776 – Pleasure Without Responsibility – 4

The pain that started late at lunch did not end until a little after dinner. With the beautiful result of Robert’s healthy birth.

This is nothing to say to Zenobia, who felt like she was dying during that time, but looking at it objectively, it was a relatively smooth and quick birth. People who see their babies 2 or 3 hours after labor starts are unusual. Zenobia is well above average.

So, since the family was gathered, we decided to have a late dinner at the mansion. Since Erich and I live on the island, we can meet whenever we want, but not with my parents or the Hiden family.

Thanks to this, the kitchen that was supposed to serve countless nobles was put into a belated emergency,

“Jooo-kaaa!”

“Ah.”

“Ah.”

Erich and I were also in an emergency situation.

‘It doesn’t make sense.’

Because it was an unexpected intrusion, my head stiffened for a moment.

This can’t be happening, this can’t be happening. From my experience so far, it is only after about 5 days that Hyunhyeong-gong comes in. There was roughly the same amount of grace period when my children were born and when Teresa was born.

But instead of the 5th, he showed up on the same day. Considering his status as a duke and the distance between the system and the Duchy of Chenes, he actually moved as soon as he heard the news.

‘How did you know?’

Without realizing it, I looked at Hyeong Hyeong-gong with trembling eyes.

Since Duke Hyeon Myeong was related to us by blood, we could not and had no intention of hiding Robert’s birth forever, but it was impossible to find out this quickly. Have they planted CCTV or spies in this mansion?

“Jokasonja was born and came back!”

Regardless of my confusion, Hyunhyeong-gong waved both his hands with a bright expression.

…Okay, what does CCTV and spy have to do with each other? The person who would come anyway was just a grateful guest who came earlier than expected and came to congratulate the birth of a distant family member, a nephew and grandson. There is no need to be reluctant to visit such guests.

Although our mentality may be at risk, we must still welcome family celebrations.

“Hey. Why aren’t you saying hello to your aunt?”

“Huh?”

“You are the owner of this mansion. The owner should respond first.”

Of course, not me, but Erich. No matter how many people are older than Erich, the person who has to serve guests is the owner of the mansion.

Besides, isn’t he a guest who came for the owner’s happy birthday? Of course, it is right for the owner to welcome you with double joy.

“No, the owner of the mansion is my brother.”

“You’re going to unpack starting tomorrow?”

At those words, Erich quietly walked away.

Since this mansion is the Crasius family’s mansion, the nominal owner is me, the head of the family, but the actual owner, no matter what anyone says, is Erich, the actual resident. If you’re going to refute it, find another mansion and move there.

“My aunt. Thank you for coming like this—”

“Jokaaa! It’s so cute!”

Even before Erich finished his greeting, Duke Hyeonjang hugged Erich.

What follows is Hyeong-Gong Hyeong-gong’s sincere cheek sucking. Even when I was watching from behind, I could see the cheeks quickly moving and I couldn’t help but sigh.

‘He’s twenty-two now.’

It is truly deplorable. Erich now has two wives, one child, and is a member of the Imperial House of Commons. In my eyes, he still looks like a pitiful and pitiful younger brother because of his memories from his time at the Academy, but he is not a little kid to the point of being humiliated like that.

But what can I do? If the other person is my maternal aunt and duke, I have to act like a little kid even when I’m 22.

“Hmm?”

Then, Prince Hyeonhyeong’s eyes turned to Teresa, who was in her mother’s arms.

“Uru! Gigiun! Even my youngest nephew wrote it!”

“Huh?”

As if what she had bitten and sucked just now was a lie, Prince Wise threw Erich away and ran towards her mother.

I was impressed because it was an action that showed no hesitation. Even when I throw Titi’s fur in the trash can, I would hesitate more than throw it away.

“Miss! Hug Uryjoka!?”

‘No.’

I almost burst out screaming at Hyeonhyeonggong’s words.

No, mother, please. In the current situation, if we leave Teresa to Hyeong Hyeong-gong, there will be no such disaster. I’m sure you’ll be hit harder than what happened to Erich.

“Of course. Come on, Teresa. Let her aunt hug you.”

“Wow!”

However, my earnest wish did not reach my mother. Teresa also nodded her head obediently, as if she had not guessed the coming disaster.

“What a lovely man! Let’s get together with my aunt!”

“Ehhh!”

And the price was terrible. Duke Hyeonjeong devoured Teresa’s sweet, pure white cheeks like a greedy and evil anglerfish.

Poor Teresa, bitten by an anglerfish, could not escape no matter how hard she struggled. How could young Teresa overcome what Erich and I couldn’t endure? Even the lively and majestic Teresa is nothing more than a pitiful baby in front of Hyun Hyeong-gong.

“Boobooboobooboo!”

Hehe! It tickles!”

And despite her precious sister’s cries, this helpless brother could do nothing.

I’m sorry for being such a bad brother. But that’s the fate of the Crasius family, so you’d better get used to it quickly.

Prince Wise appeared like a storm and defeated Erich and Theresa in succession, then went to Robert, who was sleeping soundly, and covered his mouth.

“Wow…So much…”

I sighed with relief because I felt like I was the last reason for my sleeping child.

I was worried that he would make a fuss about hugging Robert whether he was sleeping or not, but it seems that he took into account that Robert was a newly born child and the only grandchild of another imperial family.

I was glad, but a little sad. Couldn’t we have used at least 1% of that reason for our siblings?

“Good, good. Toouk.”

“Huh…”

If that had been the case, the Duke, who was still a minor, would not have had to appease Teresa.

Was the Little Duke 14 years old this year? He was ten years old when I saw him in the Duchy of Chenes, so he would have been about that age. He is still at an age where it would be enough to call him a little boy.

A child like that is trying to make amends for his mother’s atrocities. It is an extraordinary and pitiful sight.

“Hehe.”

In the meantime, he was stroking Teresa’s head and laughing brightly, but he seemed calm compared to a drunkard, so he ignored it.

“I’m sorry. I originally planned to come back after about a week, but your aunt was so stubborn.”

While I was looking at Duke Hyeonjeong and Duke So in turn, my maternal uncle, who had been greeting people from the Hiden family, approached me.

“It’s okay. A visit from family is always welcome.”

“Thank you for saying that. But next time, I’ll try my best to stop you.”

“Haha, no need to overdo it.”

My uncle also let out a small laugh at those words.

Yes, my uncle was planning to move as I expected. Hyun Hyeong-gong shattered that expectation. As always, Hyeon Hyeong-gong was the problem.

“More than that, how did my maternal aunt know about the child born today…”

“Ah.”

At my uncle’s brief exclamation, I turned my head, which had been heading toward Hyeonjeong-gong, back to my uncle.

“Actually, it’s because Nia contacted me. I inadvertently told that to your aunt…”

“Yes, that’s right.”

It was said that her maternal uncle was the cause, but she did not blame her.

The role of my maternal uncle, who is the decisive battle weapon of Daehyeonmyeonggong, is too great for me to complain about something like this.

“Be more careful the second time.”

However, she did not reply that there was no need to overdo it this time.

This means that if it wasn’t for my uncle’s small mistake, today’s disaster would not have occurred.

***

The son of Baron Hardiner and Count Horfeld was born.

The birth of the next Count Horfeld, who inherited the blood of two imperial families. A child who symbolizes the bond between the Crasius family and the Hiden family.

‘I guess I’ll have to send a gift soon.’

As the emperor, he had no choice but to react to the auspicious events of the imperial family. It’s a blessing for not one but two families, and even more so when it’s a blessing for the minister’s family.

‘Are you the minister’s first nephew?’

Thinking about the word nephew made me laugh.

It may seem like a great nephew to a minister who already has eight children, but isn’t it said that children and nephews have different charms? What she said was what the empress said, so it’s probably not wrong.

‘I saw my child first.’

I suddenly felt resentful. Between me and the minister, I was the first to see my children, but the minister was the first to see my nephew. He could have won 2 against Minister, but ended up with 1 win and 1 loss.

Still, I will also be able to see my nephew in a few months, so even though I feel sad, I am not bitter.

My nephew, Ainter’s first child, the child who will become the next Marquis of Barandiga.

‘I’m looking forward to it.’

Yes, for that child’s sake, let’s send a gorgeous gift to the minister’s newly born nephew. Because of my personality as a minister, if I receive it, I will return it as I received it.

‘Should I give him a knight-level fief?’

I felt that desire for a moment, but I quickly shook it off. If I grant land, the minister might foam at the mouth and throw a fit.

It would be better to be sure of quality and quantity, but the good types would be jewelry or silk. If you do it wrong, a surprising situation can arise where you get criticized even after giving a gift.

“True.”

While I was thinking that a statue made of birthstones would be nice, a memory that had been stuck in the back of my head for a while came to mind.

[ Lateral Ostia, the 2nd prince of the United Kingdom of Juven, is scheduled to get married on the last day of November. ]

Information secretly posted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs just before the end of summer.

The wedding was scheduled to be small and quiet at the request of the bride and groom. However, since the royal wedding could not proceed without any guests, the empire naturally decided to send the minimum number of envoys.

If possible, they would have used this incident as an opportunity to send a large delegation, but the parties involved wanted a small wedding, so what could they do? A wedding must respect the wishes of the main characters.

And when it comes to Prince Laterer’s wedding, Baron Hardiner also has to move.

‘I need to provide more generous care.’

Congratulations on seeing your first child. Plus, consolation for going to a foreign country during her honeymoon.

Of course, I do not intend to console the Baron for his hard work. In any case, the compensation is nothing more than an advance payment.

However, if there is a little, little problem─

[Tanian Enes, the next saint of the Dawn Church, is scheduled to get married in mid-December. ]

Less than a month has passed since Baron Hardiner returned to the United Kingdom of Juven, and he has another trip to another country.

It’s truly a shame, but what can I do? It is true that Baron Hardiner has a close relationship with Prince Laterer and Thanian.

‘A single baron’s connections cover the continent.’

A grin escaped.

Which baron in this world can become close friends with the royal family, the next saint? The Baron, like his older brother, is an extraordinary person.