I Became A Black Merchant In Another World

The Emperor had really given me quite the blow.

People might envy me for becoming the Crown Prince's mentor, thinking it means I’m on the way to becoming a major power in the future.

‘Isn’t it easy to walk around with the boss’s son?’

And I have to do all the work while at it.

“Erica, isn’t His Majesty being a bit too much?”

Erica rubbed her eyes as she answered.

“What do you mean, ‘too much’?”

“Well, there are Duke Visconti and plenty of other wonderful nobles. Does it make sense for a mere baron like me to become the Crown Prince's mentor?”

In Joseon, although nominally, the Prime Minister, the Left and Right Ministers, also served as the Crown Prince’s mentors.

The reason for this was that educating the Crown Prince was considered the most honorable and noble task. The highest-ranking officials believed that the most important task, educating the heir, should not be neglected.

Officials from the Crown Prince's educational institution had plenty of privileges and perks.

One could see it as valuing Crown Prince education, or alternatively, it could be seen as the king and officials grooming a future political partner.

And now, the Emperor of the Toscana Empire has made me the Crown Prince’s mentor and secret friend.

“His Majesty must have wanted to assign a mentor of a similar age to the Crown Prince. Meanwhile, other nobles are trying to win the title of Crown Prince's mentor by offering His Majesty thousands of gold coins, and yet you’re not even interested.”

“If I try to take everything for myself, I’ll end up getting hurt.”

“Still, it’s a great honor for the Rothschild family.”

“Because of His Majesty's orders, I have to be away from you, Erica.”

Other nobles may have a cold, sexless relationship with their wives, where they only need heirs. But Erica and I just shared a passionate night of love yesterday.