Abandoned talented woman decides to live a leisurely life with her family

“Now then, what should our family do about the crown prince who has brought disrepute upon our house? I would like to flee from this country with Anne.”

The father’s face looked rather amused as he thought about it, like a child stepping on a line of ants.

“Huh? In that case, wouldn’t it be fine if we did that? After all, you said you didn’t need our precious Anne, right? If that’s the case, then let’s just wipe out the whole family. I also want to see the world outside this country. I’m not a caged bird.”

As if she had come up with a good idea, even the mother suggested it with a smile on her face.

In fact, it seems that her mother’s place after losing her parents was not a comfortable one. Without the backing of her parents, after her grandfather, the former king, passed away, she has been trying to survive every day by observing the complexion of Her Majesty Queen Alexandra.

She had previously said that when her engagement to her father was decided, she was overjoyed to finally be able to leave the castle.

“Aren’t you worried about that? You come from a ducal family with blood ties to the royal family. Even if we divorce, I think you will be guaranteed your status as a princess without any inconvenience, but…”

Father looked worried about mother. After all, she was the one who married him to keep him tied to this country.

“Geez…”

The thoughtful mother was smiling and seemed to be enjoying the situation.

“I hope you don’t underestimate me. My current family is more important to me than my parents’ home. And, Balthazar, you are my one and only mate. And I want to have a child with you. My cute children… Anneliese, Elmer, and Alma are my precious treasures.”

My mother pulled me and my younger siblings together and gently hugged all three of us.

Then, when she broke the hug, she said with a mischievous smile.

“And I hate Alexandra.”

With that, she had a big smile on her face. Our family was dazzled.

“…Now, keep your jokes in moderation. Hey, you?”

“What is it?”

“If our whole family leaves this country, where will Alexandra’s anger go?”

Mother raised the corners of her red lips and smiled.

She sometimes calls Her Majesty the Queen by her first name without using an honorific title because she is her aunt and niece, who are close in age.

Returning to the topic, Mother continued talking about Queen Alexandra’s future actions.

“That person likes Balthazar and uses him as her right-hand man and prime minister. And Anne, she saw your talent and called you the ‘Blue Jewel of the Baden family.’ Balthazar wasn’t enough for her, and she wanted to have you, his daughter, as a blood relation. No, perhaps she wanted you as the next generation to serve as the king’s assistant. No…the entire family will disappear all at once without her…”

I wonder if Mother is imagining that future. She giggled happily while covering her mouth with her sleeve.

“Furthermore, I, who was supposed to be the one to rely on and put the collar on you, will also be gone. That’s right, the door to the birdcage has opened!”

Mother giggled like a child who had just come up with a prank.

“I want to see Alexandra’s frustration!”

“It’s that queen. The crown prince won’t get away with it for nothing!”

“Yes, I guess so. But he hurt our precious Anne. I don’t want him to get away with it for nothing!”

Mother smiled. The Queen is also strict with her family. As mothers had hoped, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince would probably not get away with it for free.

Once the father and mother agreed, the father’s gaze then turned to us children.

“The rest is up to the children. Anne, do you mind if you leave this country?”

“Yes, of course. To be honest, I was hurt by that farce. I don’t want to live in a country where such a person might rule in the future. Also…I don’t want to stay in a place where someone who would impregnate another woman rules. I’m sorry if you’re like that.”

Even though he was intentionally trying to fall in love with her, my love for her was torn to shreds.

Furthermore, the fact that she is pregnant makes me feel disgusted.

I answered my father’s question clearly.

“Now that I think about it, it was announced that Anne would be expelled. Well, Anne is already 18 years old. If such a scandal is made public, even if she stays in this country, she won’t be able to hope for anything good in her next marriage. It would be a good idea to look for one elsewhere. Also, Elmer and Alma…”

Do they feel bad about forcing such a choice on a young child? He looked at the twins, who were only five years old, with concerned eyes.

“We’re a family, and we can go anywhere as long as we’re together!”

“Me too!”

They all smiled and raised their hands in unison and responded with a smile.

Father let out a sigh of relief at those words. Then, he lovingly stroked the twins’ small heads with his big hand.

“Then, shall I leave this country with my family?”

“Do I have a choice?”

“At university, I always ranked first in my class, surpassing Princess Alexandra at the time, and graduated at the top of my class in the end, right? Also, I rose from the lowest civil servant position in this country and even became the prime minister. Isn’t there a problem with your ability when you get re-employed?”

“That’s right. Because you’re like that, I accepted the engagement with you.”

I wonder if my father remembers the way my mother looked at him when he was younger. He is smiling dreamily.

“The other thing is, I’m going back home because as the third son, who is in the dark, I think I’ll be treated like a nuisance. I’ll probably call out to my friends from college and ask them if they have any jobs.” Do you want to go around?”

Even though it started with my incident, the conversation between my father and mother seemed to be progressing rapidly.

“Then, I will order the servants to prepare for moving. Fortunately, I am an official aristocrat who does not have a territory. All I have to do is pack up the things in this townhouse, so it can be done quickly compared to others.”

“The Queen will return ten days after the festival ends. Until then, I’ve asked you to take care of the house, Emilia.”

Father lightly kissed Mother’s cheek.

“Who do you think I am? Am I not the wife of the talented Prime Minister Balthazar? I’ll show you how easy it is.”

Mother answered happily in a theatrical tone, then stretched and kissed Father on the cheek.

“You can live a strong life no matter where you are. I find you reliable and endearing.”

“And I value you for coming with me.”

Father gave mother a light kiss.

After that, the mother turned to us children.

“Would you please help me pack up your belongings too? This is a big deal for our family.”

“Yes!”

“Ai!”

A lisping voice overlapped with my reply.

──Even though His Highness the Crown Prince treated me badly, I have such a warm family.

Relieved by that, I clutched my chest with a smile on my lips.