The Evil Empress Adores Me-Chapter 53

“Haaam.”

I let out a long yawn, rubbing my eyes and walking out.

The current time was 7 AM.

It was about time for the Empress’s palace to start its morning.

I had a light meal as usual, and was about to load the Empress’s breakfast onto the trolley... ... when.

The head maid suddenly poked her head in.

“Charles, you don’t need to prepare Her Majesty’s meal today.”

“Huh?”

I couldn’t hide my bewildered expression.

“Her Majesty will be visiting the Empress’ palace today, so we’ll be eating there.”

“Oh, really?”

My eyes widened.

I see.

Are you and the Empress trying to restore their relationship after the dinner invitation?

Well, it’s a good thing in many ways.

Just as I was nodding.

The head maid dropped a bombshell on me in a strange voice.

“Oh right, you have to go too.”

“... ... Yes?!”

* * *

And about two hours later.

I followed the empress into the empress dowager’s palace, tense as hell.

My first impression of the empress dowager’s palace was... ... .

‘... ... It’s old.’

It was too shabby for a palace where the empress dowager, the biological mother of the current emperor, resided.

It was barely kept in order, but old and worn-out facilities were visible here and there.

‘... ... It’s true that the emperor hates the empress dowager.’

The emperor is really strange.

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Why are you being so mean to your few blood relatives?

I narrowed my eyes.

Of course, power can make people turn away in many ways.

But does it make sense to persecute your family because of power?

‘That’s completely self-indulgent. There are many people in this world who don’t even know the ‘ㄱ’ of family.’

If I had a family, I would love them with all my might.

I would do everything I can to help them... ... .

“Welcome, Empress.”

Just as I was lost in thought,

I heard a gentle voice.

‘Ah.’

Is that the Empress Dowager?

I folded my hands politely and bowed my head.

A noble old lady who must have been very beautiful when she was young stood before us.

The posture was very straight, and the eyes were also clear.

Hmm, then is our Diamid’s beauty an external one?

The Empress smiled brightly.

“Thank you for your hospitality.”

“No need. Rather, I am grateful that you accepted my request.”

After saying that, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager suddenly turned to me.

“So, you are Charlize?”

... ... Wait.

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager knows me? How?

I tried to suppress my bewilderment and hurriedly greeted her.

“Hello, Your Highness the Empress Dowager. I am Charlize, a maid of the Empress’s palace.”

“Yes, it is nice to meet you.”

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager nodded and stared at me blankly.

As if my appearance reminded her of someone she missed.

After a moment, the Empress Dowager turned around.

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“Please come inside. I have prepared a small meal for you.”

“Thank you.”

The Empress walked briskly.

Hmm, then I should just wait outside until you two finish your meal?

Thinking that, I relaxed my body a little.

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager turned around and added in a strange voice.

“Oh, by the way, let Charlize join you.”

Ugh, me?

Why me all of a sudden?!

I almost twisted my ankle as I walked briskly.

* * *

I was now sitting stiffly in front of a table with a light breakfast.

And across from me, Her Majesty the Empress and Her Majesty the Empress Dowager were sitting side by side.

After cleaning with His Highness the Crown Prince and sleeping in the same bed as Her Majesty the Empress... ... .

... ... Now, am I going to be a maid who shares a table with Her Majesty the Empress?

Oh, I feel like I’m going to vomit!

“I’m so happy to be able to have breakfast with Her Majesty the Empress. Please enjoy your meal.”

Aside from the fact that I was frozen, fortunately, the two of their majesties’ moods were consistently mild.

“Don’t worry about it. I should have visited Her Majesty the Empress more often... ... .”

The Empress let out a short sigh.

“If I may make an excuse, I was worried that I would have disturbed Her Majesty the Empress even more if I had visited Her Majesty the Empress so carelessly.”

The white bones stood out on the back of the Empress’s hand that was holding the utensils.

“After all, I am... ... the wife of His Majesty the Emperor.”

At those words, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager’s eyes sank deeply.

“Don’t say that. What is the Empress’s fault?”

“But... ... .”

“No noble woman can be free from political marriages.”

Her voice was filled with deep regret.

“The Empress is also a victim.”

“... ... Your Majesty the Empress Dowager.”

“Also, regarding the matter of Diamide, we are indebted to you, Your Majesty.”

After saying that, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager smiled brightly.

“I am just grateful that Your Majesty came to see me.”

“Thank you very much for saying that. I will try to show my face often from now on.”

The two of them chatted happily like that.

I just rolled my eyes and checked their expressions.

Phew, that’s fortunate.

As if it were there and not there, I just waited for the meal to end... ... .

“So, dear. Does the food suit your taste?”

But right then.

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager slyly asked me a question.

My pupils began to shake as if there had been an earthquake.

I appreciate your concern, but you don’t have to worry about me.

It’s burdensome!

“Yes, of course. I am touched that Your Majesty the Empress Dowager is so concerned.”

Fortunately, my long life as a maid had not been in vain, and my mouth was able to respond smoothly.

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager folded her eyes warmly.

“That’s fortunate. Since the Empress Dowager’s palace is filled with only old people, I was worried that it might not suit the taste of a child.”

“No, it was really delicious.”

I quickly shook my head.

How can I be picky when I have such a mental age?

Of course, if I were given a choice between meat and vegetables, I would choose meat!

‘... ... But.’

While I was saying that, I glanced at the food in front of Her Majesty the Empress Dowager.

She only ate soft foods like soup, and it seemed like she never touched hard foods.

Do you have any dental problems?

At that moment, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager opened her mouth.

“Actually, I begged the Empress to see you.”

“Me?”

“Yes.”

The Empress Dowager nodded and stared at me for a long time.

Ah, here we go again.

A face like that, as if she was thinking of someone she really missed... ... .

“... ... You’re the dedicated maid who takes care of Diamid, right?”

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After a while, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager’s voice as she asked that question was very cautious.

Yes, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager is Diamid’s grandmother.

Thinking back on that fact, I felt a bit sorry.

Right? Even though we live in the same palace, we haven’t seen each other in five years.

And it’s probably going to be a long time before we see each other again.

“That’s right, Your Majesty the Empress Dowager.”

“First of all, I should thank you for taking such good care of Diamid. You’re still young... ... .”

“No, it’s something I should be doing.”

I shook my head repeatedly.

“Come to think of it, I heard Diamid collapsed from a fever a while ago. Is that okay?”

“Yes, he’s in perfect health now.”

“That’s fortunate. The weather has gotten quite hot lately, how are you, Diamid? Are you eating well?”

“Yes, you’ve been eating a lot of southern-style meat dishes lately. So... ... .”

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager asked her countless questions about Diamid.

I answered those questions with all my heart.

The only thing I could do for Her Majesty the Empress Dowager was to tell her news about Diamid.

“He’s only five years old, but he’s really smart for his age.”

Her Majesty the Empress Dowager listened to me for a while, and then finally said with a satisfied look on her face.

The Empress nodded, unable to hide her satisfied eyes.

“Isn’t that so? I don’t know how smart our Charles is. He’s also very good at work.”

“That’s really amazing. So, can you send him to the Empress Dowager’s Palace sometimes?”

The Empress suddenly stiffened her shoulders.

“The Empress Dowager’s Palace is so lonely. I think it would be nice if he had a friend to talk to... ... .”

“... ... .”

“... ... Empress?”

“Ah, yes.”

Only then did the Empress hastily smile across her face.

But somehow, that smile seemed awkward.

... ... Am I mistaken?

“Understood. I will send the child to you occasionally.”

“Yes, thank you.”

At that answer, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager’s face brightened.

The friendly conversation continued after that.

But I had to see it.

The corners of the Empress’s lips were twitching thinly!