Queen of The Scalpel - Chapter 84
“Sir, it’s all because I didn’t reveal my identity so don’t worry. My father has allowed me, and he’s grateful to you.”
“Is that so?”
Next, Elise observed her teacher Grayam’s face. He seemed shocked as well. He wasn’t just shocked, but also seemed upset as well. She couldn’t tell what she was thinking. ‘I should apologize when I get the chance.’
“But sir, why are you here today? I heard it was to discuss the process of the surgery…”
Elise asked the physician. The relatively less surprised physician answered her.
“Ah, yes. We came to talk about the process. And some other things, but we’ll tell you this first. Your trial has ended.”
“How did it go?”
The physician smiled instead of answering at first.
“Congratulations.”
“…?”
“Obviously, the result was not guilty. And not only that.”
Ben paused again.
“The Emperor has decided to award you with the Royal Rose Medal and the status of an honor knight.”
“…!”
“Congratulations on becoming the first lady to receive the Royal Rose Medal and becoming a Dame.”
Dame. It was a name for a woman that was knighted, and it was the greatest honor of a noblewoman.
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That wasn’t the only reward. After receiving the medal, she would get a pension from the Imperial Palace every month. It didn’t mean much to her since she was from the Clarence Family, but it was a payment that she would receive for the rest of her life.
If she was a common citizen, it was an amount that she would be able to live with for the rest of her life. ‘It’s too much. Why is the amount so large?’ It was probably because she saved a royal family member’s life. If the amount was too small, the reputation of the Imperial family would be hurt.
‘But he’s rewarding me with more than I thought. I thought he wouldn’t be happy.’ She knew she would be judged as not guilty, but she didn’t know she would receive this big of a reward. The Royal Rose Medal and the position of a knight!
This was what she expected others would receive, but thinking of how the Emperor didn’t want her to become a doctor, it was unexpected for her. ‘Does it mean that he’s allowing me to become a doctor?’ She was hopeful for a moment.
But it wasn’t true. There was only one reason the Emperor gave her that award. It was because the results of the investigation team were too perfect, and the media looked too positively on her.
During her time in the White Palace, there were all kinds of newspapers that talked about how she saved the Duchess’s life. The Emperor had to hide his bitterness and give her this award.
So Elise was released from the White Palace and set for the medal ceremony right after. As soon as she returned home, she received more gratitude.
“Thank you so much. I won’t forget this.”
An unexpected visitor greeted her. It was the high noble of Wale, the husband of the Duchess, Duke Harver!
“It’s nothing, Your Highness.”
The Harver family was a high noble family of great history. 280 years ago, before the Britia Empire was unified, the Harver family was the royal family of Wale. Even now, people of Wale respected the Harver family more than the Romanoff family. Such a high noble was bowing to a young girl right now.
“I-I apologize, Your Highness.”
Marquis El stuttered because he was flustered by this situation as well.
“She only did what was obvious. So don’t worry too much, Your Highness.”
“Obvious? My wife lived because of Elise. Her disease hasn’t been treated, but if she’s careful, I can spend a few more years with her. I’m really thankful.”
His voice was filled with love for his wife. Elise was touched by what he said. This was why she became a doctor. She couldn’t give this up. Duke Harver continued to express his genuine thanks and left.
He tried to give her a gift before he left. It was a necklace made of diamonds, but it was more of a treasure than simple jewelry. She strongly refused. He continued to convince her to take it, but Elise didn’t let him, so eventually, he lost.
“Then, I won’t forget this debt. If you ever need any help, let me know anytime. The Harver family will always help you if you need it.”
The help of the Harver family. It was an extraordinary promise. But Elise just smiled. It wasn’t like she did it to get anything in return. The Duke asked for the last time.
“You want to be a doctor?”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
He thought of the Emperor’s announcement of her engagement with the Crown Prince at the anniversary some time ago. Since she was chosen, she most likely couldn’t be a doctor, but he didn’t bring that up and cheered her on.
“I’m looking forward to it. I think you’ll be a great doctor. I hope it goes as you want. And if you really become a doctor, can I ask for a favor?’
“Please speak.”
“If another member of our family is sick, can they be treated by you?”
Elis smiled.
“Yes, of course. It’s an honor for me, Your Highness.”
The news of her knighting and the Royal Rose Medal spread like wildfire, and
it was because of how the newspapers reported it.