The King's Beloved Empress
Episode 4 (In revision)

*Hai guys, the story is a lot that I changed a little so that the story is easier to understand. Sorry if I still lack a lot in writing the story. 🙏

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Ellen and Maya go to Mr. Marcus's office. They left Viona just like that who was still in the living room. Of course Viona felt very upset because Ellen had gone too far in her opinion.

"Basic damn chick! He just left me again?! Watch out!"Mumbled Viona and the waiter beside her heard.

"Be careful when you speak, Miss. Don't sound like anyone else."Viona's Servant's remarks commemorated.

"Shut up! Let's just go home. Tell my mom I came home from her first."

"None right."

Arriving at Mr. Marcus' office, Ellen greets her father who is still writing reports. Ellen was actually curious about what reports her father had written that much.

"Dad!"

"Ellen's? What's up, honey?"Ask Mr. Marcus to turn his head and stop writing it.

"Dad's got a lot of work, huh?"

"Yes dear. These are state documents. I don't want you to have to finish it today."

"Then do you mind if I ask you one thing?"Ask Ellen.

"What's that?"

"I heard from Maya that women can practice the sword."Maya is surprised that Ellen carries her name.

"B-but not all women Miss..."Maya said in panic.

Mr. Marcus furrowed his brows. "Swielding exercise? Why are you suddenly asking?"

"I'd love to practice the sword to protect myself. I don't want to be seen as weak. So can I join Erick's brother in sword training as well?"Ask Ellen to hope.

The Duke was very surprised by his daughter's request. When viewed from the appearance, the little girl looks innocent, graceful and very soft.

"Are you sure you want to go to sword practice?"Ask Mr. Marcus still in disbelief.

"Yes! Can you Dad? Please!" Ellen begged.

"If I may just Ta-"

"Yeeey!! So I can actually practice sword training? When can I start?"Ellen was excited.

"Wait a minute baby, we don't know if you ask your mother for permission. You know your mother takes everything into account. And a princess from the Duke family is not obligated to take up sword training. They were simply told to behave like princesses of nobility and obey the rules."Said Mr. Marcus explaining.

Ellen was instantly moody. Mr. Marcus can't bear to see it. "Later I'll tell your mother. I hope he agrees with your request."Mr. Marcus said, Dizzy.

Ellen is back. "Thank you dad! I hope Mom will allow it. If you get permission from mom, I promise I'll practice!"Ellen said sure.

"Ellen, don't think that sword practice is as easy as you think. You have to be mentally and physically strong. You also know that you've just recovered from your illness?"Mister Marcus once again reminded.

Ellen was silent for a moment. But his heart was ready to face the risk. "Of course dad. I know how. I'll try!"

"Good! That's the father's daughter's spirit."Said Mr. Duke while stroking Ellen's head.

After speaking to Mr. Marcus, Ellen smiled widely along the way. Maya noticed that she felt strange. But Maya was also happy.

Ellen did not see Viona's figure again in her castle. He was relieved that the annoying boy would not bother him anymore. Currently Ellen was circling her room to take a look. The room is very large and large. Lots of furniture and decorated lace.

This room is beautiful and big. I don't know why I like my old bathroom better.

Ellen pondered for a moment. Suddenly someone knocked on Ellen's room door again which made Ellen become upset.

Cih what else?

"I'm sorry to interrupt, but Madame Duchess is calling you into her room."Said a waiter named Stevany.

Ellen was surprised because her mother called her this quickly. Ellen then came out and saw not Maya who this time called out to her. "Where's Maya?"

"Maya's in the kitchen, miss. Let me take Miss to the Madam's room."

There was a feeling of fear and nervousness that enveloped Ellen's mind. But Ellen kept trying to be strong because when in the world as Jane, she was not easily weak. After arriving at the Duchess's room. The Duchess was sitting elegantly while reading a document in her hand wearing glasses.

Mom looks so pretty.

"Mother...?"Call Ellen quietly and Madame Ziane hears it.

"Oh you've come? Come here get closer to mom."Say her mother and put the documents she reads on the table.

Ellen walked slowly towards her mother with a little fear. Even so, the mother still realized it. "Why are you afraid like that? Do you think mom's gonna eat you?"

"N-no ma'am."

"We're getting to the point. Why do you want to go to sword training?"

"That's because I want to be a strong woman."Ellen.

"That's all?"

Well actually completely for revenge anyway. But how could I say that.

"Of course mom! What other reason?"Ellen.

"Hmm, I actually don't agree that you're taking up sword training. It was hard training and was no match for a little girl like you. You'd better follow mom until you're married to your future king."Said Madame Duchess who made Ellen flinch.

"I-mom don't be so ah! I'm still 6, when you're talking about that?"Ellen panicked.

"Hahaha my Ellen is so funny. Well, you can take up sword training. But wait until you're at least 9."Said Mrs Duchess who made Ellen's spirit decline.

"Why wait another 3 years?"

"Because you have to learn first, baby. You know, as a noble lady it is heavy. Not only learning many things but having to obey many things as well."

"Because today you seem to be quite healthy, then tomorrow you should join me to start your education."Madame Duchess smiled at the mystery that made Ellen's hair goosebumps.

Akhs! It must be a lesson that will make me breathless! Why is my life here so fucking shit?

"Good mother."Ellen finally said.

Ellen then left Madame Ziane's room after talking for quite a while. The topic he talked about all day was not his life. He still hopes that if he can return to his old life despite being equally harsh because he lives in poverty. But she didn't feel like a doll when she was Jane.

I don't care if I have to live as Jane or Ellen because it's the same way I have to survive hard. I have to make the most of my time in these 3 years with my mother's upbringing.

Seriate.