That evening.
The palace dinner began in a relatively soft atmosphere, unlike before.
This was because Logan had returned after achieving great merits comparable to Seongjin, and Empress Lizabeth, who always picked fights, was not present.
Thanks to that, under Empress Tatiana’s lead, the dinner continued in a harmonious atmosphere.
And what Masain conveyed to Seongjin was unexpected news.
“Mother? To the Asein Principality?”
“Yes. She suddenly had business and left yesterday. I heard it was an urgent call from Archduke Asein.”
“…I see?”
Seongjin was honestly a bit relieved that Empress Lizabeth was not present.
Until now, he had consciously kept his distance, thinking of her as Morres’s mother.
But if he thought of her as truly his own mother, he didn’t have the confidence to face her cold gaze directly.
“I know there haven’t been any particularly big issues in the Asein Principality recently. There were no special reports in Father His Majesty’s office either. It’s probably nothing serious, so don’t worry too much.”
Amelia gently comforted him, somehow interpreting Seongjin’s subtle expression.
“Yes, well…”
Seongjin, replying a bit awkwardly, quietly sat down and began his meal.
“But what is that, brother Masain?”
“You’re doing something I’ve never seen before, brother Masain?”
“Ah, Prince Morres gave it to me.”
He said it has some cool…