Please Be A Traitor - Chapter 58

Chapter 58
Let’s Get Along, Yum Yum Yum 2

The Lilan territory is located within the Krenberia territories. And as the income of the Lilan territory rises, so will the income of the Krenberia territories.

“Our territory, Inaila-nim, also produces peanuts, though they are harvested 15 days later than Lady Lilan’s. But you always say you have enough peanuts for the season and refuse ours.”

“But didn’t I accept something else instead?”

“Ginger?”

“Yes, I mean the cookies here also contain ginger.”

“Oh, I was wondering what that deep cinnamon scent was.”

“That being said, Inaila-nim, I believe the sweets over here contain sesame seeds from our territory.”

At the same time, everyone began talking about the products from their respective territories that I used to make these refreshments for this event tea party.

Why are they so greedy in business?

“Do you want to try selling desserts?”

Nonetheless, success in the gourmet industry is not easy……

In terms of my previous life, these ladies were all either the second generation of landowners or representatives of their family businesses.

They must have someone in charge of running and growing the family they are watching.

They must have also been educated about their own family business “My father advised me to open a shop the following spring because he believes that experience is essential. I even purchased a building.”

“Oh, Lady. Are you going to build the doll house you’ve always wanted when you’re only five?”

“Ah, lady, it appears you remember that. Well, I am way past my age to play with dolls. But if it’s a dessert shop, I’d like to give it a shot.”

I became terrified of these golden spoons’ early education.

I’ve heard that some of the mothers delegate management of the villa’s interior to their daughters.

I had also heard that the daughters had learned to read at a young age.

Well, I too learned a lot from Karpel when I was young. However, not to that extent. There was no writing, arithmetic, or even a multiplication table.

In my previous life, I believe the only thing I ever learned was how to manage a small restaurant, which I had to take over when the chef’s health suddenly deteriorated.

“Do you want to open a dessert shop with these kinds of sweets?”

“Yes? Is that possible, Inaila-nim?”

“Sure. Of course, it’s a possibility.”

Because they will be working together, it is unknown whether they will send the store to the mountain or the sea.

But they were the children who had to live together, so whatever happens in the future, we must first try.”

“Aren’t the Terrier and Marrt families in charge of managing the harvesting of the fruits from each territory and selecting the best products each year?”

They were the vassals who worked directly for Krenberia and assisted my father in business.

“Yes. This summer, we are also in charge of the fruits.”

“Does this imply that your family was also in charge last year? Then, Lady Terrier, can you estimate the amounts of the surplus we can have this year based on the data from last year? Could you please notify Lady Marrt when you’re finished?”

“Certainly, Inaila-nim.”

“Can you then, Lady Marrt, check the demand for this year’s harvest products? And please investigate what name will bring out the feature of the product that will pique people’s interest the most.”

“Indeed, Inaila-nim!”

“Wow! This sounds like fun!”

But this isn’t a game…… Is it a game for them?

“I’ll consider the product list or dessert set. To do that, I believe we’ll need a list of ingredients.”

“Because the ingredients can be used in a variety of ways, I believe you can refer to Lady Terrier’s list.”

“I think it would be a good idea to change the ingredients according to harvest time and add a limited-time menu, so can I join you?”

“Of course!”

“I’ll then look at the shops near the shop location.”

And soon, the guest started to exchange opinions in earnest.

I’m not sure why I’ve been playing princess games with these kids for so long.

‘No, I mean, isn’t it strange that there’s talk about strict hygiene management for food sales among children who can play without thinking about anything?’

I observed Shabelle as she listened to the children’s excited chatter.

Shabelle was conversing with Sir Espree.

It seemed that they were talking about which one is the best, but Shabelle only looked at the sweets and shook her head

Shabelle didn’t seem to want to talk about it.

Sir Espree frowned and looked dejected.

Tahlia, who was nearby, intervened with a few words.

Suddenly, all of the guests stood up and bowed.

It turned out that Karpel was coming here.

‘What exactly is going on?‘

I was about to get up when I stopped.

I noticed Karpel saying a few words to Shabelle, and I noticed Thalia’s face hardening.

I could see Thalia trying to approach me with Shabelle, but when she turned her body to face me, she dashed to the greenhouse’s back entrance.

Karpel then approached me, leaving Shabelle alone.

“Lady Krenberia.”

It wasn’t Karpel’s voice that made me jump up from my seat, but rather the voice of an adult man heard from the opposite direction.

“Your Highness the Crown Prince.”

Everyone stood up and bowed after me.

“You don’t have to be concerned because I am an uninvited guest.”

No way.

In a world where he’s the strongest character, there’s no way I could do that.

Furthermore, even if I breathed incorrectly against the royal family, it could be considered a violation of the empire’s laws.

But he’s already said that, so how can I defy him?

Furthermore, the crown prince was already seated in a chair that was reasonably close to him. Not the chair I had reserved.

The crown prince, who greeted Karpel only with his eyes, beckoned me to sit down.

“Then, Your Highness, I’ll sit comfortably.”

I did say I would sit comfortably, but I naturally sat down with all the proper etiquette to be demonstrated in front of the royal family.

My followers did the same.

“Lady Krenberia, please sit comfortably.”

“Oh my! What could be more self-satisfying than setting a perfect example in front of Iverox’s noble line?”

In high society, this is the art of conversation.

I shifted my gaze to the prince’s expression.

“Is that so?”

And the crown prince nodded and smiled innocently.

I thought I heard a coughing sound from Karpel’s side as he stood next to me, but I couldn’t care less.

The crown prince seemed concerned that I was being too polite to him, but he stopped bringing it up.

Instead, I turned my gaze to the culprit who caused Thalia to leave without even telling me.

The crown prince did not come alone, but with Clara.

I sat in the main seat, Karpel to my right, my followers to my left, and the crown prince, who sat moderately opposite me, sat completely lower than my followers.

The seating arrangement is unimportant at a free tea party like today.

But, with two members of the royal family and a lady from the marquis family gathered here, it’s impossible for my ladies to act freely.

Nonetheless, Clara stood alone, making it appear as if she was not even permitted to sit. So she forced herself to sit down, smiling.

“And welcome to you, Lady Zelude.”

“How have you been? Even though you were hesitant to have me here, I came anyway. Because the crown prince requested me…”

“What do you mean, hesitant? As I stated in my response, and as you can see here, it was because there would be nothing of interest to you here……”

I didn’t like how Clara said it, so I cut and twisted her words.

Clara paused for a moment because what I said sounded too informal to her.

Meanwhile, the crown prince spoke to me.

“What you were talking about was a dessert shop, right?”

“Yes, we were discussing opening a dessert shop together as part of our management training.”

“Yes, indeed. It’s not something Clara would enjoy. Are you attempting to run your own business?”

I took out a new plate of sweets and cookies.

The servants quickly redecorated the table when the crown prince arrived.

One of the ladies stood up and handed me the plate. I accepted it and explained the ingredients as well as the name.

I also informed the crown prince in charge of the ingredients and the duty of the person in charge of management.

Because I thought it was a good time to reveal my ladies’ faces and names.

When the crown prince saw my adorable blue ribbon followers, he looked at me.

“I’m a little envious.”

The ladies laughed as soon as they heard that.

Who is envious of whom? Me? Being surrounded by bluebirds?

I understand that he may be slightly envious of my current position, but he should not have said that.

I glanced at the lady holding the fan with the curse word ‘Lolicon Maniac Radiev’ written on it without realizing it. The lady gave me a soft smile and my own fan.

Then Karpel said something coldly as if the crown prince’s words were ridiculous.

“Hyung-nim, you should not have said that in front of someone who will be with you for the rest of your life.” Don’t you think so?”

As soon as I heard that, I held up my fan with the words ‘the strongest Karpel’ written on it.

Karpel is so cool.

“I just jealous of Lady Krenberia being happily hanging out with her best friends, so why should I refrain from saying that in front of Clara?”

“Perhaps what His Highness Karpel means is that you don’t seem to be happy with your fiancée, Your Highness Crown Prince.”

Clara’s smiling face stiffened as I interrupted their conversation.

“I didn’t mean much, but did it come across that way?”

The crown prince turned and asked Clara, as if he had no idea what he was saying. Clara, on the other hand, shook her head in perplexity.

“No! No way, Your Highness.”

“Right?”

To be honest, I find it strange that the crown prince is jealous of me playing with my friends.

It wasn’t like Radiev didn’t have any friends.

According to the novel, Radiev has two baby companions who grew up with him together, two peer knights who took a pledge of loyalty to him during the academy, and three aides who are close to him.

There was a scene where they laughed, chatted, and worked happily……

No matter how much I think about it, it was clear that he envied my pretty girls.

“Since you’re here, why don’t you try these?”

Clara received the dessert plate I was holding.

Clara was embarrassed when she received the plate and everyone looked at her suspiciously.

‘What makes her so agitated? Doesn’t she ever have tea time together along with the crown prince?’

Lady Viza, on the other hand, brought me another dessert plate.

I took it and presented it to Karpel, allowing him to choose what he wanted to eat.

But Karpel’s golden eyes trembled as he looked at me. He seemed to be asking if I was serious about doing that.

“Your Highness Karpel? Do you not want to eat this?”

“No, it’s not that……”

He seemed to to be about to eat, but he didn’t specify what he was going to eat.

Instead, he was simply staring at me.

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