This question was kept in Alice's stomach until the moment of Poeti's return...... Nor did they get a tangible answer.

Therefore, in line with the attitude of being conscientious and responsible for her work, she decided to write this little question into the "Daily Work Report of the Royal Family" and submit it to the cabinet.

"Alice." Poety, who had entered the main hall, suddenly called softly.

"I'm here, Your Highness."

"Has this week's work report been submitted?"

Alice was a little surprised, she didn't expect that she was just thinking about the work report, and the eldest daughter of the emperor mentioned this.

But she lowered her eyes and replied quickly, "Not yet, Your Highness." Submit it by Friday. ”

As the secretary of the eldest daughter of the emperor, Alice's main job is similar to that of Scotty's personal secretary, who is responsible for delivering documents, arranging itineraries, and preparing daily life.

In addition, Alice also has an important job, which is to write down the work and life of the eldest daughter of the royal family in every detail in the "Daily Work Report of the Imperial Family", which is submitted to the cabinet for review once a week.

From the point of view of the Cabinet members, this is "no small matter for the royal family", and it is a manifestation of the Cabinet's commitment to providing better service to the spokesmen of the empire.

But from the perspective of royalty, this is out-and-out surveillance and supervision, and a manifestation of unrestricted infringement of personal privacy.

The saddest thing is that such surveillance is not carried out in secret, but is written into the rules and regulations, and is carried out openly by each councillor and clerk.

Except for the royals who were under surveillance, none of the executors who made up the cage from top to bottom felt that there was anything wrong with it, just like the prison guards never questioned their duty as guards.

The introverted poet has always been silent about what she is powerless to change.

Except today.

She could see something in Alice's slightly evasive attitude.

"Alice, I got a new necklace from the Queen Mother, and the pendant is a small bottle with diamonds inside." "I love this design, so I want to wear it all this time." ”

Although the eldest daughter of the emperor rarely expresses her love for jewelry, it is only a small matter...... Alice wrote down earnestly: "I see, Your Highness. ”

"Also, I'd like to have a bracelet that goes well with it." "I remember I had one such bracelet, also woven with the same gold cord, and the pendant was in the shape of an openwork bottle with a small diamond set in the middle......"

Alice's movements paused imperceptibly, and a palpable panic flashed in her eyes from an angle that Scotty couldn't see.

Shi Curti didn't seem to realize it, but continued: "This bracelet was a small gift from my Nine Emperor Uncle at a family banquet seven years ago, because I was too young to wear this style, so I never brought it.

"Alice, do you remember it?"

Alice's breathing stagnated for two seconds, and then she reluctantly collected her emotions and said in a voice that was no different from usual: "Sorry, Your Highness, I can't remember exactly, I need to go back and find ......"

"Really? Alice? Scotty tilted her head with a smile, "Do you have such a bad memory?" ”

"I'm so sorry, Your Highness, I really forgot ......"

Shi Curti blinked: "That night, you put it in your own pocket and took it out of the palace with your own hands, did you forget it?" ”

Alice's face turned pale instantly.

Scotti uncovers her deepest secrets.

She, Alice, was born in an ordinary civilian family, with a clean background, graduated from a prestigious school, and initially worked as a clerk in the Royal Museum of Ancient Books, and was promoted to the clerk of the emperor's eldest daughter three years later because of her outstanding performance.

Over the years, she worked diligently and never made a mistake; Sincere and gets along well with royals......

Although she is the "watchman" of Scotty's side, that is only her job.

Alice subjectively has no ill will towards the young eldest daughter of the royal family, and will not do anything to endanger the royal family.

Except for one ...... Except for that time!

Alice's face was pale, like a child who had done something wrong, and she defended herself in a panic: "Yes, I'm sorry...... At the banquet that day, I just casually threw it in my bag and accidentally took it out......"

"Look, don't you remember?" Scotti chuckled, "But, accidentally took it out?"

"And then you never brought it back? And then sold it to a jewelry store on Maple Leaf Street?

"Is this also accidental?"

"You...... Know? Alice took two steps back and looked at Scotti with a panicked gaze, "I...... I ......"

"I've always known that." Poeti said quietly.

At that moment, although she had a smile on her lips, she looked at Alice's gaze, without sadness, joy, or mercy.

It's like a condescending judge.

She said, "I know, you stole my necklace. Although it was just a small gift from Uncle Nine Emperors, it was still priceless. You sold it for 300,000 square dollars in a jewelry store. ”

Scotti walked towards Alice.

But Alice retreated step by step.

"I know, you were short of money during that time. Your mother has just had a serious illness and has used up all of the family's savings. Your father was hit by a car on his way to work and needed a lot of money for surgery. ”

Scotti approached step by step, and Alice retreated step by step.

But the latter soon found himself in a corner, with no way out.

"I also know that according to the laws of the Nishizawa Empire, the theft of property valued at more than 200,000 Spanish dollars will be punishable by more than ten years in prison; If you are an imperial official and take advantage of your position to commit a crime, you will also be sentenced to three to five years in prison. ”

"No, don't ......," Alice prayed fearfully, leaning back against the wall, "I, not on purpose......

"I really accidentally took the necklace out that day......

"And then, I just forgot, I put it in my bag, and I changed the bag, I really forgot......

"Until later, much later...... I only found out about it while I was sorting things out......

"I was so short of money at that time...... I...... I thought you forgot about it...... I thought you didn't remember...... I'm just obsessed......

"I ...... I'm sorry......

"I actually thought about saving up and buying it back...... But by the time I had saved up enough money, the store was closed...... I can't find it...... I ......"

Scotti held out a finger and shook it over her lips in a silent gesture.

She smiled, "I'd actually like to believe your words, but guess what, will the judge reduce your sentence because of this?" Guess what, the cabinet members who contact you every week will help you get a lawyer, will they help you intercede? ”

"I ...... I ......" Alice was speechless.

She shivered against the wall, like a frightened rabbit.

Because she knew that the answer was no.

Although Alice was ordered to "monitor" the eldest daughter of the emperor with the salary given by the cabinet, the cabinet did not want to clash with the royal family head-on, so whenever the clerk made a mistake or acted excessively and caused the displeasure of the royal family, they would fire the clerk and replace him with a new one at a very fast speed.

Therefore, this position will always choose some young people who are powerless and civilian, so that they can be replaced at any time.

A single word from Scotti could have made her unemployed, not to mention that she had committed such a despicable crime.

It is conceivable that if this matter is exposed, I am afraid that even the cabinet members who are optimistic about her will be eager to throw her in prison for the rest of their lives...... No, considering that she has been exposed to such a secret as a "transcendent event" during her time in office, a more drastic approach to dealing with it is also possible......

Finished...... Alice only felt that her future was dark, and her whole person was shaky.

But at this moment, Scotti stepped forward, with a gentle and kind smile on the corner of her mouth, and gently and softly took her hand.

"Don't be afraid, my Alice." The eldest daughter leaned close to her ear and whispered, "You see, I have known about you for a long time, but I have never told anyone.

"I'm even willing to give you this necklace as a reward for working for me for so many years."

Alice's eyes widened.

She couldn't believe it, and after exposing her as a bad thief, Scotti offered to let her go lightly.

"I'll be your keeper and help you keep your little secrets, just like I've done every day for the past seven years, forever." Shi Curti put a finger to her lips, like a girl and her best friend, a little mischievous and a little playful exchange of secrets, "But in exchange, please also help me keep my secret, is it okay?" ”

Guard...... Secret?

Alice's thinking slowed down for half a beat before she realized what Scottie was talking about.

"Secret...... I ......" In the face of imprisonment and future, the clerk made a choice very quickly, "I will revise the work report and delete the original content!" Report to the Cabinet that your movements have been 'normal' these days! ”

After saying this, as if she was afraid that the chips would not be enough, she quickly added: "In the future, I will give you the content of the report I submit to the cabinet!" ”

"That's wonderful, my Alice." Scotti smiled, her eyebrows curved into a soft arc.

She let go of her hand and turned away as if nothing had happened.

Only Alice, who was full of complexity, was left to look at her back.

It was only then that the clerk realized that he was in a cold sweat, and the clothes on his back were soaked.

The feeling of Fang Cai made her feel like she was facing a moody ancient king, rather than a vase princess who accompanied and was familiar all day long.

…… But how old is this eldest daughter of the emperor? How old was she seven years ago?

She was only a little girl of no more than ten years old, and she was able to accurately grasp her handle and endure not saying a word for seven years?

If that's the case...... So what about the documents that the other party has politely reviewed...... Those flies and dogs hidden between the lines......

Alice discovers that she has never understood the eldest daughter of the emperor who has been imprisoned in the palace since childhood.

(End of chapter)