537 – Small but Meaningful – 2

The third father-in-law, who heard the guest list, seemed so moved that she could not open her mouth for a while. It was only natural that in response to Rize’s wish for a quiet and small wedding, she chose a very elite concept. Even though the overall number of guests was small, each and every one of them was a big name.

Of course, when a big person attends an event, there is a commotion centered around the big person, but that only happens when there are small-time citizens who want to impress the big guy. If only the big names gather, there is no need to worry.

‘It’s perfect.’

The only variable is Hyeongyeonggong, but even that is not something to worry about. Even if a person has alcohol flowing in his body instead of blood, isn’t he a ‘wise’ person? It is called wise because it is possible to discern between right and wrong even in any extreme situation.

In the first place, when Mar and Trixie got married, they only applauded and then left. That person may congratulate his relative’s marriage with great enthusiasm, but he is not the kind of person who will interfere.

‘If only I drank less, I would be a perfect person.’

It’s very unfortunate, but what can you do? Enen must have made a mistake in making Hyeon Myeong-gong an overly intelligent character, and the hastily added penalty was alcoholism.

No, you can freely control your intoxication if you want, so isn’t it an addiction? But then that means he’s a crazy person who drinks it all day long even though he’s not addicted.

…

“Then I will come to you in advance the day before the wedding.”

The more I tried to understand, the more I tried to erase the incomprehensible chaos from my mind and opened my mouth. Since the wedding is being held at my father-in-law’s estate, I will not just show up on the day, but will visit in advance.

-Okay? The people who use this will have to work hard to welcome precious guests.

Although he said that, my father-in-law’s expression, which had been somewhat dark, suddenly brightened.

Until now, my father-in-law had not urged or encouraged Rize to come to her estate. She just waited for Rize to come on her own. However, with her only daughter’s wedding coming up right around the corner, she would have liked to have some quality time with her family before sending her daughter off.

Nevertheless, the reason she did not call Rize to her territory was probably due to her father-in-law’s own consideration and concern. I worry that if her daughter distances herself from me while her other wives are by my side, she might lose her heart as well. It may be an excessive worry, but as a father-in-law of a relatively low-ranking family, I have no choice but to consider all of her possibilities.

So I said it first. With a perfect justification that my father-in-law does not have to worry about.

“She has already received the most precious gift of all, so you can prepare lightly.”

At those words, her father-in-law’s expression brightened even more.

‘As expected, this was the correct answer.’

My son-in-law looked so happy that he smiled at me. If I make a good impression like this from time to time, my image in her mind will change from that of a Minister of Inspector General to a perfect son-in-law.

It may take some time, but it is a goal that can never be given up. She has no intention of becoming a son-in-law that her father-in-law finds difficult.

‘If only all father-in-laws in this world were like my first father-in-law…’

If that happens, many of her sons-in-law will be thrown out the window, but that’s none of her business.

First of all, I won’t be thrown away.

***

A crunching sound was heard with each step she took. Every time she turned her head, she saw pure white fields and a smooth river.

It was such a familiar sight that I smiled without realizing it. This is my hometown, Atini, that I never get tired of no matter how many times I see it. This is the Atini that I love.

“It’s white.”

“That’s right. It snowed a lot here.”

As my brother said, Atini was full of snow, unlike other islands. It doesn’t tend to snow a lot in the islands, and even if it does, it’s quickly cleared away to ensure smooth passage.

Atini, on the other hand, kept winter intact. A pure white winter that makes you feel cozy, not cold.

“Atini is beautiful all year round, but strangely enough, I liked Atini better in winter. In fact, I was born in spring… But if there was an angel in charge of spring, it would be disappointing.”

She looked around blankly and opened her mouth again. Unlike people who like spring or fall, I liked this pure white artini.

I don’t know if it’s because I was born at the end of winter and I have a lingering attachment to winter, or if I say it’s easy because I don’t have to physically work in spring or winter. However, when you see people who hate winter saying that it is difficult to move because of the snow or that it is difficult to catch fish because the rivers are frozen, it seems like the latter.

Still, seeing my beloved brother and my beloved Artini made me feel indescribable happiness. Maybe when Enen created me, he decided in advance that my wedding would be in winter? Maybe that’s why I like winter?

‘Fate determined by God.’

I blinked and then burst into laughter. I got to marry a blessed woman who received God’s blessing, so it really feels like a marriage ordained by God.

“Rise?”

“It’s nothing. I’m just happy to come with you.”

I gently shook my head at my brother who was surprised by the sudden laughter.

You might think it’s romantic to say that marriage was ordained by God, but I don’t like it. I came to love my brother through my own will, not through someone else’s intervention. Out of my own will, I confessed to my brother and became his wife.

There is no such thing as a predetermined fate in the process. Even if there is fate, it is a miracle that my brother, an administrative official, came to the academy, and the feelings I felt towards him were entirely my will.

“Brother.”

“Huh?”

“Thank you for being with me.”

Then my brother smiled and hugged me.

“Thank you too. For liking me and being by my side.”

It was a more cozy embrace than anything else in this world, so I closed my eyes for a while and felt my brother’s warmth.

If it weren’t for my father who personally came to meet me when he heard we were coming, he might have continued like that.

When I entered the castle with my father, the servants greeted me.

“Welcome, lady!”

“Oh my! You’ve become prettier now!”

In particular, the maids reacted particularly loudly.

Because it was a familiar reaction, I just smiled quietly. From my experience so far, what follows next is obvious.

“Is it because you found a wonderful lover?”

At those words, not only the maids but also other employees looked at me with happy expressions.

Ever since I became a lover with my brother, whenever I stopped by the estate, the maids were busy teasingly congratulating me and mentioning my love affair. It was a natural reaction to hear that I, who had become an adult without a close friend, let alone a fiancé, suddenly found a lover at the academy.

However, if there is something different from usual,

“Then…Is that the Minister of Inspection?”

Today, not only did I come alone, but my brother also came with me.

At the words of Jenna, the leader of the maids of my age, the attention of the people in the castle focused on my brother. Until now, people have only heard about Onra, but have never seen him in person.

Perhaps that’s why there was a subtle tension in the gaze toward her her brother her her her. In the world, your brother is a powerful person, a trusted confidant of His Majesty the Emperor and the head of the Ministry of Supervision. The baron’s servants cannot treat their brother comfortably, whom even high-ranking nobles are afraid of—

“What a wonderful lover. You say strange things.”

Her her brother her her her, who was greeting her mother her her her, probably felt her her gaze her her her and came towards us.

Then the body of the maid who told her that she was a wonderful lover trembled. As if she did not know that the powerful person of her empire she would directly deny what she said.

But there is nothing to worry about. Looking at her brother her’s her expression her her her, I guess he wasn’t doing this to blame the maid or express her displeasure her her her.

“He’s a great husband now. This difference is important, so it’ll be difficult if I get it wrong.”

Seeing the older brother let out a small laugh, the workers opened their mouths in a daze or exchanged awkward glances.

“…Wasn’t it fun?”

“I liked it.”

I gave warm consolation to my brother who seemed a little discouraged.

People still don’t know the gap between the brother in the rumor and the brother in reality, so there is no one who will accept it except me.

***

Excluding Fine, who is a war orphan, Rize is the one with the lowest family status among my wives. While the other wives’ families were counts or higher, classified as high-ranking nobles, Rise alone was a baron. Because of this, the third father-in-law is secretly watching.

Even my father-in-law, who was the head of the family and a noble by title, was like that, so there would be no need to mention the servants of the Nayard family. Therefore, in order to get a little closer to the users, I made some friendly facial expressions and jokes. From now on, I should be the son-in-law of the Nayard family, not a superior.

However, the intention was good, but the results were not good.

‘Damn.’

I forgot about it for a while. Usually, the only people around me are my lovers or subordinates, so no matter what I say, they respond well, but my objective sense of humor is not very good. This is what happens when you make jokes about conversion to people who are not related to you.

“I liked it.”

I felt even more heartbroken by Rize’s comfort her. It’s like, ‘No one will laugh except me, so hold yourself back.’ Because it sounded like a confirmed kill.

Still, as if it wasn’t completely ineffective, I was able to receive a somewhat peaceful greeting when I encountered the users while wandering around the Naiad family’s castle. I think I realized that I am a softer and kinder person than I thought.

‘This is enough.’

Okay, this is enough. You can’t be full from the first drink, so this is enough for a first meeting.

‘Huh?’

While I was wandering around the Nayard family’s castle, the communication port in my arms briefly vibrated.

Since there are a lot of people sending text messages these days, I leisurely took out my communication device. This time, it’ll be a wedding congratulations text.

[Situation: His Majesty says that instead of being able to attend the wedding, he will send the agricultural products harvested last year as a gift. Which is better, wheat or apples? ]

‘What is this?’

And as soon as I took out the communication tool, a bizarre text message from the emperor caught my eye.

There was definitely a congratulatory text message. The only problem is that the person giving the congratulations and the means are a bit unique.

[Please apologize. ]

I looked at the communication port blankly and then sent a reply. Although it is unique, I have no intention of refusing it.

‘Apples grown by the situation…’

I think it would be good to keep at least one permanently with magic.