Chapter: 503

‘I’ve never heard of this before.’

My maternal grandfather never said such a thing.

Why didn’t he say he was close to my mother?

It felt a little odd.

Astelle smiled, hiding her confusion.

“Count, if it’s okay with you, would you like to visit the Empress’s Palace?”

“Can I?”

“Of course. I’d like to have tea with you. I want to hear more about my mother.”

Astelle spoke as if she only had that request, but in truth, it was not just that.

Currently, there is no one Astelle can trust in the Imperial Palace.

Fortunately, this man was the only person she had a relationship with.

Since this man was the minister of the military, it would be good to befriend him at this time.

Besides, he had a relationship with her maternal grandfather, and the Count himself was also favorable to Astelle.

Astelle invited the Count to the Empress’s Palace with that intention.

“Thank you, Lady Astelle. I will see you soon.”

The Count happily accepted the invitation.

***

The bloodline test at the temple ended without any problems. From that day on, new maids were added to the palace where Astelle lived.

“His Majesty has sent us to serve the prince.”

According to the principle, Theor, who was recognized as a prince, had to receive his own palace and stay there.

However, since he is still young, he decided to stay here until he adapts to the Imperial Palace.

“Nice to meet you. Hannah will tell you what to be careful about.”

The head of the maids bowed to Astelle.

Astelle tilted her head and whispered to Hannah after the maids had left.

“See if they can be trusted.”