I'm Divorcing My Tyrant Husband

Chapter 70 - Can the Duke break the His Majesty's record?

Countess Hearst's wrinkled face flushed red at my words. She spoke in disbelief.

"How can you say such a thing! Does Her Majesty enjoy being with young ladies like that?"

At her words, I snorted scornfully.

"Is there any other reason not to have fun? Yes, I am very happy now because I am hanging out with these young ladies. It's far lower than hanging out with people who enjoy other people's gossip like you."

"Her Majesty, how could..... you say such a thing! I was only giving my advice out of loyalty to Her Majesty. But why are you insulting me like this?"

However, I could read the emotions from her expression.

It was obvious. Because I saw the expression she is making now from my old family.

'They always said it was for me, it was all because they were worried about me, and I was always deceived by those words.'

I thought.

'But now I know. What they say for me is to control me at their disposal.'

When I first disobeyed their 'words for me', they were furious.

So was the present Countess Hearst. A reaction I would never have done if it had been really said for me. My old family, and the Countess, were only angry because they felt they had been neglected in the end.

'Now I won't be fooled twice.'

"I think the rumor that Her Majesty had changed her personality was true. As I remembered Her Majesty's childhood, I did not accept it, saying that it was impossible to hear the rumor. but I can't really find the past in Her Majesty's words and deeds anymore. That was the time when Her Majesty was supremely quiet, virtuous, and sullen."

I snorted.

"When you say 'quiet and virtuous', you mean that I'm easily swayed by other people's words?"

How much Countess Hearst had been a teacher for Robelia in the past, I cannot tell now.

But now, when she heard those words, she seemed to have a bit of a sense of humor. Seeing her appreciate her past days in Robelia, when the Dukes were treated as edible property.

'Well, it must have been difficult since she was a etiquette teacher who was ȧssigned by the Balancet Duke's family.'

With that in mind, I slammed the last strike at the opponent who seemed to be speechless. .

"If you don't want to be humiliated in a gathering of so many people, you'd better get out of the way. Because of you, I can't see the polo game well."

Only then did Countess Hearst take notice of those around her.

"It turns out that Her Majesty is right."

"How bad would it be to be treated like that by a former student?"

It was as if they were holding their breath, but the voices of people who were gossiping were heard carried by the wind.

As a person who cares about other people's eyes, Count Hearst's momentum, who held the gazes of the wives on her back, has disappeared. She performed her farewell etiquette by hiding her reddened face with her fan.

"Now that I see it, it wasn't even enough to offer a treat. Excuse me. I think this is the end of the relationship between me and Her Majesty the Empress."

"It was the first pleasant thing you ever said."

The Countess did public affairs with her pride until the end, and I laughed at her like that and didn't sit down.

I was unaware of what I had just said. Because, to be honest, I was just concentrating on boosting the Countess Hearst.

So when the young ladies cheered, I was taken aback.

"Her Majesty! It was so cool!"

"You were much better than in the newspaper!"

"It was so amazing!"

When I turned around in surprise, the young ladies were looking at me with their eyes a hundred times brighter than before.

"I thought it was only causing you trouble, but it's nice to see you hanging out with us... I'm really happy. I can't be happier than this."

Some young ladies even said this, covering her eyes with a handkerchief and blowing her nose.

"No, wait. I think there was a misunderstanding. What I said earlier was not for the young ladies..."

It was the moment I was about to make an excuse.

"Waaaa!"

I heard shouts from all directions, and I looked straight ahead.

Among them, there was a separate group that received the most attention from people. It was the group in which Alexander was participating.

Apparently, Alexander scored the goal.

"His Majesty was very active during this game, so I was almost certain of a victory. This will be the last score due to time constraints."

The young ladies, who was watching the polo game the most, returned home.

As they said, the game ended immediately, and Alexander got off the horse and approached this way.

"I am glad that you seem to be enjoying yourself very much."

I had nothing to say when Alexander said so.

There was no excuse for the appearance, as she was eating all kinds of snacks among dozens of young ladies with four attached in a row.

He said, looking at me with kind eyes, as if he was not interested in anyone else.

"I worked harder to show you, but if you liked my performance, I can't ask for anything more."

His face is very friendly and contains anticipation, so even though I was a villain, I was a little reluctant to show that expectation.

Still, I couldn't help it. Cause I can't say I've seen what I haven't seen.

"I'm sorry, but I didn't see it. I was engrossed in the conversation with her ladies here."

I answered honestly.

Alexander seemed even more disappointed than I had expected.

"What? I scored 13 goals in 7:30 and you didn't see any of them?"

"But it just happened. It's an impressive performance just by hearing it, but since you're an Emperor, wouldn't the other team let you win?"

At my words, Alexander shrugged his shoulders in astonishment.

It was then. Once again, shouts echoed around.

"It's been 5 minutes now, and the Duke Schwarzkopf has scored 10 goals."

"By the way, it's the first time I've seen the Duke participate in a friendly event like this. I thought he wasn't interested in social activities at all."

The ladies gave further explanations and I saw Norman playing polo.

His pure white skin and silver hair that gleamed with the sun made him feel unrealistic, as if it was not of this world.

"He moves as if he's one with the horse. It's really good."

"Can the Duke break the His Majesty's record?"

As the youngsters became interested, I also became immersed in Norman's game.

It was then.

At the same time as I felt that someone touched my side face, my face turned gently to the side.

It was Alexander. Suddenly, he was holding my side face, not next to me.

"You said you didn't watch my game, so you can't look at other men."

"What? Childish."

"If I can monopolize your gaze, I can become childish even a hundred times."

Whispering like that, he bent his eyes in front of my eyes. And then.

A small, friendly warmth spread over my lips.

"....!"

I knew right away that he had kissed my lips.

"Wow!"

"Oh my God!"

The young ladies shouted cheers like thunder. The maids also had their faces turned red and were seen stamping their feet.

Of course, not everyone just liked it. Older aristocrats kicked their tongues as if they were doing something unusual and were imprisoned by themselves.

'This man is really.'

If it was Alexander, he would have expected the reaction of those around him. And he must have done this to embarrass me.

Still, I have to say it was a bit low in that it wasn't a reply kiss.

Either way, it was a problem that I couldn't just ignore.

I slapped him on the arm. Alexander didn't seem to care at all whether he had put much strength in his own way because he was embarrassed.

Rather, he smiled happily, so I turned my head while reading a book.

******

Meanwhile, in the morning, Robelia and Alexander are having such a good time.

High Priest and Aisha was not far away from the them.

"Her Highness the Queen."

The High Priest said with a calm face and a smile.

"Your Highness, keep your composure."

As he said, Aisha was unable to maintain her composure.

Her expression was painstakingly arranged, but her complexion was pale, and above all, her hands, which were placed on the width of her skirt, were trembling painfully.

"Me? How do I keep my composure looking at something like this?"

Aisha said in a trembling voice.

But instead of comforting or calming her, the High Priest didn't seem to even look at her.

"If you don't think you can keep your composure, don't look there."

"....."

"Pretend you haven't seen what you've seen, pretend you haven't heard what you've heard, and if you can't do it, you'd rather cover your eyes and ears, and that's the virtue to survive in the imperial family."

Aisha seemed to be sick of his calm tone and attitude as if it were someone else's business.

"...…. Okay, High Priest."

But now she had no other option than these words.

She clenched her teeth and bowed her head. As the High Priest said, she seemed to be at peace if she could pluck her eyes out and slit her eardrums.

*****

The afternoon schedule was a rowing competition.

"You played in the morning, and even in the afternoon? That's amazing."

"It will definitely be fun. Rowing is a popular sport in the capital's social circle, so all noble men learn it from an early age as a culture."

said Alexander.

"But are you really not going to see it?"

"Yes, I'm already exhausted in the morning...…. Young ladies's passion was amazing."

I waved my hand.

I definitely didn't want to, but honestly, it was a little fun.... Still, it was a huge consuming of energy, so I didn't want to go through that twice a day.

"Then what are you going to do from now on?"

"Everyone must have gone to the lake to ride a boat, so I'm thinking of going to the forest instead. I'd like to go for a walk alone."

Having said that, I moved to the back of Topaz Palace where the forest was.

But something strange happened. Alexander continued to follow me.

"Why are you following me? Aren't you supposed to be in a rowing contest?"

Then he smiled and fixed my hat to cheer me up.

"What's the use without you to watch my performance?"

"Really."

"Is it okay if I follow you?"

I pondered for a moment. I wanted to enjoy the leisure time walking alone in the forest. But....

'Well, I came here to pay for the gleam.'

I eventually nodded.