MY LIFE,MY CHOICES

CHAPTER 21

The morning sun shone through the thin curtains, casting shadows on the floor in the shape of the window frames.

I yawned and raised myself from the bed

I patted my face to wake myself up, then went to the bathroom to wash my face. Behind me, my ladies-in-waiting prepared the bathtub with petals and salts. My clothes were removed and I sank into the warm water, allowing my muscles to relax. I closed my eyes and leaned against the bathtub as the ladies-in-waiting massaged my head with careful hands.

After the bath, I put on a robe and went into the bedroom. As it was the last day of the New Year’s celebration and the day of the special banquet, the dress selected for me was extravagant, but not overly so, and simultaneously captured a sense of calm and splendor.

After getting dressed, I placed on my diamond earrings and crown. The crown wasn’t made for ceremonial purposes, and wasn’t too large and heavy.

I looked over my notes on the special guests while the ladies styled my hair to match the crown.

Thankfully,the bastard didnt call on me

Not like he has any reasons anymore

He doesnt have Rashta as his mistress so he wouldnt be making any special favors for her

"Your majesty,Lady Rashta has come to see you"

Speak of the devil

I almost forgot,she's staying in the Western Palace now

Now that Rashta is out of that douchebags favor,i got her transferred to my palace so she wouldn't need to get close to that garbage .

This is for the better

This way,i can keep a closer eye on Rashta and she'd be closer to me.She won't get closer to that asshole and he won't be able to take advantage of Rashta or use her

That sounds hypocritical at my point but i have acceptable reasons

"Let her in"

The door was opened and Rashta came in with a bright smile

She was about to embrace me but she halted and composed herself

She then curtsied and greeted me

"Your majesty,the Empress "

She looked up at me and i gave her an approving expression

Everyone in the room seemed to be pleased too and smiled at Rashta

"I see you are learning your etiquettes very well,Rashta.Im proud of you"

Rashta then beamed and hugged me

I guess she couldn't control herself

"Looks like you need to work on your manners more"

"Rashta just really likes to hug the Empress but Rasta will work hard to make Empress proud!"

Everyone laughed with endearment and i patted her head as she giggled

Rashta then let go of me and we sat down on the chairs

The ladies-in-waiting brought us tea and desserts

I still had more time before the special banquet begins so I'll spend some time with her a bit

I then noticed Rashta staring at me-no,staring at the crown on my head,more exactly

"Do you like jewelries,Rashta?"

Rashta then jolted up and seemingly went out of her trance

"Yes!Rashta really likes jewels!But Rashta could never have her own jewels"