The Executed Saint Reincarnates as a Princess and is Loved by Her Older Brothers - Episode 59

Princess Hortense cheered.

“Well…!”

In front of Hortense, Princess Angela, who had come to visit, was blooming with an innocent smile.

“Madame Hortense, thank you very much for inviting me for tea the other day!”

It was truly a delightful time, and between me and the beaming Angela, there was a row of stacked boxes.

These are the gifts brought from the Empire. There is also a card with elegant handwriting that says, “To my dear sister-in-law.”

“The other day, I got so carried away by your invitation, Madame Hortense, that I accidentally forgot to give you the gift. I am so sorry for my rudeness…”

Apologizing in a charmingly coy manner, Angela looked up at Hortense with an upward gaze.

Her charmingly delicate appearance, which stirs a protective instinct, is so adorable that even her female counterpart, Hortense, can’t help but be captivated.

“Even if it’s just out of obligation, we will become sisters. I apologize for this trivial gesture, but I hope it serves as a token of our closeness.”

Far from being boring, the items Angela spread out were all dazzlingly brilliant.

First, there was the perfume crafted by the empire’s top perfumer. Not only was it exceptionally fragrant, but the polished crystal glass bottle was adorned with intricate engraving, sparkling like a jewel.

Then there’s the serum luxuriously infused with moisturizing ingredients. It seems to be the highest quality product, exclusively reserved for the imperial family and high nobility in the empire. It penetrates deep into the skin, providing a fresh firmness and elasticity, transparency, and a delicate texture.

Eye drops that are said to have extracted flower essence. They are a rare product from which only a tiny amount can be obtained from a large number of flowers, and they not only soothe eye fatigue but also seem to have the effect of moisturizing the eyes and making them look more attractive.

And the special nail polish made with balsam. The deep red, close to crimson, is a rare color only permitted for those of high rank. It is said to have a more vivid hue than any nail polish that Hortense possesses, and thanks to a secret method, it doesn’t transfer color and lasts well.

“Wow… what wonderful items they are…!”

Hortense, forgetting to hold her fan, covered her mouth with her hand in admiration.

Nathan used to give me a lot of expensive gifts in the past, but lately, he’s been completely cold and hasn’t even visited me at all.

With her dissatisfaction towards her husband who did nothing for her, Hortense’s heart danced at the long-awaited onslaught of luxurious and splendid gifts.

“These are all items that the previous queen used to cherish.”

“Well, my mother-in-law?”

Hortense blinked.

It has been almost fifteen years since Queen Diane passed away, but I remember how she was strongly attached to her youth and beauty in order to keep her husband’s heart bound to her.

When the queen heard about an excellent cosmetic, she would order it from both domestic and international sources, but she never revealed her truly favorite products to anyone.

Since the vassals were also competing to present gifts to the queen, if it was something she cherished among them, it would be a truly exquisite item.

That’s why Hortense wanted to know the details, but it ended up going cold due to the queen’s death.

I had given up hope of ever knowing, but was it an import from the Sapphire Empire?

“If you use these, I am sure His Majesty the King will once again recognize the charm of Lady Hortense. If the two of you become even closer, there is nothing that would make me happier as your sister-in-law.”

Angela, who is so cheerful, has an innocent face that perfectly embodies the word “naive.”

“I have three older brothers, but no sisters. I’ve always wanted an older sister, so I’m really looking forward to Madame Hortense becoming my sister-in-law.”

“I see now…”

Hortense remembered being put off by Angela’s intense love for the Empress at the last tea party.

This princess deeply reveres her stepmother, Empress Josephine. Even if they are not related by bl00d, she seems to have a personality that becomes attached once she recognizes someone as family.

If you have such an intimate relationship with your stepmother, it might be okay to believe her words about wanting to get along with Hortense as stepsisters.

If Angela continues to support Hortense, knows her place as a sister-in-law, and has no intention of aiming for the queen’s throne, I wouldn’t mind being kind to her.

The only princess of the empire adores her sister-in-law… not a bad position to be in.

“Yes, of course. Lady Angela.”

Delighted, Hortense called Angela by her name for the first time, rather than addressing her as “Your Highness.”