Being Cruel Empress
21. Not Knowing Yourself
Next day. Ellena's reviewing the kitchen. As someone in control of the palace, Ellena wanted to make sure everything went well. However, it turns out Ellena found a pile of groceries stockpiled head of the grocery storeroom to then sell again. Actually Ellena found out there was cheating based on her memory in her previous life. Because she was determined to be the Cruel Empress, she had to show her cruel side to everyone around her.
Not just the warehouse. The kitchen bookkeeping was checked and Ellena found double bookkeeping. The head of the kitchen works together with the head chef to embezzle funds to buy groceries. Ellena was furious, she disciplined the entire kitchen worker without exception.
"You all want to die, huh?" ellena sat across her legs.
"Pardon me, Your Majesty. I am not guilty. I just follow orders" said the kitchen chief.
"Governance? who's the one who's ruling you, huh?" asked Ellena looking intently.
It just so happened that Catharina who was walking around accompanied by Bertha saw many servants kneeling in front of the warehouse. In front of them sat Ellena, accompanied by a lady-in-waiting and two servants.
Catharina asked Bertha, what happened. Bertha said, if he did not know anything, because since morning was busy sorting Catharina's dress with other servants. Though Bertha knew what happened, and she was asked to deliberately lead Ellena to take Catharina around the main kitchen.
The curious Catharina approached Ellena and asked what had happened. Just now Catharina arrived, the head of the palace kitchen immediately accused Catharina as the mastermind behind everything that happened.
"He ... That lady instigated me, Your Majesty" said the palace's kitchen chief.
Catharina was shocked, "W-what the fuck are you! you lowly servant. How dare you nenudy me," Catharina said angrily.
"Enough! Stop this all. I'll interrogate you one by one. And you, Lady Rosaro, you're accused of being the head of the palace kitchen, which means you're involved. I don't care who's behind you, whether it's royalty or not, I'll punish the guilty" Ellena said.
"Your Majesty, I am innocent. The waiter slandered me. How can I instigate it, I have never set foot into the main kitchen" Catharina said.
"really? what are you doing today? aren't you stepping on the main kitchen area, this one in the barn?" said Ellena staring intently at Cathrina.
"I-it .. sa-me ... (Catharina glanced at Bertha) This servant recommended. Yes, this waitress. Right, guys? you're the one who took me to Sin?" ask Catharina in panic.
"Damn it! I need to find a reason to avoid this woman. Could-can he drag me out of the palace before I fully control His Majesty the Emperor." Inner Catharina.
"This is your true nature, Catharina. You will blame others for the sake of covering up your mistakes." - Ellena.
"I'm sorry, Your Majesty. Because Lady is bored, baby took a walk and know we have arrived here. We accidentally saw the crowd and came over here. I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I'm sorry" said Bertha.
Ellena massaged her forehead gently, "Hahh ... (sighs) Alright. You can go, take Lady Rosaro away. I'll come to Dandelion's palace after the business here is done. I'm letting you go, doesn't mean you can escape my interrogation. Understood?" said Ellena.
Bertha immediately took Catharina away from Ellena. Bertha's gaze had met Ellena, Bertha nodded her head once as a gesture and Ellena smiled faintly, then again put on her cold face.
Ellena did what she was supposed to do. He interrogated all the servants who broke the rules. Hoarding foodstuffs and dare to darken kitchen bookkeeping funds. As punishment, the men concerned were whipped ten times each and dismissed. They were sent back to their respective places of origin. Ellena has made it clear that she will not accept the bargain.
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After cleaning the kitchen. As he said, he came to the Dandelion palace. Bertha welcomed Ellena to Catharina. Bertha said that Ellena was waiting in the Dandelion Palace waiting room. Catharina who was sitting leisurely enjoying tea was shocked. He immediately stood up and went to the waiting room to see Ellena.
"Yes-His Majesty," said Catharina.
"Hm, I'm not interrupting, am I? as I said, I came to see you. Let's talk frankly now. Did you really have nothing to do with the mess in the palace kitchen? admit it and be honest, I'll ease your sentence" Ellena said.
Catharina shook her head, "I didn't do it, Your Majesty. Really," said Catharina.
Ellena crossed her two arms around her chest, "Alright, I'll believe that you're out of touch. Oh, yes ... Speaking of you wanting to decorate this palace, you need to know that all the furniture here was replaced only two months ago, and if you want to replace it again, you need to know that, isn't that called waste? Even if you have money, don't throw money away for nothing. To be taken out, there are still many people who are lacking and in need. As much as you are grateful, for what you have received after living here" Ellena said of humiliating Catharina.
Catharina frowned, "Enough, Your Majesty. I know you don't like me, but you can't treat me like this. I am the woman that His Majesty the Emperor brought directly" Catharina said arrogantly.
"Yes, I know that. You are the woman that His Majesty the Emperor brought directly. However, you need to open your eyes, Lady. Look carefully, what were you brought in as? don't raise your words, if in fact you're just a shadow here" Ellena said.
Once again Ellena slapped Catharina with the reality. Ellena deliberately provoked Catharina who was easily offended and emotional. Hearing Ellena's words, of course, greatly upset Catharina. Ellena humored Catharina in her heart. She considered Catharina to be very stupid and impressionable.
"See this. With just a few spicy words, you were immediately angry. Soon you're gonna complain to Winter that I pissed you off. Yeah, just complain. Winter would also be sick of hearing your story. Hahaha .. do as you please. Be content to boast. After this you will no longer be able to be arrogant and haughty, Catharina." Inner Ellena.
Ellena immediately went to raise the palace where Catharina lived. After Ellena's departure, an emotional Catharina vented her frustration by breaking the entire waiting room. He broke a vase to forget his anger. Bertha who saw could only sigh. He was upset, but he could not show his upset side, or Catharina would be offended.
"Aaaarggghhh! godammit! you fucking woman! Look, I'll get back at you later." Catharina blatantly said.
"Is this woman possessed by an evil spirit? How could he have cursed the Imperial Empress? He also every angrily broke the goods. Her Majesty the Empress is indeed very good at provoking the anger of this snake woman." Bertha's inner.
The annoyed Catharina went straight into her room. He asked Bertha to clear the waiting room. Bertha asked two other servants to help her clean up. If not immediately cleaned, then they will be affected by the wrath of Catharina.