Who didn’t accept it, I don’t know, but I will know clearly who did
Sherisa Noel personally selected a suit for Henry.
She dressed Henry up to look refined and scholarly, exactly according to her own style, so much so that even Henry himself sighed upon seeing his reflection, thinking he looked like a refined scoundrel.
However, when Henry went to pay, Sherisa pressed the bank card back into his hand.
“It’s just a change of clothes for you, why take money?”
“Really no charge? It’s not easy for you to earn money either…”
Henry’s words sounded somewhat lacking in confidence.
Mainly because he simply couldn’t think of anyone wealthier than the Noel Family.
“Alright, alright, why always fuss over these things? When the time comes that I need you to repay me, I’ll tell you.”
Sherisa straightened Henry’s collar, acting as familiarly as a wife.
“Oh, Henry, my father will be returning soon. You’ll come meet him then, right?”
Sherisa moved closer to Henry, blinking at him.
Henry thought to himself, so this is where Sherisa was laying her trap; no wonder she wasn’t taking a loss.
But regarding Sherisa’s father, Henry didn’t know much.
He only knew the other party was very rich, so rich that their family’s businesses extended beyond the Empire.
This kind of business talent alone was something ordinary people couldn’t match.
And Sherisa’s father marrying Reina was simply a union of powerful families, though Henry wasn’t sure just what the relationship between these two was like.
Henry had never heard Reina mention her husband.
But looking at Sherisa’s expression, Henry didn’t get the feeling he was a difficult person to get along with.
Too much messy information just makes one irritable.
Henry didn’t dwell on it too much; it was just a meeting after all.
It meant he still had a chance to score a free lavish meal, so why not?
“Fine, just notify me when the time comes.”
“Oh, right. Mother told me to tell you that you must return to class, otherwise you’ll risk being held back this semester due to insufficient attendance.”
Good heavens, who would have thought that even in this world he’d face the risk of being held back?
Henry even began to doubt whether his initial decision to stay had been the right one.
But the moment he thought of Madame Reina’s angry expression, Henry couldn’t help but shudder.
The key point was that woman would hit without hesitation, showing him no mercy at all!
He must get back at her in the future, by ruthlessly seducing her daughter!
Meanwhile, Reina, who was still at home leisurely drinking coffee, suddenly sneezed.
She frowned slightly, her expression not too good.
Why sneeze for no reason? Could it be that guy thinking about me? But now that I mention it, why hasn’t he come home for so long? Did he get too few spankings before going out, has he forgotten the lesson?”
Reina looked at the clock on the wall, as if counting down the days for someone.
She snorted coldly and picked up her coffee from the table again.
Meanwhile, after Henry bid farewell to Sherisa, he bought some fruit and small gifts from the street vendors.
As expected, the shopkeepers on the street didn’t take Henry’s money; instead, they stuffed red envelopes into his pockets.
Their reasoning was that the Noel Family had reduced rents early on and brought in a large number of outsiders to trade, which kept their businesses alive. These red envelopes were just a small token of their appreciation.
And according to Sherisa’s saying:
“Who didn’t accept it, I don’t know, but I will know clearly who did.”
Now these words were indeed being proven true, though this kind of behavior felt a bit like they were trying to curry favor with him.
He mustn’t let this phenomenon affect his judgment!
Henry pocketed the red envelopes and strode purposefully towards the palace.
****
Roger knocked on the study door.
“Your Highness, I’ve brought you a meal. Please eat something.”
“Mm, just leave it by the door.”
Jessica’s voice came from inside promptly.
But Roger stood at the door, his expression somewhat helpless.
Ever since the death of His Majesty the King, Crown Princess Jessica had begun taking over the governance of the Empire.
Actually, at her age, she shouldn’t have to face all of this so soon.
But after the passing of both parents, as the most legitimate heir to the Empire, Jessica had to face these tedious affairs alone.
Precisely because of this, she had been staying in her room for a very long time.
Roger was worried about Jessica’s health, afraid she might collapse from overwork.
But Jessica wouldn’t listen to anyone’s advice, insisting on facing everything herself.
“Then you must eat it while it’s hot, otherwise it’s not good for your health.”
No more sound came from the room.
Roger shook his head and walked towards the courtyard.
But on the way, he met Ronny and another young man.
He recognized him; it was Crown Princess Jessica’s classmate, the Rumelter Family’s castoff, Henry.
At this moment, Henry was chatting and laughing with Ronny, not seeming as detestable as the rumors made him out to be.
“So, you’re still the leader of the Royal Knights?”
“Yes, Crown Princess Jessica asked me to return to this position. This is her trust in me, and I will not fail her expectations!”
Ronny said this with great sincerity, sounding full of conviction.
If Jessica hadn’t allowed him to resume his post as a Royal Knight, he didn’t know what he would do with himself later.
“This just shows that Jessica believes in your ability. Keep it up!”
“However, I remember you, Lord Henry, should be studying at Saint Nad Magic Academy, right? Your future achievements will surely be great!”
Ronny actually wanted to study at Saint Nad Magic Academy too, but back then he lacked the talent and couldn’t get in.
Therefore, he held Henry in high esteem.
“Don’t say such things. Let’s have a meal together sometime!”
Henry felt that if Ronny kept praising him, his nose would be sticking up to the sky.
The two chatted and laughed, showing no signs of any previous estrangement.
“Ronny, what are you doing here?”
Roger called out, and Ronny quickly noticed Roger’s presence.
“Lord Henry wanted to enter the palace to see Her Highness the Princess, so I let him in.”
“This… Did Her Highness the Princess agree?”
“Yes, Her Highness the Princess said that if Lord Henry wants to see her, he should be allowed straight in.”
Ronny’s words surprised Roger somewhat.
The meaning of these words was nothing less than Henry being the person Jessica trusted most.
That’s why Henry could move about the palace freely!
Thinking of this, Roger felt a surge of joy.
He quickly walked up to Henry, excitedly grabbing his hand, and said.
“Lord Henry, I have an important matter to ask of you!”
Looking at his tightly grasped hand, Henry was somewhat taken aback.
Although he had no interest in men, Roger seemed quite agitated. Had something happened?
And seeing Roger’s actions, Ronny couldn’t help but rebuke him.
“Roger, let go of his hand! You’re scaring Lord Henry!”
Being called Lord left and right made Henry feel light-headed all over.
“It’s fine, it’s fine, let him speak.”
“The matter is like this…”