Editor: ModestlyEvil
I wonder how many times since I was born, I have looked far into the distance.
It is funny. I was born into a baronial family and was glad I wasn’t the heir, so I should have been proud to find the one I was supposed to serve and immersed myself in the joy of working as her head maid.
And it’s not a black company, so there’s no unreasonable overtime! My coworkers aren’t bad! And the pay isn’t either! I can now work with high-quality ingredients, have good clothing, use good materials and good tea leaves!
So, why am I now behind the royal palace, in the inner palace on the side of the royal palace at the residence of the Queen Dowager being measured?
And this seamstress is amazing – a master!
She was only about half my height and quite old, so I was a bit apprehensive, but as soon as she held the measuring tape, her eyes opened wide and she stopped trembling. I thought she was going to come up with some kind of special move.
No, in a way, the fact that she was taking measurements and drawing several designs at an amazing pace made me wonder if it was really a special move…
I think it’s many times faster than the vetran tailors I know. What is this old lady doing here?
And when I asked her to show me what the design was going to be, she turned around and rejected me saying, “Just look forward to the day…you’ll see what this old lady can do.”
…Oh? I’m kind of interested in this old lady.
I wonder if I am tired.
“I’m sure Julia must be tired after all she’s been through lately. I’m glad to hear that you enjoy working as head maid, but it’s about time we focus on the real problems.”
Yes…I-I’m very sorry.”
“Hmmm, no. Old people shouldn’t be so preachy. I’m glad you’re here because I don’t often have much company. Thank you for always being there for my grandchildren. Thanks to you, they seem to be growing up without any issues. I have been meaning to thank you for that somehow, so I thought I should at least give you some dresses. Once you make your debut, I’ll make sure you won’t have to come to the evening parties as often. Oh, but I want you to look over this document right here and remember it, okay?”
“Ye-”
I was going to say yes, but when the stack of papers about 30 centimeters high appeared on a silver tray from behind the Queen, who had rung the bell with a chlink, I was speechless.
I would love to have complimented myself for not making a weird face.
“Speaking of which, have you heard what happened this time?”
“…..I will after I hear from the right person.”
“Well, if you’re going to make me explain. I wonder if that little boy Ernest is having trouble explaining himself again? I need to tell Bianca to get him to talk a little more decently outside of work.”
The Queen Dowager let out a sigh, but she still had the expression of a mother thinking of her troubled child.
Well, since His Royal Highness is friends with the Prime Minister, the Queen Dowager had a close relationship with him since he was a child. It’s not strange for her to know. After all, he’s a duke.
“To be exact, the Chagran royal family has approached me before about marrying the Primera, but I turned that down. The reason is that the Grand Duke who has been married as an agreement the last time still hasn’t had a child. However, it is not desirable for the Grand Duchess to have the same condition during her lifetime. Though he should have wanted her to be the Crown Prince’s wife and therefore the next queen, but the other side had just had a family feud and wanted Primera to be a member of the royal family, so that stupid, daughter-doting son of mine had to reject the offer. We had to temporarily relax regulation, duties and stuff like that to avoid diplomatic problems.”
“Oh, really?”
“Of course, it’s a story that I kept secret so Primera wouldn’t know about it. Besides, it’s also unofficial that the other side approached me about it. That is to say, they wanted the backing of Kularaum because they haven’t settled down yet. But the Crown Prince from the other side already has a girl from another country who married into his family, and he already has a son. And there’s a second wife on top. He thought it was too much to ask for the title of monarch, and as a result, he became a member of the royal family. He may be in a hurry, but the future looks bleak for the country if he’s the Crown Prince. If he had written an unofficial letter to his confidants, there would have been some way to stop him. Apparently, I looked it up and I was all on my own. And one side is from a merchant family, so they now have a connection to the Talbot Trading Company.”
“My God.”
“Sure, I was wondering if this was a royal story. His Majesty from this side inquired of His Majesty there by means of a method of communication known only to each other, and this was discovered when I made inquiries. It’s the same in every country, where sidekicks are fighting ugly battles to get their children on the throne and the king out of the picture.”
The giggling Queen is carefree and seems without a care as she laughs happily.
However, she is talking about the embarrassing history of another country.
I wondered how in the world she would be able to get through to me, and then the Queen blinked and smiled, as if she noticed my inner feelings.
“It’s alright. It’s really fine, Julia, because Alder Saul von Baum, a member of the Kingsguard, occasionally goes to your room, and lets you sneak out and buy some chocolates from the Michelin confectionery down at the castle for your apprentices.You should know I know all about it, but don’t worry I will keep it a secret.”
Ugh.
She knows all about that… I mean, ugh!
This time, someone please praise me for keeping my usual expression on my face.
“You’re very kind, by the way. It’s hard to eat sweets from a Michelin confectionery on the apprentice maids’ paychecks. Right? Are you okay with that?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Well, that’s good. You are really good at taking care of them, which is why the maids and maidservants assigned to the princess’s palace are so lucky to have you as the head maid. Not only do you pamper them properly, but you also educate them. Even teach them how to write and calculate.”
“Where did you get that from?”
“From Aralbert.”
When I heard that His Royal Highness was the culprit, I made up my mind not to serve him treats this time, even if he came to me begging.
“Oh yes, and did you read the document?”
“Yes… well, no, I just need a few more minutes.”
“Hmmm… you may be a strong head maid, but you’re still a woman of flesh and blood. Why don’t people understand that even you can get upset if they poke you a little bit?”
“Well, I don’t know.”
“Oh, yeah, and you. How’s it going with Ardar Saul?”
“I don’t know about that, but he and I are sure that Dean Dayne and Primera will get along with each other…..!”
“Now, now, focus on the paperwork.”
“Yes!”
“Uh-huh.”
…I am a person with common sense. I know that the Previous Queen is a bit too mischievous.
I know it’s boring here, but I’d love for you to mess with someone other than me!
Editor: ModestlyEvil
I wonder how many times since I was born, I have looked far into the distance.
It is funny. I was born into a baronial family and was glad I wasn’t the heir, so I should have been proud to find the one I was supposed to serve and immersed myself in the joy of working as her head maid.
And it’s not a black company, so there’s no unreasonable overtime! My coworkers aren’t bad! And the pay isn’t either! I can now work with high-quality ingredients, have good clothing, use good materials and good tea leaves!
So, why am I now behind the royal palace, in the inner palace on the side of the royal palace at the residence of the Queen Dowager being measured?
And this seamstress is amazing – a master!
She was only about half my height and quite old, so I was a bit apprehensive, but as soon as she held the measuring tape, her eyes opened wide and she stopped trembling. I thought she was going to come up with some kind of special move.
No, in a way, the fact that she was taking measurements and drawing several designs at an amazing pace made me wonder if it was really a special move…
I think it’s many times faster than the vetran tailors I know. What is this old lady doing here?
And when I asked her to show me what the design was going to be, she turned around and rejected me saying, “Just look forward to the day…you’ll see what this old lady can do.”
…Oh? I’m kind of interested in this old lady.
I wonder if I am tired.
“I’m sure Julia must be tired after all she’s been through lately. I’m glad to hear that you enjoy working as head maid, but it’s about time we focus on the real problems.”
Yes…I-I’m very sorry.”
“Hmmm, no. Old people shouldn’t be so preachy. I’m glad you’re here because I don’t often have much company. Thank you for always being there for my grandchildren. Thanks to you, they seem to be growing up without any issues. I have been meaning to thank you for that somehow, so I thought I should at least give you some dresses. Once you make your debut, I’ll make sure you won’t have to come to the evening parties as often. Oh, but I want you to look over this document right here and remember it, okay?”
“Ye-”
I was going to say yes, but when the stack of papers about 30 centimeters high appeared on a silver tray from behind the Queen, who had rung the bell with a chlink, I was speechless.
I would love to have complimented myself for not making a weird face.
“Speaking of which, have you heard what happened this time?”
“…..I will after I hear from the right person.”
“Well, if you’re going to make me explain. I wonder if that little boy Ernest is having trouble explaining himself again? I need to tell Bianca to get him to talk a little more decently outside of work.”
The Queen Dowager let out a sigh, but she still had the expression of a mother thinking of her troubled child.
Well, since His Royal Highness is friends with the Prime Minister, the Queen Dowager had a close relationship with him since he was a child. It’s not strange for her to know. After all, he’s a duke.
“To be exact, the Chagran royal family has approached me before about marrying the Primera, but I turned that down. The reason is that the Grand Duke who has been married as an agreement the last time still hasn’t had a child. However, it is not desirable for the Grand Duchess to have the same condition during her lifetime. Though he should have wanted her to be the Crown Prince’s wife and therefore the next queen, but the other side had just had a family feud and wanted Primera to be a member of the royal family, so that stupid, daughter-doting son of mine had to reject the offer. We had to temporarily relax regulation, duties and stuff like that to avoid diplomatic problems.”
“Oh, really?”
“Of course, it’s a story that I kept secret so Primera wouldn’t know about it. Besides, it’s also unofficial that the other side approached me about it. That is to say, they wanted the backing of Kularaum because they haven’t settled down yet. But the Crown Prince from the other side already has a girl from another country who married into his family, and he already has a son. And there’s a second wife on top. He thought it was too much to ask for the title of monarch, and as a result, he became a member of the royal family. He may be in a hurry, but the future looks bleak for the country if he’s the Crown Prince. If he had written an unofficial letter to his confidants, there would have been some way to stop him. Apparently, I looked it up and I was all on my own. And one side is from a merchant family, so they now have a connection to the Talbot Trading Company.”
“My God.”
“Sure, I was wondering if this was a royal story. His Majesty from this side inquired of His Majesty there by means of a method of communication known only to each other, and this was discovered when I made inquiries. It’s the same in every country, where sidekicks are fighting ugly battles to get their children on the throne and the king out of the picture.”
The giggling Queen is carefree and seems without a care as she laughs happily.
However, she is talking about the embarrassing history of another country.
I wondered how in the world she would be able to get through to me, and then the Queen blinked and smiled, as if she noticed my inner feelings.
“It’s alright. It’s really fine, Julia, because Alder Saul von Baum, a member of the Kingsguard, occasionally goes to your room, and lets you sneak out and buy some chocolates from the Michelin confectionery down at the castle for your apprentices.You should know I know all about it, but don’t worry I will keep it a secret.”
Ugh.
She knows all about that… I mean, ugh!
This time, someone please praise me for keeping my usual expression on my face.
“You’re very kind, by the way. It’s hard to eat sweets from a Michelin confectionery on the apprentice maids’ paychecks. Right? Are you okay with that?”
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Well, that’s good. You are really good at taking care of them, which is why the maids and maidservants assigned to the princess’s palace are so lucky to have you as the head maid. Not only do you pamper them properly, but you also educate them. Even teach them how to write and calculate.”
“Where did you get that from?”
“From Aralbert.”
When I heard that His Royal Highness was the culprit, I made up my mind not to serve him treats this time, even if he came to me begging.
“Oh yes, and did you read the document?”
“Yes… well, no, I just need a few more minutes.”
“Hmmm… you may be a strong head maid, but you’re still a woman of flesh and blood. Why don’t people understand that even you can get upset if they poke you a little bit?”
“Well, I don’t know.”
“Oh, yeah, and you. How’s it going with Ardar Saul?”
“I don’t know about that, but he and I are sure that Dean Dayne and Primera will get along with each other…..!”
“Now, now, focus on the paperwork.”
“Yes!”
“Uh-huh.”
…I am a person with common sense. I know that the Previous Queen is a bit too mischievous.
I know it’s boring here, but I’d love for you to mess with someone other than me!
