What did she think when she saw Paresa’s expression that she started crying?
“Oh my, I changed my clothes too. Are you trying to quit already? Oh my, you can’t do that! The Chamberlain must be heartbroken… … .”
Slowly, I felt it. There were probably rumors that her Empress’ temperament was terrible.
‘He was nagging, scolding me, and it was a bit annoying.’
This Marie Duncan seemed to have a close relationship with Chamberlain Bebe.
Considering his hardships, if only he were good to Paresa and held on to him.
Marie seemed to have already misunderstood that Paresa was about to leave.
“What on earth made you want to quit? Was it that hard?”
Marie cast a pitiful look. It was the exact gaze I felt from the moment I entered the dorm on the first day. More blatant.
It is not a virtue of a servant to criticize one’s superiors. Paresa maintained her virtue at times like these.
“Yes? no. There was nothing particularly difficult. “The empress’ palace was so beautiful.”
I meant it. The Empress’s Palace was a beautiful building, starting from the road leading to it, the exterior, and each room.
And all the things the Empress uses are of the highest quality.
Today, I had a look at the Empress’s dressing room. It was a lot of fun to work.
It was a unique experience in itself to look into the life of a woman with the highest status in the empire.
Of course, the woman of the highest status had a rather formidable temper.
To Paresa’s automatically filtered ears, it sounded like a loud cat meowing loudly.
This cat is vicious, but its claws are cut. Even if the teeth are alive, it’s okay as long as they don’t bite.
‘More than anything, they give me a lot of salary.’
The fat bill of 3,000 nir already received gave Paresa a boost of energy.
Marie, seeing Paresa’s calm expression, widened her eyes.
“Do you think it’s true? They say he has a nice personality. Are you okay? “You’re not running away at night, are you?”
… … If you were thinking of running away at night, would you say so?
I’ll run away without anyone noticing. Thinking wryly, Paresa shook his head.
“No, I’m really fine. Why am I running away?”
I’ve already decided to stay for a month.
Because I don’t know if it’s right for me. The first day was quite satisfactory.
Marie looked at Paresa with suspicious eyes.
“Is it true? Actually, Chief Chamberlain Bebe said that. “I’m really going to make you a wanted person this time.”
… … Did anyone really run away?
I guess they didn’t have the money to pay triple the compensation.
‘It’s such a generous and comfortable job, so I could have endured it.’
Suspicion arises.
It was only then that Paresa had the courage to properly investigate.
Didn’t the Empress also ask about the rumors? That’s permission.
“What do you think about Her Majesty the Empress?”
Why is everyone reacting so strangely? I think it’s time to know. Marie looked surprised.
“You really had no idea? Actually, I thought you knew something.”
Most of the time, even after hearing this, I come in with the hope that it won’t be that bad. Paresa shook his head.
“at all.”
Only then did Marie pour out everything she knew about the Empress like a storm. As if she was just waiting for an opportunity to speak.
Not only the empress’s reputation and the rumors that came with it, but also the fact that there were 22 maids who ran away after Heidi.
“Did 22 people quit?”
After hearing that, Paresa was a little surprised.
Is everyone weak-willed? It must be rare to find such a golden job.
“Oh, that’s why the attendants even make bets on how long they will endure each time a new maid arrives. “Of course, assuming you can’t stand it!”
“You bet on how long I can endure?”
“Oh, no, I’m not saying I walked… … .”
Marie, embarrassed, corrected her words.
Paresa noticed that Marie had also joined the bet. He wasn’t particularly offended.
‘… … ‘That’s what I said.’
Marie’s gossip about the Empress was very light for an imperial maid, but it was something that could not be faulted.
Paresa organized what she said in her head. I was shocked.
‘Why are there such rumors about someone like an empress?’
Only then did I understand the chamberlain’s attitude. Even the eyes directed at oneself.
As if we had seen in advance the adversity that would come to Paresa.
‘Even the lower-class maids somehow tried to be nice to me.’
There was a good reason for that. However, contrary to everyone’s expectations, Paresa had easily overcome the first hurdle.
For some reason, something bothered me. Paresa tilted her head.
‘A rare evil woman?’
In that case, when I spoke back rudely, wouldn’t they have grabbed me and beaten me instead of just cutting me off? Or hit your head.
Paresa naturally thought of a bloody thought.
‘That’s just what being a villain is.’
Of course, paresado nobles are nobles.
Even if you’re an empress, you can’t order a noble, or even a dedicated maid, to be killed or spared just because she spoke back a little, no matter how Korean or American she was.
‘That’s imperial law.’
Speaking of a villainess, wouldn’t imperial law somehow say, ‘Kill that cheeky bitch!’
Wouldn’t that be enough to be called a rare evil woman?
However, despite many verbal errors and poor performance of tasks, Paresa did not suffer any physical harm.
So, I think that evaluation is excessive. It almost feels malicious.
Of course, Paresa only saw the Empress for one day.
That day was too short to judge one person.
But Paresa trusted her feelings.
If the Empress was truly a villain, it wouldn’t have ended with just words being poured out like that.
Rather, it only ruins my impression.
A true evil person pretends to be good and harmless and makes others believe that he is.
Or, by inducing sympathy or friendliness, they use others to manipulate their hearts and blind their eyes.
Their true nature is especially clearly revealed when they deal with the weak and when they have the power to crush others.
It’s explicit, but it’s never loud. Because I have to wear the mask of a good man to the outside world.
Compared to that, the Empress simply has a prickly personality.
It’s hard to say I have a good personality even with empty words… … .
‘There’s something weak about just being a villain, let alone a villain whose behavior is unusual.’
I claim that I did my best, but judging from the empress’s sharp words, I did not think it would be strange if she received a slap.
However, she did not strike with her hand, which was proof of being a wicked woman.
Like Godansu, I didn’t turn around and have someone bother Paresa.
‘She may have a personality that can be misunderstood, but she is the empress. These rumors are spreading, but is there anyone cracking down on them?’
He may be hissing behind it, but the discipline of the imperial palace is beyond words if the subordinates are willing to pay like this.
‘… … ‘It’s none of my business.’
The Empress seemed to dislike her, and Paresa did not have a particularly great sense of duty as an exclusive maid.
Just get what you paid for and that’s it.
Paresa responded anxiously to Marie, whose eyes were shining as if she was waiting for a reaction.
“If what you said is true, it won’t be easy in the future.”
Marie sighed and patted Paresa on the shoulder like a senior.
“Life in the imperial palace is like that. Still, there is pleasure, so just endure it a little longer. “You might unexpectedly like Her Majesty the Empress, right?”
A high salary is pleasure.
Paresa agreed with that, but Marie meant something different. She lowered her voice and whispered.
“Actually, I heard that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince often visits the Empress’s palace. “That’s the pleasure of the empress’s maids.”
“okay? “Why is that a pleasure?”
It may be better than the emperor, but if the crown prince comes and goes, wouldn’t it be more troublesome for her as the exclusive maid?
There is one more person to notice.
‘Are the attendants generous?’
In Paresa’s opinion, the reason was money. But that wasn’t the case.
“Yes, of course!”
Marie suddenly became excited and raised her clenched fist.
“Because Your Majesty the Crown Prince is beautiful! He is the embodiment of beauty! Moreover, she has such a good personality that all the maids dream of working in the crown prince’s womb!”
‘… … What else can I say?’
I’ll leave you out of ‘everything’.
Paresa suddenly became agitated and thought. This side is reluctant to serve someone as high as an empress.
It’s difficult when you get close to the core of power. This was an issue that had nothing to do with the appearance of the person being served.
Considering that the Empress is a dazzling beauty, if she looks like her, the Crown Prince will of course… … .
‘No, just leave.’
The Crown Prince is not the Empress’s biological son. So, the relationship between a stepmother and her half-eldest son.
Looking at the empress’ temperament, I don’t think it will be an easy relationship.
However, it would be difficult for the empress to treat the crown prince poorly.
‘The crown prince is the legitimate heir who will inherit the empire.’
I heard that the power unique to the imperial family he possesses is also great.
The mother’s family of origin was also prestigious, and the crown prince had already solidified his position before becoming empress.
‘I’m a little curious.’
What will the successor to the empire look like?
A different light flashed through Paresa’s eyes.
It was a look that was close to borderline.
