Hush Now, Saintess! - Chapter 88
Chapter 88
Translator: Yonnee
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Hildeon turned around with a slightly furrowed brow.
“Mother.”
The owner of the voice was Hildeon’s biological mother and the imperial consort, Nikita.
“When did you arrive? I thought you said you were going out today.”
“Yes, I just got back. More importantly, who was that lady?”
Nikita, who answered perfunctorily, pointed in the direction Roella had left with a sly smile.
Ha.
‘I knew it would be like this.’
Seeing his mother’s excited expression, Hildeon sighed.
His mother was someone who greatly enjoyed seeing amusing things.
She was far from the ‘austere nobleness’ often imposed. Instead, she tended to focus on what she found interesting and enjoyable.
They say her nickname was ‘free spirit’ in her younger days, perhaps.
In Hildeon’s view, she hasn’t changed even now.
Anyway, his mother was far from a typical noblewoman in many ways.
She still enjoyed jokes and was a playful person who was serious about teasing someone.
Someone completely opposite to himself.
Of course, Hildeon did not dislike his mother.
Rather, he often found her cool and enviable.
But…
‘Being the target of mother’s interest is the most troublesome thing.’
He responded firmly to his mother’s sparkling eyes.
“There’s nothing you need to know.”
“Oh, seeing that you’re hiding… Perhaps, a lover?”
Cough—
Hildeon involuntarily coughed.
A lover? Who?
Him and Roella?
They had only met three times so far.
At least, to become lovers, shouldn’t they meet at least ten times?
Still seven times short…
‘Wait, why am I even thinking about this?’
Lost in thought, he belatedly came to his senses,
Realizing he had been entertaining pointless thoughts, he felt a sudden warmth below his neck.
“It’s not like that.”
“Oh, then unrequited love? Or are you still just casually dating…”
“Let’s stop there.”
As Hildeon cut her off, Nikita pretended to cry woefully.
“Oh my, look at this child speaking. It feels like just yesterday you were crying from your nightmares and looking for me. Now, you’re keeping your distance from your momma….”
“Please, stop.”
Nikita burst into laughter at the voice that sounded almost like a plea.
“Ahaha! Okay, okay. I’ll really stop now.”
He’s her child, but really, there’s such joy in teasing him.
‘But then again, it seems like there really is something there.’
His usually composed face was relaxed.
His neck and cheeks flushed.
Having raised her son for more than twenty years, this was the first time she was seeing him like this.
Nikita forcibly kept her itching mouth shut.
She knew that if she were to provoke him any further, whatever was starting might end before it could even begin.
From a young age, his son had a somewhat fragile side.
He was afraid of people approaching him, and hesitant to approach others.
It was a pity, considering how handsome he was born.
But now, a lady had visited Hildeon.
How very interesting…
A new relationship was starting. She couldn’t mess that up now.
‘Will she come again? It would be interesting if she does.’
Nikita’s eyes sparkled as he looked towards the place where Roella had disappeared.
* * *
‘It’s so uncomfortable, I just might die.’
Despite this thought, Roella maintained a smile as if it were painted on.
The one who had taken hold of her was none other than the empress.
“I’ve heard. Recently, you’ve been giving your all to the duties of a saintess.”
Me?
Roella felt puzzled, but she soon nodded.
“Yes, that’s right. I am doing my best.”
For a moment, the empress’s expression turned strange.
But it was only for a moment.
The empress, wearing a graceful smile, laughed as if she was pleased.
“That’s wonderful. But don’t overdo it.”
“Thank you for your concern. Then…”
“Could we talk a bit more, would that be alright?”
Just as she was about to politely excuse herself, she was robbed of her chance.
The empress quickly intercepted Roella’s words.
“Then, of… of course, Your Majesty. That would be lovely.”
“How kind. Shall we take a walk together then?”
Before Roella knew it, an uncomfortable walk began.
The empress led her to one of the imperial palace’s gardens.
It was a garden full of early summer roses.
‘Wow, how much did it cost to decorate all this?’
Roella admired the beautiful garden with a materialistic thought in mind.
“Beautiful, isn’t it?”
“Yes? Oh, yes. It’s very beautiful.”
“Looking at something beautiful seems to naturally ease any upset feelings. Don’t you think so, Ducal Lady?”
“Yes, Your Majesty. I think so too.”
Roella gave a model answer typical of someone in the service industry and nodded.
The empress smiled contentedly at Roella’s amiable attitude.
“So, if you’ve got anything upsetting you, let’s resolve it today. For instance, things regarding Demos.”
“Of course, Your Ma… Um, pardon?”
Why exactly was Demos being brought up here?
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