"Husband, have you chosen which soldiers will come with us later?" Primrose asked softly as she brushed the snowflakes from Edmund’s shoulders.
"Yes, I’ve chosen six soldiers." Edmund added before Primrose could question him. "Salem wants to come as well, so I gave him one of the soldiers’ spots."
Primrose sighed. "Husband, he can take my maid’s spot instead of a soldier’s."
She truly didn’t expect Salem to want to join the King’s banquet. Until now, he only seemed interested in the auction house or visiting the tavern, so Primrose never thought he wanted to mingle with nobles.
But after thinking about it again, maybe he did it because he would be the future Duke of Moonshadow. It made sense if he wanted to see the nobles’ world from up close, though Primrose was still sure he used to be a young master in the past.
"You need your maids to help tidy your gown and bring you food," Edmund reminded her. "If you only have one maid, I’m afraid you’ll struggle."
Primrose couldn’t help but smile, because he always put her first. "But six soldiers are still enough, right?"
Edmund nodded. "It’s more than enough. You don’t have to worry about your safety, my wife."
If her husband said she didn’t need to worry, then she truly didn’t need to worry about anything.
"Alright then." Primrose took Edmund’s hand and led him through the hallway. "Let’s sleep now, but first give me a kiss because I don’t think I can walk that far."
No, she wasn’t actually that weak. She could walk to their bedroom, but she also wanted the kiss.
Unexpectedly, Edmund suddenly lifted her up, carrying her in his arms. As he walked, he pressed several kisses onto her lips until his wife’s face turned completely red.
How could she not feel embarrassed?! There were still many maids and soldiers walking through the corridor, yet Edmund decided to carry her and kiss her lips over and over again.
But well, well... those kinds of things were still considered mild compared to what they had done in the bath pavilion last night.
"Stop it." Primrose placed a hand on Edmund’s lips so he couldn’t kiss her again. "These people have been gossiping about us all day. I don’t want to give them more things to talk about."
"Why? Isn’t it better if they know we love each other?" Edmund teased her with a smile. "That way, everyone will know my wife is the most pampered woman in Noctvaris."
Primrose puffed her cheeks and turned her face slightly away. "I’m not that pampered."
Edmund chuckled softly. "Maybe I should put you down now."
"Ah? Why?" Primrose stared at him in disbelief. "You can’t make me walk again after carrying me. That’s not allowed."
[Then I guess I must pamper you, my wife,] Edmund teased in his mind. [I’ll spoil you until you forget what hardship even means.]
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The ruby gown fit her perfectly, and because the skirt was wide and flowing, Primrose didn’t have to worry about people noticing her small baby bump.
Her makeup and hair made her look a little more mature, but in a very elegant way. With this look, she really did seem like the true mother of her kingdom, someone who would stand up for the beasts whenever humans tried to insult them.
"My Lad—Your Majesty! I’m so proud of you." The human maids couldn’t bring themselves to call her "My Lady" anymore, not when Primrose looked like a proper Queen of Noctvaris. "I never thought you would grow this fast."
Primrose laughed softly. "Goodness, I’m not that old!"
She would be even prouder of herself if she could live past twenty-five, the age when she died in the past.
"Just one last touch, Your Majesty." The maid sprayed a flowery perfume on her, giving Primrose a sweet scent that lingered even from far away.
After preparing herself for the banquet, Primrose finally left the room, feeling excited to show Edmund the result of her whole-day makeover.
Yes, she had forbidden Edmund from seeing her because she wanted to surprise him. She even gave him her wedding ring so he wouldn’t be able to peek at her at all.
However, instead of being the one who surprised her husband, Primrose became the one who was shocked when she saw Edmund.
Her husband was so HANDSOME!!

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