If there’s anything in this world more embarrassing than being caught exaggerating, it’s being caught when you’re really in the swing of it and realizing the person involved is right outside the window, looking at you with a strange expression.
Muttering some excuse about the "night being late," Veronica managed to shoo away the ladies-in-waiting and attendants eager for more gossip, and then, as if facing a judge, opened the window of her bedroom, blushing furiously, and mumbled:
"Wh... When did you get here?"
"When you told the ladies-in-waiting to keep an eye on the Treasury."
So you heard everything?!!!
Upon learning this devastating fact, Veronica’s heart, which had been hanging by a thread, finally gave up completely.
Under Leon’s peculiar gaze, the color of the sunset spread from her cheeks to her ears, and even the neckline of her nightgown couldn’t hide the faint blush on her neck.
The princess, wanting to sink into the ground, said with a trembling voice:
"Why didn’t you come in? Or make some noise?"
"You seemed to be enjoying the conversation, so I didn’t want to interrupt."
Even though you didn’t interrupt our conversation, you’ve utterly killed my dignity!
After a moment of silence with Leon, the princess, inwardly screaming, turned aside and let him into her bedroom, then turned away and softly said:
"So, why did you come to see me?"
"Well... I came to ask you something."
Although Leon had listened to the entire made-up "love story" by the princess, he saw her embarrassment and the potential for her to flee at any moment. So he straightforwardly asked:
"What’s up with this wedding next month? How is it set without me knowing?"
"I’ve tried finding you several times..."
Seeing Leon’s apparent intention to hold her accountable, Princess Veronica blinked and replied slightly pitifully:
"But you were never home, so I had no choice but to go ahead and arrange our wedding."
No way... What nonsense are you talking?
Leon asked speechlessly:
"Why couldn’t you manage? Half of the kingdom is already in your grasp. Who could be forcing you to marry me?"
Veronica, gradually calming down, blinked and earnestly answered:
"Although my father is ready to abdicate, I’m still just a princess. I can’t do many things legitimately until I officially become King and takeover everything in the royal family.
According to our kingdom’s laws, an unmarried prince or princess cannot inherit the throne. I must marry you first to become the next Queen."
Having to marry before inheriting the throne?
Leon frowned at her words and skeptically asked:
"How come I haven’t heard that? Since when did the kingdom have this rule?"
"It’s about to be established."
"My proposal hasn’t been passed yet, but once the upper chamber convenes for the next parliament session, this section will be written into royal law."
So it’s your own rule!
Almost spraining his back from the sarcasm, Leon noticed the princess had overcome the awkward moment and was habitually teasing him again. His expression darkened as he unhesitatingly retorted:
"Where’s your modesty? Weren’t you just saying you wouldn’t have agreed if I hadn’t pursued you so passionately?"
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Caught off guard by Leon revisiting this topic, Princess Veronica exclaimed in surprise and quickly rushed over, intending to cover Leon’s mouth.
However, whether due to panic or her own ample assets, Veronica couldn’t keep her balance, causing her slipper to snag on the carpet, and she tottered forward.
Seeing her close her eyes as if ready to take a hard fall, Leon sighed and quickly stepped forward to catch her.
Phew... That was close!
Propped in Leon’s arms, she took rapid breaths, initially shocked. Before she could speak, she noticed Leon awkwardly turning his head, his earlobe faintly red.
In that moment when Leon reached out to stop Princess Veronica, he felt regret creeping into his mind.
If words could describe his sensation, it was like he’d been nudged by a soft and enticing waterskin, one that made his heart flutter.
Moreover, with the bedroom fireplace ablaze and Veronica only wearing a single-layer nightgown, her lush body’s warmth was almost completely felt.
Honestly, for someone in their adolescent years, this... was a bit hard to handle...
After a few seconds of waiting with no response, Leon gathered all his willpower and gently pushed her arm to help her stand upright.
But to Leon’s surprise, the body he nudged didn’t rise; instead, it softly clung to him, with a pair of warm arms wrapping around his waist.
I knew you were afraid of this~
Leon felt his muscles tense as the princess giggled playfully, tugging at his lapels and looking up with a feigned innocence:
"That was close... Almost fell down, good thing you were here."
Is this a joke or what!
Seeing Veronica begin her act of helplessness, Leon’s mouth twitched as he placed his hands on her shoulders to push her away, but his clothes were already grabbed first. Leon retreated twice before finally giving up and said helplessly:
"What are you up to now?"
"I’m not up to anything~"
The princess, now in the lead, gave a smug smile and blinked her eyes:
"You forgot? You came to discuss the wedding~ Anyway, what do you think I should wear on that day? Something dignified and solemn? Or something grand and bright?"
Let’s be honest, the issue isn’t with what gown to wear; it’s about why you need to wear one!
Fully aware of Princess Veronica’s skill with "going along with things", Leon shivered slightly before grabbing her hand circling his back, forcing a stern face:
"More importantly, you..."
"But isn’t it a bit rude~"
Having caught her hand by surprise, the princess entwined her fingers with Leon’s right hand, snuggling closer and blinking:
"Leon~ Why don’t you look at me while speaking?"