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“What’s this?”

“There have been orders that you have to open it immediately.”

Elisha appeared round. Sadly, Lucerne was not current. She swallowed a low sigh and opened the envelope.

It contained the certificates of rights, land, and constructing paperwork for a flour refinery in the midst of the capital.

“Wow, what a present that is. How implausible, Elisha!”

Illione shouted. An exclamation of shock erupted among the many aristocratic women who peeked at the moment’s contents. In fact, any girl could be delighted to obtain such a prize.

Their gold and silver treasures might solely be bought as soon as to boost funds, however the flour refinery’s title certificates introduced a gentle annual earnings adequate to boost a small household.

‘So that is why Carola ran away together with her tail between her legs.’

She knew that Elisha would obtain this shock at the moment. So she ran away as a result of she didn’t wish to be embarrassed in public.

If Carola had been current, individuals would have began to gossip and ask, ‘However what concerning the Duke’s first grandson’s daughter-in-law? Don’t you reside together with your in-laws? Then why aren’t you getting something?’

‘However what the hell is the Head scheming?’

It was the iron-clad motto of the ducal household by no means to spend cash carelessly. Nevertheless, when it got here to Lucerne, she wasn’t so positive that utilized to him. He gave Elisha too many valuable presents and was opulent when it got here to her.

Then, she realized that Gail was carefully scrutinizing her.

“What shall I inform the Duke?”

Gail mentioned softly. He was prompting her to precise her appreciation to the Head. Elisha checked out Gail with regular regard and mentioned calmly,

“Please convey my honest, heartfelt gratitude.”

“… … .”

“However I can’t settle for this present proper now.”

Illione’s shocked gaze darted at Elisha. As did all the opposite noble women standing close by.

“Please rethink, Woman Elisha. That is the Duke’s sincerity,”

Gail replied cautiously. She shook her head.

“The winner of at the moment’s looking pageant is Princess Illione. I didn’t do something to get an award, so there’s no cause to obtain one. Furthermore, it will be disrespectful to obtain such a grand current at an imperial household occasion with out His Majesty’s permission. Nevertheless, I’ll deeply engrave the grace during which the present was given to me in consideration of the connection between the overall and the Duke’s household. So please take the current again.”

A smile slowly unfold on Gail’s lips. Actually, earlier than sending him off, the Grasp had ordered him to offer Elisha a present and carefully examine her response. Nevertheless, her capability to understand the scenario was greater than he anticipated.

Initially, there was a danger of injuring the delight of Princess Illione, not solely by upstaging her when she ought to have been probably the most celebrated character of the day. Then there was the opportunity of incomes the ire of the monarch by making such a substantial commotion at an imperial household hosted occasion.

Though the Cartier household wielded unbridled energy, there was nothing to achieve from upsetting the imperial household and instigating an influence wrestle. Plus, the scandal could be even worse if the paltry spouse of an illegitimate grandchild was on the heart of it.

Self-interest didn’t blind Elisha. Quite the opposite, she serenely grasped actuality and declined the current.

“Actually, His Majesty the Emperor has already given permission to the Duke by way of letter to ship the current to Woman Elisha at the moment.”

“Then… … .”

“Please obtain the present, Woman Elisha. It appears to be a belated marriage ceremony current. There’s no cause to be involved!”

Illione was no idiot both. She grasped the scenario and nodded in settlement. Solely then did Elisha bend her knee in a curtsy and settle for the present.

Gail checked out Elisha with satisfaction. When he was to report back to the Lord at the moment and inquired about her demeanor, he supposed to tell him that she had a flawless, clever, and noble bearing; from contemplating the imperial household’s standing to being prudent of the general public’s gaze, and lastly, displaying impeccable etiquette when she politely and humbly acquired the current.

***

“Congratulations.”

“The Duke appears to care quite a bit for the brand new bride.”

Aristocrats have been delicate to the scent of energy. Even noblewomen who hadn’t approached Elisha earlier flocked over to flatter her.

“Elisha?”

Then Lucerne got here again from cleansing up within the woods. With suspicious regard, he took within the energetic environment stuffed with valuable alcohol and meals.

“Why are you so late?”

Elisha requested the women for his or her understanding and hurriedly approached him.

“His Majesty.”

Elisha effectively guessed his scenario from his curt response. The emperor summoned Lucerne to seek out out why the ducal clan head despatched the present.

“From the look in your face, you appear to know what’s occurring. Shall I give it to you?”

Elisha confirmed him the paperwork for the flour refinery.

“No, it was given to you. You retain it,”

Lucerne famous mildly.

“Why are you telling me to maintain it?”

“The Head will shamelessly attempt to act like a household elder any further, so if we’re going to be bothered regardless, no less than it received’t be free of charge, proper?”

This time, Elisha agreed.

“Since I’m abiding by his momentum, he’ll give me some pocket cash,”

Elisha famous indifferently. The household head didn’t really feel unhappy about giving cash to his subordinates. Nevertheless, there was the dilemma of him making an attempt to train management over them after that.

“Why would you give me your cash? I can’t take it. If it weighs an excessive amount of on you, ignore it.”

Elisha was extra afraid that he was not bluffing. In fact, Jacob would have by no means mentioned such a factor. Nevertheless, the clan head’s curiosity definitely led to features. She thought Lucerne wouldn’t deny that, no less than.

“Now you’ll be able to return to your room. There isn’t any banquet at the moment.”

Elisha mentioned she understood and was about to go away when Illione approached.

“Basic, I’d like to ask Elisha tonight, can I?”

“… … You imply my spouse?”

Lucerne’s eyebrows twitched barely. It was a glance of displeasure.

“I’ve a gathering with the wives of army officers who attended the looking pageant. Wouldn’t it’s good if Elisha additionally attended?”

Illione detected that Lucerne’s vitality was uncommon. However she pretended to be unaware of it and responded in a transparent and cheerful method. She was very keen on Elisha and needed to take this chance to have a heart-to-heart dialog.

“Might I’m going, Lucerne?”

Elisha appealed. She needed to flee his surveillance, even for only a second, and have the house to catch her breath just a little. She wasn’t dissatisfied with day by day life within the mansion however had turn into shut with Illione, who harbored no malice or hurt in the direction of her.