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Chapter 369: Prepared
Chapter 369: Prepared
I was planning to have dinner first, but after seeing you, I just want to go back and add something...
"Princess Veronica!"
Opening his mouth, Lyon's face fell as he interrupted the princess's playful inquiry, his eyes filled with disbelief.
"Can you stop fooling around? How did you suddenly appear in my house? Where are Anna and the others?"
"Anna is asleep with the two children... Besides, I'm your fiancee, isn't it normal for me to be in your house?"
Seeing the distant respect in Lyon's eyes, Princess Veronica blinked and pretended to be heartbroken.
"Dear, why are you being so cold to me? Could it be... that you have someone else outside?"
"..."
This... I don't know how to explain it, but our relationship is innocent. Why did you suddenly ambush me at my house, and on top of that, you're dressed so... casually? Lyon struggled to control his gaze, feeling a headache coming on.
"Princess, what's the matter with you coming to find me today?"
"Why, can't I come see you if there's nothing wrong?" Princess Veronica gathered her loose nightgown, sitting gracefully across from Lyon. She smiled and said, "But I do have a few happy things to share... Why don't you eat while I tell you about them?"
As she spoke, the loose sleeves of her silk nightgown slipped down to her elbows, revealing a small section of her blindingly white arm.
The princess's smiling face, combined with the subtle hint of softness at her neckline, made Lyon's heart flutter. He quickly turned away, not daring to look, and focused on the food on the table.
Not bad, huh~ It's a good thing I had someone make this nightgown that's half a size too big.
Veronica secretly hooked her finger under the intentionally loose sleeve, revealing a bit more of her arm. She adjusted her arm inward, accentuating her already full curves, and said with a smile in her eyes, "There have been many happy occasions lately, and the one that makes me happiest is that our wedding date has been set. We're getting married the day after tomorrow at noon, and I came to pick you up today."
What?!
Upon hearing Princess Veronica's words, Lyon, who was in the middle of drinking soup, experienced a dramatic shudder. He nearly choked on half a bowl of warm soup, coughing it into his lungs.
"Cough! Cough! You! What did you say... Cough, cough, cough!"
"Oh dear, there's plenty of soup. Why are you drinking so hastily?"
Princess Veronica circled the table and came to Lyon's side, patting his back gently. A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes, followed by a look of regret.
"I'm truly happy to see you so cheerful, but it's a shame... if only this were real."
"..."
This is definitely revenge! Revenge for my cold attitude towards her earlier!
Lyon struggled to catch his breath, realizing he had been played. As he frowned, preparing to confront her, a shiny fork appeared before his eyes, skewering a piece of fish.
The princess, who had been sitting across from him, had taken the opportunity to pat his back and move beside him. She smiled, holding the fork and offering to feed him.
"Ah~"
"..."
Ah, you're being ridiculous! After feeling the subtle heat emanating from the mature and voluptuous body beside him, Lyon, feeling overwhelmed, quickly moved to the side to distance himself from this alluring heat source. He then grabbed a fork.
"Cough, no need... I can do it myself."
"Mhm, I'll listen to you~"
Seeing Lyon's slightly embarrassed expression, Veronica realized that she had teased him enough, and if she continued, he might push her away. So, she decided to stop, allowing Lyon to take the fork. With a playful smile, she asked, "By the way, do you still want to know why I'm so happy?"
"..."
After waiting for two seconds without a response from Lyon, Veronica couldn't help but sit up straight. She sighed with a hint of disappointment, "Oh well, if you don't want to hear about it, then there's no point in me sitting here alone. How about..."
Lyon's expression stirred at her suggestion.
"Or maybe I should just keep feeding you!"
"..."
"Ah~"
"Please, I... mmm... I do want to hear what you have to say..."
Humming with satisfaction, Veronica straightened her body, having successfully suppressed her urge to tease him. With a mischievous smile, she said, "Then I'll tell you... have you heard about Marquis Golden Falcon?"
Marquis Golden Falcon?
Upon hearing this familiar name, Lyon's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded, "I've heard a bit about him... the one who recently drowned unexpectedly?"
"Yes, that's him."
Although the weather had become warmer, the night still carried a chill. Veronica's silk nightgown, while accentuating her beautiful figure, did little to keep her warm.
She curled up, drawing her limbs closer to herself for warmth. With her nose tip slightly reddened from the cold, Veronica happily explained, "He was the Tax Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, second only to the Minister of Finance in status. He had been blocking the military's budget and oppressing the Guild of Craftsmen, using the kingdom's financial budget to fill the gaps... well, let's just say he was a terrible person, absolutely terrible!"
Indeed, he was a terrible person in every sense of the word.
Lyon nodded in agreement, then asked curiously, "So, you're so happy because he's dead?"
"Not entirely."
Veronica blew into her palms and shook her head, "Compared to this unclear drowning, I would rather have caught him and thrown him into prison myself, so he could be punished for his past actions.
But this outcome isn't bad either. After all, even if I could bring him down, it's unlikely he would truly admit his guilt. With his position vacant, the Ministry of Finance has an opportunity.
Without him blocking the way, many stalled reforms can finally move forward. If we can redistribute some of the tax collection rights and streamline those strict and complex taxes, it'll prevent... well...
Lyon, seeing Veronica curled up in her chair, hesitated for a moment. Then, he took off his jacket and draped it over her shoulders, shaking his head, "No, I'm quite interested... please continue, just keep your voice down so as not to disturb Anna and the others."
"Mhm~"
Veronica glanced at Lyon with a hint of reproach, as it took him several hints before he thought to offer her his jacket. She then leaned into him with a look of gratitude.
"You're so kind... so, as I was saying, did you hear about the attack on the Dock Tower?"
(End of Chapter)
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