Episode 12: Dionna, hang in there! (1)

T/N: Posting when I can

* * *

The tart was baked with finely ground sweet and ripe persimmon, and with one glance, you could see it was fresh and enticing.

Aristine was thrilled as she looked at the tart.

She quickly took a bite with her fork, and the perfect blend of the savory almond cream and cream made with persimmon made her unconsciously close her eyes.

The golden tart was so crispy, and the buttery flavor was so rich!

She felt deeply moved.

The ptissier at this palace was not only good at making scones, but his other stuff was amazing. When she divorces Tarkan later, the person she would miss the most would be this ptissier whose face she has never seen.

Aristine saw that Dionna wasnt even thinking of touching the tart, so she recommended it.

Dionna, have a bite. The ptissier here is really skilled, so everything is delicious.

With something this delicious, she didnt mind being a salesperson.

The ptissier?

Dionna asked, feeling a little reluctant.

Tarkan did not enjoy these kinds of desserts. He had never seeked them out first and even when it was served with tea, it was rare for him to touch them.

Hence, the ptissier in Tarkans palace was only so-so in terms of skill.

Outside, they might be highly regarded but in the royal palace, their skill was definitely low.

But to say they were really skilled.

It seems after living in confinement, her taste buds arent that accurate.

She inwardly ridiculed the princess but then, she suddenly remembered something Mukali had casually mentioned.

I think Milord is planning to use scones as battle rations.(Mukali)

Scones?(Dionna)

Yeah. He suddenly asked us to recruit a ptissier good at making scones. He even said the cost doesnt matter and it doesnt matter if they belong to another palace.

But if you get a ptissier from another palace, there will be conflict

Im sure Jacquelin with handle that. That guy is smart. If my lord wants it, we will do it.

Back then, she only thought it was absurd to make scones battle rations. But now, she had a bad feeling.

Young Miss, did you hear? Princess Yenikarina fired her ptissier.

Really? I thought that ptissier was her favorite. She showed them off a lot too.

Well, I am not too sure on the detailsbut everyone is making a fuss trying to recruit that ptissier.

Thats because one of the reasons Princess Yenikarinas tea parties are so popular is because of the desserts.

The contents of that chat with her maid flashed through Dionnas mind. When she heard it, she didnt think much of it.

The maids would always talk about their gossip with the maids of other families while combing Dionnas hair.

So, she didnt really take notice of it

If she had to pick the best ptissier in the royal palace, it was undoubtedly Yenikarinas ptissier. Naturally, the scones they made would be the best.

Dionna? Do you not like tarts perhaps?

Aristine asked Dionna, who didnt seem to have any intention of touching the tart.

Ah, thats not it.

Dionna was taken aback and shook her head. She was lost in thought for too long.

Since Your Highness is speaking so favorably about it, Im looking forward to it. Let me have a taste.

Just when Dionna said that and picked up her fork

Oh no. I am so tactless.

Aristine sighed, blaming herself, You dont have to eat it, Dionna. Im sorry.

Dionna was dazed by the sudden apology.

Why is she doing this?

Even after digging through their entire conversations, she couldnt see any reason for Aristine to apologize.

Oh, is she trying to make me look bad in front of His Highness Tarkan?

Her Highness the Princess made a kind suggestion, but Dionna didnt seem to like it, so Her Highness was made to apologize.

or something like that. Is she trying to weave that kind of story? How cunning.

Dionna lowered her eyes with a soft smile on her face.

Unlike the princess who was almost always expressionless, Dionna was a master of managing her facial expression and image.

Allow me to teach you that you are not my opponent.

Please take back your apology, Your Highness. I was just so moved by Your Highness kindness that I was rendered speechless for a while.

Dionnas voice was as sweet as honey.

But for you to apologizehave I perhaps upset you, Your Highness?

She asked while looking into Aristines eyes and deliberately acted anxious.

This made Dionna notice that Aristine didnt respond quickly after she spoke.

Dionna huffed in satisfaction and gave a smile.

The princess was someone who couldnt even manage her image properly so unsurprisingly, she looked obviously taken aback by Dionnas words.

Im not surprised. She probably never thought I would counterattack this way. Should have known better than to dare attack me.

Hm? Why would you upset me? Its not that but.

Seeing Aristine denying it while glancing at Tarkan, Dionna inwardly broke out in a huge sneer.

So utterly clumsy.

She wondered what excuse the princess would give. No matter what excuse she gave, Dionna was confident that she could crush it to pieces.

Soon enough, Aristine spat out the remainder of her sentence.

I know youre not feeling well.

Pardon?

Those words were completely unexpected. Dionna couldnt understand what in the world Aristine was talking about.

Your stomachum, your bowel movements arent the best

Bowel movements?

Mn, if you have that illness, this kind of food isnt good. You werent eating on purpose but because I suggested that you eat

Aristine was certainly speaking in the official language of the continent, but Dionna simply couldnt grasp what she meant.

It must be embarrassing, right? I didnt even know, and I tactlessly suggested it a second time

Aristine looked at Dionna with pitying eyes. Her gaze truly looked apologetic.

Were you alright last time? You went to the restroom in such a hurry

Were you able to have a pleasant and refreshing discharge?

Aristines eyes were asking that.

Dionnas mouth fell open.

It cant be, no way.

Is she saying Im constipated?!