CH 75

“He was acting like that the other day, but he’s shy and gentle by nature, and you know too, Alexei.” (Mikhael)

“……people change overtime especially when something happens, that person also changed a lot.” Alexei says curtly.

“Seven years. I remember it well because around the same time your grandfather died, you couldn’t come to the Imperial Castle that much. Vladimir got very sick and didn’t come for a long time. After that, he changed completely.” (Mikhael)

Suddenly, Mikhael smiled.

“Another thing I remember very well, too. I was six years old, I think, when I first met Vladimir, who was seven, and it was you, who was eight, who held his crying hand and brought him to me.” (Mikhael)

Wow! What a heartwarming, cute episode!

“It was the first time he came to the Imperial City, and he was bawling in tears that he was lost.” (Alexei)

Alexei was still curt.

Big brother, if that was a girl, that would be a flag. It would be a first love flag. It’s a shame and a relief that it’s a boy. But could it be a BL flag……it can’t be, right?

I don’t know, but if that makes my brother happy, then I have to accept it!

I don’t know what I’m talking about, but I’m not going to get ahead of myself or go out of control!

“Giorgie is also a troublesome person, just like when he left his son for the first time in the Imperial Castle, the head of Magna has always had a habit of separating themselves from those closest to them.” (Emperor)

Vladimir’s father, Giorgie, the head of Yurimagna, was close in age to the Emperor, and like his sons, would have been a playmate when they were young. Now, however, the relationship is not so close.

“Both Alexei and Vladimir are excellent people who will be responsible for the next generation of the Imperial Kingdom. Although they may have their own circumstances, I hope that they will cooperate with each other and serve the Imperial Kingdom.” (Emperor)

“I am honored, my liege.” (Alexei)

At the Emperor’s words, Alexei bowed his head in respect.

The dukes had spent a great deal of time, effort, and money to prepare for the Imperial Family’s visit, but the Emperor, who was extremely busy, would not be able to devote that much time to it. After lunch, they would return to the Imperial Castle.

Outside the main gate of the Duke’s residence, which was guarded by the Yurinova Knights and the Imperial Knights, the murmurs of the people were getting louder, as if they could sense the presence of the Emperor’s returning.

When the imperial family and the duke’s siblings appeared at the front entrance, where the Emperor’s carriage was waiting, a cheer erupted from outside the gate.

“Thank you for your hospitality, Alexei, it was well-deserved.” (Emperor)

“I am honored. I’m sure the rest of the household is also pleased for the praise.” (Alexei)

The Empress took Ekaterina’s hand in both of hers as the two men exchanged words.

“It was a pleasure, Ekaterina, and I hope you will come to the Imperial Palace next time.” (Empress)

“I would be delighted, my lady. I’d love to come if the opportunity arises.” (Ekaterina)

Ekaterina shook the empress’s hand back, as if they were close friends. Mikhael chuckled beside the Empress.

“Alexei, Ekaterina, thank you for today, I will see you at the academy.” (Mikhael)

With Mikhael’s last words, the family boarded the carriage.