“The carriages to the palace are constantly coming. Some are asking to be let in, saying they didn’t receive an answer to their invitation and just want to deliver presents.”

Cherti, who was preparing me, relayed the story with a smirk.

“So. They received invitations but didn’t reply… Now, it’s interesting.”

Receiving an invitation is not the end. Responding to it, and me responding again, would make it a perfect invitation. In short, asking if they agreed to what was sent in the beginning.

Those who did not come were the ones who received the invitation but did not send a response while observing the situation.

“Yes, yes. Empress Mama made it clear that their position should never be compromised.”

“You did well.”

Cherti was the most enraged at the non-responding invitations.

Empress Mama generously bestowed grace upon them, how dare they act so arrogantly; he was angry and angry again. Therefore, it was natural that he enjoyed this situation the most.

“Preparations are almost complete.”

By then, my preparations were also finished. The dress was originally gorgeous. Even when still, the dress was immediately dazzling.

So, to prevent Rodelo, the protagonist, from being buried, I chose a light dress with a faint color of daffodil to minimize decorations as much as possible. The only decoration was diamonds with a faint yellow tint.

“Can we go in now?”

“Sis, I want to see it quickly!”

Meanwhile, voices of Rodelo and Shasha, who had finished preparing in another room, were heard.

“Come in.”

The door opened, and Rodelo and Shasha came in. It was as I expected, but seeing Rodelo actually wearing clothes made him feel like a grown-up.

“Rodelo, it suits you well. Shasha, you look very pretty too.”

It felt dry, but in reality, my heart was pounding. Originally, Shasha was adorable. The two-toned hair was as fluffy as cotton candy, and it was so soft and fluffy that it was barely bearable every day.

The round face felt so soft, and the shiny eyes were so brilliant, like a bunch of stars picked from the night sky and put in. But today, in a dress as beautiful as a princess…

That alone was surprising, but Rodelo was also truly unexpected.

The phrase “sun itself” suited him well. Honestly, Beatrice had an otherworldly appearance.

Moreover, I don’t know who Rodelo’s real father is, but judging by the appearance of Leonardo or Emperor Raheul, the appearance of the imperial family was far beyond the ordinary. So, although Rodelo belonged to the handsome category, he was…

‘The clothes are like wings.’

It felt like he just brought back the lost wings.
He is handsome. He radiates light. It’s so dazzling that you can’t open your eyes because of that light. I tried to suppress the overwhelming emotion that made me choke back tears and cleared my throat.

“Sis, you look like a bride!”

“You seem even more beautiful than at the wedding. Mom, you become more beautiful every day.”

“You guys too. I think you’re more beautiful. Like angels.”

I slowly got up from my seat and approached the children. Thanks to the full skirt, I couldn’t hug them as tightly as before, but I hugged the children as best as I could.

“You’re really so beautiful, all of you.”

“Yeah. I’m pretty, Sis is pretty, and Pig is cool too. It’s the best today. Pig’s birthday is such a great day. So let’s go quickly.”

That’s when it happened.

“At this rate, it seems like you’ll go without me.”

A familiar voice came through the open door. It was Leandro. Making a disappointed expression, he slowly approached us.

“You look wonderful today too, Leandro.”

Leandro is handsome again today. I am moved once again by the fact that you are my husband. Although it was said in the old days that a handsome husband is useless, I don’t think so when I see it. Every day is joyful and happy.

“It’s not common for you to say such things…”

“Even if Leandro praises me a little, my nose goes up, but it’s just because I don’t do it often. You’re always handsome, always doing your best and being the best.”

“Well, yeah. I guess I’m a bit better.”

Although he said so, his cheeks turned red. I felt embarrassed. Whether it was cute or not, I unconsciously smiled.

“A person who looks good in pretending suits you.”

“That’s my charm.”

“It seems really unattractive. Dad.”

“I like the Emperor, but I don’t think this is it.”

Rodelo and Shasha took turns speaking. Only then did Leandro, clearing his throat, walk ahead.

That’s how our family arrived at the party venue.

Most of those who expressed their intention to attend and came to this place were people from the friendly Imperial faction. Even if they were not from the Imperial faction, those who returned from the noble faction to the Imperial faction greeted Rodelo warmly.

“Emperor, Empress Mama, and Crown Prince. It is an honor for the family to be able to meet such noble people in this place. Moreover, Shanshia, who has talents to covet, such as matam and temple. It really shines!”

“Thank you so much for inviting us to such a precious place.”

“People say that birds of a feather flock together, and you four really suit each other.”

Approaching with words that seem ingratiating. And surprisingly, those words stuck to the mouth made people feel better than expected.

Knowing that it wasn’t their true feelings, knowing that they would say something else behind their backs, it was a fact that I knew too well, but as a human being… I unknowingly smiled.

Moreover, seeing those who were more enthusiastic about praising Rodelo and Shasha than my praise, I was busy laughing like an excited mom.

“I am really looking forward to the future of this country. To have such people here.”

“Since similar people get along well with each other…”