Jierunifu was stunned for a long while when he saw the unexpected character appear. What was going on?
What was this idiotic princess rushing over here for?
"Isn't that Princess Elizabeth? Princess, what urgent matter brings you here in such a hurry?" Jierunifu asked, completely bewildered.
"Huh? Didn't we agree that I would be the diplomat? Did you forget after just turning around?" The capricious princess in front of him replied with great surprise.
"Of… of course I haven't forgotten, it's just that I don't quite understand what Princess Elizabeth is rushing over to do." Jierunifu could only change his words. It was clear that… this capricious princess's mind wasn't very good, which for the Empire, could be considered a good thing!
"Uh… if you haven't forgotten, then Emperor Brother doesn't welcome me to the Empire?" The capricious princess immediately changed her attitude, speaking with a hint of impatience.
"No no no, with such a beautiful princess serving as the diplomatic bridge between the Empire and Nazarick, I couldn't be happier, how could I not welcome you?" Jierunifu, seeing this, cried out in his heart that something was wrong. Although this princess wasn't very bright, she was still Ainz Ooal Gown's spoiled daughter, and offending her would truly mean no future for the Empire.
"Then that's settled!" The capricious princess said, then turned to go back to her carriage.
"Princess Elizabeth, please wait, what do you mean?" Jierunifu was startled, and a very bad feeling arose spontaneously. He immediately called out to stop the capricious princess.
"Hmm? Is there still a problem? Didn't I say we were going to the Empire?" The capricious princess turned her head, looking confused and tilting her head adorably as she asked.
"Princess Elizabeth, do you mean that you intend to follow us to the Empire right now?" Jierunifu instantly panicked. Although he didn't show it on the surface, his voice trembled when he spoke, which Bajed, who had followed Jierunifu for many years, also noticed.
"Yes! Didn't we agree?" The capricious princess smiled and replied.
Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!
Jierunifu's mind was completely occupied by this phrase. Ainz Ooal Gown, you scoundrel! Think! Think of a way! I must find a way to stop the situation from worsening!
"Um, Princess Elizabeth, while I'm very happy you can come to the Empire immediately, it's just… we're completely unprepared here, and I feel like it would be rude to you. If possible… could you give us some time to prepare a welcome?" Jierunifu said, he had to stop this rampaging capricious princess!
"Hmm? I don't mind, as long as there's a room that can fit people, that's fine! Oh, right, it's not just me, You Li Jie is coming too, so a room that can fit two people will be fine." The capricious princess said.
"Only two people are coming? Ah… Princess Elizabeth, you are the Princess of Nazarick, so it might be better to pay attention to this aspect. Although the Empire is still a very safe place, there are quite a few people who resent the royal family, and I am very concerned about your personal safety, Princess Elizabeth." Jierunifu said with great embarrassment. What country's princess travels with only one maid?! And this is a formal diplomatic visit! You're only bringing one person? How much do you look down on the Empire?!
Although Jierunifu was indeed furious now, he absolutely couldn't show it. If he angered her… needless to say, it would be over immediately.
"Oh! Your Empire isn't peaceful either, is it, because of the new policies? I can understand that, but it's alright, Emperor Brother, you can send people to protect me, and You Li Jie is very strong." The capricious princess said with a smile after glancing at Yuri Alpha behind her.
"Thank you for the compliment, Princess Elizabeth." Yuri Alpha pushed up her glasses and said.
"…" Jierunifu's face changed instantly upon hearing the capricious princess's words. His perfectly maintained smile immediately turned into a serious expression, like one would have after a major accident. Bajed, who was beside him, understood perfectly.
"What's wrong, Emperor Brother? You still don't welcome me, do you… If that's the case, then I'll go back first. I'll come over when you're ready. I'm truly sorry!" The capricious princess said, seemingly a little disappointed.
"No no, I absolutely welcome Princess Elizabeth. I am just surprised by your trust in the Empire. If you can come directly, I would be overjoyed, it's just…" Jierunifu suppressed his emotions again and glanced at the terrifying horse-like monster that could instantly inspire fear, then said.
"What's wrong?" The capricious princess also followed Jierunifu's gaze and looked back, a confused expression on her face.
"Although it might be presumptuous, since only two people are accompanying Princess Elizabeth, may I invite the beautiful Princess Elizabeth and your maid to ride together?" Jierunifu said while extending his hand to the capricious princess. It seemed Jierunifu wanted to invite the capricious princess to ride in his carriage.
"Oh! Emperor Brother is interested in my Soul Eater? Of course, you can, then come and sit together!" The capricious princess responded very happily.
"Ah… no no… that's not what I meant." Jierunifu was a bit confused, forgetting that this capricious princess's mind wasn't very sharp. If he didn't state it directly, she wouldn't understand.
"I mean to invite you to ride with me." Jierunifu said, then turned and opened the door of his carriage, making a very respectful gesture of invitation to the capricious princess.
Bajed didn't understand his Emperor's intention in inviting this capricious princess into the carriage. She could control minds! Inviting her into the carriage, being in such close proximity to her… wouldn't he be controlled by her!
"Uh… I see. Actually, I'd really like to, but Emperor Brother, think about it, there are only two of us, if we both get in your carriage…" The capricious princess looked back at her own carriage and replied with difficulty.
"Indeed… indeed!" Jierunifu secretly cursed himself for being careless. Was he really so anxious that he made such an obvious mistake?! Fortunately, this princess wasn't very bright, so she probably wouldn't notice.
"Princess Elizabeth, you should ride with His Majesty Jierunifu. I will take care of the rear." Yuri Alpha said.
"Ah… how pitiful it would be to leave You Li Jie alone to drive behind us. Uh… in that case, I can only apologize to Emperor Brother. I'm truly sorry, but I still want to be with You Li Jie." The capricious princess seemed quite displeased with Yuri Alpha's suggestion, then made her decision.
"Princess Elizabeth…" Yuri Alpha was deeply moved.
"…" Jierunifu was also quite "moved" by this scene, so "moved" that he was almost in tears.
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