Chapter: 1048

White Snowflakes and Blue Stars

Peaceful daily life continued.

In the fall, Astelle attended Fritz and Gretel’s wedding at the Reston mansion.

The wedding ceremony was held in a simple setting in a beautiful garden with colored leaves.

Only a few relatives were present, including the emperor and empress.

Fritz wanted to have a grand wedding for Gretel, but she wanted a quiet, simple wedding.

‘Well, it’s not surprising.’

The fact that Gretel, a commoner pharmacist, is getting married to the duke, the empress’ older brother, has created a huge stir in the capital’s social circles in recent weeks.

Even Gretel is pregnant.

The marriage of the two caused as much shock as when Astelle returned to the capital.

Even though the Emperor himself granted Gretel a peerage as well as a fiefdom, a commotion could not be avoided.

“Congratulations, Gretel.”

Despite all the gossip, Gretel looked very happy in her white dress.

“I am so glad we are a family now. I wish you happiness,” said Astelle sincerely.

Everyone thought that Fritz would marry a noble lady from a prestigious family, but he chose Gretel.

Of course Astelle was happy. Gretel is her best friend and someone she can trust.

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Gretel took Astelle’s hand in hers, teary.

Astelle wanted to invite Gretel to the palace to help her socialize with the noble ladies.

However, she didn’t bring it up because she thought her life in the mansion would be overwhelming for the time being.

What’s more, she didn’t want to burden her.

‘She will adapt gradually after giving birth.’

Once the heir is born, she will become a Duchess no matter what anyone says.

By that time, rumors will also subside, so she will be able to make friends with people little by little.

The wedding was held in a modest setting in a pavilion in the garden.