I Won't Accept Your Regrets

Chapter 141

"But where is Carlisle?"

"His Highness the Crown Prince is now wearing a tailcoat."

After these words, the door to the next room opened.

Carlisle appeared behind a line of maids in a tailcoat.

"My God."

As soon as I saw Carlisle, I opened my eyes wide and exclaimed.

For the first time I saw him in a tailcoat, and what I saw was beyond my imagination.

The tailcoat, woven specially for the prince, was beautifully embroidered with gold, and a frilled tie was fastened with an obsidian brooch, a symbol of the imperial family.

Carlisle's graceful and charming appearance made me breathless for a moment.

How can you be so nice?

I immediately wanted to run up and hug him tightly, but the room was full of strangers.

I took a deep breath to calm my excitement. Carlisle seemed a little shy among the maids who stood on either side, but approached me with impressive steps.

"Your Majesty."

In general, it was not easy to teach him the courtesies of the royal family, but at least there was no room for flaws.

"Your highness, you are so handsome today."

"Well, thanks for that."

Carlisle paused and smiled.

I know that he has not yet got used to the naming "Your Highness"

But in the future, he would have to get used to the title and position, so I called him that every time.

He's too old to be a stupid child. I also wished I had put too much of a burden on Carlisle.

Carlisle laughed and asked.

"Is my brother coming for the appointment?"

My movements froze after the mention of the first prince.

"Of course he will come," I replied, taking my hand away from his soft cheek.

This was an official event in honor of the naming of the heir and the return of the empress.

Of course, the first prince must be present. That tormented me for several days.

I heard that the former Marquis Sios lost everything and remained a slave in the mine, and the Marquis's wife, having lost her status, wanders here and there.

Although Lisa received a new title as the mother of the first prince, she did not receive estates or any valuable property.

She managed only a place at the imperial palace.

And since the mother's family fell apart without any opportunity for revenge, the position of the first prince also quickly fell.

In addition, the name of the crown prince must have cut his eyes.

I thought of everything, and the plan came true. But now I was embarrassed to think of the innocent first prince.

So, I hesitated whether to call Edmund or not, but concluded that I should.

Of course, words will sprinkle, reviling the first prince, but if I forget about him and do not invite, public opinion will be much worse.

I didn't want to finish him off either.

Having driven Lisa to the periphery, I still wanted the first prince to live in peace.

"It will come! Ah... But is my brother all right now?"

Although he couldn't figure out the details, Carlisle understood what had happened to Edmund.

The point is that his grandfather was expelled, and besides, he was excommunicated from his mother.

I answered with an embarrassed smile.

"The first prince will arrive for the appointment. But you'd better not bother him with conversation."

"But why?"

"Your Highness. The first prince has been through a lot, and he needs to be alone. So far, you can only look from afar."

"Can't I console him? This is my brother!"

I was worried about the naive look of my son.

Carlisle will want to comfort his brother.

He did not know what kind of adults are from the inside.

And about Edmund...

Carlisle's consolations will make Edmund even more uncomfortable.

"Another time, maybe?"

I don't even know if such a day will come.

Hiding the bitter taste and straightening Carlisle's tie, I got up and pulled away.

This happened because time did not wait, and it was time to change clothes so as not to be late.

"Are you going to change?"

"Exactly. As for you, there should be no folds on your outfit, so sit still."

"Yes mom."

Carlisle said softly, pursing his lips.

I left the room, catching the confused child getting used to the prince's life.

Since the wedding did not take place, today was my first publication in the title of Empress.

It's actually pretty awkward to call it the first time, but since the last marriage didn't end well, no one mentioned it.

Today I will see Carlisle as a real prince for the first time, so I put in a lot of effort to dress up.

Everything from head to toe should be perfect, and the sun was setting when the dressing was done.

"Bring in the mirror."

Finished with her hair, Helen ordered the maid. I slowly stood in front of the mirror.

"You are amazing, Your Majesty."

The flattery of the servant was heard.

It may have been just a routine to please the hostess, but my reflection in the mirror was truly magnificent.

The Empress's dress was unique.

One of a kind that all the famous designers of the empire sewed for 15 days.

The dress, which was tightly embroidered with crystals and gold threads on a white fabric, seemed to come from not at all from this world.

In addition to light makeup to match this dress, I applied perfume to my silvery hair to make it shine even more.

Now I was just like a bride at a wedding.

But it doesn't matter, because it was a banquet, not a wedding.

Such splendor would be just right to show the returning prince and empress.

After looking at myself in the mirror again, I turned to Helen.

The latter was holding a jewelry box.

"Sent by His Majesty."

Helen opened the lid.

"This is indeed..."

Necklaces, rings and earrings with black diamonds.

A beautiful gem that also contains the symbol of the imperial family, and it is a very valuable treasure, exclusive to the family of the ruler.

It was the treasure of the imperial family, which the first emperor presented to his empress.

But not all empresses received them from their emperor.

When the first emperor presented these diamonds to the first empress, he swore eternal love to her, so the message in jewelry also meant - eternal and true love."

Thus, of the many emperors in history, only the emperor who sincerely loved the empress presented her with such a gift.

And I did not receive this gift during our first marriage.

The day has come when I will receive it.

In the past, before marrying him, I wondered if I would ever receive a black diamond as a gift?

Ended up with an annoying misunderstanding.

Now I looked strangely at the black diamonds in front of me.

Up to this point, the fact that I married him again did not really matter.

But looking at the stones now, I suddenly realized that I suddenly got married again.

I was not happy, angry, or sad.

I was only disappointed by the very lack of emotion.

So we have a marriage of convenience?

On the eve of our first wedding, I was so excited that I could not sleep.

And, probably, now he feels the way I used to.

One more cold glance at the black diamond, I slowly extended my hand.

And I put on earrings, a necklace and finally a ring.

In the mirror stood the perfect empress, hung with splendor and beauty.

It was similar to what it was 7 years ago, but exactly the opposite.

"Empress! His Majesty has arrived."

"I'll be out soon."

The sun went down to mark the beginning of the banquet.

Throwing away my thoughts, I left the room.

"Wow..."

In the lobby, I saw Carlisle and Raymond, who were faster than me.

And as soon as Carlisle saw me, he opened his eyes wide and shouted.

"How beautiful!"

He always said that his mother was the most beautiful, but this was the first time he had such a sincere expression.

Carlisle's compliment was nicer than any other compliment.

"Thanks. Your highness is very cool today too."

Then I looked at Raymond.

His face, directed at me, was somehow desolate. His attention was blurred.

Then, when our gazes met, he turned away in confusion.

"Hmm, you are truly beautiful today, Empress."

"Thank you, sire."

I felt his gaze slide over my earlobe and touch my neck.

"I didn't know that you would go out like that. So even better."

His deep voice reached my ears. Looks like he thought I wasn't wearing jewelry.

That I wouldn't wear them, because it's his gift.

"This is my first publication in the title of Her Majesty. After all, we must show the crowd the appearance of a whole family. This is the policy."

If the emperor shows that everything is all right with the empress, the position of the heir to the forest will get stronger.

There would be no reason for me to turn up my nose at that.

Apparently, he felt that my words did not contain personal emotions, the pale smile that spread on Raymond's lips faded away.

Turning away from him, I turned to Carlisle again.

"A lot of people are waiting for us. It's time to go to the appointment."

"Let's."

Raymond looked away and held out his hand to me.

He grabbed my palm and squeezed it so eagerly, as if hinting that he did not even think to let it go. The heat from his body was transferred even with gloves.

It was a strange feeling, as if he was desperately clinging to me.

Stuck in this new awkwardness, I deliberately did not give strength to my hand and stepped onto the banquet.