Chapter 142
Ch . 142 Don’t Forget (1)
Before long, gifts were piled high from the representatives of each country . Elena noticed that enormous tributes were given to the Ruford Empire, perhaps for various reasons, but not least as a payment to not invade their kingdom . The Ruford Empire had been part of countless wars, and had ravaged and defeated many countries like a bloodthirsty demon . For the surrounding kingdoms watching, the Ruford Empire was a symbol of fear, and no one dared to challenge their military might .
The Empire was more peaceful under Sullivan’s rule, but Carlisle, the current crown prince, seemed to have the bloodthirsty streak of previous emperors . It was natural to be concerned whether the violent history would be resurrected . Carlisle was better known among the foreign kingdoms rather than in the Ruford Empire, as he had encountered the other kingdoms directly in the battlefield . Elena had these thoughts to herself as she watched the delegations .
‘Is that why they keep looking at him?’
The delegates first looked towards Sullivan, but their eyes were inevitably drawn towards Carlisle . They all had the same fear in their eyes . For Elena, who had already lived one life, knew how Carlisle was viewed by other kingdoms . They were the first to say that Emperor Paveluc’s treason would have failed if Crown Prince Carlisle were still alive .
Elena looked at Carlisle with new eyes . Feeling her gaze on him, Carlisle shifted his expression from indifference at the delegates to amiable when he looked at her . He bent over slightly and whispered in her ear .
“What are you thinking of, wife?”
His tone was playful, but Elena was flustered . Perhaps it was because of the way he addressed her as “wife . ”
The delegates looked on in astonishment at Carlisle’s sudden change in mood, and Elena replied in a low voice .
“They’re all constantly staring at you, Caril . ”
Carlisle’s expression turned steely, and he looked over them one by one .
“You mean you don’t like them?”
Elena shook her head, trying to assuage Carlisle’s threatening tone .
“No, I’m just amazed . Everyone seems to know you very well . ”
“Some may have seen me before, but the others…they may have heard rumors . ”
“Are the rumors frightening?”
Elena made a joke about what she already knew . Carlisle paused for a moment, and replied in a deadpan voice .
“Of course not . I’m sure they’re talking about my generous compassion…however, let me know if there is someone who is gossiping about me . ”
“Why? So you can deal with them?”
Elena already had a rough idea of what kind of past Carlisle had, despite how indirectly Carlisle talked about it .
“Deal with them? I only want to just reason with them . ”
Elena couldn’t hold back a laugh at his remark . The day Carlisle gently admonished anyone twice would be the day she died .
The guests were astonished at the scene of the couple amiably whispering to themselves . It wasn’t only the foreign ambassadors . The nobles of the Ruford Empire noticed too, including Empress Ophelia, who was sitting not far away . The Empress’ eyes glimmered as if she had discovered something very interesting .
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Emperor Sullivan started to look more fatigued as the reception of the delegates continued on, and he interrupted in a quiet voice .
“I need to rest for a while . ”
Carlisle and Elena rose straight from their seats, and Carlisle spoke first, his expression smooth .
“Let me see you off . ”
” There is no need . This is your day . ”
Sullivan turned towards Ophelia, who had been sitting wordlessly next to him .
“I don’t feel well, so come with me . ”
“Hoho, you don’t think I’ll do something wrong if you’re gone, do you?”
Ophelia had a soft smile, but her tone was churlish . Nevertheless, Sullivan seemed accustomed to it .
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“Not at all . I mean that you’re the only one that can take care of me . ”
“I understand . We’ll leave together . ”
Ophelia smiled as if she had no choice, then in a graceful motion stood up to support Sullivan . On the surface, the scene didn’t seem strange at all, but the atmosphere was hostile . Elena bowed in farewell to them .
“Go back safely, Father, Mother . ”
Sullivan smiled back .
“Yes, enjoy yourself, sweetheart . ”
Elena turned to Ophelia, but the Empress brushed past her . Carlisle stared at the increasingly distant figures of Sullivan and Ophelia with a cold expression .
Now that the Emperor and Empress were gone, the greatest attention turned towards Carlisle and Elena . She didn’t know if Sullivan had intended it, but she wouldn’t waste this opportunity . Now, no one would notice the Emperor’s fatigue .
“I’m going to greet the people who came to see me from the south . ”
Carlisle responded with a slight nod .
“Very well . Come to me when you’re done, and I’ll introduce you to the people I know . ”
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“I will . ”
Elena parted from Carlisle’s side, and she stepped down from the head table and approached Marissa with a bright smile .
“Marchioness Holland, thank you for coming all this way to my wedding . ”
“Oh, Your Highness!”
Marissa had quickly accustomed to Elena’s new title in a short amount of time . As a model in southern society, she made no mistake at all . Marissa and her close friends bowed .
“Hail to the Crown Princess . Eternal glory to the Ruford Empire . ”
Elena wasn’t still unused to the greeting, but she gave a gentle smile without showing any outward signs of anxiety . The Blaise family was from the south, and if Mirabelle were to return there in the future, she would need the help of the southern aristocrats .
The Ruford Empire was divided into five regions—the south, the east, the west, the north, and the central capital . It was natural for Elena to start exerting influence in the south, which was her home after all .
“We were all amazed to see your wedding dress earlier today . If you don’t mind me asking, where did you commission it?”
Dresses were a popular topic among noblewoman, and Elena was prepared for this . She responded kindly .
“From Anco’s Tailors in the capital . My sister also has a talent for design, and contributed many ideas . ”
“Oh, you mean the young lady from before? So incredible already at such a young age . ”
Although Marissa was playing up the compliments, Elena covered her mouth and smiled . Now that she had risen to a high position, it was natural for everyone to try and flatter her .
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