Evelyn was really annoyed by Serus, who came to her residence all of a sudden.

Its His Majestys personal letter.

She had no choice but to accept the paper, but she didnt kneel in front of the Emperors edict as she used to do. Because there was no such law in the Felice Kingdom.

Why are you standing like that? Are you asking me to bend my knee?

Looking back, it was so funny. Evelyn felt like an idiot who had kneeled in front of an edict to accept a divorce. And it wasnt the Emperor himself who delivered it, but the chief of staff. However, as it was the Emperors edict, she had to bend her knee.

A simple examples, should do.

Serus looked at Evelyns eyes. It wasnt a formal edict, but at least it meant being polite.

Just tell him Ive received it. Evelyn answered with a flat voice and turned around. Again, it wasnt the Empress that Serus knew. So Serus turned his feet at the entrance of her residence, almost as if he had been thrown out.

Whats going on at this time? asked Rebecca curiously to Evelyn, who returned to her place. She was holding a card that she had been obsessed with since the day.

Its His Majestys letter.

Oh, my.

Evelyn opened his letter without hesitation, and her eyes were immediately caught by elegant and beautiful handwriting.

Midnight, in last nights garden. Ill be waiting.

Indeed, Its a Fabian-like phrase. Evelyn crumpled the paper and threw it into the fireplace.

Whats the content of it? Why did you burn it right away? Rebecca asked she could not hold back her curiosity. Then, Evelyn shrugs off her back.

In the Imperial family, all private letters are burned as soon as they are read.

It was meant to prevent the precious handwriting from falling into others hands and keeping it secret. Evelyn herself received Fabians writing only twice during her marriage.

Well, the Empires laws are always like that.

Usually, writing on the letter didnt longer than two words, but Evelyn kept it because it was Fabians handwriting. But one day, Evelyn was forced to burn it because the maid found the letter.

His Majesty.maybe he regret it? Rebecca asked, seeing the shade on Evelyns face, who sat holding the card again.

But I dont regret it. said Evelyn. Her answer was clear.

Yeah, people dont change easily. Without saying much, Rebecca sympathized with Evelyn. My ex-husband was also an Imperial man.

Are all the Imperial man so indifferent?

Maybe. Rebecca nodded casually.

The most important thing in the Empire is the same thing, its about dignity and discipline It might be a shame for them to express feelings of joy, sadness , loneliness, comfort.

Theyre poor people. Evelyn said quietly.

Maybe thats normal for them. Look at Sir Serus. He didnt change his expression when he saw me in the daytime.

Why is Sir Serus?

Sir Serus. hes my ex-husbands younger brother.

Heard that even the boldest Evelyn was shocked this time

What?

Even the Empress, Evelyn, had no idea because most of the Emperors black Hawk Knights were the second sons who didnt join the family, and their origins had been erased.

There was no sign of that.

So theyre great people, and relationships are nothing to them.

Evelyn nodded softly.

Yes, even more so after separation.

A man couldnt change easily.

After the dinner, His Majesty will back to the Empire, and you will forget everything. I hope you do that.

Rebecca looked carefully at Evelyns complexion. When Evelyn noticed the gaze, she hesitated for a moment and then opened her mouth.

He wrote in the letter that he would wait for me at midnight in the garden.

Rebecca looked a little surprised.

Soon, its midnight.

Yes.

But Evelyn didnt seem to have any intention of going out or seeing him.

But its His Majestys personal letter Would it be okay?

If he wanted to punish me, he would have punished me when I asked for a divorce.

Rebecca didnt ask in that sense, but Evelyns expression was calm.

You dont have to worry. Your Majesty doesnt know what its like to wait.

Ah.

Thats what the Emperors life was like. Everyone could wait for Fabian, but Fabian never waited for anyone. In other words, the word wait in the letter was just an idiom.

And I havent said that Im going, so Im not really breaking my promise. Evelyns words sounded refreshing. Only then did Rebecca laugh as if she was relieved.

Yes. After all, men always do as they please.

Thats right. They dont even know what its like to wait for someone.

The two women nodded in unison.

Princess, I have an idea.

Huh?

I mean this dinner.

Rebecca was very gentle and cunning, but she had no idea how much Evelyn really understood the Emperors behavior now. However, it was obvious that it was strange.

I would invite all the nobles of the Empire as well as the nobles of the Felice Kingdom to join me in the banquets that I would have.

That big?

Yes. We should celebrate his return to the Empire. Rebecca laughed a little nasty.

Ah.

Evelyn understood the meaning too. The plan was to force Fabian out by spreading rumors all over the neighborhood and to send out invitations, saying that it was the Emperors farewell party.

Its a good idea.

Ill make an invitation tomorrow and send it. said Rebecca. We could say that her ability to act was great.

No, you dont have to.

What?

Its faster to officially announce it in the Kingdom. Evelyn laughed. In terms of behavior, she meant that she would not fall behind Rebecca.

Cool.

Im looking forward to it, too.

Only

The two women looked at each other with a wicked smile.

Ugh even though its spring its unusually cold today.

Shall we close the window?

Yeah, put the curtains down, too.

Evelyn had no hesitation. Whether Fabian came to the garden or not, she showed a strong will that she did not want to know.

The fact that Fabian actually came to the garden at midnight. That he was standing in a hopeless heart, and a terrible rain fell on his shoulders.

The first wait in Fabians life was very pathetic.