Chapter: 615

Astelle explained in a calm voice, “It was common in the past for noble girls to work in the empress’ palace.”

In the old days, it was a very honorable thing for noble girls to be able to work in the imperial palace.

While working with the empress, they were able to learn court manners and how to manage the household.

As the times changed, the custom gradually disappeared, now daughters of poor noble families often worked as maids in the imperial palace.

“You will not work as an ordinary maid, but a lady-in-waiting. A lady-in-waiting is paid and works only for a set time. She has to come every time I call and do as I tell her.”

“Um, what does a lady-in-waiting do…..?”

“A lady-in-waiting does chores while helping with my work. She also helps organize the paperwork. Have you ever studied accounting?”

“Yes, yes, I have.”

When you get married, you have to take care of the household.

The noblewomen also studied accounting and managing documents along with etiquette and the liberal arts.

“Then it will be helpful enough. I’ll tell you what you don’t know.”

“Is….., is that all?”

Naen asked in disbelief.

Astelle asked back, raising one eyebrow slightly.

“Why? Do you want another punishment?”

“Oh, no, no.”

Naen hurriedly shook her head.

Astelle smiled a little at Naen’s cute behavior.

“T-thank you, Your Majesty.”

Naen was a little puzzled.

She was afraid the empress might be up to something else.

But for now, she had to say thank you.

“Let’s start today. Go to the library and find what I asked for.”

Naen headed to the library with the note that Astelle had written for her.

The note had the titles of several books written on it.