The king allowed Aileen to go outside in exchange for her spending her monthly allowance since she had been too frugal. It was as if she was scared of touching the money the kingdom allowed for a queen. "This is so uncomfortable, Athena. I would prefer a commoner flowy dress over this lavish gown when going to a market." "I understand your grievances, madam. But the king wanted you to look beyond comparable to any woman in this kingdom. By the way, have you decided what to buy today?" "Well... Ahmm... It's not the real reason why I beg to go to the market today. But since Viishaun will be furious if I didn't buy something, let's just invest in a business? or purchase houses?" "Madam, I think you misunderstood his excellency's intention. It wasn't just about spending your allowance, but more like he wanted you to buy things for yourself." "I-Is that so?... but it's not my hard-earned money." "May I speak honestly? Would it be blasphemy if I were to say you were acting strange? It

The king greeted his queen, looking like a dog who was about to bite its owner. He was impatient, standing outside the carriage as he ordered the marquises to open the carriage."Greetings, your excellency," says Aileen as she lowers her head. The maid also bowed her head and stood behind her ladyship."Follow me," says Viishaun in a baritone voice as he glared at the sight of his wife.The queen swallowed the lump in her throat and glanced at her maid and other servants, who lowered their gaze. The servant knew their queen was in trouble since the King looked like he was about to erupt.Viishaun locked the door as soon as they entered their bed chamber. He said, "I thought you brought the market. You've been half a day in the market. So, where are the things you've brought?""W-well... I-""I know. I should have known you'll be seeing that guy behind my back. You've got the gal to cheat on me, huh?""Aren't you concluding things too far? First, I happened to bump into Duke, and we ha

Inside the carriage, the king and queen were silently riding. Meanwhile, Athena was left in the castle since King Viishaun brought five marquises who'll also serve as chaffers for their shopping.Viishaun cleared his throat and glanced at his wife, who was busy staring blankly outside. She looked like her mind was swimming with thoughts to which he had no gist of it."If you're thinking about secretly meeting that red guy duke, you better stop looking for an excuse because I'll keep my eyes on you until we arrive home. You better behave like a perfect wife."The queen sighed and felt sad because this guy still accused her of seeing another man when she proved through her body that Shaun owned her. She lowered her head and fidgetted her finger while staring at the carpeted floor of the carriage. She wanted to hear Shaun's kind words, but it would be a selfish thing to do. They're going to a public place, and Shaun will obviously act overly sweet to her in public. If that happens, Viis

The two marquises who went into another alley came running but found out that the king had killed the man they were chasing. The other two who had been with the king throughout the chase warned their fellow. They are gesturing that the king was not in his best mood."Your excellency, please forgive us for not catching up fast." They knelt the marquise's way."You should be begging for your life. I could have tossed your head for this incompetence. What if I didn't catch this pest on time? You almost put my wife in potential as well.""We apologize for our incompetence, your excellency.""I have no time to deal with you and this dirt. You two are under probation, and as punishment, you have to run 100 lapses every day and 200 sword drills every day.""Very much obliged to follow your order, your excellency." "Your excellency, what should we do with the body?""Feed him to shark or burn him. I don't care. Just get rid of that pest. Also, get rid of this cape and vest. The queen hates t

"Madam, what are you doing? Shouldn't you be preparing for your trip?" Aileen asked, following the queen while holding a basket of tencha, a green leaf that has not been powderized yet."I'm making tea for the king," she replied."Good morning, Queen Schereziel.""Morning. Can someone powderize these leaves? I want to make tea for the king using those leaves.""I'm afraid to inform you, but his excellency hates green tea," says one of the cooks. "Is that so?" The queen had no idea that Viishaun hated it since green tea had never been served on the table. Now, she has an idea why such flavor is never served. "The king was furious when we served him a green tea once. He warned us not to serve him such poisonous beverage."'Poisonous? Tsk! Uncultured swine,' says a voice in Aileen's thought. "Then... we'll drink it then. I miss drinking matcha coffee. Ever since I came here, I haven't had it again. Now, I miss my convenient life... there are no starb*cks here."Everyone thought that t