The Evil Empress Adores Me

with nobles my age through this event. 

Not only for Damian but me as well. 

‘I won’t be making a debut of any sort but…..’

There’s nothing wrong with meeting a few nobles, right?

Not to mention, the ordinary woman would never get to see the face of aristocrats or even get to know them. 

I-I’m grateful. 

Just when I finished that train of thought and nodded my head- 

“On second thought, it would be nice if Charlize could instead attend the tea party not as a maid but as a lady…..”

The Empress’s sincere tone as she said that, almost made me faint. 

No, no, no, no.
I know the Empress cares for me but…..isn’t this too much? 

“I told you before, your Majesty.
I want to be recognized by other members of the Empress’s family, as a competent maid. 

I spoke my mind. 

The Empress then pouted her lips. 

“However….”

“I’m delighted that you’ve allowed me to accompany you, your Majesty.”

Seeing how resolute I was in my statement, the Empress nodded with a pouty face. 

I smiled broadly at the Empress. 

“Thank you.
Thank you very much, your Majesty.”

“Thank you as well.
Be prepared for when that day comes, I’ll need you to the fullest.”

The Empress, who answered with a hint of mischief in her demeanor, stroked my hair several times.

Her touch was very delicate. 

***

Finally, the day for the tea party had arrived. 

The Empress had selected children who she deemed as worthy and directly invited them to the palace. 

According to rumors, nobles scrambled to get an invite to the Empress’s tea party. 

All to have their son or daughter get a seat and attend the party. 

It’s understandable when I think about it.  

A chance to make friends with the Empress, the mother of the empire.
Who would skip such an opportunity? 

And if you’re lucky, you might even win favor with the Duke of Rochester. 

‘A lot is happening and this is the first time the Empress has personally hosted an event, isn’t it?’

Up until now, the Empress had refrained from any political activity as much as possible. 

Previously, she never had any personal contact with nobles, so Damian and I have to make use of today’s occasion. 

“Lize!”

Then, I heard Head maid Hayden calling me. 

I quickly made my way to her. 

“Are you ready with the flowers to decorate the table?”

“Yes, the flowers here.”

I gave a big nod.

“Then can you check with the maids if the food is ready?”

“Yes, mam!”

I walked across the hall. 

Hah, I’m so busy. 

To prepare for today’s tea party, maids and maids of the Empress’s palace have been moving non-stop since morning. 

But if I can be of any help to the Empress…..