Secret Between Duchess Red and The Empress Is Out!

I will just act like I was trying to find Astro. The empress can't be suspicious of me since I'm still an innocent two-year-old kid in their eyes. I'm just a weak and naive prey to her. Now, I need to act!

"Astro? Where are you?" I shouted in the hallway outside the banquet hall we're currently in. I acted like I was genuinely finding Astro. The loud voice of the empress constantly scolding Astro went down instantly. I sensed their eyes turning to me.

"Oh, little Avy. Why are you here?" The empress' voice went sweet again.

"I'm sorry, Aunty. I know Astro was with you, but I felt lonely without Astro. I ran here but got lost. I thought I couldn't find Astro anymore." I said it with my cutest voice, which I practiced a few times. I cried hard. You can't doubt a naive child. Hoho!

"How could you get lost when this is part of your mansion, little Avy?" Shoot. She actually doubted me! I'm just a two-year-old kid, darn woman! Even if she's smiling, I know it's not sincere.