RETURN OF THE FEMALE KNIGHT

115. You Don't Know Anything About My Wife

It was the day before the tournament. Namjoon had said he wanted to visit Lalisa in person before the games, and while her injury wasn't yet fully healed, she was able to move more comfortably than the time Roseanne came to visit. Lalisa also hadn't seen her brother since the wedding, and she missed him dearly.

And so, she hid her back injury as she waited for the time when Namjoon promised to visit.

Lalisa looked toward up at the sound, and a maid opened the door and entered.

"Your Highness, Lord Namjoon has arrived."

"Let him in."

"Yes, Your Highness."

The maid knew that Lalisa had been anxiously waiting for her brother, amd she hurriedly bowed her head and stepped back out again.

Lalisa's heart lifted in anticipation as she smoothed out the skirt of her dress. She hoped that Roseanne was able to come with him so that all three siblings could be reunited.

The door to the parlor room opened once more, and Namjoo  entered. His broad shoulders and tall, muscular body were evidence of his training as a knight. Lalisa stood up from her seat and beamed when she saw him.

"Brother."

But Namjoon's reaction was faster. He bowed politely at Lalisa.

"Hail to the Crown Princess. Eternal Glory to the Ruford Empire."

"You don't have to give such formal greetings when we're alone, brother. Come here and sit down."

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Namjoon was distantly polite, but the warmth in his eyes couldn't be missed. While his quiet personality did not change overnight, Lalisa was able to read the affection in his mood without words.

"How have you been?"

"I'm well. It's a monotonous life as usual. How have you been? Is life at the Imperial Palace difficult?"

"Don't worry about me. The Crown Prince has taken great care of me, as well as the nanny, so there isn't too much trouble."

"I came here to greet the nanny too. I have to thank her for taking care of you."

Lalisa smiled at her brother's concern for her well-being, but then she noticed that Roseanne wasn't with him.

"Roseanne isn't here today. Is she sick?"

"Don't worry, she's not. But nowadays, Roseanne is..."

Namjoon paused as he recalled his youngest sister's current state. Roseanne had been desperately searching for Jimin, using all the resources of Blaise's information network. Surprisingly, however, not a shadow of Jimin could be traced. It was strange that their network couldn't locate a simple servant's residence, and Namjoon sensed something was out of the ordinary about it.

Roseanne was hellbent on finding Jimin's whereabouts, which was why she didn't come to see Lalisa today. A touch of worry crossed Namjoon's mind, but then he smiled and spoke to Lalisa as if there was nothing to worry about.

"Roseanne is suddenly busy from managing the household. I'll make sure she comes next time."

"Oh, I see."

Lalisa's mood turned disheartened. She regretted not being able to see Roseanne during her last visit, and had hoped that they would all be together today. Sadly, the time was not right. Despite her disappointment, however, it was only natural that Roseanne would get busier as she got older and took more responsibilities. Lalisa forced a smile on her face.