episode_0114

“Our family is different from ordinary families. I don’t know if the lady has any experience hosting an imperial palace party…”

I trailed off, twisting my hair with my fingers.

If that were the case, there’s no way he wouldn’t be famous.

‘You have to know the topic.’

The lady realized what I meant and quickly changed her tone.

“Well, it’s still a shame. It would be nice to have a private time with family without inviting outsiders.”

oh. You have a pretty good mentality, right? Normally, just saying those words would have made me tremble with shame.

Surely you don’t plan on joining that family?

“It’s not something the lady should worry about, right?”

I crossed my legs and let out a cold sigh.

“That, that.”

The pink eyes that show a hint of embarrassment are also annoying.

“Ha. Madam, do I really need to say this to understand?”

It may have been done to please people, but it actually makes it even more annoying.

“You’re saying it back. This is true no matter how far away you are from social circles. Now I know who Amanda’s lack of sense resembles.”

The lady kept her mouth shut.

“I’m not in a position to talk to a lady like this, right?”

Her face turned bright red at the obvious insult.

“And our family has a manual to ensure that everything is handled perfectly without the owner having to step in. Right, Sebas?”

“Yes, lady. It is so perfect that there will be no problem if you hold it today.”

I think the Duke’s castle butlers and maids are having fun.

My birthday, Maria’s birthday, Dad’s birthday, seasonal parties and even New Year’s parties.

There are people who can be said to be experts in preparing banquets.

“Okay, then the party hose.”

This was the moment when Lady Seira, who was holding her skirt tightly, opened her mouth.

“Of course, the hosts are me and my sister.”

I spoke confidently.

“Is there anything else to say?”

Aden, who had been watching his daughter with happy eyes, spoke coldly. I felt a firm determination not to allow any objections.

The woman lowered her head as my father and I breathed together perfectly.

It was Sebas who broke the silence.

“Lady. How about a drink?”

“Alcohol?”

Let me frown.

I ordered a glass full of strawberry flavor.

“Strawberry milk. Made with the lady’s favorite strawberries using a blender.”

Sebas subtly appealed.

‘What is this, a strawberry latte?’

Plus it’s delicious!

After all, he is capable.

The lady glared at the butler, as if she didn’t have the courage to glare at me and my father, but the butler didn’t make a move.

“Would you like some scones?”

“Hmm. Is that so?”

I nodded. Come to think of it, Sebas’ eyes have been shining on me since he was young.

“It’s delicious.”

The scones topped with plenty of strawberry jam were the best.

*

“You’re enjoying it.”

When Marian, who had been behaving like a wildcat, smiled brightly, Seira made a shocked expression.

Marian narrowed her eyes.

“What is it? Was the lady still there?”

“Let’s go out and see.”

Arden beckoned the door as if he was helping his daughter.

For him, tea time alone with his daughter was a time of gold.

* * *

“Mom! Marian keeps ignoring me! It wasn’t like that at first, but didn’t Mom do something wrong?”

Amanda frowned and shouted sharply.

“…Amanda. The situation is not very good right now.”

“Mom said that! They say that if you come here, you will have a father, a younger brother, and an older sister. That’s why I… Ugh.”

Amanda, who was stomping her feet and showing frustration, grabbed her head.

“Amanda!”

“Ugh. Your Majesty. Marianne. So… Ah. mom? What did I just say?”

Amanda acted as if she had dementia.

“Ah. I love that Marianne so much. Her hair is prettier than a doll, but she keeps avoiding it and can’t touch it.”

“It’s okay. Everything will be okay.”

“Is that so? Your Majesty said that. I will become the Duke’s daughter, and Marian will become His Majesty’s concubine. Then it will be perfect. ah. This was a secret, right?”

Seira stroked Amanda’s cheek.

“I’m sorry, my daughter. Because it hurts. But he said he would fix it if the plan was successful.”

“It’s okay. It’s to be happy. What should I do though? It’s clear that the maid was causing an affair!”

“maid?”

“Yes. He stopped me from looking at Marian’s dressing room, so I slapped him.”

Amanda stamped her foot as if she was indignant at the mere thought.

“I was going to hit him a few more times, but Marian stopped him.”

“…I told you to be nice, Amanda.”

“But, Marian’s things are just as good as mine. It was just a little touching, but Maria did it even more, really.”

After hearing Amanda’s complaints for a while, Seira held Amanda’s hand.

“Don’t worry, in just a little while this huge castle will be ours. Then the dress, the room, and the treasures you are talking about are all ours.”

“But… I heard my dad’s reaction wasn’t very good.”

“There is a way!”

Seira smiled coquettishly and brushed aside her long hair, revealing her pure white and straight neckline and collarbone.

“It is said that a man cannot be separated from a woman.”

“What does that mean?”

“I’ve lived without a relationship with a woman for over 10 years, isn’t this enough?”

As she said that, she stuck out her chest. Even over the thin nightgown, her round and large presence stood out.

“You pretended not to do that, but you kept looking at my back. He must have restrained himself since he was in front of a princess.”

Seira’s pink eyes shone brightly.

“Wouldn’t it be perfect for His Excellency’s birthday? Maybe I can make you a younger sibling.”

Her red lips drew a seductive line.

* * *

“What?!”

As I heard the situation through the brooch, I jumped up.

‘You’re attacking my dad?! ‘Isn’t this really crazy!?’

No.

In a way, it was a somewhat familiar development. Looks like something out of a roman version.

I’ve never seen a 19+ gold version, but just from the description of the situation, it was a common development. The evil woman drugged the emperor and had a one-night stand… Also, the child was not actually the emperor’s child, but a symbol of adultery… So the real child was stolen…

I shook my head. It’s complicated in itself, so there’s no need to think about it being more complicated.

[I am also a mother! So it won’t be long before I become Princess Arjane?]

[That’s right.]

[When I become a sister, I will have to make sure to educate Marian as well. My sister deserves to be respected.]

[education?]

[yes. You know what your dad used to do! Even if you lock her in the attic and starve her for a day or two, Marian will quickly become nice.]

[……okay.]

“Ha.”

It’s so absurd that I just laugh out loud.

After listening to it for the past few days, it’s a little disappointing. There were times when I wanted to.

But how many poor people are there in this world?

*

On the day of the banquet.

A sparkling diamond chandelier. Lady Seira forgot her body and gaped at the venue where everything, from the candlesticks to the small decorations, seemed to be made of diamonds and everything was of the highest quality.

As a distant relative of the crown prince’s chamberlain, she had the opportunity to attend several imperial palace banquets, and was confident that she had a high level of discernment.

A banquet prepared by princesses.

I even dared to ignore how amazing the party prepared by my butler Naburangi was.

But no. It was a matter of sincere trust and entrustment to the users.

“This is the duke’s party?”

The pure white silk wallpaper, golden embroidery, and marble floor sparkled enough to reflect the light.

‘This is more extravagant than the emperor’s birthday banquet!’

Marianne Arjein. The sassy girl really didn’t lift a finger to prepare for the party.

On that topic.

“That’s really great. The princess’s insight is always amazing.”

“Such a fancy party. The princess must have had a hard time.”

“Not much to say. Marquis Carlion and Count Navalon, thank you for coming.”

He served the guests very tactfully.

Moreover, he even shows a shy smile to high-ranking nobles who are counts or higher.

‘ha. ‘Ajumma, do I really have to say it this way for you to understand?’

‘You’re saying it back. This is true no matter how far away you are from social circles. ‘Now I know who Amanda’s tactlessness resembles.’

‘I’m not really in a position to talk to a lady like this, am I?’

Even now, if I close my eyes, I can remember the image of me shooting myself.

“Ah. Senior Luvia. Senior Yugo is also here?”

“Thank you for inviting me.”

“Then it is an invitation to the princess.”

Their eyes met for a moment, but the girl smiled and turned her head.

I expected it, but they won’t introduce it.

‘Let’s not be discouraged.’

I just didn’t have the chance, but if I become a duchess, I can do better than this.

“Wow~ Mom. This is my first time attending such a fancy party. It’s so cool.”

Amanda, shaking her shoulders with an ecstatic expression on her face, spoke in a voice filled with admiration.

“If I become a princess, I will be able to hold banquets like this every day, right? It’s really pretty and sparkly.”

Amanda twirled around, running her fingers through her hair. Perhaps because the procedure took effect too late, the ends of the hair had turned pure white.

“Amanda.”

“Ah. Marian!”

The princess approached.

Seira’s eyes widened. My daughter, knowing what that snake-like girl would say, shouted happily.

“What’s wrong with your hair?”

“Hair? Ah.”

Amanda grabbed her hair and opened her eyes.