Civil Servant in a Romance Fantasy - Chapter 538
538 – Small but Meaningful – 3
Today, the day before her wedding, Rize gave up her time to her father-in-law and her mother-in-law. I can give up as much time as I want in a day to the two people who gave me my precious daughter.
However, I forgot for a moment that I would become lonely if I stayed with her two people.
‘Do I have to keep doing this?’
Atini Nam walked around her garden and scratched her head. She is so perceptive that she tries to stay alone among her new wife and strangers.
To be precise, I felt that the employees were watching me, so I sneaked out into the garden. If you stay in your room, you will be bothered by users checking every 10 minutes to see if you are experiencing any inconveniences. It’s embarrassing for me and it’s hard work for the users.
Of course, having an important guest wandering around the garden can be nerve-wracking for the users, but at least they don’t ask the strolling guest if they need anything. That’s enough.
‘Just five more laps to go.’
As soon as I walked around the garden like that, I started walking again.
In fact, there is nothing to see in a winter garden when the flowers are gone, but there is nothing you can’t do if you think about getting some light exercise before dinner.
***
“It’s still spinning.”
She looked out the window and smiled softly at her father’s words. Because I thought I knew why my brother was wandering around outside in the middle of winter.
“There’s no need to be that considerate.”
Her mother her must have sensed her brother’s feelings her her her, too, as she approached her window with an embarrassed smile.
However, there was also a faint joy on her mother’s face as she said that. Just as it is admirable to have an older brother who cares for the servants of the family.
“I would like to tell them to take it easy, but even so, it would be awkward for both of us right now. This is a problem that will only be resolved with time.”
“It is not a problem that can be solved with time, but a problem that can be solved by looking at it often.”
As I listened to the conversation between the two, my gaze lowered to the floor without me realizing it. In words, it was a discussion to create distance between my brother and the employees, but in essence, he said to me, ‘Come home more often.’ That’s what I’m asking.
I was embarrassed and sorry for that subtle request and pressure. Certainly, since you entered the academy, the number of times you have appeared in the estate has been extremely small. I only said it was my beloved hometown, my friendly hometown─ but in reality, what I chose was to be next to my beloved brother.
“From now on, I will visit you often with my brother.”
That’s why he smiled and declared surrender.
No, isn’t this a natural performance of duty rather than surrender? It’s not at all strange for daughters and sons-in-law to come to say hello to their parents.
“It’s busy, so don’t force yourself to come. The communication port is enough─”
“Don’t bother to dissuade me from coming.”
“Oh my!”
Her mother quickly poked her father’s side as he gently shook his head.
It’s been a while since I saw that sight. When my father hesitated or hesitated at an important moment, my mother punished him like this, and my father, who came to his senses with strong stimulation, eventually proceeded with the work as suggested by her mother.
‘Was it worth it to do something like that?’
However, my brother’s visit with me was so important that he punished me without hesitation. I feel so sorry for not visiting often before.
“It’s Rize.”
“Oh, yes.”
While I was reflecting on my past actions for a moment, my father, who recovered quickly, opened his mouth in a soft voice.
“Like your mother, I also want to see you and my son-in-law often. I guess all parents in this world feel the same way.”
However, my father added and hugged me carefully.
“Children come before parents anytime and anywhere. There is no need for children to suffer because of their parents.”
At those words, my mother’s expression her her, which was ready for battle, softened. Because my father’s voice contained not simple consideration, but resentment and sadness that had continued from the past.
I also hugged my father because I thought I knew what he was feeling when he said these words. To comfort my father’s heart for saying these words, and to thank him for thinking of me by doing so.
“I was always happy thanks to you two.”
“Then you should be happy in the future.”
“Yes, I definitely will.”
I, my father, and my mother are probably thinking of the same person right now. The family that left us due to our negligence. The daughter you two thought you lost because you were not good enough.
Nevertheless, we did not bother to mention the name directly.
It was a name I could never forget even if I didn’t have to say it.
“Father.”
“Say it.”
“Will we get together as a family after a long time?”
At my words, my father’s eyes widened for a moment and then he smiled slightly.
“Yes. This is precious time that my son-in-law gave me, so I should put it to good use.”
The atmosphere, which had almost become a little stiff, relaxed again.
‘…I’ll go see you after a long time, sister.’
Thinking of my family who was alone with us, we slowly relaxed our embrace.
An irreplaceable event is just around the corner, but we must not forget our families. We are happier than anyone else in the world, but that is why we must not forget the pain of others.
Because that is our only effort toward her toward her her sister her her her.
***
The third wedding day has dawned.
Saying this makes me feel like a libertine like no other in the world, but wouldn’t three times be average in a world where polygamy is normal? Someone who will be a guest today may be below average since it was their twelfth wedding.
Of course, if you go up to six times, you will be above average.
“Oh, Carl. You look good in your formal attire today too.”
“That’s too much praise, Your Excellency.”
Anyway, as soon as the day dawned, the carefully selected guests began to gather one by one at Baron Athini Castle.
Of course, I was in charge of greeting them. I entrust wedding guests at the level of a duke or marquis to employees who are too busy paying attention to me? Baron Nayard’s fortunes can turn into Baron Nayard’s disaster. Moreover, since I am the one who called in the big names despite being a small elite and all, it is only right that I take responsibility.
“Thank you for coming in person despite your busy schedule.”
“Can you put Carl’s marriage below other duties? As long as it’s not during the war, you can come as often as you like.”
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After patting my shoulder, Jeon Seung-gong looked around the Baron Castle and nodded with satisfaction.
“It’s nice that it’s small and quiet. It reminds me of Her Majesty’s wedding and makes me miss it.”
The castle of a proud nobleman and lord was quickly reduced to a small place, but Jeon Seung-gong has the right to say such things. In the duke’s eyes, a mansion built by the count with sincerity must be considered ‘a good villa.’ Because the same reaction will come out.
“Even small weddings have their own charm. As time goes by, today’s wedding will be remembered longer than any other wedding.”
“It might be difficult because other weddings are so extravagant.”
“Haha, so does he. “I made a mistake.”
Jeon Seung-gong, who remembered Mar and Trixie’s wedding at my words, burst out laughing for a long time. No matter how pleasantly the wedding goes today, it’s hard to beat a wedding with God’s intervention─
“Joooootkaa!”
“Ah.”
“Then I guess I’ll just leave. See you later, Carl.”
Jeon Seung-gong quickly walked at the sound of chaotic voices coming from afar.
It was a perfect evasive maneuver, so I felt a slight sense of betrayal. Honestly, if it were me, I would have avoided it if I could, but running away without any hesitation is too much.
Is it more because of my mood? It seems that the pronunciation that used to be subtle between nephew and niece is increasingly biased towards the latter.
Hehe! Joooookaa! Don’t forget!”
“…Thank you for your hard work coming this long way.”
She couldn’t hide her devastated feelings as she saw Hyunhyeong-gong running towards her with a bottle of alcohol in both hands.
No, of course I was the one who invited him. He’s a relative, so he’s someone I can’t leave out… But when I saw him, I thought, ‘Mianejoka!’ ‘Onulsog-i anjoashemokalgeotgata!’ I wonder how good it would have been if we had sent the same message.
But unfortunately, that doesn’t happen. Hyeong Hyeon-gong is a man who controls alcohol, not a man who is ruled.
“Del. It’s not polite to make a fuss in someone else’s castle.”
“Hey, Arrasseo…”
Fortunately, thanks to his maternal uncle, who was his only deterrent, Hyeonjong-gong’s shouting quickly subsided.
I’m so glad. As soon as Hyeonjong-gong showed up, I could see the workers shaking for various reasons.
“I’m sorry for making a fuss as soon as I arrived. I didn’t mean anything, so don’t take it to heart.”
My uncle approached me with a serene smile and handed me a gift while saying so.
“It’s okay. My aunt’s voice may be a little loud, but I know she has a warm heart.”
“Thank you, but be careful not to say things like that in front of Del. He’ll get flattered and make more noise.”
“I will keep that in mind.”
Those words gave me goosebumps, so she quickly nodded. I can’t handle Hyun Hyeong-gong, who is more powerful than that one.
“By the way, come say hello to Lili too.”
‘Ah.’
At my uncle’s next words, my gaze belatedly turned downward. Then, I saw the Little Duke blinking his clear eyes and looking up at me with a sturdy face.
Sorry. As soon as I arrived, Hyeonjeong-gong started aggro like crazy and I finally saw it…
“It’s been a long time since I greeted you, Count Tylglehen. Congratulations on this ministerial award and on becoming a member of the Lisizariune Knights.”
Still, when I saw Duke So clearly and fluent in his pronunciation, I felt proud instead of sorry.
Yes, even though the years have passed, you are still the hope of Duke Sarlon. You don’t need to develop further, just grow up and you will be praised by the empire.
“I practiced hard because I had something to say to my brother, and the practice was worth it.”
“Ah, Dad!”
However, Duke So’s sturdy appearance collapsed due to his maternal uncle’s praise.
I feel this every time, but it seems like my uncle is doing it on purpose.
‘They’re intentionally treating me like a child.’
From what I see from time to time, the Little Duke is a child who is trying hard to pretend to be an adult. That’s why he keeps giving me, his cousin his, the title of minister or count.
But every time, my uncle gritted his teeth and called me “Brother.” As if enjoying the sight of a small Duke trembling.
‘My maternal uncle is not normal either.’
In fact, living with Hyun Hyeong-gong itself is difficult for a normal person.
“…Well, by the way, Minister.”
“Please speak, Duke.”
“Where is your sister…?”
My uncle and I both smiled at the cautious question.
It is true that she is a child, as she looks for her older sister who treats her kindly as soon as she is teased by her father.