Chapter: 973

Anyway, after six months, I can’t go out even if I want to.

As her belly swells, she has to stay in her room to be prepared for any mishaps. It is the custom of the imperial court not to go out and meet outsiders.

Astelle wanted to do everything she could until she is six months pregnant and rest in peace before giving birth

‘And there is another purpose.’

She wanted Fritz to find a partner.

‘Because my brother doesn’t seem to have any intention of getting married.’

So she wanted to create an opportunity like this for him.

A masquerade ball is a great opportunity to find a lover.

It was for this reason that Astelle, in her days as the crown princess, was indifferent to masquerade balls.

If the prince’s fiancée is enthusiastic about a masquerade ball so badly, everyone would call her impolite.

Not long after she entered the palace last year, she was already preoccupied with so many things that she couldn’t even think about a masquerade ball.

Astelle also wanted to find a partner for Naen who is by her side, and for Hannah if the opportunity arises.

But she couldn’t explain her plans to Kaizen.

‘If I tell him, he’ll nag me for worrying about useless things during pregnancy.’

So Astelle just said it in a roundabout way.

“Everyone is really looking forward to this ball as it’s been such a long time since the last masquerade ball. The sudden cancellation will be very disappointing to those who will be participating.”

“If that’s what you want, I can’t help it…….”

Kaizen was still dissatisfied but he obediently gave in.

Theor, who had been listening to their conversation, spoke up belatedly. “I want to go to the summer palace. I heard there is a big lake there.”

“We can go there next year,” said Astelle with an apologetic look, reassuring Theor.

“I want to go in the summer,” Theor muttered with a sad face.

It was heartbreaking to see Theor so disappointed.

‘Theor may feel left out if he has a little sibling.’

Astelle pondered for a moment, then she said, “Then when the ball is over and you are free, let’s go there for a bit before autumn. What do you think?

“……yes.”