episode_0187

You know?

While I was blinking, her hand slowly moved.

I was instantly pinned down by her, blinked my eyes, and then opened my mouth.

“You said you knew?”

“Yes. But kissing is okay, right?”

Cecilia grinned.

“Ugh. What.”

I nodded. A kiss is like a greeting between a married couple.

“Hmm…”

The feeling of your hand gently caressing my cheek feels good. The moment when a light nasal sound naturally flows out and the mouth opens slightly.

Their lips overlapped. A soft, warm tongue entered me.

A short but intense kiss.

“Ha.”

My breath is hot.

When I narrowed my eyes, she smiled awkwardly.

“Sorry, was it a bit long?”

It was long?

I fell in love without even realizing it.

“Ugh, it’s okay.”

In response to my answer, she naturally gave me an arm pillow and patted my back.

‘I somehow feel like I’ve returned to my childhood.’

“Marian.”

“Yes.”

“If there is something you want to do, you can do whatever you want.”

She seemed to know what I was hesitating about.

If it’s just for the Empire, the thing to do is simple.

All nobles who are even slightly incompetent are purged and only competent people are appointed.

Then, a very systematic and ideal country could be created.

‘But I don’t want to do that.’

This world is neither a game nor a novel, but reality. Even the emperor should not replace humans like parts.

I suddenly wondered what kind of country Cecilia would create.

“What would you do?”

“Me?”

Cecilia blinked innocently and smiled.

“Sure… if it were me. I guess I’ll just live my life doing everything Marian asks me to do?”

“What?”

She laughed at my stupid reaction and gently touched my cheek.

“No need to find it difficult, right? Just do whatever you want. Whatever it is.”

That’s absolute tyranny.

“Ah.”

That’s right.

Since when did I care about reputation?

What would it be like to be called a tyrant?

“I see.”

Now that you are the emperor, let’s not do anything that will bring shame.

Let’s be as good an emperor as possible.

Enough to not be embarrassed by my people.

I think I thought so.

“Marian.”

“Yes.”

“Don’t feel bad about people who don’t care.”

“ㅡYes.”

Was I this simple?

As I was held in her arms and comforted, the corners of my mouth softened.

When I raised my head, I saw her looking at me.

It was a look filled with deep love.

The moment I was about to lie down, feeling strangely tickled.

Her face, gently cupping my cheek, came closer.

“Can I kiss you?”

His hot breath tickled my lips.

Excited. My heart was racing.

“Yes.”

She smiled happily at my quiet answer and hugged me tightly.

“Please tell me anything you want to say, because I am always on Marian’s side.”

With those last words, her lips covered mine.

How many times, how many times.

A sweet but intense kiss followed.

* * *

Afterwards, we left the territory and went on a pleasant journey again.

If it’s different from before.

“Oh my god, I will get better. thank you! Thank you so much!”

“Your Majesty the Saint. Thank you!”

I literally threw money around.

To say that it is like using water is not enough.

What they needed was not empty words, but direct food and the money to buy it.

We visited the estates one by one, starting with the worst ones.

“Meet His Majesty the Emperor and the Empress.”

All the lords welcomed us as if they had planned it.

They looked very happy with smiles on their faces.

Because we solved the hunger of the people of the territory without spending any money.

But soon after the words came back, his expression hardened.

“There’s nothing to be thankful for. I think your territory is in trouble, so I lent it to you.”

“Yes… ?! I… . What did you just say… ?”

“Are you already deaf? I guess it won’t be long before I step down from my position as lord. I said I lent it to you.”

Marian tilted her chin. It was a leisurely voice.

“Rain, are you lending it to me? Your jokes are harsh, Your Majesty.”

The lord’s voice grew louder. It was an urgent voice.

“Do you think I’m joking?”

Marian spat out coldly.

“Ha, but.”

“Viscount, you seem to want to take a break.”

Cecilia narrowed her eyes. ‘I’m amazed’ by her spirit of fighting for her life. He took a deep breath and quickly shook his head.

“Hahahaha. Just kidding! Thank you, Your Majesty.”

Although it was clearly an awkward laugh, Marian smiled satisfactorily and continued speaking.

“Really? Regarding interest, someone from the Imperial Palace will come later.”

“This, interest?”

It was an expression on his face when he heard something unexpected.

“Why? Are you dissatisfied?”

Marian grinned.

Youngju broke into a cold sweat. Although she was smiling, her eyes were as cold as ice.

How could warm pink eyes look like that?

“No, Your Majesty.”

As the lord bowed his head deeply, Marian turned around.

‘What…’

The lord couldn’t muster the courage to raise his head at the ice-cold voice that refused to allow any objection.

Sweet.

In the end, he was able to raise his head only after Marian and Cecilia left the room.

“Huh…!”

‘What would have happened if… I had just asked again?’

Even though Her Majesty is second to none… The look in Empress Cecilia’s eyes as she looked at her…

The story that the current empress was the former first princess and united the northern nobles is secretly passed down among the nobles.

As if he had no intention of hiding anything.

And the number of nobles purged in the process was too numerous to count.

“Phew…!”

Youngju shook his head. He touched his cool neck for no reason.

* * *

This is really fun.

From then on, we moved to provide relief in earnest.

I spend my own money, but receive the money I spend from the lord.

In a way, it was possible because I was the emperor.

“Long live His Majesty the Saint!”

“Long live Her Majesty the Empress!”

Shouts praising us rang out throughout the northern region.

I thought I was going to starve to death, but I received enough support to survive for a few years, so how could I not be grateful?

The emperor exists for the people.

A story everyone has heard at least once.

But the people also knew it well.

Even looking at previous emperors, we can see that this is not the case.

Without having to look far, how could you not know just by looking at Yeongju?

“I’m really grateful.”

“Even among the nobles, there are people who think of us.”

“Uh huh. This person. Your Majesty the Emperor is not a noble, but a member of the royal family. These people are no different from gods!”

Until now, to them, the emperor was a being above the clouds whose face they would never see once in their lives.

The people were so moved by the emperor and empress, who traveled around and provided relief supplies for them, and the knights who assisted them, that they even shed tears.

“Until now, I thought that things like a saint’s Majesty or a God-given Emperor were just false rumors.”

“It actually feels like it has been scaled down. Not just your heart, really. I never imagined that such a beautiful person existed.”

“How is Her Majesty the Empress? She always seems to be by her Majesty’s side and assisting her, and Geumseul also looks good.”

“I hope you two can lead this empire for a long time.”

So, the ending of their conversation was usually similar.

“Long live His Majesty the Emperor!”

“Long live Her Majesty the Empress!”

Voices praising us rang out.

“Marian, what’s wrong?”

“No…”

I lay down in the carriage and snuggled into the soft blanket.

‘It’s a bit embarrassing.’

maybe. This will be the first volunteer work I have ever done in my life.

Is it because they freely gave away money and supplies?

Is it because I didn’t hear a single unpleasant thing from the people?

It was more fun than I thought.

At first, I was just thinking of doing it for exercise.

Aside from being embarrassed, since you’re a human being, I’m thankful for you that much.

‘I don’t feel bad.’

Is this the feeling of pride you get when you do something worthwhile?

The feeling of falling asleep after doing just the right amount of exercise.

Actually, it wasn’t even a hardship.

‘Still, I’m still a little tired…’

I stuck my head out before closing my eyes.

Is it because he was with me?

“Sleepy?”

Cecilia’s hand stopped. After organizing the documents, she came to my bedside.

“Umm… a little?”

I slowly turned my head.

I feel a little sorry. What she was organizing now was a ledger listing the materials we used this time and the materials we would use in the future.

In the end, most of the things I can enjoy are because she takes on most of the most annoying tasks.

“I don’t have to help you?”

“Yes.”

Cecilia answered confidently and stroked my head. As if he’s growing up now.

I smiled slightly and got under the blanket.

“Then let’s sleep. If you’re having a hard time, you can tell me.”

In any case, being lazy in a soft blanket was truly the ultimate luxury.

“Marian.”

I was just about to close my eyes when Cecilia called my name.

Is it too much to do alone?

I need to help you for a moment and then go to sleep.

The moment I thought that.

“I love you.”

I laughed bitterly at that.

A pleasant tickling sensation spreads through my chest.

“Do you want to sleep together?”

“Yes. I’ll wait a little while before I go in.”