Chapter 190

I'd heard word that the Crown Prince would be visiting today, but I hadn't expected him to come straight to me like this.

'Is he just impatient by nature, or is there something he's after?'

Either way, facing the Crown Prince wasn't exactly pleasant. Maybe it was because he gave off such a blatant air of someone scheming behind the scenes.

"The tea has a wonderful fragrance."

Tilting his teacup with perfect composure, smiling as he did, the Crown Prince looked utterly at ease — as if he hadn't been so impatient the moment he arrived at the duchy that he'd come looking for me instead of Rohanes.

"What brings you here in person, Your Highness? Given how hurried your visit was, I imagine there's something you need settled quickly."

At Rohanes's words — flat in tone, but sharp in content — the Crown Prince's hand paused for a moment.…