TVTLQ - Chapter 15
The Villainess Wants To Live Quietly
"When Pierre first prepared a gift for Her Royal Highness, I thought this. I will show you the great side of our Empire by preparing expensive and good Items that Borsha cannot even dream of."
The most important thing at a wedding is the happiness of the parties getting married.
However, Nathaniel expressed his aspirations like a soldier on a military expedition without any regard for the couple's happiness.
"Borsha is a weak country that cannot be a threat to an Empire. Shouldn't Borsha be proud of my III that he is now enjoying the joy of marryinguuu UU uu Her Highness the Princess? So places like that should be discouraged from the beginning."
Several older people nodded in sympathy.
However, it was difficult to find a smile on the face of the Princess who was married. Those might not be nice words to hear from a Princess who loves the Prince of Borsha.
Ugh. What will happen to Nathaniel from now on is your karma.
"From ancient times, the symbol of wealth and power was shiny gold. Accordingly, Pierre's successor
Nathaniel prepared precious metals made of gold as the first gift to be sent to Borsha. There, open the bo
"Oh oh."
As the staff unwrapped the red silk covering the box and revealed its contents, the women let out small cheers.
This is because the blinding, dazzling golden light captured their hearts.
Anyway, a gem is a gem. Nathaniel prepared a gift with expensive things that anyone could tempt.
"Look at this. The belt and decorations are all gold. It's really beautiful."
"Oh my god. It's really gorgeous. I've never seen such delicate sachets before. It's hard to even see something like this."
"You're right. These are very precious products that our Pierre brought specially for the Princess's wedding."
The women who came closer started looking at the items excitedly. Nathaniel was buzzing excitedly next to those women.
As the atmosphere warmed up, I slowly turned my head and looked for the Princess.
When I made eye contact with the Princess, we exchanged glances and nodded.
"Oh."
The Princess, who noticed my signal, pretended it was a mistake and dropped the golden bracelet she was holding on the floor and stepped on it with the heel of her shoe. The bracelet was made with weak joints from the start, and the pieces and rings came apart even with a little force.
"This. It's broken."
People's eyes turned to the broken bracelet.
The embarrassed servant picked up the fallen bracelet instead of the Princess. But at that time, the empress called a servant.
"For a moment. Bring it here."
The Empress took the broken bracelet and began to look at it closely.
"I can't believe that the items I prepared can be broken so easily. It seemed like my father was a little nervous about the sudden accident."
Nathaniel said with a heartless laugh.
"Oh my, I guess the hook was a little weak because it was made so small and delicate. It's our mistake. So, it is better to remove the bracelet and deliver it...."
"This color is a little strange."
At that time, the Empress chanted in a low voice.
The outside of the bracelet sparkled with a fine golden color, but the inside seemed strangely devoid of light.
The Empress asked Nathaniel.
"Is this all gold?"
"ha ha ha... Of course, even the inside was made entirely of pure gold."
"But to me, it somehow looks like pyrite."
Princess Penelope, who was watching, quietly said a word.
Those gathered in the room were agitated by her remarks. This is because pyrite has a yellow color like gold, but it is not gold at all.
They call it 'fool's gold because only fools like to pick it up. Outwardly, it was similar to gold, so it was difficult to distinguish it.
However, there was a very easy way to find out its authenticity. This is to check the color of the mineral powder.
Pure gold has a shiny bright yellow color, but pyrite does not.
"Check all of these right now."
At the Empress's order, the maids left the room in a hurry.
A moment later, a gem appraisal expert belonging to the imperial family came running in a huff.
With a side full of rough ceramic plates used to appraise minerals.
"Let the appraisal begin."
While everyone was watching, an expert was called in and began checking the delivered items one by one."
"Oh my God."
The results were terrible.
Because instead of shining gold, black lines were drawn on the pure white porcelain plate. It wasn't just the bracelet. Belts, sachets, and everything else that the old ladies admired showed the same results.
Now a cold silence settled in the room. An expert who was aware of the bloody atmosphere carefully posted a report.
"It appears that the overall product was made of pyrite and was covered with gold."
The Empress's face turned red with anger. Her arm resting on the armrest was trembling.
The Empress opened her mouth, looking at the devastated scene with sad blue eyes.
"I guess this imperial family was funny, Marquis."
"Oh, no! Your Majesty the Empress! How could that be!"
My father was so startled that he jumped up from his seat.
"Your Majesty. This is Shin Pierre. My name is Pierre, a faithful servant of the Empire. But how dare I do something that disparages Your Majesty and this Empire? This is definitely a frame-up!"
"Are you calling that an excuse now? All of them are plated pyrite. But you're framing me?!"
"Mom, calm down."
Princess Penelope grabbed the hand of the very angry Empress. Princess Penelope spoke to the hesitant Empress.
"Anger is not good for a mother's health."
"Princess... Phew."
"Now, take a slow breath, mother."
She is a daughter who has been married off to a small and unremarkable country. That alone makes the Empress feel so bad that she has to suffer such insults.
Moreover, what would have happened if an accident occurred when this gift was delivered to the Kingdom of Borsha?
Not only would the Empire be greatly offended, but the Princess would also have been ignored even before she got married.
"Princess, I cannot forgive this. This mother!"
"Yes, mother. I know how you feel. So it's okay. I will solve It."
Princess Penelope, who patted the back of the Empress's hand affectionately, stood up from her chair.
She stood in her seat and scanned the crowd with her eyes. Everyone started to get nervous because of that one trivial, small action. Penelope opened her mouth.
"Those responsible, please come forward."
"Your Majesty, God......"
"I am not calling the Marquis, but the person who took charge of this matter and carried it out."
The Princess cut off my father's words.
Even my father could not go any further due to the charisma flowing from her.
Eventually, Nathaniel, who had been quietly retreating since the appraisal expert arrived, hesitantly came forward.
"Please explain what the situation is."
"Well, I don't have anything..."
"You do not know?"
"Yes, yes. It's not something I did. Maybe someone else-,"
Slap!
The moment Nathaniel made an excuse, the Princess hit him hard on the cheek with the fan she was holding in her hand.
"OMG!"
Everyone opened their mouths in surprise.
Nathaniel's face turned halfway as Princess Penelope gave him a harsh slap.
The atmosphere suddenly froze at the startling sight that unfolded. Except me, and...Wow!
Princess, nice shot!
I didn't realize it, but I must have been very frustrated until now.
When I saw Nathaniel getting slapped, I felt refreshed every time he had been hit.
"I don't know anything."
"Is that what you are going to do now?"
Nathaniel's face turned red with contempt. He had never been hit by anyone since he was born.
However, the Princess set the first record.
"Someone else did this... In a contract to supply gifts to be used in an imperial wedding. Pierre seems to be a place where hypocrisy is rampant."
"No, that's not it."
"Then, did you give instructions yourself?"
"Not even that... Ugh."
The Princess's fan hit Nathaniel's other cheek this time.
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