Tamed the Monster Prince - Chapter 13.2

A knock sounded at the door, to which Irena responded by granting entry. Mercedes stepped inside, accompanied by several attendants, bearing a basin of water and fresh garments.

“I had been searching for you, Your Majesty,” she declared, “but I could not find you. Now I have located you.”

“Ah, Mrs. Aronchora.”

“Please, Mercedes.”

“Yes, Mercedes.”

When Irena looked over at Cesar and herself sitting on the bed, he had his arm around her waist. He steadfastly refused to release his hold on her. Such elicited a peculiar feeling in Irena.

The evening had not been a peaceful one for them. Despite this, Irena was adamant that they maintain their shared bed as a private space.

Those who were present in the room did not appear to be alarmed. Irena’s reluctance to speak up in social situations was the root of her difficulty. She had the desire to break free from Cesar’s hold on her.

He resisted at first, but in the end, he wrapped his arms tightly around her.

To make sure that the maids were not causing any disruptions, Mercedes instituted more stringent rules. After that, he wrapped his arms around Irena’s waist and refused to move an inch.

Irena had a momentary coughing episode, and she felt embarrassed afterward.

“Cesar.”

Irena moved quickly to clean up the droplets of saliva. At the same time, Mercedes, who was observing and appeared to be enjoying herself in light of the circumstances, watched.

It was determined that a married couple should not engage in excessively intimate behavior because such behavior could be construed as inappropriate.

Irena was met with a knowing smile from Mercedes.

“Congratulations on your performance; however, the maids’ rooms were not accounted for.”

After the commotion, she had to be aware of what was happening in the world. Irena honestly expressed her opinion.

Irena was taken aback. Is this the standard attitude of the people who live in this area?

The speaker cracks a wry grin at the idea that the Duchess of Flores would engage in criminal behavior like stealing or using daggers.

It appeared as though they were acting with the support of Countess Elvira, but this could not be confirmed.

Irena recalls their demeanor from the morning, which suggests that they did not consider her to be their superior.

Irena combed her fingers through Cesar’s wavy hair as she spoke to him.

Furthermore, how she interacts with Cesar.

“That too…….”

They exchanged glances and shared a sarcastic chuckle. After a brief pause, Irena voiced the thoughts on her mind the entire time.

“Mercedes, I could not inquire yesterday due to unfortunate circumstances. As you know, I am in a precarious situation, having arrived at the palace unaccompanied and without any support from my family, leaving me with no one to turn to.”

A fleeting emotion appeared in Mercedes’s eyes.

“Your Majesty…….”

“Could you assist me until I can acquire a handmaiden?”

She bowed straight to Irena.

Irena felt incredibly honored that this opportunity was being considered for her. Unfortunately, her capabilities are restricted, so she cannot provide her Highness with significant assistance.

Utilizing Mercedes’s assistance will be very beneficial in the long run.

It was decided that Mercedes would serve as a temporary replacement for Irena in the role of housekeeper. Irena had no choice but to hire the husband’s caretaker as a maid because she had no other options.

The circumstances under which Irena was integrated into the royal family despite not having a personal attendant of her own were not typical. She couldn’t help but wonder if there was any part of their partnership that hadn’t been explored yet.

In light of the circumstances, she required the assistance of an additional supporter.

“Thank you so much, Mercedes.”

They engaged in conversation; Mercedes had been present at the palace for an adequate time to be familiar with the circumstances.

“I am concerned that a similar situation may occur, considering the maids were let go.”

Irena inquired whether she had the authority to hire new maids; Irena would need to take the initiative to ensure she had personnel she could rely on.

It is an issue that should be addressed with Her Majesty the Empress. Countess Elvira has requested that she deliver this message.

Such would be the meeting with Her Majesty the Empress that Countess Elvira had previously mentioned, and tea had been arranged for this afternoon.

The Empress indicated that she would be setting up a meeting with Irena soon.

Married members of the imperial family had the opportunity to reunite with their grandchildren following the inaugural evening. The esteemed Empress had the honor of greeting Her Majesty the Queen.

Mercedes explained that the get-together was planned so that they could talk about their status in the palace and explore the possibility of acquiring various forms of salutation.

Should Her Majesty bestow upon you the ‘Dream of the Blue Flame’…..