783 – Ausuen Samgongjupa – 1

No matter what city you go to, it is impossible to feel its charm in one day. An ordinary city would be like this, but what would happen to an institution that is the center of an empire? The Crown Princess passionate’ day trip only toured a portion of the islands.

However, with just one day of travel, the Crown Princess smiled and seemed satisfied. She went to all kinds of places she didn’t normally see, including the circus, the zoo, and parks.

“Henrietta!”

“When Charlo!”

Because she made a friend who was not her sister.

The emperor contacted the Marquis de la Virgé as soon as he heard that his daughter-in-law had a friend of her own s*x. As I expected, the emperor tried to protect his daughter’s small and precious friendship with her, and the Marquis of Labirje also willingly submitted to the emperor’s will his.

In fact, there is nothing to call submission. His own blood relative becomes the next emperor’s childhood friend? This is something that even a marquis would consider it an honor and be happy about. There is a high possibility that not only the current emperor, but also the next emperor, and even the next emperor if he is lucky, will look favorably on his family.

Instead, it is on the condition that Marquis Digo does not modify the work. Of course, since he was a nobleman who rose to the rank of marquis, he couldn’t have made modifications without notice.

“I’m happy to be back!”

“Ugh! I’m going to have a good time with Charlo too!”

Anyway, Henrietta, who didn’t seem to know what the title “Childhood friend of the Crown Prince” Meant, smiled brightly, thinking she just liked playing with her friend.

No, you probably don’t even know what the Crown Princess is. Her elders say she is the crown princess, so she is like that.

“So this is Pedi’s house?”

As proof of that, the Crown Princess and Henrietta met at our residence, not the imperial palace.

It was an unexpected offer of a location, but it’s not something I couldn’t understand. The friends that Henrietta has made include not only the princess but also Pedi, and the imperial palace is objectively lacking in entertainment. Right now, she wants to hang out at our house rather than at the palace.

Thanks to this, Henrietta also came to our mansion instead of the imperial palace. There will come a day when Henrietta will enter the imperial palace, but not immediately.

“Wow. This is my house.”

“So there are a lot of animals here, right?”

“Ugh! Mana!”

Henrietta’s eyes sparkled at Peddie’s her answer her without hesitation.

It’s amazing. Some children are afraid of animals, but somehow all the children I meet like animals. Not to mention our children, the Crown Princess, Teresa, and Helen. Even Henrietta, whom I met this time.

At this point, I think it’s fate. Since the Empire’s number 0 person, Sang-taeng, is running an animal farm, isn’t it possible that children born in today’s era have become animal lovers under the influence of the situation? It’s roughly like an area buff.

“Miss. I should also say hello to His Excellency the Count who invited me.”

“Ah!”

While watching the three children chattering like that, the maid who came with Henrietta opened her mouth.

“Baekchan Gaka. Thank you!”

“Thank you. If you are a friend of Peddie and Her Highness, you can come anytime, so have fun.”

“Yes!”

It was a bright answer that made me smile.

Is this child the one who had a battle between the Crown Princess and her grandfather? After all, children are not just beings with one appearance, but are mysterious beings with many appearances. The child who was a brave warrior has now become an innocent little girl.

“Henrietta! Let’s go if you wear a hat! I’ll show you a lot of animals!”

“Wow!”

However, before he could fully feel that happiness, the Crown Princess snatched Henrietta and Peddie and disappeared into the distance.

I cried with my heart at the cruelty. I also wanted to see my children’s friends for a long time.

“Your Excellency. Thank you for your hospitality.”

While I was contemplating whether I should follow along, the maid who came with Henrietta bowed.

“As I just said, there is nothing to express gratitude to. Isn’t Henrietta a close friend of our child and Her Highness the Crown Princess? It is natural for her parents to welcome their child’s close friend.”

“I am grateful that you consider me a friend. The young lady has not met anyone her age except her cousins, so she has not been able to make any friends until now.”

“Is that so?”

I smiled bitterly because it seemed similar to a worry I once had.

I know that feeling well. No matter how many siblings or cousins you have, blood relatives and friends are different. If I hadn’t found a friend of the same age named Helen thanks to Titi, I would have been as worried as that maid.

“Everything is difficult at first. I’ve made two friends this time, so I’m sure I’ll make many more friends in the future.”

Then the maid bowed her waist even deeper.

‘Are you a nanny?’

Looking at her maid, she smoothed her chin. Her affection and concern for Henrietta were too strong to be considered an ordinary maid.

It is not a feeling that can be expressed in words such as loyalty or sincerity. Based on her father’s experience over her years, the maid’s feelings are clearly at the level of maternal love.

‘If you’re a nanny, that’s acceptable.’

Our nanny from the Crasius family also cherished and loved Erich and I like our own children—

“Wow!”

“Miss!?”

At the loud voice coming from the mansion, the nanny (presumed) who had been bending over got started and stood up.

“No need to worry. “I think I saw my pets.”

“Yes…?”

“You will find out when you see it for yourself.”

She walked with her nanny, whose eyes were shaking wildly.

Eleven talking animals appeared in front of Henrietta, who loved animals. It would be even stranger if there was no cheering.

‘I will come visit every day for the time being.’

I said I could come anytime, so I will definitely come anytime. Because Henrietta doesn’t seem like the type of person to hesitate after hearing what an adult says. The Marquis de la Virze would not stop her granddaughter from going to see the crown princess.

Maybe once Henrietta’s sister is old enough to walk, her sisters will come alongside. Just thinking about it makes me look forward to it.

‘How many children are there in the mansion alone?’

Our children, the Emperor’s children, Teresa, nieces, sisters Henrietta and Helen. Assuming all these children gather at the same time, how many people will roam the mansion?

The number will probably far surpass that of most daycare centers. Sooner or later, I will have to report the operation of a daycare center to the Ministry of Relief and Education or the Ministry of Education.

***

“Wow, wow!”

I was proud to see Henrietta looking so amazed at Jeansaeng.

What a surprise! Because all the kids at Ttaboo and Pedi’s house are amazing!

“Who is this again?”

“Henrietta! My friend!”

“I see. Have a good time and then go.”

I caught Jansaeng who was trying to go to the next place.

“Jeansaeng, let’s go play too!”

“Damn. I knew it would end up like this.”

“Lord, death!”

As soon as I saw Jean-Saeng, Li Xiannu, who was nearby, also came up to me.

“Even dolls can talk! It’s amazing!”

“That’s right! It’s great!”

“Wow!”

I gave Jeansaeng and Lisiannu to Henrietta in Java.

Just looking at it is bad, touching it is even worse!

“Matta. Pedi.”

“Huh?”

“Where is the zodiac sign?”

Now that I think about it, I can’t see the Chinese Zodiac sign. The kids who talk are amazing and cute, but the Zodiac sign is the smartest! I can’t speak, but Joe!

“I’m going to meet Jeannie.”

“What?”

“Sister Halan, you dog.”

I blinked at Pedi’s words.

Jenny. Hallan. Bowwow. Sister. Zodiac sign.

Jo!

“Let’s go too!”

“Huh?”

“Ugh?”

“Let’s go see Titi, Jeannie, and Halan!”

Yes, I heard about a dog named Jeannie before! There is a saying that the Chinese Zodiac is a cute dog!

And the kid raising him is Hallan! I remember everything!

‘Pedi’s older sister!’

If you’re Pedi’s older sister, you’re my friend!

“But, Sister Henrietta. Come on, let’s go to my house.”

“Oh.”

Mata. That’s right.

“Then let’s go to Daum!”

I’m sure you’ll see it here too! Hallan’s house is a good place to go next time!

***

When I went towards the children, an unusual conversation was taking place.

“Let’s go see Titi, Jeannie, and Halan!”

“Then let’s go to Daum!”

There is an incredible conversation about the Crown Princess visiting Helen’s Luciano’s house.

Fortunately, thanks to Pedi’s wise actions, we avoided an immediate visit. There are various things to see in our mansion, such as holy beasts, manes, mines, and spirits, so the ‘next’ that the Crown Princess said will be quite a bit later.

However, this is just buying time. As long as the Crown Princess makes up her mind, it will come true in the end.

‘You can’t stop them using your status as a justification.’

There is no use in saying that it is difficult for the Crown Princess to visit a knight’s mansion or that it is impossible to go see Helen. Then, there will be a counter-argument asking what a pedi is, and the emperor also considers Helen, who is acquainted with our children, as ‘the princess’s friend (Jin)’.

“Well, sir. The girl named Helen is… “

“She is the child of a bureaucrat who has ties to me. She is also friends with our children, so she could be a good relationship with Henrietta.”

Then the nanny’s complexion brightened. It seems that Henrietta is happy to hear that she can make a new friend after the Crown Princess, Peddie.

‘There is no answer.’

I smiled bitterly inside. It is natural for Peddie to go to Helen’s house, the Crown Princess has made up her mind that she wants to go, and for Henrietta, it is her chance to make friends. There is no other reason than to let the three children go rather than stop them.

Actually, I have no particular regrets about sending my three children to Luciano’s mansion.

“It looks like Her Majesty the Crown Princess will be visiting soon.”

– …Yes?

The problem is that it is very unfortunate for Luciano, the owner of the mansion.

– Yes, sir. Her Majesty the Crown Princess… Are you saying this?

“Yes.”

Immediately after Henrietta returned, she contacted Luciano and explained the situation. Sooner or later, the Crown Princess will descend on your mansion.

The reaction was exactly what I expected. Luciano’s eyes shook mercilessly at the sudden declaration of shock.

“There is no need to worry. Your Majesty is pure, good, and intelligent. He would never harm you, your wife, or Helen.”

Despite my comfort, Luciano’s eyes still trembled.

I understand. It is said that the next emperor will visit a knight’s mansion, but if there is a sane person, that person is strange.

“I will personally attend to His Highness, so there will be no fuss.”

However, regardless of understanding, not even I can stop the Crown Princess’s steps.

All Luciano can do is smile and welcome the Crown Princess. All she can do is pray that Helen becomes a close friend to the Crown Princess.