I've been there in my past life

#18

하린(시녀)

Princess!! Wake up!

이여주

Ah… just 5 more minutes… 5 more minutes…

하린(시녀)

Princess, now is not the time to sleep!

이여주

Noㅜㅠㅜ Why are you like thisㅜㅜㅜ 5 minutes ago

The female lead whines and tells Harin to leave her alone as she keeps shaking her awake.

하린(시녀)

You're late now!

이여주

What? (jumping)

하린(시녀)

Wake up quickly! You'll be late at this rate!

이여주

Hey, why are you telling me that now! ㅜㅠㅜㅠ

I looked at my watch and realized I wasn't late for dinner, but if I didn't get up and get ready now, I would be late.

The heroine, who got out of bed in a hurry, tidied her hair and clothes, touched up her makeup a little, and then hurriedly opened the door.

하린(시녀)

Hey! If the princess runs around…!

이여주

It's late now, so what's the problem with running?

I ran hard, holding onto my trailing skirt. It was my first time eating with that family, and I didn't want to hear them say I was late.

As a result of running as hard as if I were the last runner in a relay race, I was fortunate enough to arrive on time.

이여주

Phew... This is hard...ㅠㅠㅜ

I straightened my hair and clothes, which were a mess from running, and caught my breath. I didn't want to advertise myself, panting, saying, "I ran here."

전원우

What are you doing here?

이여주

What the…? Why are you guys here now?

이지훈

We need to find something, what about you?

Ji-hoon sighs, saying, "I knew it would be like this, because I couldn't say anything and just kept opening and closing my mouth."

이여주

No! I just dozed off a little bit

전원우

Please wait, let's go in quickly.

이여주

But are you going too, oppa?

전원우

I'm a little sad that my brother is going too

이여주

Ah.. no, that's not what I meant

What the heck, why are you making such a sad face? It makes me feel sorry.

전원우

Foot- Just kidding, I'm like family to Your Majesty, so what if we don't go?

이여주

Ah… (Did I get fooled again?)

Wonwoo smiled as if he found the female lead's expression funny, and the female lead was furious, thinking she had been fooled again.

Hey, these guys, it seems like teasing me all the time is your hobby?? Is it fun? I'll definitely get my revenge someday!!

필요한 역

Your Majesty, Prince Ji-hoon, Prince Won-woo, and Princess Yeoju, please enter.

After taking another deep breath, I went inside as the large door opened.

황제/세레니티 왕국

Oh, I see, it's late.

이지훈

Oh, yes, I'm a little late because I was looking for a book in the study with Yeoju and Wonwoo.

Thank goodness... I was nervous about how to answer when someone asked why I was late, but thanks to Jihoon telling me first, my heart, which was beating as fast as if I had run a 100m race, soon started beating normally.

Jihoon looked at me with a look that said, "Just this once," and I vowed to myself, "I won't be late again!"

황제/세레니티 왕국

Okay, sit down quickly.

전원우

yes

All the other guys were there too, and they were all sitting down. Wow, am I the only one late?

I felt embarrassed because I thought I was late, so I quickly sat down.

조 황후

Even the princess has a hard time working this late.

이여주

It's not too late

Wow, I almost said it wasn't that late. It was the same last time, why am I doing this? Why am I talking without thinking about it!!

이여주

No… It’s Jihoon’s older brother who works late into the night.

이여주

I'm just helping from the side.

Wow, I'm a good liar. In the past, when I lied, my face would get red and I'd stutter, so I'd always get caught and get in trouble.

I didn't know it would come out so smoothly. People really change when they're in a crisis.

Looking at Jihoon oppa's expression, it's like he's saying, "When will you help me?" Then what can I do? It's already been done.

조 황후

Haha, it's hard to help out from the side. Don't overdo it.

이여주

Thank you for your concern.

Everyone knows I'm lying, so they're all holding back laughter.

Lee Chan, who was sitting in front of me, seemed to be having a hard time holding back laughter, wondering what was so funny. Oh my, really? Who hasn't lied at least once!!

이여주

(What are you laughing at?)

I was glaring at him and trying to make him laugh with my lips, but as expected, he was even funnier.

No, what? Are you all only looking at me? You laugh at whatever I do because it's funny!! (Yeah, that's right, I'm only looking at you...)

Don't you usually get scared in times like this...? I was really scared just now?!?

I think that's probably just the heroine's thoughts.

Huh- Everyone is too scared of me. You have to catch me and make me scared. This won't work!!

The female protagonist, who had vowed to make him tremble when he saw her one day, glanced at Chan-i, who was still holding back laughter, and then returned to focusing on the emperor's words.

황제/세레니티 왕국

It's been a while since we had a family meal together. It's nice to be able to spend time with you all again.

최승철

We are also very happy (smiles)

황제/세레니티 왕국

Yeah, let's do it often

황제/세레니티 왕국

Oh, so everyone, are you all getting along well with Prince Min and Princess Jiyeon?

이지훈

Ah... I guess we were too busy to pay attention. We'll make sure to pay attention.

황제/세레니티 왕국

Okay, now that we're all one family, we should all get along well.

조지연

So, is everyone free tomorrow afternoon?

이지훈

Oh, why is that…

조지연

I wanted to get to know you better and treat you to a small cup of tea.

황제/세레니티 왕국

Oh, that sounds good! I hope you have a good time talking and getting along.

이여주

Thank you for inviting your sister (smiles)

Seeing Chan-i's expression, who couldn't control his expression, I quickly answered. Who is this guy making that shit-eating expression in front of right now?

조지연

Oh, I'm glad you're happy (smile)

No matter how bad and uncomfortable our relationship is, I can't show my dislike in front of the emperor.

Those guys may not show it on the outside, but they're probably cursing a lot on the inside right now?

I thought I should accept it too, so I smiled as much as I could and made a friendly smile.

Of course, I don't forget to call her "sister"

황제/세레니티 왕국

Hehehe, are the princesses already close?

이여주

Yes, my sister treats me so well that I feel comfortable with her.

We didn't even talk about treating each other well.

조지연

(smile)

황제/세레니티 왕국

It's nice to see you. I hope you continue to get along well.

I was a good liar.

How many times have you lied today?

The older brothers' expressions at the female protagonist's fluent lying were somewhere between surprise, laughter, and insignificance.

I know, I know, so please don't look at me like that...

황제/세레니티 왕국

Ah, are you well prepared for the duel with the Knights?

권순영

Yes, we are also preparing well.

이여주

Sparring?

As the female protagonist whispered softly, Seokmin, who was sitting next to her, explained.

Our royal knights and princes train and spar together once or twice a year, and that's only a few days away.

이여주

Oh, I see

So that's why you were practicing then! I remembered that day when I dreamed Mingyu stole my macaron, Soonyoung and Junhwi were practicing.

김민규

Yes, Your Majesty! We've been practicing hard, so we'll win this time too.

Why is he so bright? Just looking at his expression, he seems like he lives without any worries.

You act cute to everyone... No matter how close you are, you act cute to the emperor... You're really the best

You must have been popular as an idol in Korea.

황제/세레니티 왕국

Haha, okay, I'll go see it when I have time.

By the way, even if that's true for older brothers Sunyoung and Junhwi,

I've never seen any of my other brothers wield a sword before. It's okay, right? It's not like they're going to get hit and collapse, right?

After having such a pleasant(?) meal, I went out.

조지연

Then tomorrow at 4:00 PM

윤정한

Oh, I'm sorry, but as you heard earlier, there's not much time left until the sparring session, so I have to train, so I don't think I can go tomorrow.

As soon as we left, the atmosphere quickly calmed down, as if we had never been harmonious before.

조지연

I see... Okay, then come visit us next time you have time. We're always ready.

이찬

Okay, that's it

Just as I was about to bow my head and turn around to go back to my room

조지연

Oh, then is Princess Yeoju available tomorrow?

Me?? Me all of a sudden?? Why!?!?

작가

Hello Mongies!! I'm here!!

이여주

Yeah, you weren't waiting for anyone.

작가

Oh but really…

작가

I was busy, but I took a vacation and brought episode 18 😍

작가

It’s been a while since I wrote, so yeah… .

작가

I don't like the writing

작가

Please give me a handshake

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