Being Cruel Empress
6. Why Change?

Ellena walks into the dining room and finds Winter has arrived before her. Ellena slowly walked up to the dining table, pulled up the chair and sat down in her chair.

"Serve the dinner," Winter ordered one of the maids.

"Okay, Your Majesty." replied the waiter bowed slightly.

The servant went out and asked the kitchen man to prepare dinner immediately, because the Emperor had told him to serve dinner.

"Is there anything? why does your face look upset, Empress?" ask Winter. Who was quietly observing Ellena.

Ellena looked at Winter, "Mom-nothing, Your Majesty. Maybe I was just tired because I was in the workspace. There are a few things I need to take care of regarding the matters within the palace." replied Ellena.

"Is there a serious problem?" tanya Winter looked at Ellena.

"none. Just a small matter and I can take care of it." replied Ellena.

Winter was silent, still with a fixed look looking at Ellena. She looks at dresses, accessories, and Ellena's hairstyle. On one hand, Ellena who could not look at Winter felt a chill envelop her body. He felt uncomfortable, but did not dare to look away.

"What, huh? why do I feel bad? indeed I should not have just come and reasoned ill." Inner Ellena.

Suddenly Winter asked, did Ellena just buy a dress? because he also got a report from his Secretary. Ellena immediately cried. Ellena said all her dresses were worn and the models were no longer trending. He wanted a new model that looked luxurious. Ellena also added, she used her own budget money that she had not used for two months.

"Is there a problem, Your Majesty?" ask Ellena.

"none. I'm glad you used the money I gave you. You should have been like this from the beginning. My idea is that I'm not an inconsiderate husband" Winter said.

Ellena who was eating was immediately choking. He could not believe a Winter who was always indifferent to him and looked at him with a cold gaze, saying that he was a strict husband. Seeing Ellena choking, Winter immediately stood up and approached Ellena, giving Ellena a drink and patting Ellena's back gently.

"Are you okay?" ask Winter.

Ellena hanged up to relieve the discomfort in her throat. He nodded his head, saying it was okay. Ellena asked Winter to sit down and eat. Winter recited Ellena's words, he sat down and continued his delayed meal.

Ellena is back eating. He thought about not talking anymore and wanted to quickly finish his meal, then return to his room. He didn't know why Winter could talk to him like that. Ellena looked at Winter, Winter was clingy and made Ellena turn away.

"I repeat the time, shouldn't Winter still stick with his cold and talkative attitude? didn't she ignore me, just looked at me she felt reluctant. However, at this time the man named Winter was actually fixed on me. What the hell is going on? why does this man feel so different? I'd go crazy like this. Nope, no. I must not be fooled by the kind treatment and speech of Winter. He could be testing me right now. The man who without drawing his sword at me without blinking, cannot change just like that, right. Winter ... Even if I repeat the time, I won't let you kill me a second time. I'm gonna make me regret killing me in my first life. This time I'm the one who will hold the reins and storyline. Yes ... I who know about the future, will definitely be able to do it. Sure is!" inner Ellena.

Ellena widens the eyes. He realized that he had never sent a letter after the wedding. His father was very worried. Ellena was afraid to get carried away and told her distress to her father. That's why Ellena in the first life did not send any news or letters until the Grand Duke asked to meet formally. Ellena thought, in this life she will not do the same thing again. He will tell what happened to his father, because he is his only family. He also wanted to know what his father thought of Catharina being brought by Winter to the Palace.

"I'll come visit. Please convey that, if you send a reply letter." replied Ellena.

"All right, I'll tell you. When did you visit the Grand Duke's residence?" ask Winter.

Ellena thought silently. He recalled his daily schedule and replied that he was going to Grand Duke Castle the next day. Tomorrow he still has to finish the job. Winter said that the day after tomorrow she would have a meeting and not be able to accompany Ellena. Winter was so sorry about that. Ellena was shocked, she immediately said that she could go alone. Ask her husband not to bother and focus on work alone.

Dinner is over. Because the plate was empty, Ellena immediately resigned herself back to her room. Winter prevents, saying she wants to take Ellena for a walk before returning to her room.

"Do you want to take a walk in the park?" ask Winter.

Ellena's shocked, "W-what? sa-aaya?" ellena's guest looks at Winter.

"Yes, you. Who else. It's just you and me" Winter replied.

"What else is this? it was a strange talk about understanding husbands, now take a walk. This man I really can't guess his head." Ellena's mind.

"Yang Mu. "Elena's words were immediately cut by Winter. Ellena refuses Winter's invitation.

"Oh ... (holding my head) Why does my head hurt, huh? am I too busy and stressed? I need a walk .. " said Winter who went straight away.

It seems that winter already knew that Ellena would refuse to invite him, so she immediately cut Ellena's words. So that Ellena can't resist.

Seeing Winter's departure, Ellena's upset. If Winter just leaves without listening to her words, it means Winter won't be rejected. Ellena followed Winter. The two walked together to the park.

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In the garden behind the Emperor's palace. Winter and Ellena take a walk. The garden was filled with roses, which showed that it was the garden of the rose palace that the Emperor lived in. Winter halts the pace of seeing her rose garden, Ellena stands by Winter's side.

Winter looked at Ellena, "How have you been for two months, Ellena?" ask Winter.

Ellena was again shocked. Winter asked something that Winter never asked in his first life. Even as Ellena lay sick and helpless. Winter just kept busy working and sticking to Catharina like an adhesive.