Detective Rose : The Royal Affairs [S1] Suspicious Royals

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𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗸!

The door creaks open slightly, and a young man pokes his head from the small open he did.

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

I-I...Can I come in?

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Oh-Yes, Mr.Siamon. Please come in.

Adam came in slowly and shyly.

He was also scared.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Are you scared, Mr.Siamon?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

No-No, Lady Winston.

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

It just that....I-I'm ne-nervous....

Within a blink of an eye, Adam looked at Victor secretly.

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

: winks as a signal :

And to it's reply, Victor secretly winks at Adam as a signal.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Fufu~Seriously? 🤭

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

[ Seriously–?! Do you two think I'm blind...?? ]

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

And as expected of Rosanne , she has noticed it.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Can we talk in private?

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

....In private? ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes. I hope you won't deny?

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

Ye-Yes, Sure. ❄️

Victor got up and walked towards the door.

He turned around and looked at them for the last time and exited by the door.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Can we continue?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Ye-Yes...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

How many years are you working with the Prince?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Hmm–Four ....and half years.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Hm, That's quite long...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Where did you all go for this business purposes?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Irinisica...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

The valley renowned for gold mines?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Yes...

Adam was timidly answering all her questions.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Have you seen Her Grace, the Grand Duchess, ever?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

No–I mean....A slight sight of her...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Do you know what has happened between Prince Victor and the Grand Duchess?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Hmm–It's a bit personal....

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yea! But still I want to know.

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Don't forget to tell me any part of it!

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Ah–Yes...

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

According to the custom, the Grand Duchess came to welcome the new bride, as the elder daughter-in-law...

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

But, Consort Rashta insulted her by saying that....

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

The Grand Duchess is a bad omen for us....

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Because of her, the Grand Duke lost his position as the Crown Prince, and she had also lost her first child...

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Prince Victor wasn't present there, but when he heard about this incident...

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

He first went to meet the Grand Duke and Duchess, and begged for their forgiveness...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

And?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Even though she forgives them, she never visited Prince Victor's place...

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

And...Prince too couldn't meet the couple because of his guilt...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Hm–Do you know what is the relationship between Prince Victor and his wife, Rashta?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Tha-That....Not very good....

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Uh-Uh–You saw what happened here....

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

And–What is the relationship between you and Prince Victor–?

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

: flinched :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Hmm?

Rosanne saw how Adam clearly flinched on mentioning their relationship.

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

No-No-Nothing....Special....

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

We've a master and employee relation....

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

That's all...

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Good! Very good! Thank you for your cooperation! 😄

Adam Siamon (Victor's Assistant)

Ye-Yes...Welcome, La-Lady Winston...

Rosanne was about to go, Victor came in front of her.

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

: standing in front of her :

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

Are you finished? ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes, Assistant Adam is much cooperative than you. 😊

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

Really? That's great. ❄️

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

Have you squeezed out all the information you need from him? ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Yes! But only the one I need. ☺️

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

: frowns :

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Well, if I need anything further, I'll come here again!

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

Again...? ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Why? You won't miss me? 😏

Prince Victor De Castedras (3rd Prince)

Hah–Nevermind... ❄️

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

: smiles :

Rosanna left with a smile on her beautiful lips.

Theo (FL's Subordinate)

Milady, Everything went according to your plan?

Rosanne Winston (𝗙𝗟)

Of course! If they don't want to go according to my plan, I'll make them do it anyway. 😏

Leo (FL's Subordinate)

Hehe~We know that! 🤭

Little did they know someone is looking at them secretly.

Unknown

: secretly looking through the window :

Unknown

Looks like she won't give up like this.

Unknown

Then, let's make her give up on this forcefully.

Unknown

: evil grin :

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On one hand, Rosanne was doing her work carefully, and...

On the other hand, the Imperial Family was in a great mess.

⟨⟨ At The Emperor's Bedroom ⟩⟩

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

: sitting by the Emperor's bed :

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

: standing by Lydia's side :

The Emperor was resting on his bed and his daughters-in-law are staying by his side.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Your Majesty....

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

No....I don't want to hear anything....

Emperor said her in a broken tone.

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Has Hestia arrived?

Lydia though knew the answer, but still looked at Josh for confirmation.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

: looks at Josh :

Josh (Emperor's Assistant)

: looks down and shakes his head :

Josh shakes his head in negative.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

[ Now, what should I say to him? ]

Now, Lydia has to frame a prefect answer to tell him, so that, the Emperor is not broken anymore.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

That–Your Majesty, Prugian Kingdom is much farther away from our Empire.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

So, that's why they-they're a bit...late.

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

We-We've sent an immediate letter by the help of Magic Tower to King Henry.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

They-They'll here at any moment....

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Stop. ❄️

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Send another one as an urgent request. ❄️

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

They need to come here, right now. ❄️

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

As you say, Your Majesty.

She agreed to do as he said.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

But, Your Majesty, you need to eat something....Or else it would be hard for you to—

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Is Bastian eating?

She again looked at Josh for an answer.

Josh (Emperor's Assistant)

: kept his head down :

Lydia knew the answer by seeing Josh keeping his head down.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Tha-That....Please, Your Majesty, the Empire needs you...

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Her Grace, the Grand Duchess, is innocent, and she'll come back.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Please don't worry, Your Majesty.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Lady Winston is looking into this. I believe in her.

Suddenly, Rashta sneered.

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

Really, Your Highness? You really believe in that stupid young girl?

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Rashta. I guess you need to first know how to talk when you open that tedious mouth of yours. 💢

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

Hmph! 💢 : turns her head :

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

[ Why does she have to say something like that? And that also in front of His Majesty?? ]

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

[ How tiring she is to handle! 😩 ]

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

[ Always spouting nonsense in front of everybody!! 💢 ]

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Lydia.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Ye-Yes, Your Majesty?

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Leave the food here. I'll eat it when I feel to eat that.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Al-Alright, Your Majesty. We'll take our leave. : bows :

Lydia and Rashta left the room.

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Josh. ❄️

Josh (Emperor's Assistant)

Yes, Your Majesty?

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Protect Lady Winston. ❄️

Emperor Apollo De Castedras

Make Duke Albimbert her escort to protect her from any harms. ❄️

Josh (Emperor's Assistant)

Certainly, Your Majesty.

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⟨⟨ Outside The Emperor's Bedroom ⟩⟩

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Rashta.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Do you need to say that in front of His Majesty?

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

Hmph–I haven't said anything wrong!

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

That Lady Winston is an ignorant girl, who is at her marriage-able age.

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

Right now, she needs to get married and look after her family.

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

But no, she chose to do something, which is a work for the men.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Rashta, When she has the talent to do it, which the men can't do....

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

....Why won't she do that?

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

Because, she's a woman. She needs to do households, taking care of her children and serving her husband.

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

And afterall, she doesn't have any choice rather than this.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

....

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

I think you're wrong, Rashta.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

When a woman choose to do something she likes, unlike what you think....

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

I think, she had made the correct choice in her life.

Crown Princess Lydia De Castedras

Like you, at least, she is not stupid.

Saying this, Lydia left Rashta there.

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

You'll soon know what is right...and what is wrong. 💢 : biting her nails :

Rashta De Castedras (3rd Prince's Wife)

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