Lips On The Tip Of a Knife

Chapter 18

Translator:

Shin

Ep 18.

Marriage is a politics, Love is an affair.

‘You already fell in love?’

I’ve never heard of it before. Arne was surprised with her eyes wide opened. At first Arne doubted her ears. She thought that she heard something strange.

Unfortunately, however, it was not misheard.

“It was love at first sight.”

“Oh……”

When their eyes met, Cassian smiled softly. For a moment, I was mesmerized by the melting smile.

‘…….. why you’re doing this in front of someone else?’

Isn’t this the only way to explain this? Arne agreed in her own way. Cassian held back a smile that leaked without realizing it, looking at Arne seriously nodding out of place.

Suddenly Cassian didn’t want to go to the party. He didn’t want to show Arne like this to anyone. At the same time, I wanted to show off to the world.

‘Well.’

As expected, my cat is the prettiest. Cassian understood why the butlers fretted because they couldn’t show off their cats.

~~~

Today is the day of the imperial party that everyone’s been looking forward to. The party has always been a major event in the social circles, but it has drawn attention for a different reason than usual.

“Did you hear the news?”

“Yes, I heard. His Majesty,The Grand Duke Ternuegen took every designer in the capital.”

“I don’t know what happened, but all the boutique dresses were suddenly gone, and the reservation was canceled.”

“That’s why the dress was in short supply. I’m in trouble today, too.”

“It’s the first time that I wear the dress that I wore before.”

The already completed dress was placed in Ladies arms, but all the dresses after that were canceled and all the dresses left on the boutique disappeared.

The botiques kept everything a secret, but there’s no secret in the world. The dress was secretly rumored to have been swept away by the Grand Duke with a high price.

“Is it really what the Grand Duke did for Her Highness the Grand Duchess as rumored?”

“Oh, my God, how much he loved her…..”

“Really romantic…..”

It was unfortunate for some of the young ladies who order the dresses were canceled, but it was heart-warming for most of them. A situation in which a man of noble status, of wealth, of power, cares for his wife like this.

In an unusual situation that would only appear in the novel, the society’s attention was all focused on the new Grand Duchess of Ternuegen.

“Hyuk, look over there.”

Someone shouted loudly. At the same time, everyone’s eyes turned to the entrance of the party hall.

“The Grand Duke of Ternuegen and Her Excellency Grand Duchess of Ternuegen entering!”

The first appearance of the Grand Duchess of Ternuegen, whose everything was shrouded in mystery. Those who saw Arne, who came alone under Cassian’s escort, held their breath.

The silvery hair that was raised beautifully also the red eyes that seemed to be embedded in a well-crafted ruby, and everyone opened their eyes at the beauty of a completely different world.

“It must be true that the Great Prince fell in love at first sight.”

“I think I’m in love now, too.”

“How can you be slender and lovely?”

And the first-ever dress made exclusively for Arne caught people’s attention.

A dress embroidered with delicate gold thread on dark black silk was a completely different type of dress that had never been made before. A dress that came out as a result of three masters clinging to each other and competing.

“Oh, that’s a dress I’ve never seen before!”

Everyone admired how a black dress that’s often used in mourning could be so beautiful.

“You can relax comfortably.”

Arne turned to Cassian’s low voice.

“There’s no one in this hall that you’d need to bow your head.”

I met Cassian’s eyes and he smiled.

“I have that kind of power.”

Cassian smiled with his eyes as he tucked the loose hair behind her ears. Arne just looked up at Cassian. I knew it was for myself, but Arne was never discouraged or nervous……It’s just the dress was uncomfortable.

‘I want to take it off.’

I wanted to change into something more comfortable. Arne was immune to the dress due to the reaction that she had spent half her life in uniform.

Still, at other times, she would have already take it off but there was a reason why she was still wearing it.

‘It’s a dress they made hard, I’ll just hold on for a little longer.’

Dozens of people stayed up for three days and nights to complete it, and they were proud of it. Arne had such a conscience. When the two arrived, the party began as if waiting.

People were naturally enjoying the party, talking in twos and threes at the natural standing party. Of course there were many aristocrats who wanted to approach Cassian.

However, Cassian’s interests were focused on Arne rather than on the aristocracy.

“What did your godmother teach you?”

“Yes?”

The teachings of the Marchioness Giena. Arne remembered what she had learned in the last few days. The royal family…?

“Uh, she taught me how to say hello to the royal family.”

“Then you don’t know about the other nobles.”

“Yes, I do.”

Cassian nodded with a smile. And taught Arne about each and every person she saw.

“These are the people of Count Slyderin. Although he has power but he has no reputation and so he is treated like a pawn by some aristocrats. He’ll probably bother you a lot.”

With the appearance of making a fuss with only a slight eye contact, Cassian predict that he will bother her.

I realized that it was a common aristocrat who was trying to make a name for himself by flattering the nobles. Alright. I saw one.

“They’re the people of Countess Boresian. They have a long history, but they don’t have power, so they’ll probably bother you a lot for other reasons.”

It was often the side that wanted to straighten out the slanted momentum. It was annoying over there, too. All right, I saw two.

After listening to Cassian’s explanation, Arne gradually filled in the blacklist that she should never be close to. Then suddenly a question arose.

“By the way, Cassian.”

“Yes, Arne.”

“I suddenly thought of it when I heard you say it…..so is there no one who should have a friendship with me as a Grand Duchess?”

Arne recalled his mother. As the Duchess of Brillcht, she is a socialite that stirs the social circles and acquainted with almost everyone without knowing anyone.

Arne smiled at her head, recalling her mother, who was enthusiastic about socializing as a noble wife’s fate before marriage. This is because there was no one I could get close to by just listening to Cassian’s story.

‘I didn’t know you were thinking such a wondeful idea.’

Cassian laughed unconsciously at Arne’s wonderful question. Arne frowned while looking disapprovingly at Cassian, who didn’t answer and just smiled……..Why do I feel like I’m being teased?

“There is not.”

“Really?”

“Yes.”

Cassian nodded freshly.

“Whether you’re going to make friends kr make your distance…. you can do whatever you want Arne.”

It was hard for Arne to take it as it was. Whether he was sincere or just saying it. It was the same in the mansion. Come to think of it, after coming up to the capital, it was the same in the mansion. Cassian was especially considerate of Arne so that she could be comfortable without asking in particular. They may say that their envious and make a happy sound but…. Arne was both comfortable and uncomfortable.

‘I’m not happy with this consideration. As if there’s something.’

As if they were raised to eat, there seemed to be other reasons. Whatever it was, Arne was fine without the obligation as the Grand Duchess. Since Cassian told her to do whatever she wanted, so even if I said something else later it will be okay.

“By the way, Cassian.”

“Yes, Arne.”

“Your Majesty is no where to be seen. We are here to greet him today.”

Cassian smiled strangely and looked at the empty throne.

“I didn’t think you were going out so cheap.”

“……..?”

As Arne tilted her head, Cassian’s smile deepened.

“Your Majesty must be absent today.”

“………What?”

You slammed the door at the last audience, and this time? I felt like I was being bullied by the emperor. It’s just a feeling, right? Even looking at Cassian, I couldn’t tell what was inside because he was smiling.

“Cassian, His Majesty seems to be avoiding us, but it’s just a feeling, right?”

Cassian smiled strangely again at Arne’s question.

~~~

Edward drooped blankly and looked up at the ceiling. Oji, an aide to the crown prince, stamped his feet in frustration. Long after the imperial palace party began, the crown prince showed no sign of attending the party.

“Your Highness, His Majesty will scold you again!”

Edward’s interests were all focused on one thing, whether he was scolded or not. The Angelic woman he first met a few days ago.

After that day, he couldn’t forget Arne, and Edward was suffering from disease. The food was tasteless, He couldn’t sleep well,his heart was empty, and all he could think about was Arne.

Looking at the Crown Prince Edward, who seemed to have left blankly, the aide eventually pulled out the last card.

“The Grand Duke and his wife are at tthe larty today!”

Edward’s eyes, which were blurry for a moment, came alive. For the Grand Duke couple, Arne came to the palace.

Edward jumped ul to his feet and adjusted the robes he had dressed up in.

“The Grand Duke and his wife attended the party? Then I can’t be left out.”

Looking at Prince Edward on the move right away, the aide regretted that he should have told him immediately.

“Your Grace, Let’s go together!”

~~~

Crown Prince Edward, who entered the party, knew that the attention of the nobles was drawn to him, but he ignored it. What matters to him now is none other than the Grand Duke and his wife.

“Found it.”

No one can imitate aura that stands out even though it is far away. Edward was surprised to feel his heart pounding from the moment he found Arne. Born in Imperial family, Edward has lived with everything he can have . But the one person he want the most is already someone else’s. A part of his heart throbbed.

‘This kind of love will never come again.’

Where do you dare to find it? Edward, who had been suffering from an unprecedented lovesickness for several days, made a big decision and approached Arne. Arne was alone, perhaps by heaven.

“Long time no see, Lady.”

Edward greeted and Arne glowed as he looked through Edward’s face. Fortunately, it was one of the unfamiliar face that I seen before.

“Oh, you’re Prince Edward.”

“Yes, you know that, too…!’

Arne welcomed him, and a smile spread over Edward’s face. As expected, his brother-in-law must have had himself in mind. Otherwise, they wouldn’t welcome you like this.

“I’d like to say something to my sister-in-law, do you have a moment?”

“Time…?”

Arne agonized. Edward had appeared while she was alone for a short time after meeting the Marchioness of Giena and being introduced to her acquaintances and some young ladies.

Perhaps there is a serious story while Cassian is away with Count Thessalaka. Well, Arne nodded, wondering if anything bad would happen.

“I think I’ll be all right in a minute.”

Edward’s complexion brightened up.

“Then let’s move to the terrace for a moment. The stars were so pretty today. How are you?”

“What……..”

I didn’t really want to see the stars, but I kind of turned down Edward’s offer. Wasn’t he quite a member of the family?

‘Cassian told me to do what I’m comfortable with.’

But I couldn’t help but feel more bothered when I heard that. If you trust me and leave it to me, I want to do well. Eventually Arne moved to the terrace with Edward.

Perhaps it was because of the scene of the magic scene I saw a few days ago, but the stars seen from the palace were pretty, but there was no special impression. Then Edward lowered his voice and said a word.

“What do you think love is? Arne.”

What the hell is this guy calling my name? And what kind of love? Even thoughs he had never given a name. Looking at Edward who called her name, Arne’s forehead narrowed slightly.

“I think love is really a heartfelt thing.”

I see. Suddenly, I didn’t expect to hear his brother-in-law’s love view here, but she managed to listen to it because it was something else. Suddenly Edward’s eyes were moistened.

“Arne. It doesn’t matter if you’re already married. Because I already have a fiancee.”

“………?”

“I adore you.”

Arne was taken aback by the sudden confession.

What the hell is going on here? The moment when nothing but questions remained, Crown Prince Edward confessed with all his heart.

“You’re the only one I could see from the moment I first saw you.”

“I’m married.”

“Isn’t true love will find find you after marriage?”

I don’t know what a dragon’s side popping sound is. Arne managed to sort out Edward’s proposal.

“So, you want to have an affair with me?”

“Yes.”

It was over. Crown Prince Edward said shyly.