The Happy Ending Love Story
The Empress Crown #10
Although marrying the emperor is not necessarily the empress. Because there is a long procession to go through.
The first is the wedding itself. The emperor's spouse or empress-to-be had to spend the night with the emperor for three days. After that their union will be recognized by the temple as a symbol of the couple. On the fourth day there is a procession of handing over heirloom objects to the empress candidate by the emperor directly. That thing is a ring. On the fifth, and final day, the imperial couple were paraded around the city. The people will take to the streets to bring a new empress.
Of the four important stages of becoming empress, Sofia passed only the first one. Others no. So if you're currently called with that honorary title, Sofia doesn't like it.
His shoulders are like a heavy object.
Sofia straightened her back before opening her mouth.
"One may marry an emperor, but not necessarily an empress. Everyone certainly knows how to process to become empress. Please take all your words again. I don't like that exorbitant nickname."
Sofia's words are sharp. Even so he did not lose himself.
Everyone is stunned.
"Please focus on His Majesty the Emperor's condition, don't mind me."
Sofia rise.
"Ajudan?" Sofia's voice softened.
Adjutant Alex looks up.
"You can call Lady Janetta Oliver here. His presence would definitely mean a lot to His Majesty."
Sofia could see her eyes trembling. Sofia. Like something's wrong.
"Then I resign. Thanks for the help, doctor."
Sofia is really gone. Inside is too tight. Alex has been handled by many people, so his presence certainly means nothing.
"Your lady's okay?" Ask Ema with her hoarse voice. His eyes were red and swollen from crying.
Sofia nodded.
"Yes I'm fine."
"Our lady is very scared. Your dress is covered in blood." Rona.
"We'll soon prepare the water for the bath." They immediately got up and disappeared.
Sofia slammed her body on the sofa. He massaged his pulsating pain. Aware of his actions. Sofia had just thrown herself into chaos.
Maybe it was better that he didn't help Alex.
"Well!" Sofia gave a rough sigh.
The day just passed. Sofia wakes up with her whole body crushed. He couldn't sleep last night. Fretted.
His mind is full of many things. Alex was on his mind too. He wasn't hurt as much as Alex but he was beaten up dozens of times.
Sofia groaned as her feet stepped on the floor. The coldness ran down his back. Still trying to stand up straight, he turned his head as the door of the room opened. Ema walked in with her worried face.
"Your lady is awake?"
"Yes, what's going on?"
"There are emissaries from the main palace. His Majesty the Emperor asks you to face."
Sofia's eyes were round hearing it.
"Yes?"
"Your Majesty has just come to his senses and is looking for you."
"Have the messenger wait, I'll take a shower and get ready soon."
Ema nodded.
"I'll call Rona to help you."
Sofia nodded then rushed over to prepare.
He went alone. Meet Alex who's looking for him. If the situation is bad, Sofia can save Ema and Rona. He doesn't know why Alex is looking for him. This is the first time, even a dream.
The door he saw yesterday opened. On top of the bed was Alex sitting leaning back. Chest open. There is a bandage wrapped diagonally from the abdomen to the right arm.
Sofia walked in. Sighs silently then looks down.
"Greetings to the Sun Elderbar. The blessing of the gods is very generous to His Majesty the Emperor." If it was someone else maybe his mouth was currently filled with nectar. But not for Sofia, her mouth was as bitter as downing medicine.
"I'm facing His Majesty. Anything you want to say?" Sofia without further ado. He wanted to quickly lift from there.
"Sit down." Decide Alex.
The adjutant brought the chair closer to Sofia.
Sofia sits with her back straight and hands overlapping in her dress. He tried to hide his nervousness.
"Please speak Your Majesty."
Silent.
Instead of answering, Alex frowned.
"I heard from Thomas you were looking for Janetta when I was unconscious."
'Thomas?'
Sofia turned her head towards the adjutant who was standing not far from them. So Alex's aide was named Thomas. In the dream Sofia had met him several times, but did not know him personally.
Hatred suddenly appeared. Thomas seemed young, he should have stopped Alex's attempt to kill Felix with his forward thoughts.
Thomas looked down as if he knew the meaning of Sofia's gaze.
"Yes Your Majesty." Sofia answered loudly. Fed up with the cold face in front of him. Because this is what he's called, it's funny.
"What do you mean looking for Janetta?"
"I think he needs to know about your condition. His presence may be able to help you who are unconscious. Your adjutant didn't deliver to you when he complained?" Sofia's eyes narrowed sharply.
"I told you not to change Janetta's name."
"I'm sorry?"
Alex's gaze was fierce.
"Because he lives in the palace and may be very helpful for your recovery then I take the initiative of His Majesty. Am I wrong?"
Alex's face hardened. Sofia knows that. If he's wrong Alex can say it right away, so he can fix it. But wait, shouldn't he get a thank you for saving him. What's with him sitting there like a sickle.
"Don't say Janetta's name carelessly for the future."
'Oh my God!' Sofia swore in her heart. He knows Alex hates him. But he doesn't deserve to be treated like this.
"Your Majesty, shouldn't you thank me?" Sofia gets up because she can't stand Alex's unclear attitude. She was always sensitive when Sofia offended Janetta Oliver.
"Why did you save me?"
"Because you were in a position worthy of being saved."
"Are you sure you weren't there on purpose? You stole the opportunity to take advantage."
Sofia's blood was boiling. If he wasn't the emperor, Sofia would've slapped Alex in the mouth.
"Please think as you please, Your Majesty. I'll step down." Sofia turned.
"You have promised not to approach the main palace. What did you do yesterday?" Alex's voice stops Sofia's steps.
'What? Sure enough, the forest for hunting was located behind the main palace.' Sofia in her heart.
"When did you announce Lady Janetta to the public? Then keep your promise, Your Majesty." Sofia's voice was full of anger.
Instead of leaving, Sofia stepped closer to Thomas who was standing stiff.
"You're good enough to complain. You know for yourself what happened yesterday."
Thomas looked stiffly not answering.
Sofia focuses on Alex again.
"Even animals know gratitude. Greetings to His Majesty Emperor Elderbar. May you be blessed with a long life."
Without looking down Sofia turned away. His feet steadily stepped out of the chest-stifling room.
His tears spilled down the narrow passageway. He doesn't deserve to be treated like this. He didn't do anything wrong.
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