(MTL) It seems that the fiancée who is in love will be turned into a villainess

chapter 71

4. Preparing for Marriage [Elizabeth's Perspective]

　I received a message from the royal family that they are preparing for marriage.
　His Majesty the King, the Queen, and His Highness Vincent all sent polite letters, and both father and mother seemed relieved.
　
　It's been ten years since I got engaged to Prince Vincent at the age of eight.
　I had a feeling that the position of 'fiancée' would continue for a long time, but finally my life in the royal palace began.
　Even after being asked to prepare for that, the mansion is somewhat unsettled. I was happy and happy, but I felt lonely.
　
　Mother cries every time she tailors a dress, so even though I was laughing at first, I gradually feel sad.
　especially todaybridal gownWedding dressAs it was the day of the measurement, the mother's emotions were all the more impressive.
　
　The pure white dress that I am wearing was the one that the Queen wore when she was in her wedding ceremony. It is a masterpiece with delicate gold and silver thread embroidery and precise lace. It is said that the dress that His Highness's grandfather bought from a distant country still uses extremely valuable techniques.
　When you give it to me, I know how much you care about it.
　
"It's a shame that you've cared so much about me."
"Happiness is what His Highness said."
　
　Shortly after returning from Orion, His Highness Vincent visited our Duke's house and once again showed his parents that he would take me as his companion.
　Remembering that time, my mother nodded while wiping away her tears.
　What will happen on the day of the ceremony?
　
"That's right. Besides, His Majesty the King has also written a letter saying that father and mother can visit the royal palace at any time. So please don't be too lonely."
　
　While saying that, I shift my gaze to the mirror set up in front of me.
　What is projected is my own figure wearing a luxurious dress. The Queen is a slender person, so she's quite tall as it is now... but she still seems to have a dignity that I don't usually have.
　I wonder if His Highness Vincent will say something.
　It seems that His Highness will also wear a ceremonial dress that has been handed down from generation to generation.
　　
　His Highness Vincent's smile revived, and he let out a sigh.
　After nine years of engagement, we became lovers just last year. The seeds of love had been sprouting for a long time, but once she realized it, it was so bad that she couldn't see her face for a while.
　But now, except for one problem, we are verygoing wellLovey-doveyI can say that... I should be able to say it... I'm sure.
　There's just one big problem.
　
　I wonder if I can kiss, kiss, etc. with Prince Vincent, who is sure to have a gracefulness that shines more than usual at the ceremony.
　Just thinking about it made my face flush, and I held my cheek.
　For someone like me who blushes when someone says he likes you and doesn't know what to do, ''Kiss of Promise'' was a very high wall.
　
　
　His Highness Vincent greeted me when I returned to my room after taking measurements. Of course it's not real. His Highness in portraiture.
　Having been confessed to by His Highness Vincent, I was so embarrassed that I couldn't even look at His Highness's face. She asked a painter who is also active in the royal palace to create a life-size portrait of His Highness Vincent.
　According to the steward, the painter who heard the content of the request had an indescribable expression on his face.
　
　The portrait, which arrived within a few months, was wonderful. As expected, I was embarrassed to put it in my bedroom, so I put it in the room where I study during the day.
　It was very unpopular with Lars-sama, and although he stopped coming into the room, he is grateful when he wants to think about His Highness Vincent slowly by himself.
　
　marriage…….
　Becoming the Crown Princess is a big responsibility. She has to behave properly, she shrinks when she thinks of it.
　But more than that, I can't help but look forward to being able to live near His Highness Vincent.
　
"Oh, but..."
　
　As I was thinking about my newlywed life, I suddenly noticed something while looking at His Highness holding out his hand to me with a smile that even felt divine.
　
“This portrait……is it okay if I bring it to the royal palace……?”
　
　I want to take it with me because it was drawn with much effort. However, the real Prince Vincent is already in the royal palace. Would it make any difference to hang a life-sized portrait over it?
　
　I remembered that His Highness Vincent had a portrait of me in his pocket watch, and I held my head.
　To get used to it, there was no need to ask for such a large and inconvenient portrait. His Highness Vincent must have been thinking about that.
　I got overwhelmed and thought that the bigger the better, the more realistic.
　It's really embarrassing for me...
　
　"I wonder if this is all right," he frowned.
　
　It was then.
　A loud knocking sound echoed through the room.
　
"Elizabeth, a fast horse from the royal palace."
　
　The one on the other side of the door who rarely hears a rushed voice is Father. his heart is pounding.
　
“It seems that something happened to His Highness Vincent.
"To His Highness――?"
　
　For a moment, my thoughts went blank.
　But it was a moment. Be calm when the fire is urgent.
　Take a deep breath and stretch your spine.
　
"Okay. I'll be right there."
　
　Check your reflection in the mirror to make sure you are in the best possible shape. Neither her hair nor her dress are disheveled.
　When I told the maid to put on a shawl to hide my plain everyday dress, I headed to the bedroom where Lars-sama was.