Published at 21st of November 2020 06:13:39 PM
Chapter 40: 40
Evelyn was trying to keep her face as calm as possible . But in a gesture, she quickly looked for Lily and whispered something in her ear .
“Where’s Lady Rebecca?”
“She’s waiting to enter with the guests . ” Lily also lowered her voice to see if she noticed something unusual .
“His Majesty…,he must have left his residence, right?” asked Evelyn
“I was worried, too, so I looked into it, but it’s been a while since he left his residence . ”
Evelyn felt frustrated at once .
“According to the chief, the Black Hawk Knights are ready to leave the Kingdom . ”
After that day, Evelyn wondered if he would finally let her go without paying any more attention to her . But it seemed that Fabian was taking revenge now .
He seemed to be very angry . Evelyn was foolish to think that Fabian wouldn’t mind it because he was usually indifferent .
“What should I do······?” Lily asked Evelyn again .
Outside the banquet hall door, all the nobles from all over the continent were gathered, waiting for the banquet to begin . But, since the name was a banquet for the Emperor’s farewell, it couldn’t be started without the Emperor himself . In the worst-case scenario, it was like bringing all the guests together and showing them a disgrace .
“First, let’s go back . ”
“Yes…”
Evelyn’s head dizzy . It wasn’t a situation to be solved by asking Lily to do something because it could also backfire on herself .
And suddenly, the hate Evelyn had forgotten rose from her heart . She knew that already, but he was a very heartless man . He came here all the way to tease her, even though they were divorced . And he’s trying to humiliate the royal family like this .
“Evelyn . What’s wrong with you?” Miriam asked her daughter carefully .
“No, His Majesty seems to be a little late . ”
“Really? Oh well… . ” Miriam nodded and did not ask any further because there was already an embarrassment in Evelyn’s eyes . Miriam seemed to know what’s going on here .
“Should we go out…?”
They could just give reasons to the guests . However, Evelyn could not bear to think that her royal family would be disgraced .
At that time, Miriam reached out and pressed Evelyn’s hand . “Those who hold banquets should relax . ” Miriam’s face was gentle and looked calm .
“Even if we can’t open the door to a banquet because of an accident, it’s better than forcing a guest to stay here . ”
Evelyn was biting her lips hard . She felt as if her mother had already found out what was going on .
“It’s all right . ” said Miriam .
“But the nobles from all over the continent have gathered, and our royal family…”
“I said, it’s okay . ” said Miriam firmly . “The banquet can be canceled at any time . A good excuse is enough, we can think about it later . But you can’t throw away your pride anymore . ” Her mother’s voice was too stern today .
After giving birth to Adrian, Evelyn felt she’d barely know her mother’s heart, but Evelyn was still far away .
“So straighten your back . Let’s relax and enjoy this time . ”
“Yes… . ”
Evelyn realized that she had lost her posture unknowingly . Currently, it wasn’t just postures that were lost .
Her mother was right about that . The pride that she got back would fall to the ground . She had to bow down again to pick it up again . It was what the enemy wanted the most . Even if this banquet couldn’t be opened, she would never show him such a figure .
Fabian’s idea hit the bullseye . It was often used by the Imperial family to wash their opponents silently .
It was very shameful to be laughed at by guests who you invited yourself . And it was an indescribable shame if the main character of the banquet, who they thought would not come, suddenly appeared before their faces .
“Your Majesty the Emperor of the Empire is coming!”
One of the Black Hawk Knights blew the trumpet . It was a special instrument that could only be played when the Emperor appeared .
Then they all bowed their heads, and some people wondered if the banquet had started .
“I see you . ”
“Your Majesty, how have you been?”
The most powerful Marquis of Satin and his companion, Count Hernia, came close and welcomed Fabian with a smile on their face .
Usually, Fabian despised looking at him the most, but now he was very useful .
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“After the wise and brilliant Emperor left the Empire, everybody longed for His Majesty day and night . ”
“Yes, everyone was crying!”
Fabian raised the corner of his lips and tried hard to repress his annoyance .
“It’s an honor to meet you, Your Majesty . ”
Because it was a banquet, every nobleman was accompanied by his wife . The two middle-aged wives who were fully dressed nobly greeted Fabian .
“The banquet at the Felice Palace is too small and narrow to serve your Majesty, but your presence alone will make this place brighter,” said Lady Satin . She broke the silence with her skillful tongue . It was a unique way of speaking for a socialite lady .
“I’m not interested in this banquet . ” Fabian said coldly, recalling Evelyn . Then, the two ladies started smiling happily .
“Of course, how dare you serve Your Majesty in such a small kingdom?”
“My wife is right . What could such a small kingdom do? This kingdom is no different from a merchant who is blinded by gold coins earned from trading . Well, I’m not saying that the kingdom of Felice is bad but it’s far from the nobility of His Majesty . ”
The wives who took part in the agitation of their husbands . The habit of the imperial family came out unintentionally . They seemed so familiar with the conversation with the thorns in a smile .
“Yeah, sure . ” Fabian thoughtlessly threw a word .
“Yes, I doubted my ears when I was invited, but … I felt the kindness of Your Majesty . ”
“That’s right . Social circles say there’s no end to your kindness and your mercy . ”
It was strange . Apparently, Fabian just came here to declare that he was going back at the banquet hall entrance . But when he heard those ladies talking, he felt unknown displeasure from the bottom of his heart .
“My kindness and mercy?” Fabian asked back briefly, without revealing his emotions as usual .
It was a very convenient way of speaking . Because the nobles, who were so eager to meet the Emperor’s favor just by asking again, used to talk about their ulterior motives .
“Why not? How merciful it is for you to stay in the someone’s palace who has been dismissed for lack of virtue and dignity . ”
‘Someone who was dismissed for lack of virtue and dignity, did they mean Evelyn?’
Fabian’s eyebrows flinched at the moment, but the wives were unaware and absorbed in their world .
“Yes, it’s fortunate that we didn’t punish her at first, but your Majesty’s tolerance is truly endless . ”
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“Do you all think so?” said Fabian in a low voice .
“Is there anything else… . ”
“Of course, Your Majesty . ”
The Marquis and Count quickly responded to the flattery . Then there was unknown anger rose in Fabian’s heart .
Actually, the insult was pointed at Evelyn, but the direction was changed entirely . Evelyn was once his wife and the Empress of the Empire, no matter if they were divorced . If they had actually respected Evelyn, they wouldn’t dare to say that .
“Really?”
It seemed that no one noticed the anger in Fabian’s voice .
“Actually, among the nobles, there was a saying that Your Majesty may not be willing to attend . Even, you don’t have to join these banquets . ” The Countess, who didn’t notice his anger, already crossed the line .
“I can’t believe everyone thought so . ” said Fabian . He thought so, too, and it was irresistible that they also felt the same thing .
Fabian wanted to get rid of his temper right away . Still, he seemed to agree with the opinion that he secretly ignored the Felice Kingdom .
“Ha, that’s what I’m saying… . ”
The Countess tried to open her mouth, but her husband immediately stopped her . The count didn’t know why the Emperor was angry, but he knew it wasn’t a good situation for Fabian to laugh .
“Your Majesty, the Knights are ready . ”
Then all of a sudden, Serus came up and made a report . When Fabian heard it, he didn’t move and only raised the corner of his lips .
“I was waiting . ”
“Yes, then…”
“We can finally start the banquet . ”
” W-what . . ?!” Serus tried to ask back, but then he stopped when he saw Fabian’s face .
“Because the Felice Kingdom had prepared a very nice banquet, I was just waiting for my own Knights to join . ”
The faces of the Marquis and his wife were covered by dark shadows . Typically, it was common to have hatred or mock a former Empress, but this time the situation seemed different .
“…… . . Your Majesty’s eyes are … . different… . . Still, everyone was so tired of waiting for the this banquet . ” said Lady Satin . She changed her posture without changing her face .
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“What? This kingdom’s banquet…… . ” Only her friend, the stupid Countess, couldn’t keep up with this atmosphere .
“Yes, it’s so elegant and sophisticated that you can’t think it’s a kingdom’s banquet, Right? Hoho… . ” said Lady Satin . She cut the Countess’ word and fluttered her blue-feather fan .
Fabian glanced at the Marquis as if he didn’t want to join the lowly conversation . Then, forgetting all his own purpose, he opened the banquet door at a faster pace than anyone else .
“Your Majesty is entering the banquet hall!”
The glorious trumpet sounded . The King, Queen, and Evelyn stood up with unwavering smiles and gave the Emperor a good example . Fabian accepted it politely and headed to his prepared seat .
“Thank you for the hospitality of the Kingdom of Felice for throwing such a wonderful banquet for me . ” Out of his mouth flowed a speech that was completely different from his heart . And the nobles who had noticed were busy admiring the banquet’s excellence, and they praised it in unison .
“Everyone feels the prosperity of the Felice Kingdom and enjoy this banquet . ” “
After speaking, Fabian looked at Evelyn .
Evelyn nodded slightly with a faint smile . She couldn’t tell if it was just a ceremonial greeting, but there was a little bit of emotion in it .
“Your Majesty…… . . ” Suddenly Serus approached him and spoke in his ear . “The knights are ready to go . ”
That was also Fabian’s order . At first, he was going to turn coldly in front of the banquet hall and leave immediately .
“Didn’t you hear what I said before?” Fabian, as always, was blatant .
“No, I must have made a mistake . The knights will attend the banquet with dignity . ”
“They’re supposed to . ” Fabian raised the glass with an arrogant smile .
“I want to hold a toast for the Felice Kingdom who arranged the banquet . ”
Fabian also got up from his seat . At once, the banquet rose in a single stroke . Compared to any formal banquet in the imperial family, this banquet was much more dignified .
“For the King and the Queen and Princess Evelyn . ”
“·······For the…” They all raised their glasses and followed the Emperor and Evelyn joined them without knowing what to say .
At that moment, Fabian made eye contact with Evelyn over the raised glass .
And he was smiling, for some reason .