Published at 23rd of November 2020 05:14:07 PM
Chapter 110
Chapter 110 : Welcome Back, Evelyn
After revealing the truth before the Noble Congress, Fabian immediately took the next step quickly and precisely . He made such a careful strategy that Duke Metis could not fend off him for deviating from the palace rules .
“The Crown Prince and Princess Evelyn will stay in her previous Palace . ”
“Previous… . . You mean, Empress’ Palace?” The Palace chief looked puzzled .
“I’ve temporarily revoked the ‘Empress’ title from this Palace . ” Fabian seemed relaxed .
While several nobles disagreed, the Emperor’s decision was imperial law . Thus, when he said he had revoked the Empress’ title, the historical building, known as the Empress’s Palace, was now just an ordinary building within the Imperial Palace .
“So, there’s no problem if that Palace is occupied by Adrian, my own son, and Evelyn Felice, his biological mother, who will become the Empress soon . ”
Fabian’s order was very explicit . He didn’t want to let Evelyn and his son, whose whereabouts had already known, lived in a stuffy, lightless place . Apart from that, he also wanted to emphasize that Evelyn was the sole master of the Empress Palace .
“Why, do you have anything more to say?” Fabian asked .
The Palace Chief’s eyes were lit up . Technically, there was no problem with that . But…
“Oh, it’s…” The Chief stopped himself from saying more and chose to obey the power that was before his eyes .
Fabian looked satisfied and rested his hand on his chin . The Empress’ Palace was known as the noblest and most elegant place in the Inner Palace . Besides, now, the Empress Dowager was taking Stella and used one of the largest buildings in Inner Palace . Of course, it was only when the Empress’ Palace was excluded .
“After all, I came to a conclusion . ” Fabian twisted the corners of his mouth and laughed . “There are people who know only when they see it with their own eyes . ”
Those cynical words were directed against those who could not give up their ascendancy, including his own mother .
“Well, everyone will realize it soon . ”
“Yes . ” Serus nodded his head bluntly .
“Then let’s go . ”
“… Oh Yes? It’s still Your Majesty’s working time to do your official duties . After that, there’s a schedule to meet the Prime Minister . ”
“Oh, I had changed the schedule . Isn’t there something more important than that?” Fabian said calmly . Serus had a curious look on his face, thinking about his master, who indeed had changed .
But Fabian ignored him and got up from his seat, “Today is the day Evelyn returns to the Empress’ Palace . ”
Fabian quickly strode towards the Inner Palace . He promised he wouldn’t leave her alone anymore . He was still poor to understand people’s feelings, but he was sure of what he had to keep .
Since he let her go easily in the past, he wanted to meet Evelyn and accompany her on her way back to her Palace .
It was the day Fabian had been waiting for .
Perhaps since they stayed in the Chamber of Secret for a long time, the sunshine outside felt dazzling and brilliant .
Evelyn and her entourage left the secret chamber first . They prepared to officially enter the world in the Inner Palace’s living room .
Soon the Palace Chief knocked . Nora opened the door and greeted him in a formal example that didn’t diminish the Empire’s dignity .
The Chief then bowed his head, “By His Majesty’s orders, I will welcome Prince Adrian and his mother, Princess Evelyn Felice . ”
As the living room door opened wide, the maids and servants lined up neatly in the long corridor to carry out the welcoming procession . Much as when she became the Empress for the first time, Evelyn was still stunned to be greeted by this large crowd .
Apart from the Emperor, it was the largest number of attendants in the Imperial Palace . Of course, the noble wives stood at the forefront of the maids .
“I took the lead of the maids . Please…… Please accept my lack of service . “
Evelyn frowned at the familiar face before her eyes . Among the three ugly-sisters, who harassed her terribly when she was the Empress, Countess Herenia attracted Evelyn’s attention .
Whether it was due to embarrassment over the disgrace she had received in the Felice Kingdom or because of Evelyn’s rapidly changing position, her face looked very pale .
“It…It should be a noble wife with a higher position who deserves this position more than me …… But Lady, I mean Marchioness Satin is absent because she still reflects on the teachings that the Princess has given her . ”
Countess Herenia trembled as if she had been stabbed by something sharp . Evelyn felt more bitterness than excited when she looked at the Countess who bent her body . Nothing changed, but Evelyn recalled the traumatic memory she felt over her previous treatment .
“Oh, congratulations! As His Majesty temporarily revoked the Empress’ title, so the Palace is now called as the “Star Palace,” so allow me to take you there, Princess . His Majesty’s love is so overflowing … What a joy of the world!”
Evelyn’s mouth was numb, looking at the countess’s forced-smile with cold eyes, “And maybe someone’s grief . ”
“Yes? Oh, it can’t be . Who dares to think like that…… . ”
“Are you asking me while you know who?” Seeing her hypocritical forced smile made Evelyn angrier than the cold and humiliation she had received in the past . If Countess Herenia had kept her real attitude to the end, Evelyn might have taken it lightly .
“Let the Palace Chief take over the guide . The Countess doesn’t need to accompany me . ”
“Pri…Princess…… . ”
According to the Imperial rule, the noble wife had to lead the maids and small affairs of the Inner Palace . It was an honor and a duty and an opportunity to prove loyalty to the Imperial family .
If the Countess was kicked out of here, she would be the laughingstock of the Empire . For a person who had the title of Countess, the social world’s evaluation was as important as her life .
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“The Countess Herenia I know is Marchioness Satin’s follower . So how could she suddenly follow in her footsteps and be able to lead so many people?” said Evelyn firmly .
“That’s a misunderstanding . I actually really admired the Princess very much since before . But I was forced to obey Marchioness Satin because I couldn’t against her power and influence . ”
“Oh, not only following her back but even obeying her”
Only then did the Countess realized her slip of the tongue and quickly quieted her mouth . She thought that innocent-Evelyn wouldn’t pick up on her words, but her prediction was wrong .
Right now, the Princess in front of her wasn’t the same person . Evelyn was as impressive as any other Imperial woman . She was also really different from the time when she humiliated Marchioness Satin in the Felice Kingdom before .
“Besides, I won’t give my way to you . ” Evelyn no longer hesitated . At first glance, Evelyn’s side face expression reflected Fabian’s arrogant look . “More than anything, the precious Prince Adrian is also on the way with me . ”
Evelyn waved her hand lightly and sent an eye-signal to the Palace Chief . The Chief immediately understood the meaning and immediately halted the Countess .
Countess Herenia gave Evelyn a look of despair . Still, Evelyn immediately turned her back . She smiled brightly as she looked at Adrian, who was holding Nora’s hand . “I don’t think the Countess will be able to carry out this important job because she’s not feeling well . ”
Indeed, the Palace Chief, who had trained in the long Imperial life, was quick-witted . “Countess, there seems to be another suitable person; I’d better ask you for another job . ”
While Countess Herenia was shaking, The Palace Chief turned politely towards Rebecca, standing behind Evelyn . Rebecca, who grabbed the meaning, immediately nodded and graciously stepped forward .
At first, she wanted to give the Countess an insult, but now Rebecca was even more excited, admiring Evelyn’s doings . “Princess, may I lead the way for you and the Prince?”
Now, no one cared about Countess as Evelyn smiled broadly at Rebecca with trust and affection, “Sure . Rather, I am grateful . ”
“It’s an honor for me, too . ”
A bright atmosphere bloomed like flowers between the two women . The Palace Chief quickly ordered the countless servants and maids, except the Countess, to re-arrange the line-up .
“Adrian . ” Called Evelyn brightly, seeing Adrian, who was taking Nora’s hand . Then Adrian ran pretty fast, approaching her, and then he held her hand first . Evelyn felt proud that her awkward toddler had become quite skillful now .
“We’re going to a new home . ” As she whispered a little to Adrian’s ear, the child’s eyes grew round in joy .
“What about the hawk? What about Jimoo?”
“Shh… . ” Evelyn slightly covered Adrian’s mouth and kissed him on the forehead as he was about to babble .
“Well, shall we take you now?” Rebecca asked, gazing lovingly at Evelyn and Adrian .
But strangely enough, the procession was very quiet .
“I’m sorry before, but I’m afraid you have to give up that role . ”
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Fabian’s voice suddenly rang through the long corridor . When Rebecca turned her back to set an example, the rest of the attendants had already bent their knees towards him .
“If he’s Your Majesty…… I can’t help it,” said Rebecca with a faint smile .
“Thank you . For everything . ” Fabian walked past Rebecca, expressing his heartfelt gratitude . At this moment, Rebecca doubted her ears whether he was the Emperor she knew, but unfortunately, she couldn’t ask him .
“Ah, Jimoo!” Adrian greeted him more enthusiastically than anyone else . Fabian then stared at Evelyn with gentle eyes, trying to convey his feelings instead of countless words .
“Jimoo, we’re going! To a new home, black hawk house!”
While everyone in the corridor was shocked, Fabian quickly hugged the child . Compared to Evelyn’s arms, that hyperactive child looked small in Fabian’s embrace .
“Still, you still have a lot to learn,” Fabian said, looking at Adrian with a tender smile .
“Adrian will go now!”
“I’ll go with you . ”
Adrian’s eyes bulged, soon he burst into laughter in a low, friendly voice .
“Do you mind if I go with you?” Fabian, who was carrying Adrian, glanced slightly at Evelyn . He seemed so clumsy to ask her permission to do so .
In truth, he wanted to know what Evelyn was thinking, as the place they were going to now was more than just a place for him . It was the place where they spent their previous married life .
“Together…Can I… . ?” Fabian hesitated and reached out a hand to her . No one knew, but his fingertip shook finely .
With a faint smile, Evelyn nodded slowly, looking at him, “Of course . ” After that, she reached out and grabbed Fabian’s trembling hand, “Your Majesty should come to… . with us . ”
A smile of relief spread over Fabian’s face . He couldn’t conceal his emotions, and he squeezed Evelyn’s hand so hard that she was hurt .
“His Majesty, the Emperor, Princess Evelyn, and the Crown Prince are coming!” The Palace Chief blew the trumpet in time and shouted with great spirit .
The lavish procession began to move slowly .
Fabian kept hugging Adrian in one arm while he held Evelyn’s with his other hand, walking through the beautiful garden and down the Inner Palace’s long corridor .
They didn’t even seem to care about other people’s gazes, as Rebecca and Nora deliberately looked at that sight from a distance, far from that family of three .
“Long time no see,” Evelyn whispered softly to the sight of the Empress’ Palace before her eyes .
“Yes… . . It’s been a long time . ” Fabian replied in silence .
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The Empress Palace, which had lost its owner, remained lonely in the Imperial Palace . As if it were an image of herself .
“But you’re back now, so it’s all right . ” Fabian lifted his black eyes and looked at Evelyn fondly, “It’s so long… . this Palace had waited for a long time, but now that you’re back, so everything’s fine . ”
It was a long way back . It couldn’t be said that they both had the same heart and mind . But all this time, they had suffered and were sick of each other .
“I missed this moment . ”
Evelyn was back to this place . It was the moment Fabian had been waiting for in his solitude .
“I am . ”
Evelyn’s transparent blue eyes looked at Fabian and the white Palace that spread over behind his shoulders .
It was a place she really hated and filled with misery . But unlike in her memories, this sight with Fabian’s presence now was beautiful .
“Perhaps…”
Evelyn sensed the longing bloomed in her heart . She realized some yearning could only be felt when they met each other .
“No, I must have missed you,” she said .
Her words filled Fabian’s eyes with sweetness .
“We were missing the same thing . ”
Evelyn was relieved and happy with that alone . She didn’t feel the loneliness and grueling remorse alone . There seemed to be new flesh growing over her deep wound .
“I’ll continue to do so in the future,” Fabian muttered low . “I wish to live my whole life missing you . ”
“Even if I already come back?”
“Still, I’ll always miss you and never let go of you . ”
Fabian took a small step forward and gently pulling Evelyn’s wrist . Then she easily crossed the borders of the Empress Palace .
“Welcome back, Evelyn . ”
It was the words he really wanted to say .
“I’ve been waiting… . . ”
Fabian, who barely managed to convey the words, hugged Evelyn with Adrian together .