I Think My Husband is a Murderer

I stared blankly at the person sitting in front of me. Although he was just like Edward, the atmosphere he gave off was completely different from his. The brilliant blonde hair, sky-filled eyes, and sharp impression that symbolize a member of the royal family. Although he resembled Edward, based on his overall aura, it seemed more appropriate to say that he and Johannes were siblings.

‘That person…’

She was the one who would become the first queen of Dochilia.

‘Crown Princess Christian Windsor.’

He was so elegant that I couldn’t even make eye contact. Even though his face looked a bit tired, his eyes were straight and it seemed as if they were piercing me just by making eye contact. Indeed, he was worthy of being the next king to lead Docilia. Completely different from the king a moment ago.

I endured her sharp gaze and greeted her with her trembling voice.

“Infinite glory. I see you, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.”

Then Christian responded to my greeting with a faint smile.

“I wanted to meet my duchess. It’s such a pity that I couldn’t attend her wedding.”

“It is an honour.”

Christiane, who had nodded her head at me, now turned her gaze to Johannes.

“Duke Schultz, he says his father is very angry. It looks like they made a refreshing counterattack this time.”

“It was nothing. I am concerned that you may be experiencing severe mood swings now that you are very old.”

“You’re probably the only one who speaks of my father like that.”

It seemed like a sharp conversation took place between the two, but there was no change in their expressions at all. I really didn’t feel any emotions at all. Christian said with a soft smile on his lips, as if he didn’t want to continue this wasteful conversation.

“Well, the Duchess is now a member of high society, so she probably has a lot of questions. So, as a sincere apology for my father and brother’s grumpiness… I’m planning to show the Duchess to Eden Blanc Garden.”

Eden Blanc? I think I heard that somewhere.

I don’t know exactly what they’re talking about, but they said they were guiding them to Eden Blanc Garden as an apology, so it must be a pretty famous or valuable place. I bent my knees, hiding my curiosity.

“I would be honored if you would do so.”

“Yes. Edward happened to be at Barberin Castle at the time, so I decided to leave the guidance to him. Although I have ownership, wouldn’t it be right for someone who raises it with affection to guide it? I would like to apologize in person.”

“…”

“So, Duke Schultz, I’d like to ask your opinion.”

Johannes readily agreed. With a satisfied expression, Christian asked me again.

“Are you okay, Duchess?”

If I say it’s not okay, does that mean Edward won’t guide me? That won’t happen. Of course Christian was looking at me as if I would accept it.

“Yes, it is just an honor for me.”

I answered with a faint smile. Christian responded with a kind face.

“Okay, then… Duke Schultz, please have a chat with me for a moment.”

Christian added, adjusting his posture.

“It’s been a while since we met.”

* * *

As I left Christian’s office, Edward Windsor came to pick me up just in time.

His eyes scanned me up and down, blatantly.

“Duchess, it’s nice to see you again in a place like this. “It goes together better than I thought.”

“Infinite glory. Long time no see.”

I greeted him, trying not to react to each of his words.

“I even cheer for you to enjoy glory forever! I will accept it with gratitude and will try my best to do so.”

Then Edward spoke in an even more exaggerated tone and laughed heartily.

“…you’re welcome.”

“Then shall we go? You have such great taste that you may not be satisfied with my garden.”

Edward, who instantly took on a gentlemanly stance, spoke softly. However, he was strangely quarrelsome. He is a man who cannot be grasped at all. I barely answered, being careful not to stop him.

“It can’t be. I’m really looking forward to it.”

There was no need to bring up the story about the murder case. Edward is guiding me as a prince, not as the police chief of Mussen. Fortunately, Edward also didn’t seem to have any intention of bringing up the case with me.

Edward let out a weak laugh from time to time. As he followed him to the garden of Barberine Castle, a deep green scent wafted in the air. I slowly looked around. It was such a gorgeous place that it would not be an exaggeration to say that all kinds of flowers were gathered there.

It was around that time when we were walking through the garden in silence.

“Do you know what Eden Blanc is?”

Edward suddenly asked. I shook my head and answered honestly.

“No, actually I don’t know. This is my first time hearing it. Is this the name of a flower?”

“It’s an improved variety of rose created by my gardener. If you walk a little further, you’ll come across a field of Eden Blanc.”

As he said, after walking a little further, a field full of green roses unfolded. In addition, a scent so thick that it made my head explode was filling the surroundings.

“This is Eden Blanc field.”

Edward explained, gesturing with his hand. The scent was so strong that it swallowed up all the scents around me, and I said, feeling nauseous.

“…This is my first time seeing green roses.”

Roses were flowers that were white, red, and occasionally pink. But it’s green. It seemed like I knew why Edward’s garden was famous.

He answered.

“Because my gardener is very talented. As I said, the official name is Eden Blanc. The flowers are in full bloom all year round, so you can see the beautiful sight at any time.”

“All seasons? The white one is dry?”

I asked, pointing to the white flowers blooming here and there among the green flowers.

“It’s a mutation. Sometimes there are flowers that bloom with a recessive gene that does not show color.”

“…okay. Then, is there a separate meaning to Eden Blanc?”

Edward raised his eyebrows. Then he turned his gaze from the Eden Blanc field to me.

“Oh, that’s a good question. The Duchess is the first person to ask such a question.”

Edward rolled his eyes.

“I named it after a very special woman to me.”

A special woman?

“Were you lovers…?”

“No. Rather, it’s closer to the one I had a crush on. I can’t see it now.”

Looking at the bitter expression on his face, it seemed like he wasn’t someone who had gotten married or moved to another area.

Rather, I really can’t see it again… I wasn’t asking if she was a lover. Up to that point, it was a rude question.

I apologized with a helpless expression.

“Sorry. I think I asked something pointless.”

“No. It’s nice to think of him again after so long. Anyway, all the noble ladies of Docilia want this flower.”

Edward skillfully changed the subject, as if he didn’t want to think about that person anymore.

“I think so.”

Eden Blanc would be a truly coveted flower for the nobles of Docilia who like things that are flashy and rare. Listening to Edward’s words, it seems like he doesn’t give flowers as a gift to just anyone…

“I would like to give it to the Duchess, if you wish. This is the first time that you have explicitly revealed that you want to give Eden Blanc as a gift.”

“For me?”

Surprised by the unexpected offer, I turned my attention to the mysterious green flower. It was a mysterious color that definitely caught the eye. But I feel an instinctive sense of rejection.

I smiled and refused.

“No, it’s okay. If you take it all the way to Mussen, it will definitely get spoiled. It’s such a long distance. For now, I only gratefully accept the deep feelings of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess and Her Royal Highness the Prince.”

Fortunately, Edward did not show any sign of displeasure at the refusal. Instead he shrugged his shoulders and opened his mouth. As if the stories up to now were just useless things used up for this question. His eyes were charmingly curved.

“I heard you’re Sergeant Prim’s daughter?”

 

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Translator Note:

I stared blankly at the person sitting in front of me. Although he was just like Edward, the atmosphere he gave off was completely different from his. The brilliant blonde hair, sky-filled eyes, and sharp impression that symbolize a member of the royal family. Although he resembled Edward, based on his overall aura, it seemed more appropriate to say that he and Johannes were siblings.

‘That person…’

She was the one who would become the first queen of Dochilia.

‘Crown Princess Christian Windsor.’

He was so elegant that I couldn’t even make eye contact. Even though his face looked a bit tired, his eyes were straight and it seemed as if they were piercing me just by making eye contact. Indeed, he was worthy of being the next king to lead Docilia. Completely different from the king a moment ago.

I endured her sharp gaze and greeted her with her trembling voice.

“Infinite glory. I see you, Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess.”

Then Christian responded to my greeting with a faint smile.

“I wanted to meet my duchess. It’s such a pity that I couldn’t attend her wedding.”

“It is an honour.”

Christiane, who had nodded her head at me, now turned her gaze to Johannes.

“Duke Schultz, he says his father is very angry. It looks like they made a refreshing counterattack this time.”

“It was nothing. I am concerned that you may be experiencing severe mood swings now that you are very old.”

“You’re probably the only one who speaks of my father like that.”

It seemed like a sharp conversation took place between the two, but there was no change in their expressions at all. I really didn’t feel any emotions at all. Christian said with a soft smile on his lips, as if he didn’t want to continue this wasteful conversation.

“Well, the Duchess is now a member of high society, so she probably has a lot of questions. So, as a sincere apology for my father and brother’s grumpiness… I’m planning to show the Duchess to Eden Blanc Garden.”

Eden Blanc? I think I heard that somewhere.

I don’t know exactly what they’re talking about, but they said they were guiding them to Eden Blanc Garden as an apology, so it must be a pretty famous or valuable place. I bent my knees, hiding my curiosity.

“I would be honored if you would do so.”

“Yes. Edward happened to be at Barberin Castle at the time, so I decided to leave the guidance to him. Although I have ownership, wouldn’t it be right for someone who raises it with affection to guide it? I would like to apologize in person.”

“…”

“So, Duke Schultz, I’d like to ask your opinion.”

Johannes readily agreed. With a satisfied expression, Christian asked me again.

“Are you okay, Duchess?”

If I say it’s not okay, does that mean Edward won’t guide me? That won’t happen. Of course Christian was looking at me as if I would accept it.

“Yes, it is just an honor for me.”

I answered with a faint smile. Christian responded with a kind face.

“Okay, then… Duke Schultz, please have a chat with me for a moment.”

Christian added, adjusting his posture.

“It’s been a while since we met.”

* * *

As I left Christian’s office, Edward Windsor came to pick me up just in time.

His eyes scanned me up and down, blatantly.

“Duchess, it’s nice to see you again in a place like this. “It goes together better than I thought.”

“Infinite glory. Long time no see.”

I greeted him, trying not to react to each of his words.

“I even cheer for you to enjoy glory forever! I will accept it with gratitude and will try my best to do so.”

Then Edward spoke in an even more exaggerated tone and laughed heartily.

“…you’re welcome.”

“Then shall we go? You have such great taste that you may not be satisfied with my garden.”

Edward, who instantly took on a gentlemanly stance, spoke softly. However, he was strangely quarrelsome. He is a man who cannot be grasped at all. I barely answered, being careful not to stop him.

“It can’t be. I’m really looking forward to it.”

There was no need to bring up the story about the murder case. Edward is guiding me as a prince, not as the police chief of Mussen. Fortunately, Edward also didn’t seem to have any intention of bringing up the case with me.

Edward let out a weak laugh from time to time. As he followed him to the garden of Barberine Castle, a deep green scent wafted in the air. I slowly looked around. It was such a gorgeous place that it would not be an exaggeration to say that all kinds of flowers were gathered there.

It was around that time when we were walking through the garden in silence.

“Do you know what Eden Blanc is?”

Edward suddenly asked. I shook my head and answered honestly.

“No, actually I don’t know. This is my first time hearing it. Is this the name of a flower?”

“It’s an improved variety of rose created by my gardener. If you walk a little further, you’ll come across a field of Eden Blanc.”

As he said, after walking a little further, a field full of green roses unfolded. In addition, a scent so thick that it made my head explode was filling the surroundings.

“This is Eden Blanc field.”

Edward explained, gesturing with his hand. The scent was so strong that it swallowed up all the scents around me, and I said, feeling nauseous.

“…This is my first time seeing green roses.”

Roses were flowers that were white, red, and occasionally pink. But it’s green. It seemed like I knew why Edward’s garden was famous.

He answered.

“Because my gardener is very talented. As I said, the official name is Eden Blanc. The flowers are in full bloom all year round, so you can see the beautiful sight at any time.”

“All seasons? The white one is dry?”

I asked, pointing to the white flowers blooming here and there among the green flowers.

“It’s a mutation. Sometimes there are flowers that bloom with a recessive gene that does not show color.”

“…okay. Then, is there a separate meaning to Eden Blanc?”

Edward raised his eyebrows. Then he turned his gaze from the Eden Blanc field to me.

“Oh, that’s a good question. The Duchess is the first person to ask such a question.”

Edward rolled his eyes.

“I named it after a very special woman to me.”

A special woman?

“Were you lovers…?”

“No. Rather, it’s closer to the one I had a crush on. I can’t see it now.”

Looking at the bitter expression on his face, it seemed like he wasn’t someone who had gotten married or moved to another area.

Rather, I really can’t see it again… I wasn’t asking if she was a lover. Up to that point, it was a rude question.

I apologized with a helpless expression.

“Sorry. I think I asked something pointless.”

“No. It’s nice to think of him again after so long. Anyway, all the noble ladies of Docilia want this flower.”

Edward skillfully changed the subject, as if he didn’t want to think about that person anymore.

“I think so.”

Eden Blanc would be a truly coveted flower for the nobles of Docilia who like things that are flashy and rare. Listening to Edward’s words, it seems like he doesn’t give flowers as a gift to just anyone…

“I would like to give it to the Duchess, if you wish. This is the first time that you have explicitly revealed that you want to give Eden Blanc as a gift.”

“For me?”

Surprised by the unexpected offer, I turned my attention to the mysterious green flower. It was a mysterious color that definitely caught the eye. But I feel an instinctive sense of rejection.

I smiled and refused.

“No, it’s okay. If you take it all the way to Mussen, it will definitely get spoiled. It’s such a long distance. For now, I only gratefully accept the deep feelings of Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess and Her Royal Highness the Prince.”

Fortunately, Edward did not show any sign of displeasure at the refusal. Instead he shrugged his shoulders and opened his mouth. As if the stories up to now were just useless things used up for this question. His eyes were charmingly curved.

“I heard you’re Sergeant Prim’s daughter?”

 

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Translator Note: