Snake in The Grass

“And isn't it about time you could stand up on your own, Crown Princess? When I was your age and became the Crown Princess, I was able to contribute to-… so you-… should- ”

Blah blah blargh.

"Hoa~ m," Fuschia yawn, wildly.

"Your Highness the Crown Princess!" Marchioness Bellrose, one of Her Majesty the Queen's lady-in-waiting snaped at Fuschia. And so does the other lady-in-waiting. Fuschia watched their eyes muscles bulge as if they were about to explode.

If not for the influence of Her Majesty the Queen behind them, they would not have dared to rebuke a Crown Princess who had a higher status in the public as it is today.

Clink! Her Majesty the Queen put down the cup quite loud. It is a sign.

"Really. What's wrong with you, Crown Princess?" Asked the Queen with a worried face as if she cared. Not like Fuschia doesn’t know that the Queen was irritated.

'Madame Bellrose and the Queen's other ladies-in-waiting. They were the ones who burned my tongue with hot iron in prison by the order of the Queen even when I didn't do anything wrong! They also the one who gave my baby rotten milk, how dare they!' Fuschia curses them hard internally.

Her glares soften as a smile start to bloom.

"Ah, pardon my impudence, Your Majesty the Queen. It looks like I still need time to recover. But having received an invitation from your esteemed Majesty the Queen, how dare I refuse? Under any circumstances I still have to attend, isn’t that correct?" Fuschia’s warm smile shutting their mouths tightly.

It was no secret that Her Majesty the Queen didn't like Fuschia because she came from a political rival family. Even when Hayden and Fuschia got engaged, she still arranged a meeting between Hayden and her niece, Eden Callilarie. With the hope that Hayden like Eden instead and throw Fuschia away. But Hayden still chooses Fuschia every time it happens. And thanks to the support of the King himself, Fuschia was chosen to be the Crown Princess.

At that time, Fuschia believes that Hayden loves her so much. Not knowing that all of it was an evil plot.

'Euw... it’s disgusting when I remember that I used to have a nerve battle with Lady Eden for the Crown Princess’s position. If I knew what a jerk Hayden was, it might be better if I gave in to her,'

But the rice has become porridge.

'Well, if I can't die in this world, should I just become a villainess as they claimed me to be? After all, it's not that hard to become a villainess,”

Fuschia walked away quite fast out of Her Majesty the Queen's residence. She didn't want to be there any longer or, her mood will suffer. Laura and Sophie, who were following Fuschia, were starting to look exhausted. Her reckless steps caught the attention of the people in the palace.

Perhaps because her mind was in a state of confusion, Fuschia didn't walk toward her residence, but instead to Rosemary Garden. A rose garden that dates back to the founding of the Drachentia Kingdom. Even its name was taken from the name of the first Queen of the Kingdom. Incidentally, Fuschia and Hayden have visited this garden quite often to walk together since childhood. And it looks like that habit carried over even after Fuschia returned from the past.

'Shit! Have I been too domesticated by Hayden?!'

She was determined not to fall in love with Hayden since she first became Fuschia. Because she knows Hayden's destiny is with Sarah, the main female character in this book.

She tried hard to change the storyline. But because of her naivety, she fell in love with Hayden. The bastard who deceived his own wife to sleep with another man!

'Waw, it’s such a dilemma. I want to kill them all in the most tragic way. But my conscience forbids it. Because they haven't done me anything now! Oh really, I'd rather die than to live with a trash heart like this.” Fuschia sigh.

The wind blew gently, combing her long loose hair.

'I could have slit my own throat. But because I'm a coward, I can't do it with my own hands. It's a different story if I was killed. But with such tight protection, who would dare to kill me? Shit.'

When the wind blew harder, the fragrant scent of roses came crashing into her nose. For a moment, only for a moment, Fuschia smiled.

"We are going back to Jasmine Palace," said Fuschia.

She had not even taken her steps yet, she stopped because she heard the sound of a baby's babble mixed with a crunchy laugh from across from where she was standing. Fuschia observed the tiny baby in the arms of one of the ladies in that group.

“Your Royal Highness the Crown Princess, she is Lady Almaren of Count Gustavv's Family who just gave birth a few months ago. She is the wife of the Knight Leader of the second squad who helped eradicate monsters alongside the Crown Prince's entourage. Next to her are Miss-… and Miss-… they are coming-…” Laura's whisper did not reach Fuschia's ears as her gaze was drawn to the figure of a tiny baby.

Fuschia approached the group.

"Ehem." When Sophie cleared her throat, Lady Almaren's party turned their heads and immediately curtsied.

"Greetings to the little moon of the Drachentia Kingdom, Your Highness the Crown Princess, may Lord Drachen always bless your day."

"Thank you. You may rise."

"Your Highness, it is such an honor for us to meet you. Wow, you're so beautiful,” Said a lady beside Lady Almaren, her gaze sparkling.

"Yes, thanks.” Fuschia blushed, and her blushed face managed to sweep away the distress of those around her. Not only men, but women also admire the beauty of Fuschia's face.

From the start, Fuschia did have a beautiful, radiant face that made anyone who looked at her feel at peace.

"Hmm, if you don't mind, can I... carry your baby?"

"What?"

Fuschia's request took everyone by surprise, especially Lady Almaren, who was immediately nervous.

"O-of course, Your Highness." Miss Almaren loosened her arms. Then, with the help of a female servant who was quite old, the baby girl moved into Fuschia's arms.

Fuschia's heart skipped a beat. She felt the emotional pressure in her chest was slowly exploding. Like fireworks in the night sky. As she embraced the baby's soft, delicate body, she missed her own baby even more.

She almost cried.

“She's… so cute.” Fuschia's beaming face while playing with the baby girl in her arms is really charming. Everyone who witnessed the scene seemed to be drowning in a pile of flower petals.

"How extraordinary, Your Highness. She looks happy in your arms, even though usually she will cry when someone else hugs her.” Said Lady Almaren, her cheeks soaring high with joy.

“Is that so? Does it mean she knows that I like her?"

"What an honor for our family, Your Highness,"

“Lady Almaren, if you have time, please visit Jasmine Palace with your baby girl. Let's get acquainted."

"Ye-yes, Your Highness. My Pleasure," Miss Almaren blushed excitedly.

At least this way, Fuschia could have her own friends apart from the people Hayden had purposely introduced them to her. She didn't want her world to be grounded by Hayden in his protective shield, again.

Fuschia's steps became calmer on her way back to the Jasmine Palace. Along the way, she encountered several other nobles who bowed to her. Fuschia remembers the faces of the people who mocked her while she was on the execution stage. And mostly they are there at the presences.

They were trash aristocrats who toss their crimes at an innocent Fuschia.  

'Right! I already live again as Fuschia, so I have a chance to meet my baby again! I'm going to make my baby! And this time, I'm going to protect him no matter what happened until we grow old together!' Fuschia clenched her hands tightly.

Albertus, the butler at the Jasmine Palace, greeted Fuschia with the utmost respect. Fuschia frowned at Albertus's pretentious look with his annoying smile. However, she immediately fixed her expression. She didn't want Albertus to become suspicious of her and report it to Hayden.

Because it was Albertus who planted false shreds of evidence at the Jasmine Palace to overthrow Fuschia according to Hayden's orders.

'There are so~ many crazy people around me, huh.'

“Your Highness the Crown Princess, there is good news for you. The Crown Prince's troops are already on their way back to the Capital. It is estimated that they would arrive in two days"

Thump!  

'Ah. So you finally come home, Hayden.'

Fuschia flashed her most beautiful smile that melted everyone around. Little did they know what that smile meant.