Chapter: 922

There are no castles or mansions around the villa for the emperor’s party to stay. It would be best to stop by her grandfather’s house before going to the villa.

As she was thinking about that, Kaizen looked at her interestingly and smiled.

“Why are you smiling? I think you are happy.”

Is that obvious?

Astelle said frankly, “I am looking forward to it. I’ve always wanted to go to the mansion on my mother’s estate.”

The mansion in the Carlenberg estate was where Astelle’s mother grew up. After her grandfather lost the estate, she couldn’t go there.

“That’s where my mother grew up. I’ve only been there a few times when I was very young, so I’m curious.”

When Astelle was young, she stayed in her mother’s room when she went there. Although not much remains of her mother’s stuff now.

The Carlenberg estate had come under the direct control of the imperial family.

The custodian sent by the emperor was appointed to the official residence and ruled the estate, so the mansion must not have been much touched.

Astelle was thrilled to think that she could relive her old memory of her mother once again.

* * *

A few days later, the two and Theor set off for the East.

Kaizen got into the carriage with Astelle and Theor.

Seeing him reminded her of when they first went on a trip. At that time Astelle refused his request and got into the carriage alone with Theor.

Ever since the carriage left the palace, Theor was looking at the scenery outside the window.

“Mom, look at that! The river is frozen!”

Theor pointed to the frozen river under the bridge.

“Theor, don’t leave the window open for too long.”

Astelle asked Theor to sit on the chair.

Theor finally sat down and stroked Blynn, who was lying on a blanket.

“I hope we get there soon. I miss Grandpa.”

“We’ll be there in a few days.”

While looking at Theor, Kaizen recalled what happened not long ago.

A few days after the Duke’s death, Theor also heard the news.