MARQUESS LIZA

The Empress wears a casual dress. Lady Yun prepared the items to be brought.

"Has everything been brought?"

"Everything is packed in a bag."

I saw Lady Yun carrying the bag. She's such a hassle. The contents in the pack are only supplies to be there. But it's a bit big and heavy.

"Are you okay?" asked the Empress. She would help if Lady Yun found it difficult to carry her.

"Just leave everything to the servant."

"It's fine if Lady Yun isn't burdened." 

I wear a white hat. When I'm going to get on the train. Karol found out and scolded me.

"Greetings Her Highness the Empress."

"Long time no see. How are you doing?" I asked Karol.

"I'm in good health. Where is Her Majesty the Empress going?"

Karol saw my lady Yun carrying a big bag, and that made her even more suspicious.

"I want to go on vacation for a while."

"Alone? Your Majesty's better to bring some bodyguards."

"There's no need to bring bodyguards. It would make me feel uncomfortable."

"Then Her Highness the Empress can take me as a bodyguard."

Karol held his chest and tried to reassure me.

"Yes you can come with me but you must not act without my consent."

"I promise to keep it."

I then got into the horse carriage. It doesn't matter if he comes with me. Later, when I get there, I will forbid him to meet the saintess. We then went on a trip. A building stands majestically. I just had a building like that in a small village place. The occupant of the building must be a very rich noble. The horse-drawn carriage was getting closer and closer to the building. It wasn't long before the carriage stopped in the yard. I don't understand why the horse-drawn carriage stopped in front of the building. The carriage door opened.

"Sorry Her Majesty the Empress. Because now it's getting dark. Better stay here."

Indeed the sun will set. I got off the train. Dayang Yun was behind with a bag.

"Please Her Highness the Empress come with me!"

I nodded my head. Try to believe it. This is better than sleeping in a horse-drawn carriage. Karol opened the door. This house is not the royal palace of the North. Shouldn't we knock on the door first? Entering someone's home without permission from the homeowner can also be said as a thief. The entrance of the house is open.

"Older brother?"

Five small children were hugging Karol. Older brother? The Empress then looked at her concubine's face and blinked a few times.

"It turns out that we have guests. You can't disturb your brother."

A woman spoke. Who is that girl? Her face is beautiful, and her manners are gentle.

"I'm home Mom."

"Mother?"

The Empress said the mother's name in a loud voice. Everyone then looked at me. Seriously! Immediately the Empress covered her mouth with both hands. So this house is Karol's house. The five small children and the woman in front of me were all Karol's family.

"What's your beautiful sister's name?"

A little girl approached the Empress.

"You must not be rude to my guests."

"Is this beautiful sister brother's girlfreind?"

"Luis can't talk like that. Your brother Karol is already married." Karol's mother advised her youngest son.

"But why did you never bring his wife home?"

I was surprised to hear that. Guilt is present in my heart. Even though I am not the owner of this body, but everyone sees me as the Empress. However, concubines can't have an empress. They also have a family.

"Does Luis really want to meet sister-in-law?"

"Right. I really want to meet my brotherr's wife."

Everyone looked back at me. Karol was silent without saying anything. I then stroked Luis' hair.

"I promise you. After returning home I will pass this on to her."

Luis nodded his head and smiled. Little children are touchable and straightforward. They can be sad or happy at the same time.

"It's night already. You all need to go to sleep soon."

"Okay mom."

The children then entered the room.

"Sorry to disturb. They are indeed happy children."

"It does not matter. I happen to like children very much."

Karol's mother then smiled. She thought that the girl standing in front of him looked very good.

"You must be hungry. I'll make a dish."

Karol and the Empress were sitting in a room. Lady Yun followed Marquess Liza to the kitchen to help prepare the dishes.

"Sorry I didn't tell Her Majesty the Empress."

"So they are your sister and mother." 

Carol nodded his head.

"I have five younger brothers."

"I don't think I saw your father."

"Dad never came home. He fell in love with another woman and left us."

I subconsciously hugged him. Supporting the whole family alone is not easy. Karol must have fought hard.

"Your Honour."

"It's fine if you want to show your weak side."

Karol was suddenly taken aback. He then hugged the empress body tightly.

"Thank you for your concern for Her Majesty the Empress. The burden of sadness that I have been keeping is now reduced."

"I do not do anything."

"No. Her Majesty the Empress has made my heart feel at ease. As a concubine I will always be by Her Majesty's side."

"The dish is ready."

Marquess Liza and Lady Yun brought a push table filled with various dishes. The food menu is different from the cuisine in the palace. My stomach is getting hungry too.

"Let us eat!"

Karol and Marquess Liza said it at the same time. Lady Yun then imitated their words. I then took the vegetables that were on the table. When I'm going to eat, I saw Marquess Liza and Karol praying. During this time, Karol also said a prayer before eating. So what Karol has been doing all this time is a habit of his family. Lady Yun and I then prayed. We had dinner together in her previous life as well as when she entered the empress body. I always skip dinner alone. The ladies-in-waiting just stood silently beside me.

"Nice."

I ate the side dish on the plate.

"Is that true? Karol really likes the food I make. He always makes time once a month to come here."

Once a month is a long time to meet. When he came home, he only spent one day. If I were him at that time, it still felt lacking. The dishes made by Marquess Liza were delicious.

"May I have the recipe?"

Karol then choked while he was eating.

"Drink this water."

Marquess Liza gave Karol a glass of water.

"Ladies want me to make a recipe?"

"That's right Marquess Liza."

Marquess Liza looked at Karol then smiled. She thought that the girl was in love with her son, unlike the Empress. She wanted to ask for a recipe from Marquess Liza because after the Empress had a teacher who became the palace cook. The Empress is now very fond of cooking. Make cakes or make food and drink dishes.