The Grand Plan to Get Married: Cermiane’s Level of View (4)

Ultimately, what determined the end result was apparently the popularity that the knight commander and the crown prince preferred me. These two knew that I used to be the illegitimate little one of His Majesty the Emperor, and that was additionally considered as a praise, so in the long run, I used my start to win Ralphine. Possibly.

Once I obtained a medal from His Imperial Majesty for defeating the bandits, the Marquis and his spouse had been current on the award ceremony. After the Emperor positioned the medal round my neck, he fortunately patted my shoulder. Then, on the banquet, the Knight Commander loudly praised my achievements and enthusiastically praised me as a knight wanting ahead to the long run. The Crown Prince additionally attended the ceremony and inspired me, albeit briefly. The Marquis of Caliente witnessed the entire occasion. Naturally, I behaved proudly, exhibiting off. Then, I requested the Knight Commander to accompany me in greeting the Marquis of Caliente. The Knight Commander praised me so excessively that it appeared synthetic. Later, I heard that the Knight Commander had helped me out of his perception that the Marquis’s daughter was appropriate to turn into the spouse of a prince. Right now, I had been requested a number of instances by the Emperor about marriage proposals. They had been introductions to upper-class noblewomen above the rank of a Countess, and I knew that they had been for a future marriage to a prince. Nevertheless, I refused them, stating that I had somebody I liked. Due to this fact, the Emperor was nervous that I might marry a low-class spouse. He had given directions to the Knight Commander to regulate me, however he had secretly cooperated with me. At social events, the Marquis of Caliente, who by no means revealed his true emotions exterior of social events, might be seen within the reception room the following day. Lastly, I used to be capable of meet with the Marquis himself after two years of being turned down after I first proposed. The Marquis, who didn’t attempt to conceal his bitter expression, stated,

“You might have been persistent in visiting my mansion. You might have even seduced my girls.”

I interpreted his remark as acknowledging my ardour. After watching one another for some time, the Marquis reluctantly stated,

“I’ll let you marry Ralphine. If the Knight Commander thinks so extremely of you, you’ll advance rapidly. Since you have already got a mansion and belongings, Ralphine won’t have any issues.”

Overwhelmed with emotion, I stood up and kneeled on the Marquis’s ft, swearing, “I, Cermiane, pledge to guard and make Girl Ralphine, daughter of Marquis Caliente, glad as my spouse for all times!”

And he drew a circle on my brow along with his finger. The Marquis made a really displeased face and reduce a sacred seal above my head, which meant that Ralphine and I had a brief engagement. I used to be overwhelmed with happiness and pleasure. The Marquis stated,

“In a short time, it is going to be time for tax season. Ralphine will return to the capital at the moment. Let’s think about the wedding plans after that.”

However I stated eagerly, “There is no such thing as a want for that! I’ll go to the Caliente territory to select up Girl Ralphine instantly!”

“What? The territory is much away, and it’ll value you. Are you certain?”

“I’ve a trip and a reward for this honor, so it’s okay. Due to this fact, Your Excellency, might I’ve a doc as proof of our engagement? It might be troublesome if our engagement is doubted in your territory.”

This additionally meant that he needed to doc the engagement in order that he wouldn’t break it later.

“Additionally, this trip is for a month. I plan to return again in about two weeks, so I wish to have the marriage ceremony every week after I return.”

“So quickly? Isn’t that too hasty?”

“I’m a knight. I can’t afford to take that a lot break day to guard the Empire, and I additionally wish to work laborious for Girl Ralphine and obtain army advantage and promotion. So please.”

“What are you going to do for the preparations?”

“My butler and maids will deal with it. The marriage location and scale can be on the stage of a decrease noble, so it gained’t take that lengthy to arrange. Please handle the reception preparations on the territory. Since I’ll convey Girl Ralphine right here as soon as, please handle her preparations as properly.”

I persuaded the Marquis with my enthusiasm, and as soon as he agreed, it was settled.

After receiving the written approval of our engagement from the Duke, I left the reception room and requested the maid to take me to the Marchioness. She met me within the salon with a face that appeared about to burst into laughter.

“It’s all due to you, Marchioness. Thanks.”

“It’s a matter of obligation. You two regarded good collectively on that day. Possibly I had a hunch that it will prove this manner. Care for that woman. It gained’t be straightforward.”

After leaving the Marquis mansion, I first went to the mansion my mom had left behind. There, an outdated couple named Hamus and Kehmela had been guarding the mansion in my place. Hamus was stunned by my sudden go to and was much more stunned after I instructed him that I used to be getting married.

“Put together the mansion for the bride to dwell in. Use my mom’s furnishings when you can, and when you want anything, please purchase it. Additionally, please put together a double mattress within the bed room…”