Chapter 174

Chapter 174

"I didn't know you two were like that."

Because I went there so early in the morning.

Emperor Jovannes's face was still full of sleepiness.

Nevertheless, there was a surprise and some doubt in the eyes of me and Perez.

I suddenly had a hunch that if I leave it here, I would have to recite a love story that didn't exist.

It's annoying, so I have to show it in action.

I sneaked and grabbed Perez's hand on his lap.

Then I could see Perez's hand flinching in my hand, I could see his body stiffening.

"Hoohoo."

Pretending to smile, I turned my head and stared at Perez.

Hey, do it right?

Did you come to your senses after being glared at by me?

Perez's hand, which was still under my hand, moved and rather held my hand.

Firmly, as if he had never hesitated.1

The sensation of my hands being wrapped in a big rough hand was quite warm and good.

And I could feel Jovannes's gaze falls into the hand that Perez held.

On purpose, I made lovingly eye contact with Perez once.

"Because I'm a little bit shy, Your Majesty."

I could see Perez wriggling under his eyes.

Why? What?

"So I asked the Prince to keep it a secret for the time being."

"Is there any particular reason you did that?"

Jovannes persistently asked, even though I explained a little while ago that I was shy.

Maybe I'm trying to dig into my mind.

But I answered with a bright smile.

"My heart is not ready yet.”

"Prepare your heart"?

"I'm preparing for my heart to speak to my family. Your Majesty is well aware of the Lombardy people's extraordinary family love, right?"

"That's true."

Look at this.

Lombardy's love for his blood is famous enough to immediately convince that sly Emperor.

To be honest, Viese would have been kicked out a hundred times if it was not for my grandfather and Lombardy's unique family style, which values blood relatives.

"Your Majesty."

Perez, who was listening to the Emperor's conversation silently, opened his mouth.

"It's been a long time since Lady Lombardy and I have known each other, but it hasn't been long since the relationship developed. So please understand that our delay in coming here is to check each other's hearts."

One of Jovannes's eyebrows rose as he looked at Perez.

"It's all because of my lack of courage."

With that word, Perez held my hand tighter.

There was also a subtle smile around his mouth.

There you go, Perez!

It's worth raising!

"Oh, I've never seen the Prince like that before."

Jovannes said as if he was amazed to see such Perez.

Well, it's only acting, but it must be strange to see Perez like this.1

I quickly intervened and said

"You said the combination of Lombardy and the Imperial Family would be a great help to the peace of the Empire, Your Majesty."

And I smiled broadly at Jovannes.

"You're amazing, Your Majesty."

What? I do not know either.

However, I know that Jovannes is a very weak type of compliment.

"Hmm."

Sure enough.

The corners of Jovannes's mouth wriggled unbearably.

I didn't miss the chance and said.

"Now that we're engaged, there will be no unnecessary conflict between Lombardy and the Imperial Family, right? I am so happy to contribute to the peace of the Empire."

"Are you talking about the Golden Order of the Lord of Lombardy now..."

Jovannes tried to speak, hardening his loosened face.

But I intercepted it first.

"No, I'm talking about the citizens of the Capital and the nobles suffering from Lombardy's absence."

Jovannes shut up.

He seemed to be lost in thought.

I can't believe I have to feed you this.

Now, Emperor.

Open your ears and listen carefully.

"That's what His Majesty said in the personal letter to my grandfather. 'Agree to the marriage between the Imperial Family and Lombardy.'."

I can see Jovannes's eyes shaking slightly.

Now you can see a little hole to get out of.

It must have been Jovannes who stumbled the most because of my grandfather's super influence.

Lombardy was free from public opinion, but the Emperor had to be wary of the public.

I'm showing such an Emperor a way out.

He can get what he wants and take his pride and leave the battle.

"Of course, I'm here because my grandfather recognized my relationship with His Highness the Prince."

"...Lord of Lombardy?"

"Yeah, because I'm Lombardy anyway. The first thing I needed was my grandfather's permission."

"So the Lord of Lombardy agreed to the marriage between the Imperial Family and Lombardy?"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Slowly, relief and joy are seen spreading on Jovannes's face.

"Hahahaha!"

Suddenly, a big smile burst out of the Emperor that raised an eyebrow.

"Yes! You guys who are already in love would be better than Viese's daughter who said no and Astana! Oh my god!"

Like a man whose ten-year-old burden had fallen, Jovannes looked relieved.

Then he said, bouncing Perez on the shoulder.

"You've done a great job, Second Prince! Very good!"