Chapter 5.2

“Well, because my husband is so handsome?”

A serious look came back, as if telling not to joke around.

You’re a man who can’t make jokes like this.

But it was true that he was handsome. I can’t get enough of it.

But Ernst doesn’t like words that praise his appearance very much.

I had no choice but to answer him with an acceptable reply.

“The truth is, I’m not comfortable with my clothes.”

“I haven’t thought of that. Is your corset too tight?”

“That’s right, it’s uncomfortable.”

“I see. I’ll stop the carriage for a while. I’ll call the maid.”

“No.”

I deliberately interrupted Ernst.

I knew how he would act, so I took the lead.

“I can’t stand it. Can’t Ernst just release it?”

Ernst remained silent for a long time at my request.

Deep blue eyes are directed at me.

His eyes were cold as if he was going to break through all the secrets I had hidden.

I’m excited for nothing.

‘My heart is trembling.’

Don’t look at me like you’d recognize me as Gabriella, not Peony.

You’re making me look forward to it.

“A while ago.”

“What?”

“Did you do it on purpose?”

It’s a sentence without a subject. But she understood it by reading between the lines.

I smiled as if I didn’t understand what he was saying.

‘Yes, of course.’

No matter how Ernst has a good sense, how can he know that this body has changed completely?

In addition, it has not been just a year or two since I passed away. It has been six years.

The curtain of hatred that covers his eyes and the rumor that she is an idiot lingers around me. And that is the common sense that exists in this world.

As long as these three things exists, no one in the world will know that I am in the body of the princess.

‘I don’t think I should expect anything.’

I’m such a fool, again.

But what can I do? I’m a fool.

‘Nothing happens at first sight. It’s already a miracle to stand by his side again. I shouldn’t expect more.’

I bit the inside of the mouth and let it go, turning my hand back to loosen my corset myself.

I don’t think he’ll release it if I wait.

There was a clear rejection that he would keep his manners in public but to not approach him in private.

Getting closer from here will only cause negative reactions.

But as I was able to breathe a little, and even when I leaned on the cushion, he said nothing.

“Husband?”

“No, I’m sure you were looking forward to the wedding, but I’m sorry.”

“That’s not true. I just want to hurry up and go somewhere new.”

As soon as she responded bravely, Ernst shut his mouth.

Those thoughtful eyes were probably measuring whether I was a real idiot or just acting.

I yawned on purpose and hugged a purple cushion in my arms, showing a childlike behavior.

‘It’s not the time yet.’

My first goal is to make Ernst recognize me “naturally.”

But to do so, Ernst’s guard must be lowered.

Because he is still suspicious and wary.

‘Knowing him, he must have accepted this marriage because Peony isn’t that clever.’

If she’s a little bit smarter, it could harm the North, so he would’ve refused.

No, he would have already been advised against it by Sebastian Sun, a better strategist than Ernst.

‘Even if I’m frustrated, I can’t reveal that I’m sane now.’

That will just raise his wall.

If she takes a wrong step, it’s over. In such a sensitive time as now, it may have been misunderstood whether the relationship between his deceased wife and Ernst was examined and imitated.

‘Now I must remember that I am from the Forces of Day, and that I am a princess. ‘

Don’t forget how much the people from the North, hate those from the Forces of Day.

‘Let’s wait a little longer.’

Until he and I become friends. Until we have faith in each other.

Until the slaughter is over.

‘But the eastern annex is a little too much.’

It was built for a so-called annoying guest, since it was very far from the main building.

If we put our mind into it, we won’t see each other until we get old and die.

He declared that he had made a reconciliation marriage for the North, but he also had no intention of loving each other or being like a real couple.

Perhaps he had intended to do so from the beginning, but I, not Peony, could not go to that detached house.

I must stay close to Ernst while maintaining my idiotic facade.

That’s how I’ll get him to recognize me someday.

‘Please don’t be too late.’

I closed my eyes, clasping my hand that is hidden from him. It was more painful than I thought to be right in front of him and not be able to reach him.