Rather Than The Son, I'll Take The Father Chapter 173

Published at 9th of November 2023 07:14:00 AM

Chapter 173: After Story 13

Nation of Maevia (2)

If this happens, Esmeralda’s landmark may change from the four gates to the statue of Maevia.

However, I was about to leave the meeting room without any intention of stopping them, when Thuban called me.

“Master.”

Thuban was a knight trusted by Aedis. I was told that he was from a minority.

A long scar started from his left eyebrow and ran down his cheek.

“I found a spy.”

Hey, sending a spy to the north is a big deal.

I leisurely followed Thuban.

However, as soon as the spy saw Aedis’ appearance, he began to praise the Grand Duchess.

“This is all because of my loyalty to the Grand Duchess! I went to the weapons dealer because I wanted to give the noble Grand Duchess a special gift because her status is like that of a god! It’s all a misunderstanding! Please believe in my innocence!”

Hoo, did he think Aedis would reduce his penalty if he supported me?

…..does he already have a record of doing so?!

Thuban asked with cold eyes.

“Then I guess you know what month and day it was when the Grand Duchess first visited the Amber Gate in the Northeast.”

The spy was bewildered.

“Crazy! How do I know that, kuwack!”

said Thuban, stomping on the spy.

“You fool, even a seven-year-old would know if you were a Northerner. It is also mentioned twice in the Grand Duchess’ Biography adapted for children.”

Something was going wrong. And I didn’t even know the answer to that!

Was it spring? summer? Or fall? It looks like it may have snowed…

But it always snows here.

I couldn’t even ask for the answer because it seemed like Thuban would be ready to point his sword at me as well.

Besides, I used to go to see the four gates of Esmeralda riding Paimon from time to time.

Each of the gates was studded with a jewel bigger than my head as a symbol, so I was thrilled just looking at it.

Aedis said that if I wanted the jewel, he would pick it up for me. But I couldn’t be greedy since I had already been presented with a mountain of gold that sparkled even at night.

Just looking at it was healing.

Even though Aedis was puzzled by my assertion, he often joined me in jewel-viewing.

Anyway, my schedule continued even after the spy was taken to the dungeon.

I was impressed as I signed documents related to the second half budget bill in Aedis’ handwriting.

I think my handwriting is perfect?

They said that a couple is one in heart, so it was not difficult to imitate Aedis’ handwriting.

Seeing that Aedis is also quiet, he seems to be adjusting well.

I twitched my lips in satisfaction.

I should brag to Aedis later.

However, the aide who assisted me in my work suddenly broke into a cold sweat.

“Is… is there a problem?”

“Hmm? No.”

I smiled brightly as usual, then waved my hand when I realized I was in Aedis’ body.

My husband was a flawlessly handsome man with pretty eyes, but he didn’t look nice at all, which was a problem.

Aedis’ plus 1, Procyon, couldn’t tell the difference between a happy smile or an angry sneer.

As someone who witnessed the 19-year-old Aedis, I’d like to claim that his impression has become much milder now… but I don’t think anyone will believe it.

“Go.”

The aide fled, visibly relieved.

After processing the pile of paperwork, the morning work was over. I checked the time.

I should go and see if Aedis is doing well.

As I leisurely returned to my bedroom, I raised my eyebrows at the handmaids gathered in front of the door.

“What’s going on?”

“Her Grace said she would change her dress alone, but suddenly her nose bled…”

….It’s been more than two years since we lived together.

We were all naked this morning!

Stunned, I dismissed the handmaids and went inside.

Aedis, in my form, was about to jump out the window.

“What are you doing?”

“I need to find a solution right away.”

“Ummm, I don’t think there will be a solution even if you jump down here. My body could get hurt.”

When I told him that I might get hurt, Aedis stopped running around and sat quietly in the chair.

I can’t help but think of my husband who was extremely considerate of his wife.

After canceling all afternoon plans, I lay down on Aedis’ lap.

“I imitated Aedis very well. I don’t think anyone was suspicious.”

“The wife knows me better than anyone.”

Aedis said in a tone that indicated he had never even assumed I would get caught. Then he added, as if remembering what had happened in the morning.

“It seems that your aesthetic standards are unique.”

It’s perfectly normal. Handsome husband.

I asked, playing with my long, strewn pink hair.

“I don’t know why we changed, no matter how hard I think about it. What about Aedis?”

Aedis also shook his head.

Then it was time for me to use my trump card.

Before the wedding, I summoned Peep who took me to 19-year-old Aedis.

Possibly because it wasn’t a force confined to the body, Peep came out through Aedis’ body that I occupied.

“Peep, do you know anything about me and Aedis switching bodies?”

“Ppii?”

Peep looked back and forth between me and Aedis.

“Ppi, ppii?”

The reaction seemed to be incomprehensible, but Peep was covered with cookie crumbs.

Hmm?

“Aedis, did you give Peep something to eat?”

“I even forgot it existed.”

I knew it.

“Where have you been wandering without my knowledge?”

When I looked at Peep, it peeped awkwardly and tried to run away.

But Aedis quickly grabbed Peep.

“Ppi ppi ppiiik!”

Why are you trying to run away? It’s very suspicious!

Since it showed Aedis’ past, Peep had been cautious, so it probably wouldn’t have acted on its own.

Besides, even though Peep seemed to have an ego, the essence is my strength, so it wouldn’t harm me.

It couldn’t do this.

“Peep might not be the culprit. It seems to know something.”

Maybe the culprit paid a bribe to shut Peep’s beak.

I removed the crumbs from Peep’s beak with my index finger.

Huh? Chocolate chips?

“Even if you didn’t do it, put us back now.”

Peep squeaked and struggled as I let out a murderous energy using Aedis’ face.

Aedis looked at me as if asking for an interpretation, and I said exactly what Peep had conveyed.

“It says it can’t do it right away. It needs materials?”

“You mean this life?”

“…..First of all, it’s my strength, so don’t be too harsh.”

Peep cried out sadly.

I struggled to interpret.

“Um, so the ingredients are…. Aedis’ concession, a bunch of chocolate chip cookies, and Paimon’s conscience.”

Aedis frowned.

“Putting aside anything else, what is my concession?”

“Pppiinng.”

I didn’t even interpret, but Aedis’ hands were strained.

“I think it just said things like to get away from the wife, is that correct?”

Spot on.

Peep seemed to think that Aedis monopolized too much of my time. It’s just that I like Aedis, so I’m sticking with him.

And even if I wasn’t with Aedis, I wouldn’t be playing and picking up rice grains the way Peep had hoped, unless I was dying of boredom.

…..I’m very sorry.

Feeling a bit guilty, I rescued Peep from Aedis’ hands. Peep ran away into my body.

“Why is Paimon’s conscience necessary?”

These days, Paimon was having fun hanging out with Raven and Regen.

Eventually, he asked if it was okay to go to the academy Regen attended.

Surprisingly, Regen also wanted to stay with Paimon. He said that he had adapted to Paimon’s chatter and even called his name in a friendly way.

“You’ll find out soon enough.”

Aedis snapped his fingers as if he was going to choke Paimon at any moment.

Even if he wasn’t worried about hurting his wife’s body, he must have used his powers a long time ago.

I gave up the thought of summoning Paimon. Stay alive for a few more minutes…

We walked to Regen’s room to get an answer.

Regen’s room was empty, and Daisy was making the bed.

“Ah, Lord Regen has gone to his study.”

However, there were no Regen, Paimon, or Raven in the study. This time, word came back that Regen was seen in the dining room.

But there were no three people in the dining room.

The butler looked at me and reported that Regen had gone out to look around the market.

“Don’t you think my son is a little suspicious, too?”

I summoned Peep again.

If he rode the Paimon, he would have covered long distances in an instant, so I needed a means of transportation.

I gazed at my powers with anticipation.

“Peep, it’s time to transform.”

“Ppii?”

“You can do it! Hurry up and transform into a giant chick. If you give me a ride, I’ll think positively about picking up rice grains.”

“Ppi ppi ppi!”

Peep flapped enthusiastically and gave strength.

Aedis shook his head as Peep’s face turned red, then blue, and finally changed to the color of its fur.

“I will call a carriage.”

Chapter end