[Novel] The Great Wish Vol. 1 Chapter 1 Part 5


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Novel The Great Wish Volume 1

Chapter 1 - The Crown Princess's Dream

Part 5

She may be a difficult daughter, but Patricia knew the magic trick that would work on Sienna.

"Mother will take care of the matter regarding the Blue King. I'll select people who are good in both status and character. Of course, the final decision is yours. You can choose from among several candidates."

"......"

"Please say something. Don't you trust me?"

"It's not like that."

"No mother would ever do something harmful to her child. Princess, you are my biological child, whom I gave birth to by feeling the pain of giving birth. A mother is someone who is willing to die for her children. You know that, right?"

"......Yes, mother."

Patricia smiled with satisfaction after hearing the answer. Sienna always called the Emperor 'Your Majesty', and called Patricia 'Mother'. Patricia's tireless efforts to build a bond with her daughter, step by step, were not in vain;

"Do you have something to tell me?"

"Yes. Mother, I heard that you would be hosting my upcoming birthday banquet."

"What’s going on? Usually don't care about something like this, Princess."

"The scale is excessive."

Patricia, who was appreciative of Sienna's attention, stiffened.

"It feels like a waste of budget......"

"It's not too much."

Sienna pursed her lips as she watched the corners of Patricia's eyes rise.

"Princess, your birthday banquet also serves as your coming-of-age ceremony. We must have that level of dignity. It is also related to the dignity of the Imperial Family. Should you make a mother's efforts to build her daughter's prestige be wasted?"

Sienna was speechless and looked at Patricia before lowering her gaze. Sienna was always the weak one in front of Patricia's speaking style which always revealed their personal relationships.

Patricia always told Sienna, 'My daughter, my beloved daughter, my proud daughter. Mother loves you, there is nothing I wouldn't do for you.' Patricia's sweet whispers became her shackles, making Sienna unable to move.

Sienna knew very well how much power she had. The people around her were like beasts swarming around a piece of meat. They all hoped Sienna would share her powers. The hidden desire of the person who bowed down in front of her was clearly visible. Because of that, she became always wary of anyone who spoke pleasant words.

Sienna was always alone. She had no place to give her heart to. Patricia was the only emotional refuge that she had. Because she's my mother. Because she is not the one who will harm her.

When Sienna called her 'Mother', it felt like a normal mother-daughter relationship, and she didn't hate it.

"Princess, I'm so moved that you have already become an adult. Now that you have grown up like this, it makes me want to brag about you to everyone. Are you still going to say that I'm being too immodest?"

"No."

Patricia relaxed her stern expression and spoke in a friendly manner.

"Regarding this banquet, I have received full authority from His Majesty. Mother will take care of it. There is nothing for you to worry about, Princess. You understand, right?"

Sienna let out a small sigh before answering.

"Yes. I understand."

Sienna's heart was heavy as she left. Her original goal was not resolved at all, and she was left with a burdensome burden.

'Blue King......'

Marriage. Sienna never even thought about it. Patricia said she just needed to choose between several candidates, but she found that more annoying. What Patricia meant was that she had to meet and examine several potential husbands.

Why should she do that herself? After all, a guy is still a guy.

Everyone lost their minds in front of Sienna, no matter their gender or age. It was not pleasant for her to imagine the man who would become her husband not even be able to look at her in the eyes.

A young man was walking in her direction. When he saw Sienna, he became startled and quickly stopped and lowered his head. She walked a few steps past him, and then Sienna turned her head. It was a single-lane corridor leading to the Red Queen's palace. She stared at the young man's back as he walked away. It was the first time she saw that face.

"Who is that?"

“That is Baron Alfon.”

The maid's reply was one beat late. Sienna's eyes narrowed. She had never heard of that family. At this time, alone, a young man from a humble family goes to see the Red Queen.

"What about Viscount Herrings?"

The maid's forehead became damp with cold sweat.

"I haven't seen him...... For a while now."

Sienna did not pay much attention to the maid's reaction.

"He's been coming and going for a while."

Sienna turned her body and started walking. That young man was the Red Queen's lover, and it hadn't been long since he began warming the Red Queen's bed. From what Sienna remembers, her mother had a lover since she was very young.

There was another woman by her father, the Emperor. It was an open secret that the Emperor and his wife each had their own lovers. They knew and tolerated each other.

In order to produce offspring with good pedigree, they come together through a contract called marriage and they enjoy their own respective lives. There have never been any problems. Enjoying something means enjoying it, and they fulfill their given responsibilities and obligations while maintaining their marital relationship externally.

It was cold and reasonable. They were the only example of a married couple that Sienna knew.

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Patricia, who had smiled like a bright flower when she saw Sienna, now had a cold look on her face.

"Did you find out?"

"Yes. On her way back from attending a conference, Her Highness said that the atmosphere was crowded, so she called the Minister of Ceremonies Department."

Until now, all events at the Imperial Palace had been hosted by Patricia. It was the first time Sienna had voiced her dissenting opinion. Patricia may have slipped away this time, but since the Princess got her attention to something like this, there's a chance it could happen again. Patricia clicked her tongue in annoyance.

"Is the Minister of Ceremonies Department Count Deakin?"

"Yes."

"That Count is such a frustrating person. He's just preparing a banquet, but he's causing a stir in the Palace to the point that the Princess noticed."

He was a tactless and stuffy person, he knew when to kneel, so Patricia left him alone. It looks like she won't be able to use him.

'Who is suitable to replace him?'

Patricia came up with several new names in her head to take on the role of the Minister of Ceremonies Department. Although she could not control all of the Palace, she could change the Minister of Ceremonies Department to a certain extent.

Before becoming the Red Queen, her name was Patricia Lehmann. She was the daughter of Duke Lehmann. The Lehmann family is one of the 6 Duke Families, the most influential families of the Empire.

'It would be troublesome if the Princess catches on something like this in the future......'

Patricia did not explicitly covet the power. She pretended not to be interested in politics either. However, she had strictly controlled the household matters of the Imperial Palace. Her control over the staff of the Palace is more powerful than the Emperor.

Patricia is a small person with absolute power in her own way. And, she does not share power with her children. She absolutely could not allow the Princess to invade her own territory.

Is there anything that could divert the Princess's attention?

'I guess we should hurry up with her wedding preparations.'

Her hands tightened as she petted her cat. The cat was taken aback by its owner's rough handling.

"Meoww!"

The cat's claws scratched Patricia's wrist as it tried to twist its body to escape. The maid next to Patricia let out a short scream in shock. A long red line was drawn on Patricia's white wrist. Patricia's brows hardened coldly as she looked at the blood lightly seeping out. She grabbed the cat by its scruff and threw it to the floor.

"Get rid of it."

The maid was quick to catch the running cat. This cat will never come into the Red Queen's sight again, and no one else could raise it. Although Patricia would dispose of things she had touched, she did not like having other people own them.

The maid observed Patricia's expression first before saying,

"Red Queen, Baron Alfon is waiting for your call."

Patricia expressed interest.

"When?"

"It hasn't been that long."

The maid did not tell her that the Baron had encountered Her Highness on his way. Patricia kept the existence of her lover completely hidden from Her Highness. She suppresses her personal desires because she must be a devoted mother to her daughter. She didn't know that Sienna had known for a long time, and that Sienna knew but pretended not to know.

The maids were afraid of the Red Queen. So, she often hides the facts about things that could result in her being punished if the things were told to the Red Queen. Patricia thought she had complete control over her attendants, but her reign of terror was creating a rift.

After Patricia gave permission, a light blonde man came in. Baron Alfon fell at Patricia's feet. He held her feet with both hands and kissed her on the top of her foot. He was very careful as if he were touching a precious jewel.

"You become more beautiful day by day, Red Queen."

"Stop saying something to be pleasant to hear. I am no longer a flower in full bloom."

"That is absurd. Who can match the elegant beauty of the Red Queen?"

The man's eyes were filled with ecstasy as he looked up at Patricia. It is unclear whether he was truly intoxicated by Patricia's beauty or by the power of the Red Queen.

Either way, it didn't matter. Patricia had both beauty and power.

Patricia smiled as she looked at the young man, who still had a youthful expression on his face. Did he say he was 22 or 23? If he is young, it is good because he has a fresh taste. Although his technique was poor, his strength was good. Things that last for a short time can get better if taught.

"Miss Patricia!"

The man, whose expression became hazy, rushed over to her. Patricia's red lips curved as she closed her eyes.


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