“Yes, Your Majesty.”

Cassius, taking a sigh of relief inside, opened the door. As he did so, Edith, who was hugging Adrian, smiled and bowed.

The shimmering light behind her, who became the Imperial Princess, was so bright that it was impossible to distinguish whether it was the daylight or a halo.

“Our Imperial Son has been in a hurry since morning.”

While the Emperor naturally held Adrian and took care of him, Balter welcomed Edith.

Edith, dressed in attire befitting the rank of the Imperial Princess to leave a portrait, was more radiant than usual.

Even if an unknown man from a far distance were to gaze at her, there was now relief. She was undoubtedly a woman of the Hwangga, full of charm, but she would not entertain or engage with anyone.

‘If life is not wasted, she won’t engage in nonsense.’

The fact that Balter had regained his memories was not entirely good in every aspect.
In his youth, Isaac, whenever he saw Edith making eye contact with other boys in his absence, felt anxious every moment, and after regaining his memory, that anxiety was fully transmitted to Balter.

Experiencing the anxiety that had barely subsided after she gave birth to Adrian and the directionless jealousy was not a pleasant thing.

However, after the portrait was revealed, Balter’s mouth naturally lifted at the thought that everyone on the continent would now know she was his wife.

Now, no one can take Edith away from me. Since she won’t divert her attention elsewhere, she could stay by my side forever.

“There is nothing more enjoyable than being a model for a couple’s portrait.”

Balter led her while concealing his inner thoughts.

“It’s so honorable to leave such a picture before I die… I’ll do my best to complete it.”

Ruben, the exclusive painter for Agnas 14th, looked beyond the canvas with tearful eyes.

The Emperor, who had always been plagued by illness, miraculously wore formal attire with a healthy complexion alone. However, beside him were his son, who resembled him with a gaze that subdued others, his wife, and the plump cheeked imperial grandson.

Recognizing his talent that had been confined to being a poor unknown artist, the Emperor took it and spent harmonious times with his family. This alone moved Ruben deeply.

“I kept the portrait away from you all this time. Please hand it over as soon as it is completed.”

“Yes, Your Majesty.”

As Ruben politely bid farewell and was about to step back, Adrian, who had been in Balter’s arms, wriggled.

The Emperor did not miss this and gestured to the attendants. Then, a large blanket was spread on the floor.

“…….”

Balter, who had become a father capable of understanding Adrian’s gestures, looked at the Emperor, who seemed to have become adept at interpreting them. At that moment, the Emperor looked at the child and then lowered him onto the blanket.

“Adrian, show the unique skill you showed me to the court painter.”

“Ababa.”

Adrian, who had been fidgeting on the soft velvet blanket for a while, cleverly grabbed the Emperor’s hem.

“Ugh……!”

The child soon rose to his feet, exerting force on his face. Although he had to grab onto something due to the instability, it was clear that he had stood up with his own strength.

“Mama, Baba!”

Adrian, standing with his own strength, sought Balter and Edith, looking proud.

The Emperor, who watched the child rise with the weight of his head causing him to topple over, couldn’t help but smile.

“Our Imperial Grandson takes after his parents, strong and healthy. Well done, so let Grandpa hug you.”

The Emperor hugged the child and even patted him affectionately.

Who could have imagined that the cold-blooded Emperor, who had swept away hundreds of people to climb up, would be disarmed by a small child?
The court painters and those who had been by the Emperor’s side for a long time felt like they were welcoming a new master these days.

Balter casually whispered to Edith, who was looking at them contentedly, “Edith. The official schedule for this week is over, so how about spending the weekend leisurely at the Prince’s Star Palace?”

The Prince’s Star Palace was a place where only those granted permission could enter. It was a space for spending private moments.

As the Prince, who had long been known as a lover, built this place to capture the heart of the Princess, there were many beautiful sculptures that could captivate the hearts of women.

“Would you like that, Balter?”

Seeing if Edith liked his suggestion, her eyes sparkled with anticipation.

Observing the slightly blushing cheeks, it seemed that she, too, was looking forward to the everyday life of a newlywed couple.

Seeing her cheeks becoming slightly rosy with anticipation, Balter felt that he could now put an end to the delusion that she might neglect him in favor of others.

It was around the time he made an effort to conceal his dark thoughts and manage his expression.

“Next week, the academy classes will begin, so it would be nice for the family to spend some time together.”

“……?”

Academy. Edith’s pupils sparkled as she pronounced those four letters, more than when they first met.

Only now did Balter realize that he should be concerned not about some other ‘man’ but about the academy.