Peony – I Saw the Future with the Killer Grand Duke - Chapter 7-2

“I haven’t noticed that yet. Then just drink your tea and go to sleep.”

“Thank you.”

As soon as I got permission, I picked up the tea set on the side of the barracks.

There is still water left by the soldiers.

‘That’s great. I’ll just have a cup of tea… I’m going to bed.’

You have to ride it slowly.

But I didn’t notice Ernst’s eyes deepened because I was so focused on making the tea.

“You’re skilled.”

Ernst’s eyes narrowed as he watched Peony softly, making little clattering noise.

‘But how does the princess know how to make tea?’

That’s not the job of the royal family. It was also not something the royal family learned.

Even if you’re a noble woman aiming to be a maid.

The hand of measuring tea leaves with tongs was elegant.

As if she knew everything in which order to do it, the imperial princess did not wander at all.

And the Foyer Pearl. I didn’t know… Was she so neglected that she even had to make her own tea?

While the thoughts continued, the white fingers, which should never have been lifted heavier than the silver spoon, moved smoothly.

Slurping.

Tea cups used in camping were only very common pots. It is natural that it should not be a waste if it is broken.

However, when the imperial princess holds a tea pot and pours light green tea water that resembles the color of her eyes, the barracks suddenly feels like a fancy court tea party.

In addition, it was completely different from Sebastian’s tea earlier as he saw that the water was boiled at the right temperature.

The scent of fragrant leaf tea filled the barracks.

‘As it is known, if the princess is only five or six years old in mental age, how can she make such a delicate tea?”

Besides, something was wrong.

‘Why?’

Why do I feel nostalgic after seeing the princess making tea?

Ernst stuck to his expressionless face, but he was in a complicated state of mind.

“Well, it’s done.”

“I don’t have to drink.”

“I made enough for two glasses because there was a lot of water. If you don’t drink, I’ll drink alone.”

The princess picked up the tea cup in her hands and blew it away.

It was not polite at all, nor was it ladylike.

It’s only a playful kid to blow a car like that.

‘I’m confused.’

Ernst, who was silently looking at the light green tea water in front of him, sighed briefly.

I can tell from my own eyes that the imperial princess is not playing tricks on this tea.

In front of me, she didn’t turn her back make the tea so that everyone could see her.

This is. If I have to say so, it’s a favor.

Something like a positive sign for someone who will be living with you in the future.

It was clear that there would be no more meaning.

“Oh, will you have a drink?”

“Yes, I will.”

“It should have cooled down just in time.”

The princess was delighted when she picked up the cup.

Looking at her sparkling eyes, Ernst took a sip because he felt uncomfortable for no reason.

And the next moment.

He had no choice but to clench the teacup with a sense of being hit in the back of his head.

‘The taste.’

It’s the same.

The taste of tea he remembers and misses for a long time… It was the same.

“How is it? Is it too bitter?”

“It’s not.”

“I think it’s delicious. Actually, honey tea is better than tea.”

Honey tea.

A word that popped out of his mind.

Ernest had to try his best not to break the cup.

‘Gabriella loved tea with honey.’

Is that the taste of ordinary women?

Is he overreacting or is the princess playing tricks on him?

Ernst couldn’t tell why she was acting and talking in a way that reminded him of her, or whether it was all a coincidence and just his overreaction.

The mere mention of Gabriella easily made him lose his sense.

So he was uncomfortable with Peony.

Half of his thought is of keeping her close and monitoring her, but the other half is the thought of dropping her into the eastern annex as soon as they arrive in Eques and not seeing her unless it is necessary.

Ernst, who saw my hand turning white in the tea cup, forced his strength from his stiff chin.

But I still didn’t know what to say.

“Sure, good night!”

Ten more minutes went by with silence.

As soon as Sebastian, who had stepped up to solve the case, returned, Peony put down the tea cup and slipped away.

“Sir, what happened?”

“…Nothing.”

“Did the princess made tea for you?”

“Yes.”

“No, how could the princess…? Isn’t that what a maid does?”

The place where she left.

Ernst, who exchanged a few words with Sebastian, couldn’t throw away what was left in the tea cup, but washed his face dry without drinking it all.

And a word thrown with a low laugh.

“I don’t know.”

This was Ernst’s true thoughts now. To be honest, I felt possessed by a ghost.