Duke Canterip, from smuggling gems in foreign mines to manipulating the number of soldiers separately without reporting to the emperor. The emperor undoubtedly believes in Duke Canterip as his staunch supporter, but in reality, he moves solely for his own benefit.

“The Duke is the biggest support for the First Prince, so it would be quite bitter if this fact is revealed.”

Rachel remarked amusingly.

“It would be enjoyable to see everything exposed and watch the wedding proceed.”

Indeed, what expressions would the emperor and Raul have?

With a sly smile, Belia neatly arranged the documents by tapping them on the desk.

“Then let’s depart now.”

Today was a day to visit the clinic.

As the praise from the imperial citizens continued to grow, whenever she thought about the clinic, her heart warmed.

“They say the development of new medicines is nearing completion.”

“Really? Then we should start what I requested last time.”

“And today, they say they will provide an escort from the central palace, so you can depart with them.”

An escort from the central palace…

“Will your oracle, Lord Rochus, also come?”

“Please don’t mention my brother. Whenever I think about him, my head hurts terribly.”

Rachel shook her head as if she were fed up.

Rochus Caprie had been coming and going to the prince’s palace recently, using the excuse of meeting Rachel to see Belia. However, it wasn’t because he liked Belia romantically or anything of that sort…

“Considering me as a symbol of luck… I don’t know what to say.”

Rochus visited her every time he heard her talking about him. Every day, he wished for a safe day as if he were praying.

Seeing Rachel sighing without holding back, Belia let out a chuckle.

“If I am someone’s symbol of luck, then that’s a happy thing in itself.”

“Your Highness… You shouldn’t be affectionate to just anyone! I should have kicked him out very rudely!”

Rachel grumbled with her tongue, creating a displeased expression.

The disgrace of the family was entirely orchestrated by her second older brother.

“Your Highness.”

And how did he manage to time it so well?

How did he know and appear just when she was talking about him?

Rachel sighed again and glared at her elder brother.

“I knew my elder brother would come, but to think he would really come…”

“What does that mean, Rachel?”

Rochus spoke calmly as usual.

He always presented a scholarly and rational appearance, and yet he came to the prince’s palace every day to wish for good luck. It was quite amusing.

“Lord Rochus will be in charge of my escort, Your Highness.”

“If it’s Your Highness’s escort, it’s only natural for me to come. Besides, my younger brother is also here.”

Rochus jokingly threw out a remark with a smirk.

“Dum?”

Rachel snapped.

Rochus burst into laughter, seemingly carefree.

Watching his jovial demeanor, Belia smiled as if she were enjoying herself.

“Alright then. I’ll be relying on you today as well.”

In response to Belia’s words, Rochus gave a courteous salute with a clenched fist, laughing heartily.

Upon arriving at the clinic, Belia immediately met with the manager and discussed matters. The manager conveyed in a serious tone that the number of patients using the clinic had significantly increased recently, and they might need to recruit more therapists.

Belia nodded approvingly on the spot.

‘It seems like we may need to build or expand the clinic…’

First, she would have to observe the situation.

In the western region, they were finalizing the clinic site with the cooperation of Duke Tessa. However, the place Belia was considering for additional construction was in the northeastern region.

The areas that would suffer the most damage from the upcoming winter’s severe cold and heavy snowfall.
It is now the end of spring, so if we start preparing now and begin construction from summer, we might be able to complete it just in time before winter arrives. Items stored last winter were distributed to orphanages, impoverished areas, or sold to lower nobility or wealthy imperial citizens. The storage conditions were excellent, and it’s expected that storage will be possible without major difficulties this upcoming winter as well. Therefore, constructing a few more clinics at a similar level might undoubtedly be of significant help.

“Then, please continue to take care of things.”

With a cheerful smile, Belia greeted him and turned away. She toured the clinic, exchanged greetings with patients and therapists, and conversed with them. She was pleased to see the clinic gradually establishing itself.

If there were more time, she would have liked to visit clinics in each region. However, with Khalid absent, she couldn’t leave the capital empty, so she temporarily set aside that thought.

‘I wish I could personally inspect and grasp the atmosphere… But it can’t be helped.’

Thus, today’s schedule came to an end. So…

“Since we have some time, how about going back and having a cup of tea?”

“Oh my. Then, I would be honored.”