Chapter: 258
The nobles who were watching began to add one word after the other.
“Is the Marquis very ill?”
“Oh my, he must be very old……”
Although the Marquis did not live in the capital city, most of the nobles were people who had heard of his name.
Some even offered to send him medicine or something.
Kaizen, who had been looking with complicated eyes, approached Astelle.
He grabbed Astelle’s shoulders with both of his hands and comforted her kindly.
“Don’t blame yourself. Why would it be your fault?”
It was much friendlier than Astelle had expected.
The problem is, it was way too sweet.
When the two got too close, there was a strange atmosphere again.
Astelle pulled her body back slightly to get away from Kaizen, she didn’t miss the chance and spoke quickly.
“Fortunately, thanks to Your Majesty’s care, my grandfather has recovered a lot. I beg of you, Your Majesty. Can’t you send my grandfather and my little nephew back to the mansion first?”
Surprised by what the former empress was trying to say, the people watching lost interest when they saw that she was making an insignificant request.
It was an understandable request.
Everyone thought the emperor would surely allow it.
The reason why Astelle came along with the emperor was already known to the people living here.
Although they do not know the details, it is known that it is related to the will of the Empress Dowager.
It is okay to send back the elderly and the child who does not need to be taken along.
In fact, from the emperor’s point of view, it was better not to take the two of them.
If he takes them, they will only get in the way.
Everyone thought so and assumed that the Emperor would grant Astelle’s request.
So did Astelle.
So when Kaizen answered firmly, everyone couldn’t help but be surprised.
TL: Lilac | PR: Faith