back my tears for a brief mont as I looked into the eyes of the maids around , their faces now red.
Then, with a deep breath, the handmaiden embraced in her arms.
Dont cry, sweetheart.
Um, I dont want to cry eitherhuu, huu, huu, its because the maids are so scary
After saying that, I buried my face in the handmaids arms.
The handmaiden wide-eyed, patted my back.
Tell what happened. Be honest. Ill make sure no harm cos to you.
Well then
With a runny nose and sniffles, I told her what they said.
They told if I gave them an order because I was a maid of the Empresss palace, they wouldnt leave alone!
Hey, when did we say that?
Each of the maids was furious but I just shrugged my shoulders and continued.
Do you think Im just Charlize?
Im Charlize, whos had years of education and is a maid of the Empresss Palace!
People develop!
She knows that Im a maid of the Empresss palace and told not to lie.
Well, to be exact, she didnt say, Dont lie.
But honestly, isnt that what she ant?
Mada, all those words are lies!
How could you say such rude things to a maid of the Empress Palace?! reprimanded the handmaiden.
Its because were being frad right now?!
The maids mouths curled and tightened, it even looked like they would die of frustration.
Really? Thats how it cos out.
I never thought that I would be pushed to this extent, Im tired. I probably shouldnt have cried and run like crazy from the start.
I made a pitiful expression as I placed my arms around her neck and hugged the handmaiden tightly.
Im sorry, handmaiden. I will keep everything that happened today a secret
What are you talking about all of a sudden?
The handmaiden asked back in a puzzled voice with her eyebrows raised.
I looked up at the handmaiden, my vision a bit blurry from all my tears.
Because of , Im worried that Her Majesty and the Empress dowager will end up hurting each others feelings.
What?
You know, its because I am a maid of the Empresss palace.
I sniffled a little bit.
At that mont, the handmaids face hardened slightly.
So, Ill keep this a secret for sure. I will never tell the Empress about this.
In fact, it doesnt matter if what Im saying is true or false.
More precisely, what can be gained from this situation in the Empress dowagers palace is more important.
According to the Empress, most of the employees of the Empress dowagers palace were people who were selected and brought in by the Emperor.
Truth be told, the word most is a gross understatent.
Except for the handmaiden, the Empress said that everyone was nothing but a spy for the Emperor.
Well, if you think about it for a bit, it makes sense.
In the first place, the insidious Emperor cant let there be servants loyal to the Empress dowager, right?
In addition, it was easy to replace maids with soone who suited the taste of the Emperor.
Since his Majesty doesnt reside in the Empress dowagers palace, its easier to co into contact with outsiders.
Which ans.
It ans that if you take good advantage of this, you can replace all of those spying maids.
Its a bit embarrassing to actually say even if its in my mind but anyway, Im the Empresss extrely beloved maid.
What if such a maid was insulted by the maids belonging to the Empress dowagers palace?
An insult inflicted on a maid is also an insult to the employer of the maid.
It ans that if the Empress takes issue with this, things could get really big.
Insteading of adding more words, I cried more crocodile tears.
The handmaiden has survived the Imperial palace for much longer than I have.
So, she must have already noticed what the benefits can be from the current situation.
As evidenced
Are you all out of your mind?
The handmaiden, who was usually calm, spoke with a loud and harsh tone.
Whoa.
I buried my face in the handmaids collar and smiled satisfactorily.
As I expected, the handmaiden was making the most of this problem.
If the Empress gets angry, will you take responsibility for it?
But, handmaiden!
No matter how young she is, dont you know that this child is an official maid and your superior!
At that rebuke, the blood on the faces of the maids vanished, their faces pale.
In any case, ssing with the maidservant of the Empresss palace could lead to a quarrel between both of her Majesties!
Gulp.
Swallowing, the maids were fearful of what might happen next.
The handmaiden glared fiercely at the maids.
As the handmaiden of the Empress dowager, I cannot ignore this matter, and I will deal with this matter strictly.
What!? No, handmaiden!
The maids clung to the handmaiden, their intuition telling them that their ti was up.
But right then.
A cold voice rang out.
Handmaiden, dont worry about that.
The maids shuddered and shook as if cold water had been poured on them.
Wait, what? This voice?!
Surprised, I looked behind my back.
The Empress dowager was looking at with a serious face!
I am going to do everything I can to avoid damaging the relationship between and the Empress.
Woah, your Majesty, the Empress dowager!
As expected, these maids will be punished severely for their actions, said her Majesty.
I opened my eyes wide, talking to myself internally.
Your Majesty, I didnt know you were being so gentle when you treated .
With such an intimidating face, the Empress dowager is terrifying, isnt she?
Shocked and as if on the verge of fainting, the maids began to beg with sobbing cries.
Im so sorry! exclaid one maid.
I never ant to offend or go against you, Empress dowager! pleaded another maid, tears streaming down her face.
However, the Empress dowagers montum did not subside at all.
Did you really not know that acting the way you did while bearing the title of a maid of the Empress dowager is detrintal to ?
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