Of course, the Emperor would be thrilled to see that.
I however don’t want to see that happen. I can’t let it happen.
I’m agonized over what I should do.
‘Should I try to cut it into fine small pieces and present it?’
But for the Empress dowager to eat it properly, I would have to cut it as small as spoonful portions.
…..Not that I can’t do that, the problem is it comes off as too disrespectful in front of people who value politeness.
Perhaps that’s what the Emperor wants.
Her Majesty would be ashamed in front of all the guests if I did so.
At a time when I couldn’t come up with a solution, a clear glass cup caught my attention. That’s when it clicked.
‘Ah!’
I jumped up in glee.
* * *
Standing in front of the tea table, I held my hands together and bowed politely.
“The lecitan you requested.”
At the same time, the maids placed the plates quietly on the table.
Each plate was covered with beautiful slices of fruit.
“Oh God, I never thought I’d be given a chance to taste this exquisite fruit,” whispered one of the nobles.
“Lecitan, this fruit is hard to come by even in the south,” said another noble.
“Thank you, Your Majesty.”
The nobles who knew nothing of Her Majesty’s condition, eagerly expressed their gratitude to the Emperor as their palates became wet with anticipation for lecitan.
The Empress and the Duke, who understood the situation, quietly surveyed the venue’s atmosphere.
Meanwhile Her Majesty, the Empress dowager looked down at the plate with a discouraged look.
The Emperor who observed her Majesty, eventually pushed the tip of his lips forward and announced.
“Everyone, let’s eat.”
As if he was the organizer of this tea time, the Emperor had proudly offered fruit to everyone.
I opened my mouth like it was nothing.
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“And here is the juice made from lecitan with ice.”
As I said that, the maids put down a glass of juice for each of the distinguished guests.
In an instant, Her Majesty widened her eyes in surprise as she looked back at me.
I added to my words with modesty.
“I thought everyone would be thirsty, so I prepared this.”