Queen of The Scalpel - Chapter 85
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[Lady Clarence Chosen to be the Crown Princess, to be Awarded with Royal Rose Medal and Knighted!]
[Youngest Person Ever to be Awarded with Royal Rose Medal, Lady Clarence!]
[Lady Clarence, Knighted Before Adult Ceremony!]
When Elise saw her name in the newspapers, she was extremely confused. Just what happened? ‘Why me?’ She didn’t know, but she was the most famous person in the empire these days.
[Chosen as the Crown Princess During the Anniversary Ball!]
Even that was enough to move her to the center of attention, but she had cut the Duchess the next day. The media rumbled over the revolutionary event, and a few days later, a new truth was revealed.
[It was not cutting her, but an extreme emergency treatment. The Duchess’s life was able to be saved thanks to her.]
This kind of news would definitely be trending. The reporters looked for new information like hyenas, and the citizens of the empire were enthusiastic.
“Yup, there’s no way the lady of the Clarence family would do this. She’s so young, but she’s amazing!”
“Very amazing lady! I’m looking forward to her being the Crown Princess!”
And the information sources of the newspapers exceeded her imagination. Somehow, they had discovered that she was working as a disciple in Teresa Hospital.
[Lady Clarence, Future Crown Princess, Looks Over Sick Patients in Teresa Hospital!]
[Lady Clarence Works at Poor Citizens Hospital]
‘I’m doomed.’ Her face paled. Now the entire empire would know that she worked at Teresa Hospital. But the direction of the media was a bit strange. Rather than look upon it strangely…
[As Expected of a Lady From Clarence! Before Becoming Crown Princess, She Volunteers to Help the Empire!]
[Lady Clarence Works at Teresa Hospital to Help Others. Work as Crown Princess Looked Forward To.]
Rather than reporting that she worked at a hospital to be a doctor, it said that it was out of goodwill and service. The citizens were happy that such a kind girl was becoming the Crown Princess. Any bad rumors about her disappeared without a trace.
But Elise didn’t like it. Because all articles were written like she was volunteering at the hospital before she became the Crown Princess. ‘Lady Clarence who’ll be the Crown Princess?’ She didn’t like that word. Since she wasn’t planning on becoming the Crown Princess.
‘There’s nothing I can do about that.’ Everyone considered her the Crown Princess after the anniversary ball. ‘I have to win the bet with the Emperor.’
A few days passed, and it was finally the day of the medal ceremony.
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The medal ceremony was exactly 2 days before the medical license test. ‘It just had to be this date. I have to study for the test.’ It was an honor, but Elise didn’t look too happy.
The medal ceremony wasn’t as simple as picking up a cake you ordered. You had to rehearse, and spend time on a bunch of other things as well. She hadn’t been able to study during the most important time. She even suspected if this was what the Emperor intended.
“I hope I didn’t set the date on a day that’s bad for you.”
It was what the Emperor said to her with a smile at her medal ceremony. His expression looked like he did indeed set the date like this on purpose. But what could she say?
“It’s fine. I only did what I should do, but I’m thankful for being given such an award.”
“It’s not what anyone would’ve done. My sister was able to live thanks to you. I’ll always be thankful to you personally as well.”
He wasn’t just saying empty words. The Emperor was actually really thankful to her. They weren’t close, but if it wasn’t for Elise, his relative would’ve died. However, his emotions were mixed with a little other than gratitude. Since he didn’t want her to become a doctor.
“Then let’s begin the ceremony.”
The procession of the medal and the knighting began. It took place in the Imperial Palace’s awarding hall with the participation of other nobles. After the long speech, Elise was able to receive the medal.
“This Royal Rose Medal is being given to Lady Clarence, who contributed a lot to the Imperial family.”
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
Clap clap clap! After the applause, the Emperor himself gave her the medal. She looked at the medal she received. On the gold plaque, there was a rose covering a cross, and the following sentence.
Dieu et mon droit.
Right after, her knighting ceremony continued. Elise kneeled, and the Emperor pulled out his sword from his sheath to lightly tap her shoulders.
“I, Minchester de Romanoff, knight Lady Clarence, who did great deeds for the Imperial family.”
With this, Elise wasn’t simply a daughter of the Clarence family, but Dame Clarence, with her own nobility.
Looking at her, her father was deeply moved. ‘Are you looking, Teresa? Our daughter was knighted. She’s the youngest, as well as the only female to receive the Royal Rose Medal. All with her medical skills, like you wanted.’