Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress-Chapter 1016: She Changed

After bathing separately, they retired to bed together and simply slept.

Sleeping in each other’s arms was enough because they were together the whole day and they had spent a lot of time sating each other the previous night. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

In the morning, they both felt energized as they once again went back to their usual routine.

By evening, Arabella distributed the souvenirs for her assistants and maids along with some of the foods they bought at the southern territory the previous day.

"Thank you for waiting, everyone! I have brought some souvenirs and some foods for you to taste from the southern territory we visited yesterday," Arabella said, and her assistants and maids gasped.

"Ohh!!"

[Her Majesty got something for us!]

[Her Majesty cherishes us, too!]

[I’m so glad I work for Her Majesty!]

They were delighted that she did not forget about them even while she was away, and even thought of bringing back souvenirs and food for them.

"You may get one of each of these items. These things are not expensive, but they are local products only sold during harvest festivals. I chose what I thought you could use or keep. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to get one and let the others have it instead," Arabella said.

[More gifts from Her Majesty!!]

"I love these! Thank you very much, Your Majesty!" Nadia was the first to pick one immediately.

Her fellow assistants were too cultured and trained to be a bit more reserved, so they hesitated to pick first.

Nadia was a bit more honest about what she wanted, so she was the first to pick one each.

Seeing Nadia act freely, all of them also got one of each of the souvenirs Arabella bought for them.

When her assistants were done getting one each, all her maids also got their share of the souvenirs.

"As for these, these are foods we tried from the harvest festival. These are made by the locals. You can try each of them and see what suits your palate. I personally liked this one," Arabella said as she picked up a stick with circular food impaled on them. "This one is sweet and spicy, and it’s eaten like this. You may already know, though."

Arabella demonstrated how to eat one.

Narcissa and Odette, who were used to and most compliant to table manners, were quite surprised when Arabella showed them how it was eaten.

Nadia and those who had knight training had experienced eating foods like it as well, so they were fine with it.

The others were also surprised, but more by the fact that Arabella knew how to eat it or that she ate foods like this.

Her maids then got some of the food too and liked it as well. Their preferences for the sauces varied.

All of them liked the food too, especially since there were various choices.

However, they felt awkward and shy not eating with the usual table manners in front of her, though.

Thus, Arabella said, "Alright, I hope you enjoy these. I’ll visit someone and also give them some souvenirs."

Arabella then headed to the Magic Tower to visit Dimo.

"Your Majesty!"

Dimo immediately ran to greet and meet her.

The book he was previously reading was abandoned on the table.

"I brought you some souvenirs and food from a territory we visited," Arabella said to the beaming child and handed him his souvenirs first.

"Wow! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Dimo immediately fiddled with all the souvenirs for him. His eyes were filled with delight and curiosity.

When Dimo was done inspecting his gifts, Arabella added, "These foods are for you. I got them there as well."

"Oh, there are snacks too?!" Dimo’s eyes brightened even more at the sight of food.

He looked around, wondering if he could eat them now, and when Arabella nodded, he picked some and had a mouthful.

"Mm~ These are so good, Your Majesty!"

Dimo quickly devoured one stick.

Arabella was glad and relieved that everyone found it delicious, too. Especially Dimo.

Dimo preferred the sweet sauce. He was the one who taught her how to eat foods like this in her past life, so she wanted to experience eating these in this life as well.

She was glad she was able to make him try it too, without having to stay in hiding like they had to in her past life.

With the souvenirs and food distributed, Arabella was done with her part.

She headed to her study and did the paperwork that had once again piled up because she had taken a day off.

In the following days, Arabella, Ferdinand, and everyone else went back to working every single day.

The theater plays finally began in Sibruh, and the people absolutely loved it.

Commoners and nobles alike enjoyed the theater plays presented to them.

Narcissa did well on the preparations. She chose the perfect production teams and playwrights for this.

The actors and actresses, along with their whole production team, were also hardworking and dedicated, so the play went smoothly without a hitch.

The theater plays went alternately for a whole week, following the plan they had last time, and the locals came to watch as much as the venue allowed some space.

Those who could not watch one play watched the next time it was available.

Overall, the people were more than satisfied with the theatrical plays they watched.

It was an experience they valued since, for most of them, being able to be in one could only be a wishful dream. And yet, they were able to watch several plays here in Sibruh.

"Well done on your task, Narcissa! The theater plays and all the setup were perfect!" Arabella praised.

It was the last day of the theater plays, and the people had just happily and contentedly dispersed.

"I-I am honored by your praise, Your Majesty," Narcissa said with a flushed face.

[I did it! Her Majesty just praised me too!!]

Narcissa was overwhelmed and felt a bit shy. She looked like she wanted to cry, but she held it in.

Arabella smiled warmly. Narcissa had changed. It may not be completely, but the improvement in her perspective, behavior, and treatment of people was clear.

She was glad the second chance she gave Narcissa worked out well.